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Table of Contents: The Grave of Perfection………………………………...……………………………………………………1 The Twice-Cursed Heir…………………………………………………………………………………………2 Blood Gold…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Target Schweinfurt………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Limelight and Shadow……………………………………………………………………………….…………5 The Blade and the Last Sacrifice……………………………………………………………………………6 Bind Us Together…………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Skin Deep……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………8 Circus……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………9 Execute, Repeat, Execute: Operation Pocket Money and the End of the Vietnam War……10 Emmanuel Cooper Glazes………………………………………………………………………..…………11 An Unsuitable Boy………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Tales of Horror and the Supernatural………………………………………………….…………………13 Mouche……………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Tales of the Supernatural………………………………………………………………………….…………15 The Last Telegram of Mrs Hudson…………………………………………………………………………16 Flak-Artillerie………………………………………………………………………………………….…………17 The Ring and the Ruin…………………………………………………………………………………………18 Ebru……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………19 Heading for Trouble……………………………………………………………………………………………20 The Football Fan’s Handbook………………………………………………………………………………21 Stencil Printing…………………………………………………………………………………………………22 The Long Range Desert Group…………………………………………………………….………………23

The Italian Navy of World War II………………………………………………………………………..…24 The Last Catfight………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Off-Piste……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………26 The Health Data Heist……………………………………………………………….………………………27 The Real Rogue Heroes……………………………………………………………………..………………28 The Infectious Mind………………………………………………………………………….……….………29 Housebuilder’s Bible…………………………………………………………………………..……….……30 The Runner’s Toolkit………………………………………………………………………………….………31 Power Up Your Pelvic Floor…………………………………………………………………………………32 Set Europe Ablaze…………………………………………………………………………………….………33 Running Enlightenment…………………………………………………………………………….………34 Be More Bored…………………………………………………………………………………………...……35 Clay: Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 How to Live Like a Stoic……………………………………………………………….……………………37 Ocean Sailing 2nd edition…………………………………………………………………………………38 Fergie: The Lost Tapes………………………………………………………………………………………39 The Sustainable Gardener…………………………………………………………………………………40 A Curse of Crown and Root……………………………………………………………….………………41 Rage of Swords………………………………………………………………………………….……………42 The Creative Heart………………………………………………………………………..…………………43 Suffer In Silence………………………………………………………………………………………………44 The Wooden Boat Care and Repair Bible……………………………………..………………………45 The Love Contract……………………………………………………………………………………………46 Spitfire V vs Fw 190………………………………………………………………………….………………47 US Navy Pacific Fleet 1942–43…………………………………………………………….……………48 Baku 1918…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………49

Dakar 1940………………………………………………………………………………….…………………50 The Kuban 1943………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Tanks in Southern France 1944………………………………………………………………………….52 Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac 2027………………………………….……………………………53 How to Grow Perennial Vegetables………………………………………….…………………………54 The Voice of Fury……………………………………………………………………………..………………55 The Last Handmaid…………………………………………………………………….……………………56 David Hockney……………………………………………………………………………..…………………57 Dominion of Dust………………………………………………………………………….…………………58 Reeds Marine Deck 4: Superyacht Master and OOW………………………..……………………59 Reeds Vol 9: Steam Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers……………………………60 Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers………………………………………………..……………61 Who's Who 2027………………………………………………………………………………………..……62 Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1939–42……………………………………………………………………63 Desert Rat vs Afrikakorps Soldier………………………………………………………………..………64 Machine-Gun Tactics on the Western Front 1914–18………………………………..……………65 RAF Lightning Units of the Cold War……………………………………………………………………66 Ancient Jewish Armies 1200–586 BC………………………………………………….……….………67 The Longevity Delusion……………………………………………………………………………….……68 Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East…………………………….…………69 US Air Force Special Operations Forces…………………………………………………….………..70 Royal Navy Task Force Falklands 1982………………………………………………………………..71 Tanks in the Burma Campaign 1942–45…………………………………………….………………..72 Defenders of New France 1754–63…………………………………………………..………………..73 Rhineland……………………………………………………..………………………………………………74 Race to the Sun – Paris–Nice……………………………………………………………….…………..75

Tunis 1943……………………………………………………..……………………………..………………76 A History and Atlas of Victoria’s Wars, 1815–1902………………………………………………..77 Berlin Airlift 1948–49……………………………………………………..……………….………………78 M36 Tank Destroyer vs Jagdtiger……………………………………………………………………….79 Warships in the Battle of Britain 1940………………………………………………………………..80 Operation Longcloth 1943……………………………………………………..………………...………81 US Volunteers in Foreign Military Service 1914–45…………………………………...…..……..82 The Bullfinch……………………………………………………..……………………………..……………83 Alight with Hidden Glory……………………………………………………..……………………………84 Ice………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….85 How to Build a Spitfire…………………………………………………………….……………………….86 Grace………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….87 The Hitler Years………………………………………………………………………..…………………….88 Pretenders to the Throne of God…………………………………………………..……………………89 The Harvey Girl……………………………………………………………………………………………….90 The Last Starborn Seer……………………………………………………………….…………………….91 David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God…………………………………………….92 Pearl Harbor………………………………………………………………………………………………..….93 Bagration 1944……………………………………………………………………………………….……….94 Korea………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….95 Goethe………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….96 War Without Mercy…………………………………………………………………...……………………..97 The Queer Thing About Sin………………………………………………………….…………………….98 The Revenge Club……………………………………………………………………….………………..….99 Poor Girls………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….100 Soft……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....….101

The Grand Prix Year………………………………………………………………………………………….102 Nemesis…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….103 Opening the Gates of Hell………………………………………………………………...………………104

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The Grave of Perfection The Concluding Volume in the Tyrant Philosophers Quintet Adrian Tchaikovsky A return to Ilmar, the “City of Last Chances,” a decade after our story began. Has the Palleseen campaign to impose “perfection” on a chaotically magical world reached breaking point? In the final instalment of the Tyrant Philosophers quintet, Adrian Tchaikovsky takes us back to Ilmar, the “City of Last Chances,” a decade after our story began. Has the Palleseen campaign to impose “perfection” on a chaotically magical world reached breaking point? F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y / E P I C Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book | 2/9/2027 9781035915040 | $30.99 / $40.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 496 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9 in H | 5.8 in W

It’s almost ten years since the Gownhall Rising, in which time the Palleseen grip on the city has only strengthened. Landmarks like the Mahanic Temple and even the Gownhall itself have been torn down to be replaced by Palleseen edifices. The Grove, gateway to the infinite wood and all the worlds beyond, is scheduled for destruction. Only the haunted Reproach remains too much for even the Pals to extinguish. Istri is a playwright, writing plays contrary to perfection and keeping ahead of both the censors and her creditors. In a bad spot, she is commissioned by Fidel, the “Old Owl” of the resistance, to write her last and greatest work. Innocent enough, except it is to be a play touching on the most forbidden topic, the Reproach itself. Orlandt, soldier of fortune and Istri’s former lover, has been over a decade away from the city since fleeing into the Grove to escape the Pal occupation. Now he’s back, looking for familiar faces. But his past is always with him, what he did in the war, and what was done to him within the Wood. Yasnic the ex-priest, the conjurer, the beloved of Hell, has come home to find his city under threat not just from the Palleseen, but other sini... PRAISE

The Tyrant Philosophers Series: “City of Last Chances is the love child of Night Watch by Terry Pratchett and Hav by Jan Morris while being entirely its own thing with a polyphonic narrative . . . Don’t even read the review. Just go get it.” —The Middle Shelf “Quite simply superb, diplomatic and political shenanigans edge towards brutal all-out war in this darkly intricate and original novel.” —LoveReading, star book “Exceptional. . . . Not to be missed.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart.” —Locus Adrian Tchaikovsky is a British science-fiction and fantasy writer known for a wide-variety of work including the Children of Time, Final Architecture, Dogs of War, Tyrant Philosophers and Shadows of the Apt series, as well as standalone books such as Elder Race, Doors of Eden, Spiderlight and many others. Children of Time and its series has won the Arthur C Clarke and 1

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The Twice-Cursed Heir Venetia Constantine The second installment in Venetia Constantine’s epic romantic fantasy trilogy. Every scepter demands a price, and every truth cuts deeper. Following the events at the Astral Mountain, the Quaternity is lead into Xylia’s diseased forests, where the Sickening spreads as fast as suspicion. Leilani, drawn to Astrophel but bound to Blayze by a newfound telepathy, can’t escape the echo of Arden’s memories—or the fear that her own bloodline began the ruin.

When Endellion unleashes storms and stirs uprisings to seize the Healing Bough first, old loyalties splinter. As Endellion’s Shadow-fueled vengeance ignites, Leilani vows to master her magic—or muzzle it—before the realms burn. PRAISE

“A Tolkienesque journey through a gorgeous, shimmering world.” —Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree “As dazzling as starlight, Constantine's star is soaring.” —Saara El-Arifi, bestselling author of Faebound “A tale that promises not just breathtaking adventure, but also the kind of emotional depth and resonance that lingers long after the page is turned.” —Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of Pandora “Every inch of Constantine’s world dazzles with magic and depth . . . it has all the makings of a fantasy sensation.” —Frances White, bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned “Constantine’s gorgeous pros... Venetia Constantine read English at King’s College, Cambridge and holds a PhD in Art History from the Courtauld Institute. She paused a cherished career in the art world to pursue her dreams of becoming an author, swapping galleries for an enchanted windmill, where she now writes full-time. Venetia lives in London with her husband and their three children.

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MARCH 2027

Blood Gold The Shocking True Story of the Amazon Gold Rush Dan Collyns A shocking exposé of the dirty trade of gold and how it is pushing the world’s biggest rainforest to the brink of collapse. Gold has a powerful hold over our civilization. The precious metal first attracted the Spanish conquistadors to the new world. For the Incas, only royalty could wear gold. Louis XIV covered Versailles from floor to ceiling in gold. It is excess, wealth, domination and power.

In this gripping investigation into the murky origins of gold, journalist Dan Collyns explores the world of gold mining in South America. From the Inca palaces stripped of their riches and the craters of illegal mining in the Amazon, to the Indigenous peoples fighting for survival to the firms laundering gold via the Swiss refineries, jewellery makers and bank vaults of the world - Collyns shows how the extraction and sale of ‘blood gold’ in South America grew from a colonial history of plunder and oppression. More urgently, he will show how we can stem its flow. Traveling to the illegal mining operations deep in the Amazon, Collyns reveals the extraordinary levels of toxic mercury which are being spilled into the world's largest biome, the shocking sister trade of the many underage girls trafficked into sex slavery and the corruption the western hunger for gold has unleashed across South America - for criminal mafias, gold is an even bigger business than cocaine. Dan Collyns is based in Peru reporting for The Guardian, the BBC and CGTN America, as well as The New York Review of Books, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Chatham House and Mongabay, on topics including Amazon oil spills, earthquakes, Inca descendants and the drugs war. He interviewed one of the last Shining Path commanders, joined raids on illegal gold, timber and wildlife in Peru’s Amazon, and was one of a handful of journalists to report on “isolated” tribes.

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MARCH 2027

Target Schweinfurt The Eighth Air Force's Darkest Days Thomas McKelvey Cleaver A vivid account of the US Eighth Air Force’s raid on Schweinfurt in October 1943, their most difficult and costliest mission of World War II. Based on the first-hand accounts of those who survived, renowned aviation historian Tom Cleaver tells the story of the Eighth Air Force’s Mission 115, when 291 bombers were sent to Schweinfurt to destroy the ball bearing factories on which the Wehrmacht depended. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 3/2/2027 9781472878427 | $32.00 / $42.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 8 pages of black and white illustrations

In the face of an unrelenting German anti-aircraft defence, the mission became a bitter fight as the bomber crews of the B-17s of the Eighth found themselves under attack from nearly every Luftwaffe fighter unit in Western Europe. Sixty B-17s were lost and 600 men died or became prisoners of war. October 14, known forever after as “Black Thursday,” the day the Luftwaffe won. This dramatic narrative of the mission takes us through the build-up to the mission before focussing on the desperate struggle for the survival in the skies above Germany. The raid was to have profound implications as the Luftwaffe regained air superiority over Germany and the US Air Force conducted no more raids until long-range fighter escorts were available. A new air war had begun. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver has been a published writer for the past 40 years, with his most recent work being the bestselling Osprey titles The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club (2021), Going Downtown (2022), The Cactus Air Force (2022) alongside the late Eric Hammel, Clean Sweep (2023), Turning The Tide (2024) and most recently Mediterranean Sweep (2025). Tom served in the US Navy in Vietnam and currently lives in Encino, California.

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APRIL 2027

Limelight and Shadow American and Soviet Jet Aces of the Korean War Bill Yenne This fascinating history reveals the Korean War as the birth of modern jet combat, where historic dogfights forged heroes in the limelight of fame and the shadow of secrecy. Limelight and Shadow presents a gripping dual narrative of the Korean War’s jet age, contrasting the celebrated exploits of American fighter aces with the hidden war waged by their Soviet adversaries. It follows figures such as Joseph McConnell, whose victories in the F-86 Sabre made him a public hero in the United States, and Nikolai Sutyagin, the highest-scoring ace of the war, who flew MiG-15s under false markings and vanished into Cold War secrecy. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / KO R E A N W A R Osprey Publishing | 4/6/2027 9781472875938 | $32.00 / $42.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 8-pages of black-and-white photographs

Drawing on decades of suppressed history, the book reveals how Soviet pilots were the primary opponents of United Nations airmen in “MiG Alley” – a truth long dismissed as rumor, even as American pilots heard Russian voices over the radio and were ordered to remain silent. The Korean War marked the world’s first jet-on-jet air war and produced more such combat than all later conflicts combined, redefining aerial warfare forever. By placing American and Soviet aces side by side, Limelight and Shadow explores how courage, competition, and ideology collided at supersonic speeds, turning elite pilots into instruments of propaganda and pawns in a global struggle that was anything but cold. Some men flew into history’s spotlight; others into its shadows – and only now can their stories be told together. Bill Yenne is the author of more than three dozen non-fiction books, his most recent being America’s Few (2022) and The Ones Who Got Away (2023). His work has been selected for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Reading List. He is the recipient of the Air Force Association’s Gill Robb Wilson Award for the “most outstanding contribution in the field of arts and letters... whose works have shaped how thousands of Americans understand and appreciate air power.” He lives in California.

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The Blade and the Last Sacrifice Elizabeth May The second instalment in Elizabeth May’s thrilling and sexy romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy. An empress bound by blood. A god bound by hate. A choice that could shatter two worlds. Theodora Devaliant wasn’t born to rule—she was born to bleed. The last Anchor of a cursed royal bloodline, her body alone upholds the fragile veil between divine and mortal realms. When her life is threatened and demigods are found slaughtered in her streets, the god-king issues an ultimatum: marry, produce an heir, or watch the realms burn. To ensure she survives long enough to comply, he sends his most lethal Enforcer to guard her. F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y Aria | 2/16/2027 9781035932498 | $29.99 / $39.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 560 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9 in H | 5.8 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781035907175

Bastien has spent centuries nursing his hatred for the Devaliant family. Convinced Theodora is behind the murders, he’ll use his assignment as her bodyguard to gather proof and watch her empire crumble. But as desire blurs the lines between enemy and ally, the body count rises, and evidence points to a conspiracy that could shatter both their worlds. Because when duty and desire collide, and the veil between gods and humans begins to tear, choosing wrong doesn’t just mean death—it means apocalypse. Perfect for fans of enemies to lovers, touch her and die, villain gets the girl, forced proximity, and he falls first. Elizabeth May is the Sunday Times bestselling author of To Cage a God, the Seven Devils duology (co-written with Laura Lam), The Falconer series, and romance novels under the pseudonym Katrina Kendrick. Originally from California, Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. from the University of St Andrews. She currently resides on an 18th-century farm in the Scottish countryside with her husband, three cats, and a lively hive of honeybees that live inside the wall of her old farmhouse.

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Bind Us Together The 2027 Lent Book James Walters The 2027 Lent book reflects on community building as an act of creativity, brought about by God generating and shaping social life. In the secular world, building community is a functional strategy to promote cohesion or wellbeing. Even in today’s Church, it’s often reduced to a strategy for growth. This book argues that the task of building community is always an act of creativity. This is because, whatever function it may serve, building community is a participation in the creativity of God. RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / D E VOT I O N A L Bloomsbury Continuum | 1/26/2027 9781399430272 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 160 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W

This is the life of the Church—not merely to disseminate a message or to grow in numbers for its own sake, but to foster redemptive human community that integrates self, society and nature. Today’s Church is called to that task in the context of forces that push hard in the opposite direction: an atomised consumer society, communities disrupted by mass migration, acrimonious culture wars, and the escalating threat of war. This book offers short theological reflections on core elements of the task of community building as a resource for Christian people in today’s world. It seeks to draw out the essential creativity in traditional Christian community and presents it as more relevant and more urgently needed than it has ever been. Each chapter begins with a micro-ethnography of an existing church project that illustrates the theme, and biblical reflections drawn from the Holy Week stories. The five chapters are designed to be read over the first five weeks of Lent and include questions for group discussion. James Walters is founding director of the LSE Faith Centre and LSE Religion and Global Society. Walters studied theology at Cambridge University and writes on the interface of theology, philosophy and political science. He has published five books including Loving Your Neighbour in an Age of Religious Conflict, Religious Imaginations: How Narratives of Faith are Shaping Today’s World and a theological engagement with the work of the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard.

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MARCH 2027

Skin Deep How Our Skin Works, and Why it Matters Alice Klein The science of skin, blending the latest research, interviews with experts and investigative journalism to explore our largest organ. The skin is a fascinating organ—it’s the largest one we have and the only one visible to others. It has to hold the rest of our organs in, maintain our precise body temperature, keep out toxins and radiation, and manufacture vitamins. We use it to feel the world and each other. SCIENCE Bloomsbury Sigma | 3/2/2027 9781399425537 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 272 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W

Skin Deep explores why the skin is so important for our health, from why wrinkles form and whether collagen supplements actually work, to how Botox affects not just faces but emotions and what the long term impacts are of tattoos. It asks: can we really stop our skin from aging? Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? And does washing with soap actually make us smell worse? Blending the latest research with expert interviews, Alice Klein meets burn survivors, spends a day in a Botox clinic, talks to dermatologists and tattoo artists, meets scientists working on radical new gene therapies, and visits a lab in Japan making robots with living skin; all to provide a deep understanding of the body's boundary. Alice Klein is a staff journalist at New Scientist, reporting on health and environment news. She has won several awards, including an Association of British Science Writers’ award for Feature of the Year in 2021, two National Press Club of Australia awards. Her work has also been featured in the Best Australian Science Writing Anthology.

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F E B R U A RY 20 2 7

Circus When Tyranny Came to Ancient Rome The untold story of how propaganda and power struggles toppled the Roman Republic – once the world’s most powerful democracy. In 49BC, Caesar crossed the Rubicon and Rome fell into a brutal civil war. The institutions that gave its people a voice crumbled and, after the dust settled, Rome was forevermore ruled by emperors.

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But Rome didn’t fall in a day. For centuries, its people had taken pride in the fact that they had overthrown their King and vowed that they would never have another. So why did the Romans give up their freedom? After the violent assassination of Caesar, why wasn’t the Republic restored? And why did those fighting for democracy lose the battle? This is not just another history of Rome; Jessica Clarke takes us right into the heart of the wars, back-stabbings, uprisings and creeping normalisation of propaganda and disinformation that fractured the Republic. Lifting the veil on the political machinations of a series of ruthlessly ambitious oligarchs, Circus is a page-turning exploration of the spectacular culture and theatrical politics of the final battle for the Roman Republic. Jessica Clarke is a historian and archaeologist with a PhD from the University of Oxford. She is a regular contributor to The Classics Podcast and the BBC HistoryExtra Podcast, and has written for several publications, including The Times Literary Supplement, BBC History Magazine, History Today and La Repubblica.

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APRIL 2027

Execute, Repeat, Execute: Operation Pocket Money and the End of the Vietnam War Barrett Tillman Execute, Repeat, Execute is the first comprehensive account of the 1972 U.S. mining of Haiphong Harbor told through vivid first-hand accounts and unmatched historical expertise.

Barrett Tillman’s Execute, Repeat, Execute: The Mining of Haiphong and the End of the Vietnam War delivers a long-overdue, deeply researched account of one of the most strategically impactful – yet largely overlooked – operations of the entire conflict. With the precision of a seasoned historian and the flair of a novelist, Tillman revisits Operation Pocket Money: the 1972 U.S. naval mining of Haiphong Harbor, a bold maneuver that sealed North Vietnam’s key maritime lifeline and helped force Hanoi back to the negotiating table. For fans of aviation and Vietnam War history, this book offers a rare cockpitto-Command Room perspective. Uniquely, Tillman incorporates both American and North Vietnamese sources, including translated official Hanoi documents and first-hand Vietnamese accounts – many appearing in English for the first time. This dual narrative deepens our understanding of the conflict’s technological, tactical, and human dimensions. With insights into Cold War geopolitics, aerial tactics, and naval coordination, Execute, Repeat, Execute is an essential read for those who study warfare in all domains. Barrett Tillman is a professional author and speaker with more than 40 nonfiction books as well as novels to his credit. He holds seven awards for history and literature including the 1996 Tailhook Association Lifetime Achievement Award and third place in the US Naval Institute Prize in 2009. Tillman has appeared in more than a dozen documentaries including The History Channel’s Dogfights.

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Emmanuel Cooper Glazes Linda Bloomfield Discover the vibrant world of one of the ceramic world's most influential figures, revealed for the first time from his private archive.

Emmanuel Cooper (1938–2012) was a leading force in British studio pottery: founder of Ceramic Review, author of A History of World Pottery, and biographer of Bernard Leach and Lucie Rie. Renowned for his sought-after conical bowls and jugs, he helped define the development of an electric-kiln aesthetic and transformed what oxidation firing could achieve. His work appears in major museums worldwide, and his bold, colourful surfaces continue to inspire ceramicists today. Cooper pushed glaze chemistry far beyond the Leach tradition, creating crater and lava glazes, oxide-rich slips and vivid surfaces inspired by London’s colours and mineral forms. From turquoise and shocking pink to molten gold, his glazes were as bold as their maker. For the first time, glaze expert and author Linda Bloomfield, who learned from Cooper’s books, attended his talks and was later invited by David Horbury to catalogue his archive, opens Cooper’s personal glaze notebooks. She reveals hundreds of unpublished recipes and the techniques behind his signature effects. This book is an essential resource for potters, ceramic artists, and anyone fascinated by colour, chemistry, and the expressive potential of electric-kiln glaze. Linda Bloomfield trained as a materials scientist before becoming a potter. Since 2003, she has made porcelain in her West London studio, selling through Liberty, Harrods and Michelin-starred restaurants. A regular Ceramic Review contributor, she has authored best-selling glaze books such as Handbook of Glaze Recipes, Colour in Glazes and Special Effect Glazes. Drawing on scientific expertise and decades of practice, she offers unique insight into Emmanuel Cooper’s glaze techniques and archive.

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An Unsuitable Boy A Life in Scripts Andrew Davies With scenes that stretch from post-war Cardiff to the BBC boardroom, from Broadway flops to French farmhouses with Robert Altman, this is a story about what happens behind the scripts.

The undisputed maestro of literary adaptation finally turns his razor-sharp pen on the most challenging subject of all: himself. Andrew Davies has written his way into British cultural history, from Pride and Prejudice to House of Cards, Bleak House to Bridget Jones. But his own life story is every bit as compelling and chaotic as the characters he’s brought to life. An Unsuitable Boy is a memoir that weaves together wit, irreverence and vulnerability to reflect on a life of writing, loving, adapting, collaborating and surviving. With scenes that stretch from post-war Cardiff to the BBC boardroom, from Broadway flops to French farmhouses with Robert Altman, this is a story about what happens behind the scripts. Drawing upon personal correspondence, diaries and unpublished archive material, Andrew writes candidly about marriage and mischief, writer’s block and Broadway, literary obsession and love. Along the way, with his trademark wit and warmth, he reflects on his complicated bond with his mother, the enduring memory of his wife Diana and their long, happy marriage, the affairs on both sides that complicated it, and the family dynamics that continue to shape his storytelling. Contains: Photographs and ephemera, personal poetry, annotated scripts, behindthe-scenes snapshots, self-portraits and quirky items from decades of production and adaptation. PRAISE

"Andrew’s writing is alive with wit, compassion and delicious humanity. He makes us care deeply. This is his gift." —Alison Steadman "Range, wit, heart, wisdom." —Hugh Bonneville Born in Cardiff, Andrew Davies is a multi-award-winning screenwriter, novelist and former academic. He is best known for his adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, Middlemarch, War and Peace, Bleak House, House of Cards, and Bridget Jones’s Diary. His original work includes A Very Peculiar Practice, Game On, and Filthy Rich. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a BAFTA and Emmy winner. He lives in Kenilworth.

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Tales of Horror and the Supernatural Fully annotated with extra material Arthur Conan Doyle A fully annotated collection of Conan Doyle’s complete tales of horror and the supernatural that offers the opportunity to discover a lesser-known side of this master storyteller’s ability to sur... Unique collection of short stories FICTION / CLASSICS Alma Classics | 1/5/2027 9781847499479 | $12.00 / $16.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 368 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.9 in T | 1 lb Wt

A master of many literary genres, Arthur Conan Doyle excelled particularly in the short-story form, and was acclaimed in his day as much for his detective stories as for his thrilling tales of mystery and the uncanny. While the adventures of Sherlock Holmes have become part of our collective imagination, these stories – concerned with ghosts and other horrific creatures, obscure scientific experiments and unexplained phenomena – are now unjustly neglected. Presented in a fully annotated edition – the only currently available to English readers – this collection of Conan Doyle’s complete tales of horror and the supernatural will offer the opportunity to discover a lesser-known side of this master storyteller’s ability to surprise and enthrall. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) is the celebrated author of many adventure novels, including The Lost World and The Poison Belt, and the creator of the hugely popular detective stories of Sherlock Holmes.

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Mouche The Last Days of Heinrich Heine Camille Selden Presented for the first time to the English readers, Mouche presents a personal, poignant, more intimate look at the final seven months of Heinrich Heine’s life in Paris, Only edition in print

Bedridden and wracked with pain, the German poet Heinrich Heine was visited one day by an attractive young German woman, Elise Krinitz, who had come to Paris to give the poet a few sheets of music from an admirer of his poetry. Heine called her “Mouche,” because she wore a seal that was embellished with a fly. She visited him almost daily, read aloud to him, translated some of his poems into French and acted as his amanuensis. Mathilde, Heine’s wife, tolerated the relationship but avoided all contact with her. Mouche brightened his final days, inspired the most moving love poems he ever penned, and wrote down some of his late verse to Heine’s own dictation. Offering a personal, poignant, more intimate look at the final seven months of Heine’s life in Paris, Mouche which will surprise and enchant in equal measure all the admirers of the great German lyric poet and all music lovers. Camille Selden was the nom de plume of Elise Krinitz (1829–96), a German-born novelist, biographer, translator and literary critic who spent most of her life in France. She is best remembered for her role as secretary and companion to the German poet Heinrich Heine during the last seven months of his life, an experience she recounted in The Final Days of Heinrich Heine (1884).

A L M A C L A SSIC S

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Tales of the Supernatural Fully annotated with extra material Charles Dickens This unique collection provides an invaluable insight into the author’s storytelling apprenticeship and his steady growth towards excellence. Charles Dickens wrote a number of supernatural and horror stories, some of which were included in his longer works, while others were published in magazines. This collection provides an invaluable insight into the author’s storytelling apprenticeship and his steady growth towards excellence.

As well as offering a further dimension to the world of his better-known masterpieces, these tales—from ‘The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton’ to the celebrated ‘The Signalman’—illustrate Dickens’s well-known love of a spooky story told around a blazing fire, the pastime of a bygone age to be rediscovered for our own delight. A literary phenomenon in his lifetime and renowned as much for his journalism and public speaking as for his novels, Charles Dickens (1812–70) now ranks as the most important Victorian writer and one of the most influential and popular authors in the English language. His memorable and vividly rendered characters and his combination of humour, trenchant satire and compassion have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination.

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The Last Telegram of Mrs Hudson Mattea Orr The first in a new historical mystery series that reimagines Sherlock Holmes’s mother and her lady’s-maid-turnedinvestigative-partner. “Some problems simply merit solving, Mrs Hudson.”

Heart-broken, widowed, and penniless, Katherine Hudson never wished to become a lady’s maid to the eccentric Violet Holmes, mother of a precocious seven-year-old Sherlock. To keep her beloved family out of the poorhouse, Hudson trades her telegraphic career for a job in service, just like the one that cost her father his life. She quickly discovers, though, that working for the recently widowed Lady Holmes demands far more than learning the latest hairstyles. Instead, she engages in a most scandalous and unladylike activity: investigations. With a talent for spotting lies and a heart as big as her mouth, Hudson despises everything Lady Holmes stands for, but a village boy is missing and the clock’s ticking. And when someone forges the signature of Hudson’s deceased husband and a body shows up on the Holmes estate, the police try to pin it all on her. To stay out of jail, save the missing boy, and protect her family, Hudson will need to dodge her budding feelings for Lady Holmes and survive long enough to unravel the secret her father may have died to protect. The Last Telegram of Mrs Hudson is the first in a fun, fast-paced and feminist historical crime series, perfect for fans of the The Mitford Murders by Jessica Fellowes, the Miss Clara Vale Mysteries by Fiona Veitch Smith and Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull. Mattea Orr holds a Master’s in English Literature from Binghamton University. Her most recent short stories appear in the anthologies Transcendent from Transmundane Press, Toil & Trouble Literary Magazine, and Witch House Magazine. She lives in upstate New York with her partner, three children, and any number of cats, where the natural landscape and lore inspire her writing.

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Flak-Artillerie Thomas Anderson A highly illustrated history of the Flakpanzer, based on first-hand accounts, original documentation and previously unpublished images. As the war progressed, Allied and Soviet forces began to deploy ground-attack aircraft armed with cannons, bombs or rockets to halt German armoured columns. Consequently, field commanders began to demand for their units to be issued with effective armoured anti-aircraft weapons. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 1/5/2027 9781472865557 | $50.00 / $67.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 83 9.5 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt Fully illustrated throughout in black and white

At first, weapons were mounted on light trucks and then, more effectively, on the chassis of light, medium or heavy half-tracks. German military planners then issued orders for a dedicated armoured Flakpanzer to be produced—the 2cm Flakpanzer 38(t) which utilized the chassis of a Czech-built PzKpfw 38(t). The effectiveness of this type saw the development of four further vehicles on the PzKpfw IV chassis: FlakPz IV Wirbelwind (whirlwind), 3.7cm FlaK 43 L/50 Ostwind (east wind): 3.7cm FlaK 43 L/60 Möbelwagen (furniture van) and the 2cm Vierlingsflak 38 L/55. The final stages of the war also German field engineers mounting Flak weapons on all types of heavy truck or half-track chassis available. Renowned armour expert Thomas Anderson draws on first-hand accounts and rare and previously unseen photographs in this comprehensive and fully illustrated study of the German development of Flakpanzers throughout World War II. Thomas Anderson is a specialist on German armoured fighting vehicles of World War II. He regularly contributes to popular modelling and historical magazines, including Military Modelcraft International (UK), Steel Art (Italy), Historia Militar (Spain) and Batailles & Blindes (France). He lives in Germany.

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The Ring and the Ruin Michael Livingston The thrilling conclusion to Michael Livingston's historical fantasy trilogy THE SHARDS, which reveals the clandestine celestial conflict that shaped human history. The Ark of the Covenant has been spirited out of Egypt to Petra, along with the last of its guardians. But dark forces are in pursuit... Three demons, inadvertently unleashed by Juba of Numidia and the daughter of Cleopatra, are in league with Tiberius, son and heir of Augustus Caesar. They've seized two of the fabled Shards of Heaven, lost treasures said to possess the very power of God, and are desperately hunting the rest. F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y / H I S TO R I C A L Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book | 1/12/2027 9781035919390 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Through war and assassination, from Rome to the fabled Temple Mount of Jerusalem and on to the very gates of Heaven itself, the forces of good and evil will collide in a climactic battle that threatens the very fabric of Creation. Book 3 in THE SHARDS TRILOGY #1 The Ark and the Empire #2 The Spear and the Storm #3 The Ring and the Ruin As a fiction writer, Michael Livingston is the author of the bestselling audiobook Black Crow, White Snow and the Seaborn Cycle series of novels it inspired, as well as the Shards of Heaven epic historical fantasy series. An acclaimed conflict analyst in his day job, he has twice won the Distinguished Book Prize from the international Society for Military History (2017, 2020) and is the author of numerous popular histories, including Never Greater Slaughter and Agincourt. At present, he serves a...

H E R B E RT P R E S S

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Ebru Turkish Floral Marbling Projects Ahmet Sacit Açikgözoglu, Dilara Karaagaç Delve into the traditional Turkish art of Ebru marbling and create delicately formed floral prints.

With a focus on stylised botanical artworks, this book offers step-by-step instructions for compositions including carnations, tulips, hyacinths, daisies and more—each created with mindful precision. The projects combine centuries-old techniques with contemporary insights, helping you refine your control over water, paint and oxgall. Through hundreds of photographs and expert tips, you will learn to balance composition, master layering, and achieve harmony within the design. The book also explores advanced practices like twin flowers, bouquet arrangements and masked (akkase) marbling, as well as patterns for backgrounds and framing. Whether you're looking to try new marbling techniques or gain confidence in complex forms, this guide is both a practical manual and a source of inspiration. It invites you to embrace patience, rhythm, and tradition—while discovering your own creative expression on the water. Dilara Karaagac is a traditional Ebru artist who promotes Turkish arts via the London-based Traditional Turkish Arts platform. She has taught Ebru at the Yunus Emre Institute and Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London. Ahmet Sacit Açikgözoglu is a professor specialising in Turkish and Islamic art at the Mimar Sinan Traditional Turkish Arts Faculty, in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a respsected Ebru master, who has supervised and taught alongside Dilara Karaagac.

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Heading for Trouble Football’s Head Impact Crisis — And How We Save the Game Kevin Moore Headers are thrilling. But football, like many sports, is facing a concussion crisis. Is heading worth it? Is the game ready to face its greatest scandal? Heading the ball is considered as much a part of football as passing, tackling and shooting. Pelé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robin Van Persie—all have executed memorable headers. But the impact can cause lasting damage. Heading for Trouble is an essential exposé on this dynamic yet increasingly controversial skill. S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N / FOOTBALL Bloomsbury Sport | 1/19/2027 9781399428224 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W | 1.1 in T | 1 lb Wt

The human brain is a jelly, floating in a protective fluid, and there is clear scientific evidence that even minor impacts, such as heading, can lead to a neurodegenerative brain disease. Through new research and exclusive interviews with former players and neurological experts, Dr Kevin Moore, consultant researcher and founding director of the National Football Museum, explores the fascinating history of heading in football and the dangerous, frequently tragic consequences it can cause. He highlights the football establishment’s inaction and exposes what may be the game’s greatest ever scandal. Heading for Trouble brilliantly brings this urgent issue into sharp focus and explores how football and heading can move forward without such tragic cost to its players. Dr Kevin Moore is the founding director of the National Football Museum and now serves in a research capacity at the Museum. He is on the editorial board of the world-leading academic journal for football, Soccer and Society, and holds key roles at the International Football Institute, the Chinese Football Museum and Indian Sports Museum.

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The Football Fan’s Handbook A Manifesto for the Modern Football Supporter Kevin Day An entertaining, illuminating and compelling manifesto for the modern football supporter. What does being a football fan entail? Can you be a good one or a bad one? And just how much passion, knowledge, sensitivity and schadenfreude do you need to pass as a ‘proper' fan? Laced with sharp humour, acclaimed comedy writer and podcaster Kevin Day’s witty exploration of football fandom is part investigation, part psychology and part history.

With the help of top players, legendary managers and celebrity supporters, he dissects what it is that makes a real fan. He discusses the instinct to support a club, how we pick our team—family tradition, local club, glory hunting or “I live in Surrey so it just had to be Man U”—and, heart-searchingly, whether we saddle our children with the hopes, despair and occasional exhilaration that has marked our own lives. Kevin does not shy away from the serious issues either. He raises what fans can do about the brazen exploitation by the clubs they love, the spectre of hooliganism, and the racism, sexism and homophobia which are still all-too evident in the stands and terraces. Being a football fan isn’t easy. Like any religion, it has its cherished, long-established customs, outdated practices and troublesome elements. The Football Fan’s Handbook is your guide through this minefield: an in-depth, analytical if sketchily-drawn road map to becoming a “real” fan. Kevin Day is an acclaimed stand-up comedian and one of the country’s leading comedy writers. He writes for Have I Got News for You and A League of Their Own, regularly appears on TalkSport and BBC 5 Live, and is known to football fans for his supporter-focused reporting on Match of the Day 2. Kevin also presents a podcast called The Price of Football with football finance expert and academic Kieran Maguire. A Crystal Palace supporter, Kevin even held his wedding reception at Selhurst Park.

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Stencil Printing A Guide to Hand-printing Patterns on Fabric Pauline Greuell An inspirational and practical guide to painting beautiful fabric designs with handmade stencils.

Everyone can be a designer of fabric at their own level. All you need is a kitchen table, some simple and inexpensive supplies, patience and most of all a love of colour, fabrics and patterns. In this book, artist-maker Pauline Greuell guides you through the process of both designing and making beautiful fabric designs that are painted by hand with stencils that you have created yourself. Pauline’s unique stencil printing technique is very accessible; there are simple steps for the absolute beginner and more complex processes for the experienced artist-designer. With careful instruction on materials, cutting the designs, using different brush techniques, creating repeat patterns and working with textile ink, you will soon be designing and creating your own very personal prints and patterns. For some designs, stencil templates are supplied in order to help you become accustomed to working with and layering stencils before ultimately making your own in your own style and with your own inspiration. The second part of the book is a collection of projects made with printed fabrics using different printing techniques and a variety of sources of inspiration. From folklore-inspired floral-patterned wall-hangings to abstract mid-century cushion covers, there are 20 gorgeous projects with clear step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you every step of the way. Pauline Greuell is a fabric designer, printer and maker from the Netherlands. She started designing and printing later in life, after a career in communications. She initially started screen printing on fabric and then went on to develop her own techniques for stencil printing on fabric over the years, as she found more freedom and playfulness in these techniques. She is a teacher for Selvedge Magazine and West Dean College. www.paulinegreuell.com

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F E B R U A RY 20 2 7

The Long Range Desert Group Italy, Greece and the Balkans, 1944–1945 Anthony Rogers The overlooked account of the exploits of the Long Range Desert Group in the last 18 month of World War II.

The Long Range Desert Group is most famous for the secretive but vital role it played in the North African campaign in World War II. However, it also saw significant service elsewhere. After taking part in a series of disastrous British operations in the Aegean during September to November 1943, the LRDG, significantly smaller in size, survived, and in 1944 deployed in the picturesque countryside of Tuscany, bordering the north-west coast of Italy. There, they were joined by local Partisans, whose enthusiasm for taking the fight to the enemy was, at times, questionable. Before long, the group was in the Balkans, fighting alongside Albanian and Yugoslav Partisans, a very different breed to their Italian counterparts. Tony Rogers has followed in the footsteps of the LRDG, visiting the battlegrounds of Levitha and Leros in the Aegean; working in Libya, not far from Marada and Zella in the 1980s; venturing to regions throughout what is now Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovia as a freelance photojournalist during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia; as well as living on the Adriatic island of Vis and travelling to Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy. He has experienced at first hand the rugged and wild region with a long history of war and conflict that was the setting for a large part of what follows in this, the first account of the LRDG during the last 18 months of World War II. Anthony Rogers has enjoyed a varied career. After serving in the Royal Marines, he was a freelance photojournalist, covering conflicts across three continents. Latterly, he worked as a security contractor in Iraq, Afghanistan and West Africa. He has written two books about mercenaries and other aspects of unorthodox soldiering. As a keen military historian, he has also written several books detailing events in and around the Mediterranean during World War II.

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F E B R U A RY 20 2 7

The Italian Navy of World War II The definitive history of its rise and fall Enrico Cernuschi Drawing on a lifetime’s scholarship, and featuring hundreds of rare photos, this is a new and complete history of the wartime Regia Marina, the least-known of the major World War II navies.

In 1940, the Regia Marina was the fourth-largest navy in the world, equipped with a significant battle fleet and one of the largest submarine forces in the world. In the war that followed, Italy would be a major naval player in the Mediterranean and beyond. Yet until now, few books have attempted a comprehensive study of the Italian Navy of World War II, and many of those have relied on limited or biased sources. In this book, Dr Enrico Cernuschi, one of Italy’s preeminent naval historians, presents a definitive, superbly illustrated, wide-ranging, and myth-busting history of Italian seapower from Mussolini’s ascent until the peace of 1945, drawing upon Italian, British, German, French, and American primary archive sources, as well as on high-level sources unique to Dr Cernuschi’s collection. It offers a masterful account of warships, strategy, commanders and battles, as well as being packed with historical revelations, definitive new technical information, and little-known episodes of naval history. Illustrated with hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photos, bringing to life all aspects of Italian warships, naval life and action, this is the essential guide to Italy’s great fleet of World War II. Enrico Cernuschi is a naval historian based at Pavia, Italy. He has written dozens of books and monographs and more than 500 articles in Italian, English, and French. He has contributed to USNI books and has published extensively with Italy’s professional naval organizations. His major works include “Ultra” La fine di un mito (2014) and Sea Power the Italian Way (2016). He is a regular contributor to Warship.

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The Last Catfight The F-14 Tomcat's final combat cruise Tony Holmes A lavishly illustrated celebration of the much-loved workhorse of the US Navy—the F-14 Tomcat—and a unique insight into its crucial final operational tour over the skies of Iraq.

The Last Catfight charts the combat experiences of the US Tomcat crews that took the jet into action during Operation Iraqi Freedom, flying hundreds of missions all over strife-torn Iraq to try to ensure the safety of Coalition troops on the ground. The F-14 units played a key part in protecting the polling stations during two vital government elections held in 2005, and were also in the vanguard of Operation Steel Curtain, when the US Marine Corps went head-to-head with al-Qaeda near the Syria/Iraq border. Combat accounts from the men and women flying these missions bring the F-14’s exploits to life as Grumman’s last fighter is put through its paces in the world’s most demanding combat environment. Whether conducting convoy patrols, looking for IEDs, chasing insurgents through the streets of Baghdad, destroying bomb-making factories or strafing and bombing enemy strongholds, the Tomcat was never found wanting thanks to the professionalism of the crews and the new technologies debuted by the iconic naval fighter on its very last cruise. Aviation author and editor Tony Holmes has interviewed the commanding officers, pilots and radar intercept officers, and their first-hand accounts are featured alongside a stunning array of colour photos. Tony Holmes became the company’s aviation editor in 1989 after he moved to England from Western Australia. Responsible for devising the Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft, Aviation Elite Units, Duel and X-Planes series, Tony has also written more than 30 books over the past 35 years. He is an acknowledged expert on the F-14. He is also the editor of Iron Cross magazine.

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Off-Piste Katherine Reilly A sizzling sports romance with fake dating, forced proximity, and plenty of spice to keep you warm this winter. When marketeer Quinn has a breakdown in the middle of the office after being dumped by the boss’s son, she’s forced to go on leave. Determined to show Drew that she’s just as capable without him, she takes it upon herself to win back one of their prize clients and flies herself out to a ski resort in the middle of France. But business quickly turns to pleasure when she meets Sébastien, the irritatingly gorgeous former pro-ski jumper who is also staying at the resort . . . Perfect for fans of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and love triangles, this spicy sports romance is sure to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night! FICTION / ROMANCE Aria | 2/23/2027 9781035917808 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Katherine Reilly is the pseudonym for an author of several young adult and adult novels, published globally. Under Katy Birchall, she is the author of The Secret Bridesmaid and also writes YA novels as Ivy Bailey. Katherine lives in London with her family and rescue dog.

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F E B R U A RY 20 2 7

The Health Data Heist Why Big Tech Wants Your Body Matt Evans This book explores why health data is so valuable, how we’re giving it away, who wants to access it, and how we can wrestle back control. Through wearables, consumer DNA tests, and even just the phones in our pockets, a vast and growing quantity of health data is collected every day. It can of course be helpful for health agencies to improve public health and can even allow us to perform better at sports. H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Bloomsbury Sport | 2/23/2027 9781399429580 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 256 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

But it all comes at a cost. In a world of increased surveillance, tech companies and cybercriminals are now in control and put profit above all else. This misuse risks not only our privacy, but perhaps even democracy itself. Tech journalist Matt Evans shows us what we are giving away, how the data is used, and how we might reap the benefits without paying such huge costs. Featuring exclusive interviews with tech CEOs, lawyers and even reformed hackers, this is a deep-dive into the value of our health data and a manifesto for a new age of personal autonomy. Matt Evans is Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor at TechRadar. He has also written for Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, T3: Tomorrow’s Technology Today, Tom’s Guide, Fit & Well, and many more outlets. Matt is passionate about digital privacy and data security, having covered stories about menstrual tracking data and big data breaches.

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MARCH 2027

The Real Rogue Heroes The wartime SAS in their own words Gavin Mortimer The definitive, myth-busting history of the wartime SAS – the real story behind the global BBC phenomenon Rogue Heroes, told by the only historian trusted by 75 original SAS veterans. The Real Rogue Heroes reveals the true wartime SAS – a story far more compelling and real than the dramatic liberties taken in modern portrayals such as the BBC’s Rogue Heroes. Drawing on interviews with 75 veterans and exclusive access to private letters, diaries and regimental archives, this book offers the most authoritative account yet of the men who built the SAS in the North African desert and then saw service throughout wartime Europe. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 3/2/2027 9781472877482 | $30.00 / $40.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 8-page black-and-white photo section

Central to that story is Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne: not the reckless figure often depicted on screen, but a disciplined, formidable leader respected by those who served beside him. Along with comrades from every corner of Britain and beyond, Mayne helped forge a unit defined by audacity, ingenuity and unshakeable camaraderie. Gavin Mortimer offers the most intimate and authoritative portrait yet of the men who forged the SAS. They were not outlaws or caricatures, but ordinary young volunteers from every background, united by daring and a hunger for adventure. Told through their own words and the memories of those who fought beside them, The Real Rogue Heroes brings the original SAS back to life – exactly as they were. Gavin Mortimer is a writer, historian and television consultant whose speciality is special forces of World War II and the SAS, having interviewed dozens of SAS veterans over the years. His book, Stirling's Men, was the first comprehensive account of the SAS brigade in the war years. He has also written histories of the SBS, Merrill’s Marauders and the LRDG. He has published a variety of titles with Osprey including The Long Range Desert Group in World War II and The SAS in World War II.

APOLLO

MARCH 2027

The Infectious Mind How Social Contagion Makes Us Ill Matilda Gosling A gripping investigation into one of the strangest frontiers of human behaviour: how physical and psychological symptoms can spread socially – like viruses. From the dancing plagues of medieval Europe to the Pokémon episode that hospitalised hundreds of children, social contagion has shaped collective health and hysteria for centuries and across continents. Today, platforms like TikTok and YouTube are driving a new wave – from functional tics to dissociative identities – with symptoms that mimic those of others and spread at startling speed. P S YC H O L O G Y / P S YC H O PAT H O L O G Y Apollo | 3/9/2027 9781035924271 | $20.00 / $27.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W n/a

Drawing on history, neurology, psychology and culture, social scientist Matilda Gosling shows how our brains and bodies absorb the emotional currents around us. Distress finds new forms of expression in each era: shell shock in the First World War, the recovered memory epidemic of the 1980s, and our modern contagions of identity, pain and fatigue. Passing through medieval towns, Victorian sanitoriums, modern therapy rooms and the labyrinthine connections of social media, Gosling examines the pull of fear, suggestion and belonging through a vivid cast of spies, witches, influencers and quack practitioners. THE INFECTIOUS MIND reveals why symptoms spread, why some become epidemics, and how we can protect ourselves in an age of mass connectedness. Matilda Gosling is an author, social scientist and researcher. She is the author of Evidence-Based Parenting and Teenagers: The Evidence Base. Matilda has degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. Before moving into independent writing and research, she co-founded and ran an international social research consultancy. She has worked for governments, charities, foundations and private-sector organisations internationally, and has overseen field research in more t...

G R E E N B O OK S

MARCH 2027

Housebuilder’s Bible 16th edition Mark Brinkley The go-to title for the UK’s army of self-builders and renovators, the Housebuilder’s Bible has been garnering fans for over twenty years.

The Housebuilder’s Bible by Mark Brinkley is the UK’s best-selling guide to self-building and home improvement, with over 200,000 copies sold. First self-published in 1994, it has become a trusted reference for a wide range of readers, including self-builders, architects, contractors, surveyors, estate agents, and home improvers. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Brinkley offers a highly readable and insightful handbook that demystifies the design and construction process. The book blends regularly updated practical guidance – such as trade prices, planning advice, and building regulations – with thoughtful commentary on how and why we build the way we do, and how we might do it better. Designed to be a Rough Guide to homebuilding in the UK, the book includes detailed costings, recommendations, and regulatory information. Key topics are clearly presented with the help of mono photos, graphics, tables, making it an indispensable resource for anyone planning a building project. Mark Brinkley is a green self-builder and developer from Cambridge. He is best known as the author of the Housebuilder's Bible, a project he has been working on since 1993. He has also written for many journals over the years, principally Homebuilding & Renovating.

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MARCH 2027

The Runner’s Toolkit A Guide to Tuning-Up and Re-Energising Your Running Anna Harding The definitive guide for committed runners, whether you’re aiming for a pb or just looking to refine your running style. What does it take to run better and faster? In this indispensable and unique handbook, running expert Anna Harding reveals the distinct areas in which you can tune-up and improve your running.

The Runner’s Toolkit offers all the key information about your running style. Discover how to maintain the most efficient cadence (steps per minute); explore the importance of form and reveal the role of optimum stride length in runs of varying intensity and distance. Learn how to build endurance with detailed strategies on how to slowly increase run mileage and maximise your stamina. The book also looks at running economy, which explains how to manage your energy expenditure on a run, as well as how to practise and employ efficient breathing techniques. The importance of nutrition and hydration are also included, as well as advice on how and what you need to eat and drink in order to run better, recover faster and stay healthy. The Runner’s Toolkit contains everything you need to fine-tune your running, offering vital information and proven approaches to progress your running, as well as suggestions and ideas from those who have studied and excelled in the sport. Anna Harding is a familiar face amongst the running community, as she heads up The Running Channel on YouTube—and is a host at the National Running Show. She’s no stranger to races from 5ks right up to multi-stage ultras. Basically, once an idea has been put into her head to do with running, she does it. Like the time her colleagues suggested she run a marathon in her mum’s 20-metre-long back garden. She writes for Women’s Running.

GREEN TREE

MARCH 2027

Power Up Your Pelvic Floor A practical guide to change your life Suzanne Vernazza This must-have guide explores the hidden world of pelvic floor health and gives you all the information you need to take control. Let’s face it, pelvic floor problems aren’t sexy. But with 1 in 3 women showing pelvic health dysfunctions, such as incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain, it’s something we need to talk about.

Power-up Your Pelvic Floor is the go-to, trustworthy and supportive bible for all your pelvic health concerns. Providing easy-to-understand, evidence-based information, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist Suzanne Vernazza covers the basics of what everyone should know, but rarely does. Structured around answering the FAQs that Vernazza receives day-in, day-out in her clinic and online, each chapter looks at a different topic: from how to do pelvic floor exercises properly, what to do if pelvic floor exercises aren’t working for you, pregnancy, periods and more. Together you can stop the heartbreak that pelvic health issues can cause – because bladder and bowel problems can range from a slight nuisance to being really embarrassing and life limiting. Vernazza is on a mission to empower you with the information you need to prevent and improve your problems—and to know where to go for more help if needed—because everyone deserves to have a happy and healthy pelvis! Suzanne Vernazza is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist with over two decades of experience and the founder of Know Your Floors and #SqueezeSquad. She is a speaker, a visiting lecturer and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, and has featured on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5 Live, Radio 1, Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show, and the BBC documentary Prolapse and Me. Suzanne is an ambassador for the Every Woman festival. @knowyourfloors

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APRIL 2027

Set Europe Ablaze The SOE Agents Who Fought Behind Enemy Lines Graham Hoyland A gripping look at how SOE agents of World War II trained for their work in occupied territories, the tools they used, and the paths they took to ensure victory.

At the start of World War II, Winston Churchill commanded the Special Operations Executive to ‘set Europe ablaze.’ To do this, extraordinarily brave men and women were selected, trained and parachuted into occupied countries by moonlight. Once there, they caused mayhem by inciting unrest in the population, sabotaging enemy infrastructure, organizing resistance and backing anti-establishment organizations. While their training provided a strong foundation, most of these men and women were forced to think on their feet and improvise to stay ahead of the enemy. One agent orchestrated the kidnapping of a German general in Crete. Another, surrounded by the Gestapo, barricaded herself in a house with a gun and a load of ammunition to take down as many as she could. These dangers were part of what it meant to be an SOE agent. Armed with the top-secret Special Operations Manual and an ex-SAS soldier, historian and explorer Graham Hoyland retraces the steps of some of these agents. Using the present to contextualize the past, this book brings the memories and actions of these heroic agents to the forefront. This book covers how they were taught to forge documents, prepare cover stories, destroy railway lines and live off the land. With a boots-on-the-ground approach, Hoyland travels to some of the places these agents lived, fought and died in to bring their story to life and honour their incredible bravery. Graham Hoyland is an author, explorer, TV producer and public speaker. He was the 15th Briton to climb Mount Everest and published his first book about finding Mallory, Last Hours on Everest, in 2013. He has also published several other titles, including Yeti: An Abominable History, Walking through Spring: An English Journey, Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster, and Jet: The Engine that Changed the World.

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APRIL 2027

Running Enlightenment Discover the Mindset to Limitless Performance Shane Benzie Unearth the secrets to our primal past to rewild your mind and unlock the lost art of running. “Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world.” —Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner Rejuvinate your mindset and unlock your running potential

In The Lost Art of Running, Shane Benzie discovered how reconnecting with the human body can revolutionise our running and how we live our lives. Moving his focus from our “hardware” to our “software,” he now embarks on a journey to illuminate the secrets of the human mind. Shane once again travels the globe in search of answers, discovering the minds and techniques of individuals who push the extreme limits of human performance. He meets big wave surfers and free solo climbers, observes ultrarunners crossing the mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan, seeks wisdoms from Buddhist monks in Myanmar and even swims with orcas in the freezing depths of the Norwegian fjords. Along the way, he will introduce you to powerful tools—like body and mind mapping—that will transform the way you approach your training, bring your running into sharper focus and ensure that the best coach for your mind and body is none other than you. Part narrative, part coaching session (and always full-time adventure), Shane dives deep into the inner workings of the human mind. He shows how we can rediscover our lost ability to learn, rejuvenate our running, take ownership of our movement and, ultimately, reach our own limitless potential. Shane Benzie is a running technique coach and movement specialist. He has travelled extensively to live with and study athletes in different environments. He has collaborated with an impressive list of successful athletes including Tom Daley, Wilson Kipsang, Robbie Britton, Elisabet Barnes and Damian Hall. @shane.benzie Tim Major is a writer, photographer and music industry executive. He has written and provided photographs for magazines such as Men's Running, Trail Running and Ultra Magazine.

GREEN TREE

APRIL 2027

Be More Bored The Hidden Power of Doing Nothing Joel Snape How we’ve lost our ability to be bored—and why bringing back, and even embracing boredom, can improve all of our lives. Being bored is not just useful but essential: a catalyst for creativity, productivity and even altruism. Staring out of the window or aimlessly dawdling, it reveals, is not a waste of time, but valuable time out in this always-on, hyper-connected world. SELF-HELP / PERSONAL GROWTH / HAPPINESS Green Tree | 4/13/2027 9781399433174 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W

Written by journalist Josh Snape, this insightful and accessible analysis urges readers to slow down, switch off and zone out. Snape explores the potential of the brain’s ‘default mode network,’ which becomes active when the mind is at rest, and provides practical examples and first-hand anecdotes. He speaks to psychotherapist Phillipa Perry, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, Bookerwinning novelist Anne Enright and other creatives, who reveal how this unconscious processing of ideas is an indispensable mental tool. Embracing boredom is not just accepting boredom when it happens, but actively seeking it out. Snape ruminates on mindfulness and meditation, jumps into floatation tanks and meets up with Tibetan monks. He also encourages intentional boredom—setting aside time where you are offline, disengaged and simply unable to do anything other than ponder, muse and daydream. Be More Bored is a game-changer: a manifesto for doing not more but less; a call-out for inaction. Joel Snape is a writer and editor who regularly contributes to the Guardian, Observer and BBC Science Focus, previously worked as editor of Men’s Fitness magazine, and runs a successful YouTube channel focused on self-improvement. He has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and plays the piano (not well, but he’s working on it). @joelsnape

H E R B E RT P R E S S

APRIL 2027

Clay: Form Contemporary Studio Ceramics Jessica Browne Discover how history, culture and modern innovations are shaping the future of ceramic art.

Form showcases the very best in ceramic art today, celebrating artists from around the world who are redefining how we understand shape, structure and symbolism. Featuring work by leading figures such as Florian Gadsby, Bouke de Vries, Jing Huang, Mark Goudy, Jeffry Mitchell and Marie Herwald Hermann, this beautifully illustrated book highlights a vibrant international community pushing the boundaries of what ceramic form can express. With chapters spanning cultural influences, organic and geometric shapes, symbolism and the interaction of form with space, this book provides an inspiring journey through the evolution of ceramic practice. Combining art history, critical insight and stunning visuals, it highlights the creativity of some of the most innovative potters and ceramists working today. Essential for ceramic enthusiasts, students and makers of all levels, this landmark book is the first major exploration of ceramic form in over twenty years—an indispensable resource and a visual celebration of the artistry and imagination that shape the field. Jessica Browne is a writer and art historian with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Courtauld Institute of Art, where she specialized in the 20th-century avant-garde. She has worked with Ceramic Review and led campaigns for Ceramic Art London, the UK’s largest ceramics event. In Form, Browne brings together her expertise in art history and deep engagement with the ceramics world to explore how ancient traditions, cultural influences and modern interpretations shape ceramic practice today.

B L O OM S B U RY C ON T IN U U M

APRIL 2027

How to Live Like a Stoic A Handbook for Happiness Tom Hodgkinson There’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book.

Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from love and politics to money and spirituality. The Stoics were celebrated by the Romans, they influenced Christianity and even Shakespeare admired them. Today, both therapists and politicians will profess adherence to the Stoic creed. The “serenity prayer” is a Stoic statement. The Beatles’ “Let it Be” is a Stoic song. Tom Hodgkinson, author of bestselling How to Be Idle, goes back to the original philosophical texts and looks at the greatest Stoics in history – including Seneca, Cicero, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and St Augustine – to see if they can help us find fulfilment. He discovers that Stoicism is much stranger and more radical than you’d think. With witty reflections on everything from ethics, grammar, rhetoric, education, friendship and the importance of occasionally letting your hair down, Tom Hodgkinson shares his genuinely funny and brilliant guide to the Stoic life. PRAISE

"The inestimable Tom Hodgkinson once again contributes to our collective calm with this perfectly judged collection of philosophy." —Emma Thompson "A great guide to philosophy and big ideas . . . it made me laugh out loud." —Dominic West "Illuminating, engaging, informative and highly accessible." —Irvine Welsh Tom Hodgkinson is a British writer and the co-founder and editor of the Idler magazine, which publishes on a bi-monthly basis. The Idler company also produces online courses and runs live events. Tom is also the author of the bestselling How to be Idle (2005), How to be Free (2006) and The Idle Parent (2010).

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Ocean Sailing 2nd edition The complete guide to making yourself ocean ready Paul Heiney The ultimate practical reference for all sailors planning an ocean passage.

Ocean sailing is a thrilling leap beyond coastal cruising, and this essential guide by Paul Heiney helps sailors understand what that leap truly involves. Whether you’re wondering where to go, how much it will cost, or what life at sea will be like, Ocean Sailing offers answers drawn from the real-world experiences of seasoned cruisers. Through first-hand accounts and expert advice, Paul Heiney explores the joys and challenges of long-distance sailing, including budgeting, safety, maintenance, weather, first aid, and staying connected while offshore. This fully revised edition includes new sections on climate change and shifting weather patterns, geopolitical considerations for route planning, satellite communications, and mental preparation for departure. Expanded chapters on finances and working abroad, as well as tip boxes, colour diagrams and photographs, make this book a comprehensive resource for anyone preparing to cross oceans. With its blend of inspiration and practical know-how, it’s the definitive companion for turning your ocean sailing dream into reality. PRAISE

“Well-written, well-illustrated and beautifully presented . . . an A-Z of ocean sailing.” —Flying Fish “The book I had been looking for . . . you feel as though you are sitting in a cockpit sharing a sundowner with friends, exchanging ideas and experiences.” —Cruising Club of America “Ocean Sailing will prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who have gone before.” —Yachting Times “Those considering offshore cruising should read this excellent book.” —The Ensign Paul Heiney is a well known writer and broadcaster with seafaring in his blood. His family, originally from Yorkshire, were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen. He has sailed enthusiastically for many years, including many singlehanded passages. He is the author of One Wild Song, Farewell Mr Puffin and Adlard Coles Shore Guide series. Paul is currently Commodore of the Royal Cruising Club and Younger Brother, Trinity House.

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Fergie: The Lost Tapes Alex Ferguson – Manchester United’s Greatest Era Retold Wayne Barton The definitive biography of Manchester United's greatest manager, told through previously unheard and unpublished tapes. The story of Sir Alex Ferguson's success at Manchester United is one of the most compelling in the history of world sport. Everyone knows how it went. Alex Ferguson came to Manchester United from Aberdeen; he overcame a tough start and created a dynasty where he won thirteen league titles, two European Cups, and a knighthood. That story has been told through books penned by Ferguson and his former players. Now, though, this story is told with a difference. S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N / SOCCER Bloomsbury Sport | 1/5/2027 9781399420396 | $30.00 / $40.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 528 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W | 2 in T | 1 lb Wt

Based on 400 hours of exclusive, previously unheard or published audio archive from 1986–2013, contemporaneous interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson and many of his players, and brand-new interviews, the most successful era in football management history is brought to life in the most remarkable, intimate, and forensic way. Written by Manchester United historian Wayne Barton, the book takes us through the corridors of the Cliff, Carrington, and Old Trafford. It is a fly on the dressing room wall of Manchester United and their opponents. It is a recorder at press conferences. It is a friend next to Alex Ferguson at the most vulnerable moments. It takes the voices belonging to those who knew, worked with and against Ferguson, and encountered him in his full glory. PRAISE

"The pre-eminent writer on the Manchester United." —Martin Edwards, former Manchester United chairman Wayne Barton is the author of 20 books on Manchester United. He's been described as the leading writer and an ‘encyclopedia’ on the club. He's interviewed and worked with players through every decade of the club’s post-War years and has produced films in conjunction with Manchester United. He is part of the club's media team as an editorial consultant. @WayneSBarton

G R E E N B O OK S

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The Sustainable Gardener Simple strategies and solutions for eco-conscious growers Angela Youngman The definitive guide for anyone looking to become a truly sustainable gardener.

Sustainable gardens are a key element in re-greening our increasingly urban environment as well as maintaining our rural landscape. With simple techniques such as energy-efficient landscaping and container planting, even the smallest garden can become a thriving growing space. But knowing how to achieve this and assessing the potential impacts are not always easy. In this forward-thinking book, Angela Youngman shares her expert knowledge on how to create a beautiful garden that will both survive and flourish in our changing climate. From upcycling garden furniture and growing your own food to rainwater harvesting and living walls, The Sustainable Gardener offers innovative ways to transform your outdoor space. Richly illustrated with creative garden design ideas throughout, the book also includes aspirational case studies and stunning planting lists. Create a garden buzzing with wildlife and embrace the delights of self-sufficiency with this inspiring guide. Angela Youngman is an author and freelance journalist who specialises in sustainable gardening. A member of the Garden Media Guild, Angela is often called upon to deliver talks to garden clubs across the UK. She also writes regularly for Grow It! magazine. Her previous book, The WaterEfficient Gardener, won The Beth Chatto Environmental Award in the Garden Media Guild Awards.

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A Curse of Crown and Root Bradley P. Beaulieu The epic final instalment of award-winning author Bradley P. Beaulieu's Book of the Holt series. In the great forest known as the Holt, a deadly game that nearly destroyed the world a thousand years ago threatens to rekindle. Inquisitor Lorelei journeys to the fabled city of Gonsalond in search of a way to stop the game, only to find the citadel trees—once her window into the past—have fallen silent. With time running out, she is forced into a dangerous deal with a necromancer who may kill her before surrendering the game’s secrets. F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y / A C T I O N & A DV E N T U R E Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book | 1/5/2027 9781803285160 | $29.99 / $39.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9 in H | 5.8 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Dragon singer Rylan, desperate to avert all-out war, plots to steal a powerful paragon and prevent their awakening. Standing in his way are the empire and its powerful church, who believe rousing the final two paragons will usher in the rebirth of their goddess, Alra. Meanwhile, warrior mage Rhiannon is convinced that the only way to prevent widespread destruction is to find Yeriel, the lone player in the game who seems to care what happens to the Holt when the contest is finally over. But Yeriel has fled and doesn’t want to be found. Rhiannon recruits a magical bloodhound to help her locate the wayward paragon even knowing she may refuse to help. When the truth emerges that the Holt itself may be sacrificed in Enwe’s game, the heroes are driven to seek aid from Rhiannon’s mother, Morraine; the game’s newest player and a woman who’s sworn to win Enwe’s prize, even if it means abandoning the Holt. As the game nears its end, the empire’s dragon legions, a goddess reborn, and Enwe herself threaten t... PRAISE

The Book of the Holt series: “Dragons . . . Unique magic systems . . . Political intrigue . . . If you would enjoy a lively mix of those ingredients, then this book is for you.” —Robin Hobb “A sprawling fantastical romp through a mystical land that crafts a unique set of magics, stalked by an underbelly of political machinations, this really is one to get your dragon’s teeth into.” —SciFi Now “Cinematic and heartwarming . . . calls to mind Game of Thrones . . . Epic fantasy fans will feel right at home in this fun, familiar world.” —Publishers Weekly The author of Twelve Kings in Sharakhai, Bradley P. Beaulieu’s novels have garnered many accolades and most-anticipated lists, including two Hotties—the Debut of the Year and Best New Voice—on Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist, a Gemmell Morningstar Award nomination for The Winds of Khalakovo, and more. Brad’s influences include J. R. R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb, Guy Gavriel Kay, Glen Cook, and C. S. Friedman.

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Rage of Swords The Master of War Rides Again In This Epic Tale David Gilman A thrilling Master of War series medieval historical adventure. Sir Thomas Blackstone must outwit assassins on a crucial Italian mission. The Master of War rides again. 1368, Northern Italy. As the Hundred Years’ War smoulders, the Duke of Clarence, second son of Edward III, sets out from Paris to wed the Lord of Milan’s daughter. The union could forge an alliance as vital as any victory on the battlefield. F I C T I O N / H I S TO R I C A L / M E D I E VA L Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book | 1/5/2027 9781035911745 | $22.99 / $30.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 528 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 1.5 in T | 1 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781035911752

But the road to Milan is a road to betrayal. Riding ahead is Sir Thomas Blackstone, the legendary Master of War. Blackstone is tasked with securing the gold that, together with the marriage alliance, will fuel the House of Plantagenets’ fight against France. But with a bounty on his head, Blackstone will have to outthink and outfight foes deadlier than any he has faced before. Yet the gravest threat may lie closer to home. Blackstone’s son, Henry, has inherited his father’s unerring fate to walk where peril waits. PRAISE

“Page-turning and gritty.” —Daily Mail “Heart-pounding action.” —The Times “Gripping.” —Wilbur Smith “Vivid and inventive.” —Sunday Times “A master author.” —Army Rumour Service “The Hundred Years War brought alive.” —For Winter Nights David Gilman has enjoyed many careers, including paratrooper, firefighter, and photographer. An award-winning author and screenwriter, he is the author of the critically acclaimed Master of War series of historical novels, and was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for The Last Horseman. He was longlisted for the same prize for The Englishman. David lives in Devon, England.

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The Creative Heart How to anchor creativity into your life and writing Lucy van Smit When you nurture your creative soul, everything else flourishes. Ideas are wild things. They slip through our fingers unless we act. This inspiring workbook will help you capture your ideas into a creative practice—whether you want to write a book, craft a poem, reignite an abandoned novel, embrace a new creative path or reinvent yourself. L A N G UA G E A R T S & DISCIPLINES / WRITING Bloomsbury Yearbooks | 1/7/2027 9781399418874 | $22.95 / $33.95 Can. Trade Paperback | 256 pages | Carton Qty: 1 8.3 in H | 6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Blending practical exercises with positive psychology, The Creative Heart anchors creativity in every aspect of your life. Creativity is more than what you do—it’s how you live, breathe and feel. Building on the success of A Writer’s Journal Workbook, this new book goes deeper into what it means to know yourself as a creative soul and write with greater freedom, joy and playfulness. Let the magic begin! Lucy van Smit is an award-winning author and artist. She has made TV documentaries about writers such as John Le Carre and Ian McEwan. She gained a distinction in her MA in Creative Writing and she won the inaugural Bath Children’s Novel Award with The Hurting, published by Chicken House. She is a regular tutor at the annual London Screenwriters’ Festival. X/Facebook /Instagram: @lucyvansmit ; www.lucyvansmit.com

H E A D O F Z E U S -- A N AR IE S B OO K

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Suffer In Silence the brand new gripping Katie Maguire thriller for 2026 Graham Masterton The 13th Katie Maguire police procedural meets horror thriller from the terrifying mind of Graham Masterton, a million-copy bestseller. Revenge waits patiently for the wicked.

In Cork, the young female employees of the glamorous cosmetics counter at Green Matthews are too scared to report what happens during their “training sessions” with the wealthy owner. But when two of them vanish and are later found dead, their bodies marked with strange burns, DS Katie Maguire discovers a secret room and an unseen occupant with disturbing appetites. Meanwhile, a faceless predator is making money on the dark web by filming acts so depraved they shake Katie’s entire team. When an abduction makes this case personal, the countdown to find answers begins. But vengeance doesn’t always strike where you expect—and a devastating reckoning is waiting for Katie too. The 13th darkly gripping instalment in Graham Masterton’s millioncopy-bestselling Katie Maguire police procedural series, perfect for fans of Peter James, CJ Tudor and Chris Carter. PRAISE

“A tough and gritty thriller.” —Irish Independent “A natural storyteller.” —New York Journal of Books “Any fan of mysteries should grab this book.” —Irish Examiner Graham Masterton is best known as a writer of horror and thrillers, but his career as an author spans many genres, including historical epics and sex advice books. His first horror novel, The Manitou, became a bestseller and was made into a film starring Tony Curtis. In 2019, Graham was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Horror Writers Association. He is also the author of the Katie Maguire series of crime thrillers, which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.

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The Wooden Boat Care and Repair Bible The Complete Guide for Dinghy and Yacht Owners Uwe Baykowski, Anna-Marie Frick A comprehensive maintenance and repair manual covering everything you need to know to care for and restore your wooden boat properly. T R A N S P O R TAT I O N / S H I P S & B OAT S / R E PA I R & MAINTENANCE Adlard Coles | 1/19/2027 9781399429030 | $35.00 / $47.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 160 pages | Carton Qty: 20 9.7 in H | 7.4 in W | 0.6 in T | 1.5 lb Wt Colour photographs and black and white illustrations throughout

Classic wooden yachts and dinghies make the hearts of many boat owners beat faster. They evoke the craftsmanship and elegance of a golden age of boatbuilding, and preserving them is a labour of love. But with beauty comes complexity. Wooden boats demand careful attention and present unique challenges, from rot and rust to cracked caulking and worn fittings. This manual by master boat builder Uwe Baykowski, who brings over 50 years of hands-on experience, is a trusted guide for owners who want to take repairs into their own hands. Packed with clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs, the book covers everything from hull caulking and deck plug replacement to repairing wooden frames, renewing teak decks and replacing corroded screws. It also helps you detect hidden damage, assess keel bolts, and decide when professional help is needed. Whether you're restoring a sea-going yacht, an open keelboat or a small dinghy, this manual offers seasonal care advice, product recommendations and troubleshooting tips. It’s the indispensable companion for anyone passionate about preserving the character and seaworthiness of their wooden boat. Uwe Baykowski is a highly experienced expert for modern and classic yachts and trained master boat builder, who has decades of sailing experience in the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Caribbean and in regatta sports. He also supervised the restoration of the pilot schooner, No.5 Elbe, which was launched in 1883, and he co-wrote this book with Anna-Marie Frick, a German skipper from Kiel.

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The Love Contract An award-winning rom-com, perfect for fans of fake dating and enemies-to-lovers Steph Vizard An award-winning modern rom-com for all fans of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers stories. Can she (pretend to) love her neighbour? I didn't know the guy next door. And given he was now my daughter's manny and my fake boyfriend, I needed to find out. F I C T I O N / R O M A N C E / FA K E DAT I N G Aria | 1/19/2027 9781035926039 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 336 pages | Carton Qty: 56 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.9 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Single mum Zoe had the parenting thing all figured out with little Hazel until a childcare drought derailed her plans to return to work. Enter Will, Zoe's nemesis and frustratingly handsome neighbour. When Will's boss mistakenly assumes Will is Hazel's father and insists he take parental leave, it seems like a simple white lie could get Zoe out of a jam and help Will to make partner at his law firm. But life with an adorable toddler – and a growing attraction between Will and Zoe – is never as tidy as their agreement's bullet points and dry clauses suggest. As they get deeper into the lie, the lines between truth and fiction blur. But Zoe's hiding a secret and when it comes out, the consequences for all of them could be devastating. PRAISE

"A witty, warm page-turner about love, friendship and the glorious chaos of new motherhood. We're officially Steph Vizard's biggest fans." —Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, authors of The Book Ninja "Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence. Vizard's writing sucks you in and wrings you out. An ideal cosy weekend read." —Genevieve Novak, author of Crushing "A snappy fun read about juggling your love life with motherhood and how messy it can all get in the best possible way." —Saman Shad, author of The Matchmaker "A delightful, heart-warming read that left me with all the feels. Steph Vizard's engaging writing and endearing char... Steph Vizard is an Australian writer and lawyer. After studying literature at Oxford University, she worked in publishing in London. Her debut romantic comedy, The Love Contract, won the 2022 HarperCollins Banjo Prize and has been optioned for a TV series by a major UK production company. She is a connoisseur of salt and vinegar chips and lives with her family in Melbourne.

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Spitfire V vs Fw 190 Northwest Europe 1941–42 Andy Saunders An illustrated account of the challenge posed to RAF Fighter Command by the Luftwaffe’s Fw 190, and the ways in which Spitfire crews adapted to this deadly new threat.

The introduction of Focke-Wulf’s Fw 190 to Luftwaffe service presented RAF Spitfire VB and VA pilots with a formidable new foe that could quite literally run rings around them. First encountered over France in September 1941, the Fw 190—or ‘Butcher Bird’—soon demonstrated its startling capabilities, wrongfooting RAF Fighter Command and forcing the swift development of new tactics and methods. The actions that ensued were some of the most fiercely contested of the air war in northwest Europe and would lead to the production and eventual fielding of the Spitfire IX. In this new study, air war expert Andy Saunders details how the RAF – having perhaps become complacent about the superiority of the Spitfire – found itself left behind with an inferior fighter. Covering the introduction to service of both the Spitfire V and the Fw 190, the fighters’ first encounters and the battles that shaped subsequent tactics and design, it combines combat reports and first-hand accounts with archive photographs and newly commissioned artwork and formation diagrams to convey what it was like to be a fighter pilot in both aircraft from 1941 to 1943. Andy Saunders is a well-known aviation historian. He founded Tangmere Military Aviation Museum and has written numerous books, including several for Osprey. He is a former editor of Britain at War magazine and the German military history magazine Iron Cross. He also contributes to TV documentaries and acts as a TV and film consultant. Gareth Hector produced the cover and battlescene artworks for this book. Jim Laurier created the cockpit and armament views for this book.

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US Navy Pacific Fleet 1942–43 Guadalcanal to the Solomons Mark Stille The savage naval battles of Guadalcanal, New Guinea and the Solomons were transformative for the US Navy. Fully illustrated, this analyses the fleet’s capabilities and combat in this period.

The naval battles of 1942–43 around Guadalcanal and in the Solomons were some of the fiercest and most closely contested of the Pacific War. The campaigns included most of the surface actions of the war, as well as two carrier battles, three major amphibious landings, and a submarine offensive. Fighting by day and night against the superbly trained Japanese, they tested the Pacific Fleet’s warfighting capabilities to the utmost. In this book, renowned US Navy historian Mark Stille presents a distilled guide to the detail of the Pacific Fleet of 1942–43, the period that saw its biggest transformation in terms of equipment, doctrine, and capability. America’s huge naval construction effort began to feed through to the front line, while the fleet made advances in its previously deficient surface, air, and submarine warfare doctrine and tactics. The Pacific Fleet also learned how to support large forces far from established bases. Packed with superb original artwork, 3D diagrams, maps and archive photographs, this book explores the warships, weaponry, organization, intelligence, logistics and battles of the Pacific Fleet, as it fought to gain the upper hand in the South Pacific. Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

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Baku 1918 Dunsterforce and the Race for Oil in World War I Louise Provan A highly illustrated look at the desperate race for oil between Britain, Germany, Turkey, Russia and local forces in Azerbaijan in World War I.

Against the background of the Armenian–Azerbaijan war, the Russian Revolution, the Ottoman invasion of Armenia and World War I, Baku suddenly found itself the at the centre of a geopolitical minefield. After signing a treaty with Germany, Russia's withdrawal from the war left Germany and Turkey with access to the oilfields at Baku. Extremely critical to keeping the war machine moving, oil was a precious commodity. Worried about Germany and the Ottomans having access to the oilfields, Britain assembled a multinational force under Major General Dunsterville to prevent this. The force set off to Baku with the aim of training and raising the local Armenian population to stop the Turks from seizing the oilfields. Weakening relationships between Germany and Turkey saw both countries trying to keep the other out, while also fighting off the British forces, the Bolsheviks, and the White Russians. The rise of Bolshevism in the area, supported by the Jangalis, was a concern to Britain as well, who worried it might spread towards their interests in central Asia and India. With stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this book dives into the highly political campaign to secure oil in Baku in 1918 and explores the long-reaching consequences of involvement in that area. Louise Provan has an MA in Military History and has been studying the Dunsterforce for several years.

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Dakar 1940 Operation Menace and the Allied Disaster in West Africa Ryan K. Noppen A detailed analysis of the Allied failure in Dakar against Vichy France in September 1940.

With continuing bombing from the Germans, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was desperate to take the fight to the enemy. He set his eyes on the French West African port of Dakar. Emboldened by the recent defection of the Vichy colonies of French Cameroun and French Equatorial Africa to the Free French movement, Churchill asked Charles de Gaulle if he could rally Dakar and its naval forces to their cause. It was readily agreed and British and French troops were sent to Dakar to bring it back into the Allied sphere. Thus, Operation Menace began on 23 September 1940. However, the campaign unfolded almost completely opposite of what Churchill and de Gaulle expected. The Vichy troops were a determined and effective resistance – and the damaged Allied vessels were withdrawn after three days, without landing a single troop on Dakar's shores. Historian Ryan Noppen analyses the trying circumstances from which Operation Menace was born, including how the impulsive and overly optimistic attitudes of Churchill and de Gaulle overlooked clear warning signs, and examines how this failure would help prepare the Allies for success later in the war. This book explores the naval and air battles around Dakar as well as Vichy France's retaliatory attacks on Gibraltar in the wake of Operation Menace. Ryan K. Noppen is a professional author and historian, possessing a Master of Arts degree in European History from Purdue University. A scholar of German, Dutch, and Central European military history, as well as transportation and travel cultures, he has written 12 books and several articles for Bloomsbury Publishing, Osprey Publishing, and other publishers since 2007.

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The Kuban 1943 The bloody struggle over the Caucasus William E. Hiestand The battle in the skies over the Kuban was the first time the Soviets could meet and match the Luftwaffe in a direct battle. Fully illustrated, this is the first study of the campaign.

In April and May 1943, the Luftwaffe and Soviet Air Force (VVS) engaged in an intense battle for air superiority over the Kuban Peninsula. Both sides launched maximum efforts to support offensives by their ground forces as the Germans battled to destroy the small beachhead held by the Red Army, while the Soviets tried to drive them into the Kerch Straits. It was the focus of the Eastern Front air war in spring 1943. Soviet military historian William E. Hiestand explores how this huge air campaign saw the balance of power shift away from the Luftwaffe. Thousands of aircraft fought to support the ground forces and to battle for air superiority. Although the Luftwaffe exacted heavy losses, the Soviets’ capabilities were vastly improved, and by the end of the struggle the VVS had for the first time had seized air superiority from its foes through offensive action. The Kuban also proved to be a “school” for refining new offensive techniques, which would serve the Soviets well in the upcoming battle of Kursk, and through to victory. Illustrated throughout with rare photos, original artwork, 3D diagrams and maps, this is the first book to study the air campaign over the Kuban, the little-known turning point of the Eastern Front air war. William E. Hiestand has worked for over 30 years as a US Department of Defense analyst, focusing on military issues and serving in a wide variety of analytic, leadership and representational roles. He holds an MA in History from Cornell University, and has a lifelong interest in military history with a particular focus on 20th-century armoured and mechanized operations and Soviet military history. He lives in Virginia near Washington DC

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Tanks in Southern France 1944 Operation Dragoon to the German border Steven J. Zaloga Two months after D-Day, the Allies began the liberation of southern France. Fully illustrated, this explores the Allies' unique US/Free French tank force, and the Panzers they faced.

Much less known than the Normandy landings and the campaign in northern France, the second part of Operation Overlord began on August 15, 1944 with the Operation Dragoon landings in southern France. It involved a substantial Allied tank force that took part in the amphibious landings and the subsequent campaign via the Rhone valley to the German frontier in the summer and autumn of 1944. In this book, world-leading armour expert Steven Zaloga examines the unique Allied tank force that fought this campaign, and the single Panzer division that the Germans could field against them. The Allied force consisted of two main elements: US army tank battalions and tank destroyer battalions of the Seventh US Army, and French tank divisions of the 1st French Army. The US Army units were battle-hardened veterans of the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. The French tank units were raised with US aid and training in North Africa in 1943 and saw their combat debut during Operation Dragoon. With rarely seen photos and meticulously detailed original illustrations, this book provides a fresh look at this largely-ignored subject. It also details the particularly colorful markings of the tank units involved in these campaigns. Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for three decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and history. Felipe Rodríguez is a renowned digital illustrator who specializes in tank reconstructions.

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Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac 2027 Perrin Towler, Simon Jollands Essential navigational information for the UK, Ireland and the North Atlantic coastline in a practical, handy format. “If Reeds Almanac is the ‘Bible of Sailing’ then this is the ‘Book of Prayer.’” —Yachting Monthly The essential navigational guide for all of the UK and Ireland, as well as the North Atlantic coastline from Denmark to the Gironde, in a practical, handy format. S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N / W AT E R S P O R T S / B OAT I N G Reeds | 1/19/2027 9781399431095 | $35.00 / $47.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 1 8.9 in H | 5.9 in W Tidal stream chartlets

Streamlined to focus on tidal data (tide tables, tidal streams and tidal curves), the Small Craft Almanac is meticulously researched and fully updated for the 2027 edition, and includes a huge amount of information of value to small craft navigators. It also incorporates secondary port differences; 2,500+ waypoints; radio data; light recognition; weather information; principal lights; IALA buoyage; international codes and flags; sun/moon rise/set times, and guidance for handling emergencies. Presented with quick-referencing in mind for easy on-board use, the PBO Small Craft Almanac represents excellent value for money for those who don’t need the more comprehensive marina data, passage information and chartlets of the full Reeds Almanac. Free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes are available from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk PRAISE

“If Reeds Almanac is the ‘Bible of Sailing’ then this is the ‘Book of Prayer.’ Smaller, half the price and a lot lighter, it nonetheless has tide tables, tidal streams and tidal gates.” —Yachting Monthly “An essential almanac for all those who sail/cruise in UK waters and the Irish Sea, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark or the Netherlands.” —Hardy Boat Owners Magazine A lifelong sailing enthusiast, Simon Jollands has filmed many major sailing events as well as producing and directing several sea safety films for the RNLI. He is the co-founder of app developer Safe Skipper Apps, which specialises in producing nautical reference apps, and is author of The Boatyard Book, Safe Skipper, Reeds Lights, Shapes and Buoyage Handbook and Go Sailing, all published by Adlard Coles.

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How to Grow Perennial Vegetables Second edition Martin Crawford An updated guide to growing perennial vegetables to harvest fresh food throughout the year and improve soil quality.

Perennial vegetables are a joy to grow. Whereas traditional vegetable plots are largely made up of short-lived, annual vegetable plants, perennials are edible plants that live longer than three years. Grown as permaculture plants, they take up less of your time and effort than annual vegetables, and extend the harvesting season - avoiding the hungry gap between the end of the winter harvest and the start of the summer harvest of annual vegetables. Unlike annual vegetables, perennials cover and protect the soil all year round, which maintains the structure of the soil and helps everything growing in it. Humous levels build up, nutrients don’t wash out of the soil, and mycorrhizal fungi, critical for storing carbon within the soil, are preserved. Perennial plants also contain higher levels of mineral nutrients than annuals because they have larger, permanent root systems, capable of using space more efficiently. Written by gardening expert Martin Crawford, this updated edition gives comprehensive advice on how to grow and care for both common perennial vegetables like rhubarb, Jerusalem artichokes, horseradish and asparagus and unusual edible plants such as skirret, red chicory, nodding onions, Babington's leek, scorzonera, sea kale, wild rocket, coppiced trees and aquatic plants. With plenty of cooking tips, colour photographs and illustrations throughout and an A-Z of over 100 perennial edibles, it is an inspiration for all garden... Martin Crawford has had broad and varied horticultural/agricultural experience over the years— experience that led him to the concept of forest gardening as a sustainable system that can flourish in our changing climate conditions. At his forest garden in Dartington, Devon, Martin systematically researches plant interactions and unusual crops. He also runs a commercial tree nursery specialising in unusual trees and shrubs, and has a large trial site, researching fruit and nut trees.

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The Voice of Fury Ethan Cross Serial killer Francis Ackerman uses his macabre skills to help the police in this dark thriller from international bestseller Ethan Cross. Infamous serial killer Francis Ackerman Jr. hasn’t lost his macabre tastes. He’s just changed sides. Working for a highly secretive division of the FBI, Ackerman is helping the Bureau track down the most dangerous murderers currently active in the United States.

His first assignment is “The Alien,” a killer whose MO is leaving mutilated bodies in highly intricate crop circles. The Alien has just kidnapped a worldfamous expert on extraterrestrials, and if they don’t want to find another mangled corpse, Ackerman and his partner, FBI Agent Nadia Shirazi, will have to work fast. But the Alien’s lust for killing seems to surpass even Ackerman’s own. Can he track down his target in time . . . and will he be able to resist the chance to deliver his own macabre form of justice? The start of a new chapter in the critically acclaimed Ackerman Thrillers, featuring Ackerman and FBI Agent Shirazi hunting down some of the worst killers in modern America. Ethan Cross was a computer programmer, a Chief Technology Officer, and a Marketing Director for a New York publisher before becoming a full-time writer. His Ackerman thrillers are international bestsellers. He lives in Illinois with his wife, three kids, and two Shih Tzus. Follow Ethan on @EthanCrossBooks and www.ethancross.com.

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The Last Handmaid the unmissable gothic suspense from the award-winning author of People of Abandoned Character Clare Whitfield Dracula meets The Favourite in this gothic historical thriller inspired by the alleged most prolific female serial killer, from the award-winning author of People of Abandoned Character. There’s more than one way to feed her hunger.

THE HANDMAID Hungary, 1604. Orphaned and alone, Catalina arrives at Csejte Castle with no protection and no power. The castle is a place of shifting loyalties, and girls who displease the household simply vanish. Survival here depends on silence—and obedience. THE COUNTESS Catalina is summoned to serve Countess Erzsébet Báthory, a woman as volatile as she is feared. Only Catalina seems able to soothe her moods, drawing Catalina into her private chambers and her interest in strange ‘medicines’—including the blood of young girls, believed to preserve youth. THE COMPULSION As more girls disappear, Catalina knows there is a cost to staying alive. She must decide whether to try and escape her mistress’ hunger, be consumed by it—or learn to feed it herself. Perfect for fans of Weyward by Emilia Hart, The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal and The Familiars by Stacey Halls. Clare Whitfield is a UK based writer. While studying for an MA in Creative & Critical Writing at the University of Winchester, her fiction appeared on Spelk, Commuter-Lit, Literary Orphans and in Matt Shaw’s Masters of Horror anthology. Clare has published three crime fiction novels, People of Abandoned Character, which won the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award in 2021; The Gone and The Forgotten; and Poor Girl, which was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger award.

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David Hockney An Artist for Life Paul Morley An exploration of David Hockney's story through a series of locations that transformed the way he saw the world - from the swimming pools of California and the landscapes of Yorkshire to the ligh...

From the swimming pools of Los Angeles to the hills of Yorkshire, from the bright light of California to the changing skies of Normandy, David Hockney spent a lifetime seeing the world differently. One of the most celebrated and influential artists of our age, Hockney continually reinvented both his art and himself. His paintings are among the most recognisable images in modern culture, yet the story of the places that shaped his imagination has never been told quite like this before. In David Hockney: An Artist for Life, acclaimed writer Paul Morley takes us on a journey through the landscapes, cities and communities that inspired Hockney's remarkable career. Bradford, London, California, Yorkshire, France: each location reveals a different side of a restless, curious and endlessly innovative artist. More than a biography, this is a vivid exploration of creativity, freedom, identity and belonging. As Morley traces Hockney's rise from working-class Bradford to international fame, he shows how friendship, love, curiosity and place fuelled one of the most extraordinary artistic lives of the modern era. Insightful, entertaining and rich in cultural history, David Hockney: An Artist for Life offers a fresh and captivating portrait of an artist who has never stopped looking, questioning and creating. PRAISE

"Paul Morley is my kind of critic." —Grace Jones "Morley’s expansive present-tense prose flows . . . I hold him to be one of the great pop writers."—The Guardian "Morley has not only plenty of insights into Bowie’s life and work but also the kind of details that only a diligent biographer unearths." —The Times "Morley’s triumph is to know there is no such thing as the definitive story: new generations of fans will continue to make it up as they go along." —Deborah Levy, New Statesman Paul Morley has been one of the UK’s finest music journalists and broadcasters since the late 1970s. He wrote for the New Musical Express for almost a decade and has written for the Guardian and Telegraph. His book The Age of Bowie was hugely critically and commercially successful and sold over 16,000 copies in HB. It was also a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and was selected as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week.

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Dominion of Dust Matthew Harffy Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew take on the mighty Byzantine Empire. A gripping Viking-era historical adventure in the A Time for Swords series. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew take on the mighty Byzantine Empire. A gripping Viking-era historical adventure. AD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew are on a voyage to acquire an important Christian relic before it falls into the hands of Byzantium’s scheming Empress Eirene. F I C T I O N / H I S TO R I C A L / M E D I E VA L Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book | 2/9/2027 9781035916474 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 432 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 1.3 in T | 1 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781035916467

Hunlaf’s crew receive unexpected help as they seek their treasure, but soon find themselves betrayed. About to leave for home empty-handed, the adventurers instead sail further east: to Jerusalem, the Holy Land, abundant in relics. And dangerous intrigues. Hunlaf and his friends will face a deadly race against time as they attempt to secure a holy treasure, outwit Byzantium’s zealous agents, and avoid grisly deaths at the hands of the local rulers. “Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action.” —LoveReading From bestselling author Matthew Harffy, A Time for Swords is an epic historical action-adventure series set during the dramatic Viking Age. The thrilling tale of Hunlaf, a monk who becomes a warrior following a devastating Viking attack, the series chronicles his daring quests through Early Medieval Europe. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian. PRAISE

“Matthew Harffy is a master storyteller.” —Grimdark Magazine “Exciting action, a taut plot, and strong characterization. More please. Recommended.” —Historical Novel Review on the A Time for Swords series “Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action.” —LoveReading Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords series, and he also presents the popular podcast Rock, Paper, Swords! with fellow author Steven A. McKay. @MatthewHarffy • www.matthewharffy.com.

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Reeds Marine Deck 4: Superyacht Master and OOW Navigation and Radar Handbook Robert Avis, Anthony Alliel A practical and user-friendly handbook for candidates preparing for the MCA navigation and radar exams for Officer of the Watch and Master qualifications.

This resource provides clear interpretations of the syllabus, supported by over 100 diagrams and photographs. Expert trainer Anthony Alliel breaks down complex navigation techniques and radar interpretation into accessible steps. Topics include compass use, tides, buoyage, lights, Colregs, radar plotting, ARPA, ECDIS, voyage planning, and search and rescue. It is an essential reference for anyone pursuing a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar-sized commercial vessels. Part of the Reeds Marine Deck series, this fully revised and expanded edition of Superyacht Master by Robert Avis, bridges the gap between RYA Yachtmaster and professional MCA qualifications, aligning with both MCA and Maltese certification systems. The authors focus on the practical application of modern navigational tools, offering a quick-reference guide for bridge watchkeeping officers. Every superyacht should carry a copy on the bridge, and it deserves a place in the library of all deck officers. Anthony Alliel is Navigation Lecturer for Bluewater Palma in Spain. He started his career as both Deck and Engine OOW on cargo ships (container ships and ferries), he then worked for over 11 years as a Deck Officer on the Disney Cruise Line. He also runs his own maritime consultancy and training business. Robert Avis had more than 350,000 miles at sea and command experience of eleven warships and six superyachts up to 75m. He taught navigation and radar at this level both in the UK and overseas.

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Reeds Vol 9: Steam Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers Paul A Russell, Thomas D. Morton The essential textbook for all marine engineers preparing for exams on steam engineering. Designed as a companion to Reeds Vol 8: General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers, this indispensable textbook covers everything those studying for merchant navy marine engineering Certificates of Competency need to know on the subject of steam engineering.

Now thoroughly updated for the first time since 2003, this edition reflects all developments in the field of steam engineering; a topic that is still very much relevant as part of the syllabus for officers. This includes changing content on fuel sources, gas and steam systems and gas turbines. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated with technical drawings, the book also includes test examples for student self-assessment, also reviewed and updated for this new edition. Paul Russell was Head of School at the National Sea Training Centre, as well as a lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich. He is managing director of Thamesview Maritime, a marine engineering consultancy specialising in the professional development of marine engineers. He was also the editor of the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, and has served two terms as chair of the south east branch of the institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

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Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers Maximise performance and increase resilience Arj Thiruchelvam The go-to guide for anyone interested in getting the best strength and conditioning training for their young athlete. Strength and conditioning training has many benefits to young athletes when done properly. It can increase muscle strength, power and endurance, and helps protect the body from sports-related injuries. YO U N G A D U LT N O N F I C T I O N / H E A LT H & DA I LY L I V I N G / FITNESS & EXERCISE Bloomsbury Sport | 2/16/2027 9781399424639 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 160 pages | Carton Qty: 30 9.2 in H | 6.1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt Colour photographs of exercises

Yet as social media has expanded, and much of the fitness sector remains poorly regulated, more young athletes are entering the gym and following the guidance of unqualified social media “gurus” and famous faces, which can lead to unsafe and ineffective workouts. With nearly two decades of experience training more than 1500 youth athletes, Arj Thiruchelvam is an authority in this space and is on a mission to provide safe, methodical and evidence-based advice for strength and conditioning training. He offers: – Digestible information on the importance of strength and conditioning training – Advice on achieving the right balance of exercise, nutrition and rest – Step-by-step warm-up routines, mobility and drill sessions and an example of a 12-week training programme Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers is the comprehensive and trusted guide to help youth athletes maximise their sporting performance in a safe and manageable way. Arj Thiruchelvam is a qualified Sports Scientist and performance coach who has been supporting novices up to Team GB Olympians with fitness and nutrition for 18 years. He is a qualified UK Athletics Sprint & Jumps Coach and a former university lecturer at Oxford Brookes University where he co-wrote two sport science degrees. His expertise has featured in the Guardian, the Telegraph, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London.

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Who's Who 2027 Who’s Who 2027 is the 179th edition of the world’s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 178 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.

Each edition is heavily updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants’ careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs. The 2027 edition includes more than 32,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have died since the previous edition, and a two-page Royal Family section.

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Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1939–42 Fast craft in the Channel and North Sea Angus Konstam In World War II, the Royal Navy fought a dashing, dangerous war to defend the last miles of British waters. Fully illustrated, this studies Coastal Forces in the toughest years of the war.

At the start of the war, the Royal Navy possessed a handful of small, fast, experimental motor torpedo boats (MTBs). There was no command structure, and no plans for their use. But with the fall of France in 1940, the Kriegsmarine’s experienced force of fast, light coastal craft could now be deployed just across the English Channel. A counter was needed. In this book, naval historian Angus Konstam traces the rapid development of Coastal Forces in home waters. By late 1942 it had expanded to a force of almost 10,000 officers and men and some 300 vessels, including destroyers and fast motor gunboats. Initially their main role was the defence of British coastal convoys, but during 1941 they increasingly went on the offensive across the North Sea and English Channel. Then in February 1942, MTBs attacked Scharnhorst and Gneisenau during their ‘Channel Dash’–a suicidal venture that achieved little apart from capturing the public imagination. The following month Coastal Forces’ participation in the Saint-Nazaire raid was much more successful, but equally high-risk. Packed with illustrations, this tells the dramatic story of the creation of Coastal Forces, and outlines its development, expansion, and action during the early years of the war. Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.

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Desert Rat vs Afrikakorps Soldier Operation Crusader 1941 David Greentree Fully illustrated, this study assesses the importance of British and German infantry formations to the armies fighting in Operation Crusader during late 1941.

H I S TO RY / M I L I TA RY / L A N D FORCES Osprey Publishing | 2/16/2027 9781472871916 | $23.00 / $31.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 80 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.8 in H | 7.2 in W Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.

During the Desert War (1940–43), both sides viewed armour as the decisive arm because the North African terrain did not hinder its manoeuvrability. Having defeated the Italians in 1940, the British believed their infantry did not need to co-operate with tanks, enemy tanks did not need to be targeted offensively by anti-tank guns, and tanks and artillery could be dispersed. When Rommel’s Deutsches Afrikakorps arrived, however, the British were rudely awakened. If infantry units lost armour support, they risked suffering crippling losses from enemy tanks. The British tended to keep their tank units close to infantry to counter German armour, meaning they were not available to the same extent as German armour to exploit battlefield successes. In this book, David Greentree investigates the effectiveness of the two sides’ motorized infantry during Operation Crusader, the Allied bid to relieve the besieged port of Tobruk in late 1941. He concentrates on three moments in the fighting: the British attack on 21 November; the German counter-attack on 22 November; and the struggle for Belhamed on 1–2 December. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and mapping and carefully chosen archive photographs, this is the absorbing story of the two sides’ infantry at war in late 1941. David Greentree graduated from the University of York with a BA in History before completing an MA in War Studies at King’s College London. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. Steve Noon has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist, illustrating over 75 books for Osprey.

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Machine-Gun Tactics on the Western Front 1914–18 Greg O'Reilly This fully illustrated study explores and depicts the machine-gun tactics employed by both sides on the Western Front in 1914–18.

During World War I, machine guns made an enormous combat contribution in the hands of both Entente and Central Powers forces, not only during the trench warfare of 1914–17 but also in the more mobile climactic battles of 1918. While light machine guns and ‘automatic rifles’ were widely issued to infantry at platoon level, this book focuses on the rapidly evolving tactics employed by the specialist units equipped with weapons such as the British and Commonwealth Vickers, the German MG 08 and the French Hotchkiss Mle 1914. In this volume, Greg O’Reilly presents a novel analysis of the machine gun as a decisive battlefield weapon in World War I. While all of the belligerents grasped the value of the machine gun as a short-range defensive weapon, this study reveals how innovators on both sides came to understand how to use massed machine-gun fire as a formidable long-range area weapon, making expert use of the terrain. This hard-won expertise was far from being evenly shared across the various armies and was often underappreciated at the time despite its battlewinning potential. Specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen archive and present-day photographs depicts the weapons involved and the innovative machine-gun tactics used on the Western Front battlefields. Greg O’Reilly, a former mining executive who has spent the past 20 years researching his grandfather’s World War I military service, has published several peer-reviewed articles on aspects of machine-gun tactics in 1914–18. He lives in Australia. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Édouard Detaille.

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RAF Lightning Units of the Cold War Michael Napier An illustrated study of the Lightning Jet Fighter and its eventful operational history as the RAF’s star aircraft of the Cold War era.

H I S TO RY / M I L I TA RY / V E H I C L E S Osprey Publishing | 2/16/2027 9781472871527 | $25.00 / $33.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 96 pages | Carton Qty: 22 9.8 in H | 7.2 in W Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.

The Mach 2-capable English Electric Lightning is perhaps the most iconic RAF aeroplane of the Cold War. Boasting a massive increase in performance and improved radar and weapons systems over its predecessors, the Lightning brought new capabilities to the RAF’s air defences. Tactics were adapted to fit the aircraft, including incorporating air-to-air refuelling as a routine part of operations because of the Lightning’s notoriously short range. Retired fighter pilot Mike Napier draws on first-hand accounts from RAF aviators to tell the story of Britain’s ultimate Cold War jet fighter. Covering everything from the Lightning’s exercises with other NATO air forces to its interception of Soviet long-range ‘Badger’ and ‘Bear’ bombers in the late 1960s, this volume complements the aircraft’s colourful operational history with 20 profile artworks and photography from both official and personal archives. Michael Napier is the author of many books on aspects of aviation and military history, including the Royal Air Force: A Centenary of Operations and four titles in the Osprey Combat Aircraft series. Michael spent nearly ten years flying the Tornado GR 1 from RAF Bruggen in the late 1980s and early 1990s, after which he was an airline pilot for twenty-one years before retiring in 2018 to concentrate on writing. He lives in Oxfordshire, UK. Gareth Hector produced the cover artwork for this volume. J...

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Ancient Jewish Armies 1200–586 BC Raffaele D’Amato, Giorgio Albertini This fully illustrated study describes and illustrates the Jewish armies of the Near East and their evolving organization and tactics over more than six tumultuous centuries.

From the first formations of nomadic shepherd warriors employed as mercenaries by the Egyptians and other major civilizations of the Near East, the Jewish people evolved into a nation, Israel, which became the central nucleus of the history of the Fertile Crescent. In this fully illustrated study, the authors chart the evolution of Jewish military organization and customs during the conquest of Canaan and the Jewish people’s conflicts with other neighbouring tribes and settlers, notably the Philistines, as the Jewish tribes gathered under the command of a monarch, Saul. The definitive Jewish victories over the Philistines were led by David, conqueror of the capital city of Jerusalem. David’s son Solomon reorganized the army, which became permanent with specialized troop types such as war chariots, as Israel’s military customs and armaments drew upon Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian and Babylonian practice. The authors explain how after Solomon’s death, the kingdom split in two, with Judah in the south and Israel in the north. Israel fell under Assyrian domination in 721 BC, while Judah survived until the war with the Neo-Babylonian Empire of Nebuchadnezzar, who conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple in 586 BC. Raffaele D’Amato, PhD, the author of some 40 books, has taught at the University of Ferrara, and was a visiting professor at Fatih University, Istanbul. He currently works as an archaeological consultant and lawyer, and also as an external researcher for the University of Ferrara. Giorgio Albertini is a highly experienced illustrator in a range of subjects, with a long-standing interest in the armies of the ancient world.

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MARCH 2027

The Longevity Delusion Money, Myths and Bad Science Seamus O'Mahony The search for a world in which old age is a curable disease, and death is optional, unites billionaires, politicians and celebrities. The longevity industry is a vast, pseudo-medical enterprise that has spawned countless bestselling books, social media frenzies and a huge network of conferences and pharmacological research. SCIENCE Apollo | 3/9/2027 9781035921911 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 288 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.4 in H | 6.2 in W | 1.2 in T | 1.1 lb Wt

Seamus O'Mahony casts his sceptical and acerbic eye over this landscape in his brilliant quest to uncover the truth behind an industry – largely funded by Silicon Valley billionaires – which feeds off the gullibility of rich investors and deathphobic consumers. The antidotes: expensive drugs, stem cell therapy, gene therapy and intermittent fasting. He draws upon real scientific evidence to cut through the nonsense and to make a serious case for why longevity is a delusion, and why this industry is unlikely to find a real solution to the inevitability of ageing. This narrative takes O’Mahony’s investigation deep into the world of longevity ‘experts’ as he attends their conferences and meets these infamous figures in their natural habitats. He has a gift for witty caricatures, stunning anecdotes and countering misinformation with clarity, reason and research. This is investigative writing at its best. PRAISE

Praise for Can Medicine Be Cured? "An exceptionally strong polemic – one that might even persuade Miley Cyrus to start eating wheat again." —Sunday Business Post "A book on health that everyone should read this year . . . A fascinating read for patients, medics and anyone who cares." —Sunday Independent (Dublin) "A deeply fascinating and rousing book." —Mail on Sunday "What makes this book a delightful, if unsettling read, is not just O'Mahony's scholarly and witty prose, but also his brutal honesty." —The Times Seamus O'Mahony spent many years working for the National Health Service in Britain. He now lives in his native Cork, in the south of Ireland. He is the author of The Way We Die Now, which won a BMA Book Award in 2017, Can Medicine Be Cured? and The Ministry of Bodies.

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MARCH 2027

Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Second Edition Christophe Dufresnes A fully updated and revised edition of the definitive photographic field guide covering all European amphibian species.

From familiar frogs and toads to striking salamanders and newts, the fully revised and updated text describes each species’ appearance, habitat and behaviour, and includes useful information on their classifications, ecology and life cycles. Grouped by families for ease of use, every account includes an accurate distribution map and colour photographs annotated with crucial details to help swiftly identify species in the field. Written by field biologist Christophe Dufresnes, this is an essential guide for amateurs and expert herpetologists alike. Christophe Dufresnes is a French herpetologist and researcher, who is currently working as an Assistant Professor in charge of the amphibian collection at the Paris Museum of Natural History. After obtaining a masters degree in the wilderness of the Australian outback, Christophe earned a PhD at the University of Lausanne. His primary research relates to the genetics, diversity and conservation of amphibians and involves expeditions all over Europe.

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MARCH 2027

US Air Force Special Operations Forces Leroy Thompson From the Korean War to the present, the US Air Force’s special forces have spearheaded its operations across the globe. This book examines their evolving organization, appearance, and gear.

H I S TO RY / M I L I TA RY / S P E C I A L FORCES Osprey Publishing | 3/16/2027 9781472872203 | $21.00 / $28.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 64 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.8 in H | 7.2 in W 8 colour artwork plates; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.

Since its foundation in 1947, the United States Air Force has deployed elite special-operations troops trained to the same level as the US Navy SEALs or US Army Special Forces, albeit with different specializations. Among these renowned operators are the Pararescuemen, undertaking search and rescue of US personnel, often behind enemy lines and in hostile environments; Combat Control Teams, specializing in air–ground communications; Special Reconnaissance operators, tasked not only with weather analysis but also with broad reconnaissance to increase battle-space awareness, including use of electronic warfare, drones, and cyber warfare; and Tactical Air Control Party operators, coordinating terminal attack and control of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, as well as artillery and naval gunfire. In this book, renowned authority Leroy Thompson describes the origins, organization, appearance, and methods of these highly trained special-operations personnel since their foundation. Eight pages of specially commissioned artwork and carefully selected photographs depict their evolving uniforms, gear, weapons, and insignia, from the Korean War to the present day. Leroy Thompson has trained military and police special-operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He is the author of more than 560 books, including The Colt 1911 Pistol and The Browning High-Power Pistol for Osprey. Johnny Shumate works as an illustrator in Tennessee. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Édouard Detaille.

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MARCH 2027

Royal Navy Task Force Falklands 1982 Modern sea power in combat Robert Brown Illustrated throughout, this is an essential guide to all aspects of the Royal Navy fleet that won the Falklands War, the fiercest naval war of modern times.

In 1982, a unique naval campaign was fought in the South Atlantic. The only war to be fought in the open ocean since World War II, the Falklands War pitted two adversaries in a remarkably closely fought campaign. The Royal Navy was among the world’s most advanced, yet fighting nearly 8,000 miles from home and with little in reserve. Although a second-tier power, the Argentinians had the advantage of fighting close to home, and an array of modern weaponry with devastating potential. In this book, naval historian Robert Brown dissects the Royal Navy task force that fought and won in the Falklands. Researched from an array of primary sources, he reassesses all aspects of the fleet’s capabilities, how it was organized and led, and what made this far-flung campaign possible. He examines the tactics that the Royal Navy devised to take on the Argentinian Navy and Air Force, and how the campaign was fought, including highlighting some of the lesser-known actions of the naval war. Superbly illustrated throughout, with dramatic new artwork of key moments in the campaign, 3D diagrams, maps and archive photos, this is a timely examination of perhaps the Royal Navy’s last great expeditionary fleet. Robert Brown has had a lifelong interest in warships and navies, starting when he was christened aboard the frigate HMCS Stettler. He is a keen ship modeller, and has written five Shipcraft titles, the latest being Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers: Hermes, Ark Royal, and the Illustrious Class. He also wrote Battleship Warspite in the Original Builders’ Plans series, and is a contributor to Warship. He is a retired IT professional who lives on the west coast of Canada.

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MARCH 2027

Tanks in the Burma Campaign 1942–45 Jack Bowsher A fully illustrated survey of tank warfare in the Burma campaign, and how the Allies developed tank-led all-arms warfare in the most unlikely theatre.

The role of Fourteenth Army’s tanks in Burma is one of the least-known aspects of the ‘Forgotten War’. Yet from February 1942 to May 1945, as the British and Indian armies fought first to retreat intact, and then to go on the offensive, armour was key to battling Japanese infantry, bunkers, and anti-tank guns. In this book, Jack Bowsher draws on his years of research to assess how tank warfare developed in Burma, starting with the improvised heroics of 7th Armoured Brigade, who were diverted suddenly to its defence. The first offensive use of tanks was in 1943 at First Arakan; although a disaster, this was the catalyst for transforming armour in the theatre. In 1944, equipped with more powerful medium tanks, armoured units were decisive in turning back the U-Go invasion of India: at Imphal and at Kohima incredible efforts were made to get tanks into action in the mountains where they overwhelmed the Japanese. By 1945 tanks were spearheading Fourteenth Army’s offensive, most notable in the Battle of Meiktila, where all-arms columns, led by the 255th Indian Tank Brigade, struck the Japanese 80 miles behind the front line. Packed with original illustrations of the tanks involved and archive combat photos, this is an essential guide to how tanks proved themselves in the difficult terrain of Burma. Jack Bowsher is Head of History in a secondary school in Hertfordshire. In 2023 he completed a Masters in Military History, which led to his first book, Forgotten Armour: Tank Warfare in Burma. He has since written two other books on the Burma campaign, Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 and Fighting Retreat: Burma 1942. He is a regular speaker at military history festivals and founded The Forgotten War Podcast, co-hosted with Dr Robert Lyman.

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MARCH 2027

Defenders of New France 1754–63 Montcalm’s Forces in the French and Indian War Robbie MacNiven Fully illustrated, this lively study tells the story of the forces fighting for Montcalm and New France during the struggle for Canada in 1754–63.

During the French and Indian War, the defenders of New France were led by the redoubtable Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, whose initial successes against the British and their allies in 1756–58 ended in defeat in 1759 at the battle of the Plains of Abraham. In this lively study, Robbie MacNiven examines the various forces led by Montcalm in Canada at a formative time in that country’s history. Montcalm’s forces were composed of recently arrived regular French Army troops alongside locally recruited militia and seasoned French colonial infantry, working in conjunction with a number of First Nations peoples hostile to the British. All elements of the diverse forces defending New France are assessed in this engaging account, drawing upon the latest research and findings from the battlefields and garrisons of 18th-century Canada. The forces involved are depicted in detail in the period illustrations and specially commissioned artwork plates. Robbie MacNiven has a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and a War Studies MLitt from the University of Glasgow. His books for Osprey include British Light Infantry in the American Revolution and Battle Tactics of the American Revolution. Specializing in history and military history, Marco Capparoni is a fine artist and illustrator for wargames, fiction and non-fiction publishers and private commissions.

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APRIL 2027

Rhineland Hitler’s Last Defence, 1944–45 Anthony Tucker-Jones A dramatic retelling of the desperate battle of the Rhineland during World War II from the German perspective. The Rhineland was where Adolf Hitler sowed the seeds for the Second World War when he remilitarized it in breach of the Treaty of Versailles in 1936, and by late 1944 the Rhine provided the last major obstacle to the advancing Allied armies that were threatening the Fatherland itself.

H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 4/6/2027 9781472859938 | $22.00 / $29.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 288 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 16 pages of plates with black and white images; black and white maps throughout the book. Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472859921

In this new history of this vital campaign, respected military historian Anthony Tucker-Jones describes the race against time as the Germans fought to stave off the inevitable. It was essential that the Germans held the west bank in order to protect the Rhine crossings at Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz and Remagen, but Hitler was intent on counter-attacking in the Ardennes in the winter of 1944 and this meant there was little left to bolster the defences of the Rhine. Rhineland relates the course of this desperate defence, describing the build-up of forces and operational plans before going on to tell the story of the campaign from the point of view of the forces involved, from the ordinary German soldier through to the high command. PRAISE

“A masterful analysis of a vital campaign.” —Professor Peter Caddick-Adams, author of 1945: Victory in the West “If Rhineland isn’t in your collection, then it most certainly should be.” —Martin King, Emmy Award winning military historian “A fascinating and illuminating story, which Tucker-Jones brings this to life with his customary fluency.” —Dr Robert Lyman MBE, FRHistS, author with General Lord Dannatt of Victory to Defeat, The British Army 1918-1940 and Korea: War Without End “An up-to-date and comprehensive history of an undeserved period of the war that demands and deserves more attention.” —History of War Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is a highly prolific writer and military historian with well over 50 books to his name. His work has also been published in an array of magazines and online. He regularly appears on television and radio commenting on current and historical military matters.

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APRIL 2027

Race to the Sun – Paris–Nice The Story of Cycling’s Epic Spring Race Nige Tassell The untold history of a major cycling race between Paris and Nice. Lasting a week and representing the first major stage race of the new season, Paris–Nice is effectively an intense mini-Tour de France – albeit a one-way journey rather than circular one. Bestselling cycling journalist Nige Tassell steers readers through the story of the annual Paris–Nice race – aka the Race to the Sun – which every March takes frostbitten riders from the chill of the Paris suburbs to the palm tree-fringed balm of the Côte d’Azur in a matter of days, via time trials, mountain stages and the Massif Central. S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N / C YC L I N G Bloomsbury Sport | 4/13/2027 9781399432849 | $28.00 / $37.00 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W

As a microcosm of its more celebrated big brother, The Tour de France, the race offers something for every type of rider, be they climber, sprinter or time trial specialist, and attracts the very cream of the professional ranks. Over its near-100-year existence, many of the absolute legends of the sport have taken their place at its start line, eager for glory as they chase the sun south. Eddy Merckx won it three times, Jacques Anquetil five times and Sean Kelly triumphed on no less than seven occasions during the 1980s. Other Paris–Nice champions include Raymond Poulidor, Joop Zoetemelk, Alberto Contador, Tadej Pogacar, Geraint Thomas, Freddy Maertens and some cyclist called Bradley Wiggins. Many of these legends graduated to full Tour de France glory the same year, having sharpened their form on the road to Nice. PRAISE

Three Weeks, Eight Seconds: "Riveting." —Richard Moore, author of Slaying the Badger "Thrilling . . . fantastic." —Elis James "Really, really good." —Josh Widdicombe Nige Tassell is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in the Guardian, the Sunday Times, the Independent, Esquire, GQ, Rouleur, FourFourTwo, The Blizzard and others. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Bottom Corner and Three Weeks, Eight Seconds: Greg LeMond, Laurent Fignon and the Epic Tour de France of 1989, which was shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards.

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APRIL 2027

Tunis 1943 Operation Vulcan and the First Army's Final Offensive Ian G Mitchell In a series of bitter but often forgotten battles fought in the hills and plains west of Tunis, the British First Army began its final offensive to destroy the 4th Panzer Army.

The road to Tunis had been a long and difficult one for the Allies. British General Kenneth Anderson had pushed his men to capture Tunis before the Axis forces could arrive. After several difficult battles, the First Army had been sufficiently reinforced by April 1943, and it was time to launch the final series of operations to destroy the Italian and German factions left in Tunisia, which would ultimately result in 250,000 Axis soldiers surrendering. Historian and author Ian G Mitchell explores the fierce fighting in North Africa, delving into Anderson’s movements and General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim's plans for the Germans. It covers the actions at Banana Ridge, the Basin, Longstop Hill, Gueriat el Atach, Jebel Bou Aoukaz and Cactus Farm. The role of the US in this conflict is also mentioned. While the fighting outside Tunis has been overlooked, it proved an action of great bravery, with four Victoria Crosses being awarded. Ian G Mitchell is a historian and author. He has previously published a book on Operation Vulcan and was a historical adviser to the British Army on this topic.

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APRIL 2027

A lavishly presented atlas covering the many battles and campaigns that defined the reign of Queen Victoria. In 1815 the Treaty of Vienna concluded the Napoleonic Wars and provided the basis for a general European peace that lasted for nearly a hundred year. Great Britain’s last European rival for Empire and global domination had been neutralised, and between 1815 and 1901 – Britain's imperial century – around ten million square miles of territory and roughly 400 million people were added to the British Empire. During every day of every year of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901), British forces were engaged somewhere across the world, and these conflicts are explained and illustrated in this exhaustive atlas. Over this so-called period of Pax Britanica, the British Government awarded some 43 campaign medals with a total of 202 clasps for copious small wars, fought against irregular forces, as well as larger scale conflicts fought against regular armies. Featuring over 135 newly created maps, all expertly explained and put into context, this new atlas examines the role Victoria’s Army, and to a lesser extent the Royal Navy in the execution of their role as Soldiers of the Queen in the inspiring victories and dismal defeats of what Rudyard Kipling called the ‘savage wars of peace.’ Nick Lipscombe MSc FRHistS served for 34 years in the British Army and is an accomplished historian, author and lecturer. His works include the award-winning Peninsular War Atlas and Concise History, Wellington’s Guns, Wellington Invades France, the official Waterloo 200 Bicentenary compendium, Wellington’s Eastern Front and The English Civil War: An Atlas and Concise History of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms 1639–51.

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APRIL 2027

Berlin Airlift 1948–49 The opening battle of the Cold War Mark Lardas Fully illustrated throughout, this is a focused study of how the greatest airlift of the 20th century was sparked, organized and flown, and why it succeeded.

The Berlin Airlift was the first battle of the Cold War, and arguably its most decisive operation. In the opening act as the Iron Curtain descended across Europe, the USSR blockaded free West Berlin to force its surrender. Its only chance was a Western airlift on a scale never attempted, to feed and heat a capital city through air power alone. In this book, aviation historian Mark Lardas studies the Berlin Airlift on the strategic, technical, and operational levels. Berlin would starve if the campaign was not flown relentlessly and at maximum efficiency, eking the most out of World War II technology. Flown by US and British forces with French and local German assistance on the ground, the airlift was initially improvised, but its systems were rapidly streamlined to maximise capacity and speed at all costs, with one transport reaching Berlin every 30 seconds at its height, and resulting in more than 100 fatalities. This is the story of an operation that forged West Germany out of the rubble of occupied zones, led to the West banding together in NATO, proved the capability of Anglo-American air forces to flexibly project power, and saved the West Berliners from the grip of Stalin. Mark Lardas has always been fascinated by things related to the sea and sky. From building models of ships and aircraft as a teen, he then studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but his interest in aviation led him to take a job on the then-new Space Shuttle program, where he worked for the next 30 years as a navigation engineer. Currently he develops commercial aircraft systems as a quality assurance manager. He has written numerous books on military, naval or maritime history.

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APRIL 2027

M36 Tank Destroyer vs Jagdtiger North West Europe 1944–45 William E. Hiestand This fully illustrated study examines the combat histories of the US Army's M36 tank destroyer and Germany’s mighty Jagdtiger during 1944–45.

H I S TO RY / M I L I TA RY Osprey Publishing | 4/20/2027 9781472874184 | $23.00 / $31.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 80 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.8 in H | 7.2 in W Colour illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps and photographs.

In the climactic months of World War II in Europe the M36 tank destroyer entered US Army service and Nazi Germany’s monumental Jagdtiger also reached the front line. While the M36 was an upgunned development of the M10, the Jagdtiger was based on the chassis of the Tiger II heavy tank. The M36 had its 90mm main gun in an open-topped turret, while the Jagdtiger’s mighty 128mm armament, mounted in a casemate, could theoretically outrange and defeat any Allied tank. In the event, the US vehicle proved to be a dependable counter to Germany’s heavy tanks, but the Jagdtiger developed a reputation for mechanical unreliability. While the Jagdtiger was issued to just two German Army anti-tank units, the M36 equipped seven US Army tank-destroyer battalions by the end of 1944 and had largely supplanted the earlier M10 by war’s end. In this book, William Hiestand explains how both types saw combat in Operation Nordwind (31 December 1944–25 January 1945), intended to support faltering German forces in the Battle of the Bulge. Featuring rare photographs, specially commissioned full-colour artwork and mapping alongside the authoritative text, this study tells of the story of these two very different vehicles in combat in 1944–45. William E. Hiestand has worked for over 30 years as a US Department of Defense analyst, focusing on military issues and serving in a wide variety of analytic, leadership, and representational roles. He lives in Virginia near Washington, DC. Edouard A. Groult worked as a concept artist in the videogame industry and also undertakes historical commissions while freelancing for historical publications.

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APRIL 2027

Warships in the Battle of Britain 1940 The Royal Navy's counter-invasion fleet Angus Konstam Fully illustrated, this is the first book to study the Royal Navy’s World War II plans and preparations to defeat any German invasion force at sea.

While ‘the Few’ of RAF Fighter Command fought to deny the Luftwaffe superiority over southern England, it was the Royal Navy that was ultimately charged with defeating any invasion force at sea. All the warships the Navy could spare were deployed to ports in home waters, and if an invasion had been launched, it would have been a fight to the death. Yet this is the first book ever to examine how the Royal Navy prepared for this climactic battle. Naval historian Angus Konstam here draws on a wealth of records and accounts to present a concise study of sea power in the battle for Britain’s survival, from the Home Fleet battleships in Scapa Flow to motor torpedo boats on the front-line Channel ports. He explores their deployments and doctrine for responding to an amphibious invasion, explains what success would have depended on, and he evaluates the effectiveness the Royal Navy would likely have had. Illustrated with detailed colour profiles of warships involved, archive photos, new artwork and mapping, and including the roles of intelligence-gathering, technology and airpower in the anti-invasion plans, this unveils the hidden, maritime side of the Battle of Britain. Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.

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APRIL 2027

Operation Longcloth 1943 The First Chindit Campaign Robert Lyman A fascinating look at the campaign that launched the Chindit myth and saw Orde Wingate's long range patrol group wreak havoc across the Japanese lines.

H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 4/20/2027 9781472872937 | $25.00 / $33.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 96 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.8 in H | 7.2 in W Colour illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams and photographs.

Arriving in Burma in 1942 to survey the environment and finalise his development of long range penetration units, Major General Orde Wingate set up the training and deployment of the Chindits. Under Operation Longcloth, the Chindits crossed the Chindwin into Burma in February 1943. The 3,000-man patrol undertook considerable feats of physical endurance, attacked enemy positions, sabotaged lines of communications and made themselves a nuisance to the Japanese. The survivors returned in May 1943, bringing to an end the first Chindit campaign. With detailed maps, stunning artwork and period images, this book looks at the origins and training of Wingate’s long range penetration units and how Operation Longcloth became the basis of the Chindit legend. Written by expert historian Robert Lyman, the work explores how Wingate and the Chindits were heavily publicised even though the operation was a failure and their effectiveness was controversial. Robert Lyman is regarded as one of Britain’s most talented military historians. He has written several books for Osprey, including three other Campaign titles.

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APRIL 2027

US Volunteers in Foreign Military Service 1914–45 Bret Werner This fully illustrated study describes and illustrates the American volunteers who served in foreign militaries in 1914–45, whether on land, in the air, or at sea.

US volunteers served in a variety of foreign military organizations, from World War I’s Western Front to the skies of China in World War II. In this fully illustrated study, Bret Werner explores the lesser-known aspects of the volunteers’ stories alongside high-profile examples such as the Lafayette Escadrille in World War I and the Flying Tigers in World War II, with his account featuring rare archive photographs and eight plates of specially commissioned full-color artwork. During World War I, American volunteers served in the French Air Force, Foreign Legion, American Ambulance Field Service, and Canadian Expeditionary Force. After 1918, US personnel fought in the Polish–Soviet War and Spanish Civil War. The start of World War II in Europe prompted Americans to enlist not only in the “Eagle Squadrons” of Britain’s Royal Air Force, but also the Royal Navy, British Army, and Home Guard, while members of the American Field Service served in France in 1940. The American Volunteer Group, aka the “Flying Tigers,” took to the air over war-torn China as Chiang Kaishek’s regime strove to defeat the Japanese invaders. All of these volunteers are examined and depicted in this lively account of American men and women serving in voluntary military roles across the globe. Bret Werner was raised in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. He is deeply involved with living history organizations with an emphasis on the soldier of the 20th century. The author is also an associate member of the First Special Service Force Association, and he attends the veteran reunions every year. Specializing in history and military history, Marco Capparoni is a fine artist and illustrator for wargames, fiction and non-fiction publishers and private commissions.

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APRIL 2027

The Bullfinch Ian Newton A readable and enjoyable unravelling of the mysterious lifestyle of one of Britain’s most beautiful and familiar finches A chunky, charismatic bird named after its stocky ‘bull-necked’ appearance, the Bullfinch is a familiar yet declining species of parkland, orchards and forest. One of the most unusual and intriguing finches, much of its ecology remains poorly known outside academic literature.

Males and females differ more in coloration than any other species and are thought to pair for life. Secretive by nature, they spend most of their lives in cover, rarely mixing with other birds. Mainly seed-eaters, they also feed extensively on tree buds, making them a scourge of commercial orchards, while their striking looks and ability to whistle human melodies once made them popular cagebirds. Drawing on decades of study and personal insight—much previously unpublished—alongside research from academics across Europe, Professor Ian Newton provides an unparalleled portrait of Bullfinch biology and behaviour. From plumage and song to feeding ecology, breeding strategies and seasonal movements, this book explores monogamy and reproduction, diet and habitat, population trends and decline, and the species’ complex relationship with people. Enlivened by more than 100 colour photos, The Bullfinch is both a celebration of a remarkable bird and a definitive reference for anyone captivated by the hidden lives of finches. Ian Newton, one of Britain’s leading ornithologists, began his career studying finch ecology at the University of Oxford, before joining the Natural Environment Research Council. An FRS since 1993, his other awards include the Union Medal of the BOU in 1987, the President’s Medal of the British Ecological Society in 1989, and the Gold Medal of the RSPB in 1991. A former chairman of the RSPB and BTO, Ian received an OBE in 1999 for services to avian research.

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MARCH 2027

Alight with Hidden Glory Erik Varden A book that shows how ancient wisdom brings powerful, piercing clarity to modern life from one of our times’ most-read spiritual writers, an author able peacefully to bridge many divides. “The richness of [these] reflections, will continue for a long time to be for us a source of blessing, of grace, of encounter with Jesus Christ.” —Pope Leo XIV

In 2026, Pope Leo XIV asked Bishop Erik Varden to preach the Lent Retreat to the Roman Curia. Alight with Hidden Glory traces a Lenten journey proposed to the head of the Catholic Church and his closest collaborators, but has much to say to all people of good will. Informed by Scripture and the liturgy, illumined by the insights of Bernard of Clairvaux, a man who helped shape medieval Europe, the book addresses questions of timeless relevance: What is the meaning of freedom? How can we speak well about truth? How do we respond when high ideals are compromised by human betrayal? Erik Varden reveals Lent not as deprivation but as a clarifying pilgrimage toward Christ’s ‘hidden glory.’ This contemplative yet urgent work invites readers to walk the exodus path with renewed courage, vigilance, and hope. Erik Varden is a monk and bishop. Norwegian by birth, he studied at Cambridge and in Rome. Having served as abbot of Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, he was appointed to the ancient see of Trondheim in 2019. His books are read throughout the world. With Bloomsbury Continuum he has previously published The Shattering of Loneliness, Entering the Twofold Mystery, Chastity, and Healing Wounds.

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Ice Jacek Dukaj A Trans-Siberian odyssey through political, criminal, scientific, philosophical and amorous intrigues, and into an endless winter to confront something utterly alien. 14th July 1924: In a Warsaw buried under feet of snow and Russian rule, Benedykt Gieroslawski, a dissolute young Polish mathematician, is roused from his bed by two officials from the Ministry of Winter and dispatched to Siberia, on the Trans-Siberian Express, to track down his long-exiled father.

The catalyst for this frosty metamorphosis of 20th century history is the impact of the Tunguska asteroid, deep in Siberia, in 1908. From this Ground Zero, emerge the Gleissen, silent harbingers of an eternal winter that follows in their ponderous wake. As they spread across the continent, agriculture collapses and people flock to cities as they seek protection from the deadly cold. As the land freezes, so does history: the Tsar still rules Russia; the Belle Époque endures; and the First World War never happened. But out there, on the ice, a new world is being forged. The extreme, alien cold has transmuted elements into strange new forms, a ‘black physics’ that is the catalyst for a new industrial and scientific revolution. At the heart of it lies Siberia – a ‘Wild East’, a magnet for all the political, religious and scientific fevers shaking the world at the dawn of the 20th century, the crucible where black physics, shamanic lore and the cold logic of winter combine. And Benedykt’s final destination. Will he embrace the ice, or destroy it? PRAISE

“Intrigue and strangeness follow in a novel that’s as technically brilliant as it is creative . . . An extraordinary book.” —SFX Magazine “Mighty, relentless, unhurried, this extraordinary work by the much-garlanded Polish author is glacial—in the best way. It dazzles and grips as it carves out a new world of science, history and pure imagination.” —The Daily Mail “Should anyone have a hankering for some postmodern speculative fiction that deals with weighty topics such as philosophy, imperialism and quantum physics, then they need look no further.” —Financial Times Jacek Dukaj’s work has been translated into nineteen languages. A short animated movie by Tomasz Baginski based on his novella Katedra (The Cathedral) was nominated for an Academy Award in 2003. In 2020 Netflix released series Into the Night based on his novel Starosc aksolotla. Among other literary prizes, Dukaj has won a European Literary Award and a Koscielski Award. Ursula Phillips is an award-winning British translator of Polish. She has a background in both Russian and Polish Studies and a...

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How to Build a Spitfire David Price A unique story of how the author built a replica Spitfire in his garden, told in parallel with the rich and fascinating history of the Spitfire itself.

In April 2018 David Price, dedicated aviation museum volunteer and author of The Crew and Mosquito Men, decided to build a Spitfire replica in his back garden. In How to Build a Spitfire he juxtaposes the story of the ups and down of his own ambitious project to recreate an icon of British aviation with a narrative of the development of the Spitfire itself, focusing in particular on the construction and production of the aircraft and its various component parts (including the Merlin engine), amplified by the testimonies of some of those who worked in the Supermarine factory in Southampton and in other Spitfire production facilities. Bringing together the sometimes light-hearted tale of a personal quest, enthusiastically pursued, with an accessible but authoritative account of the technical workings of a war-winning weapon, and the stories of some of the men who flew it, How to Build a Spitfire is a distinctive and affectionate homage to an enduring symbol of British engineering genius and national resilience. PRAISE

“[Price] writes clearly and engagingly . . . fascinating.” —Daily Mail “A charming, unique and intimate journey.” —Cumbria Life “Highly recommended.” —History of War David Price’s early interest in aviation was inspired by days exploring deserted RAF airfields in his native Cumbria. He has written for many newspapers and magazines on military aviation and is the author of A Bomber Crew Mystery: The Forgotten Heroes of 388th Bombardment Group, The Crew, the story of an Avro Lancaster crew during the Second World War and Mosquito Men.

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Grace an edge-of-your-seat horror novel from the author of The Watchers A.M. Shine A haunting, atmospheric modern Gothic horror tale based on traditional Irish mythology, from the author of smash hit The Watchers. Ancient evil is awakened on a lonely isle off the coast of Irela... TO LEARN THE TRUTH WOULD YOU DESCEND INTO HELL?

Off the west coast of Ireland lies a lonely island, isolated and wilfully forgotten. Some say there hasn’t been a child born on the island for thirty years. Others speak of strange deaths there, decades ago. But no one really knows what happened. Locals believe that the dark times are behind them. They are mistaken. Grace, adopted at four years old, has never known where she came from. A mysterious phone call leads her back to the island where she was born – and where a terrible evil has been disturbed. As the evil starts to spread, Grace finds herself dragged back into a living nightmare that threatens to engulf anyone who steps into its path. Grace is perfect for fans of horror classics, Paul Tremblay, and Kealan Patrick Burke. PRAISE

"A dark, claustrophobic read." —T. Kingfisher "Wonderful writing and amazing characters." —Steve Stred, Kendall Reviews "Very atmospheric." —HorrorDNA A.M. Shine writes in the Gothic horror tradition. Born in Galway, Ireland, he received his Master's Degree in History there before sharpening his quill and pursuing all things literary and macabre. He is a member of the Irish Writers Centre. His debut novel, The Watchers, was made into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan. @AMShineWriter • www.amshinewriter.com

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The Hitler Years Holocaust 1933-1945 Frank McDonough A year-by-year narrative, fully illustrated, of the road Adolf Hitler mapped out to achieve his dream—the destruction of the European Jewish population. The Hitler Years: Holocaust is the fourth volume in Frank McDonough’s brilliantly reviewed and bestselling history of Germany from 1918 to 1945.

The penultimate title in the Hitler’s Germany series, this book marks the end of the Second World War and the Nazi regime. It provides detailed year-by-year analysis of a horrific period of Nazi doctrine, and places into context the events that followed the Nazi Party’s rise to power in 1933 and beyond. McDonough skilfully guides readers through the development of early persecution in the 1920s, foreshadowing what was to come once the Nazi Party took power in 1933. He explores the impact of the 1933 Nuremberg Laws, the implementation of pre-war intimidation policies, and the influence of the secret Wannsee Conference on the execution of the “Final Solution.” A meticulous chronicle of the experiences and testimonies of survivors, this book demonstrates how violence against the Jewish population migrated from the beerhall to state bureaucracy. This fully illustrated volume draws together and engages with the latest scholarly research, and makes extensive use of primary sources, presenting a vivid and shocking narrative. A tragic and deadly period in German and European history is brought to life by one of the country’s premier scholars. PRAISE

“A lucid, comprehensive and thoroughly accessible synthesis that aims to explain both how and why the Holocaust unfolded, while never losing sight of the horror or its human element . . . A hugely compelling, authoritative and empathetic work.” —Roger Moorhouse, History Extra “This accessible history will keep the subject alive for a new generation [..] It is about providing an accessible, sober and vivid resource that keeps the subject alive. In this aim, the book succeeds admirably.” —The Times “A work of acute solemnity that finds a way to be all the more powerful because of its measured restraint.” —The Telegraph Professor Frank McDonough is an internationally renowned expert on the Third Reich. He studiedhistory at Balliol College, Oxford and gained a PhD from Lancaster University. Now based in Liverpool, McDonough has written many critically acclaimed books, including The Gestapo, and most recently The Hitler Years, a two-volume history charting the rise and fall of the Nazi regime, and its prequel The Weimar Years. Holocaust is the latest instalment in his best-selling series on the history of Germany...

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Pretenders to the Throne of God Adrian Tchaikovsky Arthur C. Clarke winner and Sunday Times bestseller returns to a world steeped in magic – and the Tyrant Philosophers' campaign to bring reason, logic and ‘perfection’ to it. As the Palleseen’s campaign to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world rages on, Eres Ffenegh – “the City on the Back of a Crab” – is the next state slated for conquest. But its citizens won’t give up sovereignty easily.

The siege has dragged into winter and the defenders – both locals and Pal renegades – hold an uneasy alliance against the enemy at the gates, while the Pal army is looking over its shoulder for the next self-destructive dictate of their government back home. Within the city, Devil Jack, a good man apprenticed to the notorious conjurer known as the Widow, is driven to bargaining with hell to get back what he’s lost. Meanwhile Kiffel ea Leachan is the city’s champion, a child of privilege who’s just lost everything to the invaders. Both must try to survive the siege and make their own destinies in a world that’s cut them loose. Outside the city, Pal reinforcements have arrived to take the city, but it’s the sort of help that might just damn them all... THE TYRANT PHILOSOPHERS 1. City of Last Chances 2. House of Open Wounds 3. Days of Shattered Faith 3.1 Lives of Bitter Rain: a prequel novella to Days of Shattered Faith, 4. Pretenders to the Throne of God: 5. The Grave of Perfection PRAISE

"City of Last Chances is the love child of Night Watch by Terry Pratchett and Hav by Jan Morris while being entirely its own thing with a polyphonic narrative . . . Don't even read the review. Just go get it." —The Middle Shelf "Quite simply superb, diplomatic and political shenanigans edge towards brutal all-out war in this darkly intricate and original novel." —LoveReading, star book "Exceptional. . . . Not to be missed." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart." —Locus Adrian Tchaikovsky is a British science-fiction and fantasy writer known for a wide-variety of work including the Children of Time, Final Architecture, Dogs of War, Tyrant Philosophers and Shadows of the Apt series, as well as standalone books such as Elder Race, Doors of Eden, Spiderlight and many others. Children of Time and its series has won the Arthur C Clarke and BSFA awards, and his other works have won the British Fantasy, British Science Fiction and 89

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The Harvey Girl Dana Stabenow This thrilling historical mystery sees a young female Pinkerton detective take on the lawless American frontier of the 1890s. Welcome to the gilded age. Where not everything glitters. 1890. The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. Everyone wears a six-gun and is ready and willing to draw it.

In the new city of Montaña Roja, Fred Harvey’s growing empire is threatened by the robberies plaguing his newest Harvey House restaurant. To get justice, he needs a skilled detective to go undercover and procure answers to questions the law will not ask. The assignment falls to Clare Wright, a young Pinkerton agent. Disguised as one of Harvey’s famous hostesses, Clare travels west where she risks being exposed at every step of her investigation. To get answers—and to get out alive—there are only two things she can trust: her instincts, and her derringer. PRAISE

“Smooth writing, interesting characters, and a mystery to boot . . . I love this book.” —Joe R. Lansdale “An absolute gem of a novel—a gripping story with great characters and fascinating history.” —C.J. Box “A richly researched, masterly plotted historical mystery.” —Sara Donati Dana Stabenow was born in Anchorage, Alaska and raised on a 75-foot fishing tender. She knew there was a warmer, drier job out there somewhere and found it in writing. Her first book in the bestselling Kate Shugak series, A Cold Day for Murder, received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Follow Dana at stabenow.com

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The Last Starborn Seer the INSTANT Sunday Times bestselling romantic fantasy debut for 2026, perfect for fans of love triangles, epic quests and intricate world-building Venetia Constantine The first instalment of an epic romantic fantasy trilogy, charting a deadly quest through a fractured realm of light and dark magic. “A Tolkienesque journey through a gorgeous, shimmering world . . . Venetia Constantine is a bright new star.” —Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y Aria | 1/26/2027 9781035914425 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 496 pages | Carton Qty: 40 7.7 in H | 5 in W | 1.4 in T | 0.7 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781035914456

Leilani Stellarion is cursed. The last of a ruined bloodline, she’s shunned for her volatile Starborn magic, which grants her prophetic visions but is slowly corrupting her mind. Branded a pariah, Leilani is blamed for the Sickening, a wasting curse that fractured the realms of Arcelia and plunged them into war. When her dying mother’s health deteriorates and a forced marriage threatens her future, Leilani seizes the chance to reclaim her fate. A prophecy speaks of an ancient relic that could end the Sickening—and she’s determined to find it. To retrieve the sceptre, she must survive the deadly climb to the Astral Mountain, forge alliances with enemies, outwit rebel forces, and navigate her own treacherous feelings for a rival envoy, which grow under the watchful eye of her betrothed. Hunted by a vengeful spectre and haunted by her magic, Leilani must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in the name of redemption—before her powers consume her. Venetia Constantine read English at King’s College, Cambridge and holds a PhD in Art History from the Courtauld Institute. She paused a cherished career in the art world to pursue her dreams of becoming an author, swapping galleries for an enchanted windmill, where she now writes full-time. Venetia lives in London with her family.

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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God A spiritual meditation on his music and creativity Peter Ormerod The story of how David Bowie's search for meaning inspired him to write the music that defined a generation. In this wide-ranging biography, Peter Ormerod explores the quest for spirituality that powered David Bowie's creativity from his earliest recordings to his deathdefying final album. Bowie’s genre-expanding, era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture but his life-long search for spiritual truth and enlightenment has been overlooked. B I O G R A P H Y & AU TO B I O G R A P H Y / MUSIC Bloomsbury Continuum | 1/19/2027 9781399422857 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 256 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781399422826

From Bowie's first musical encounters as a choirboy, this book traces his spiritual obsessions over the years. As a young musician at the start of his career, he was enraptured by Tibetan Buddhism. It was the first step in a spiritual journey that would generate his most profound lyrics and music. From the Kabbalahinfluenced tracks of Station to Station to Ziggy Stardust's messiah complex and the profound affinity between Heroes and Christian thought, Ormerod sheds new light on the spiritual traditions behind Bowie's genius. Taking Bowie’s spiritual explorations and faith seriously, Ormerod shows us how this quest for meaning propelled him through his darkest moments and biggest successes, lending his music a timelessness and depth that has spoken to so many people across the world. Whether experiencing a dark night of the soul in LA during his occult phase or reciting the Lord's prayer in front of thousands of concertgoers, Bowie was always searching for that universal truth that lies beyond everyday reality. PRAISE

"The Bowie you thought you knew is recast completely." —Helen Barrett, The Spectator "Ormerod had me singing in the choir with him."—Simon Critchley, The Guardian "A transfixing look at David Bowie's life through a spiritual lens . . . fresh and revealing." —Publishers Weekly Peter Ormerod is a journalist and writer who has written extensively about culture and faith for the Guardian. Peter is also an arts editor for NationalWorld. He has a lifelong fascination with religion, having been raised in a clergy family.

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Pearl Harbor Japan's Greatest Disaster Mark Stille A detailed re-examination of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Day of Infamy that saw the USA enter World War II. In this the first comprehensive treatment of Pearl Harbor since the early 1990s. respected Pacific War naval historian Mark E. Stille traces the road to war and the Japanese attack itself. He examines the role of the man behind the operation, Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the plan. The American preparations for an attack are also carefully reviewed. The heart of the book is a comprehensive narrative of Pearl Harbor along with an appreciation of its results placed in proper perspective. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 2/2/2027 9781472865328 | $22.00 / $29.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 448 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 16-page plate section in black and white. Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472865311

In common with many of the major campaigns of the Pacific War, many myths surround the Battle of Pearl Harbor, and, amongst others, Mark explores and dismantle the myth of Yamamoto as a military genius, as well as the myth that the attack was brilliantly planned. Long regarded as brilliant strike, Mark argues in Pearl Harbor that the attack was instead a tactical disappointment, an operational failure and a strategic disaster. Mark E. Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

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Bagration 1944 The Great Soviet Offensive Prit Buttar A fascinating history of the great summer offensive launched by the Red Army in 1944 which turned the tide of the war.

Throughout the war on the Eastern Front, there were two consistent trends. The Red Army battled to learn how to fight and win, while involved in a struggle for its very survival. But by 1944 it had a leadership that was able to wield it with lethal effect and with far more effective equipment than before. By contrast, the Wehrmacht had commenced a slow process of decline after the invasion of the Soviet Union. Hitler became increasingly unwilling to delegate decision-making to commanders in the field, which had been crucial to earlier success. The long years of fighting had also taken a heavy toll. Thousands of irreplaceable junior officers and NCOs were dead, wounded or prisoners. Renowned Eastern Front expert Prit Buttar expertly brings these contrasting fortunes to life, trends which culminated in the huge battles of Bagration. As this masterful study conclusively shows, in 1944 the Red Army finally put together a campaign that utterly destroyed the German Army Group Centre. The Wehrmacht suffered the loss of over 300,000 men killed, wounded or taken prisoner and the Red Army rolled forward across Belarus to the outskirts of Warsaw. The end of the war was still many months away, and the Germans managed to reconstruct their line on the Eastern Front, but final victory for the Soviet Union was now only a matter of time as a direct consequence of Bagration. PRAISE

“A dynamic and engrossing read—Buttar captures the drama and detail of one of the most important campaigns of the Second World War.” —David Stahel, author of The Battle for Moscow and Hitler’s Panzer Generals “Buttar’s meticulously researched account will be of particular interests to enthusiasts of second world war history, as well as those wanting to gain a greater insight into the battles, conditions, and tactics on the Eastern Front.” —Morning Star “[Buttar] has produced an authoritative account of one of history’s greatest military catastrophes, which reveals that the Second World War’s outcome was decided not merely in Normandy, but also ... Prit Buttar studied medicine at Oxford and London before joining the British Army as a doctor. After leaving the army, he worked as a general practitioner. An established expert on the Eastern Front in 20th-century military history, his most recent titles include the critically acclaimed new history of the siege of Leningrad: To Besiege A City: Leningrad 1941–42 and Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44. He lives in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

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Korea War Without End Richard Dannatt, Robert Lyman A ground-breaking history of this global conflict including the errors and miscalculations made on both sides. Korea: War Without End examines the stand-off between East and West in Korea that ultimately defined the second half of the 20th century. It provides a critical analysis of the lack of preparation by the West for war; the results of the North Korean invasion in June 1950; the counter-stroke by MacArthur in September and then the strategic overreach which led to communist China’s involvement on the North Korean side, and the rapid escalation to consideration of the use of nuclear weapons. H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / KO R E A N W A R Osprey Publishing | 3/2/2027 9781472869746 | $16.00 / $22.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W 16-page plate section in black and white Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472869753

Through meticulous analysis of all the source material, this book details the chaos of political decision-making at the war’s outset and as it progressed. The Korean War was not planned as a Communist offensive against the West. In turn, the East did not understand the principle at the core of the Western response to Kim Il-sung’s aggression, namely a refusal to appease an aggressor, the key mistake the West considered to be at the heart of the rise of Nazi Germany and militaristic Japan in the 1930s. Korea: War Without End also considers the effect of the fighting on civilians. While the war was a proxy one between East and West, the people of Korea suffered immensely, with approximately 3 million war fatalities and a larger proportional civilian death toll than World War II. This is the definitive history of the conflict that is long overdue. General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL is one of the UK’s most respected military commentators. As Chief of the General Staff his leadership and example were critical in shaping the debate about the role of the professional army in modern warfare. Robert Lyman is one of Britain’s top military historians with several acclaimed books to his name. He spent twenty years in the British Army and he is currently a Research Fellow at the Changing Face of War Centre, Pembroke College, University of Oxford...

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APRIL 2027

Goethe His Faustian Life - The Extraordinary Story of Modern Germany, a Troubled Genius and the Poem that Made Our World A. N. Wilson A spellbinding recreation of Goethe’s life and work from one of our greatest biographers. ** A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR **

B I O G R A P H Y & AU TO B I O G R A P H Y / L I T E R A RY F I G U R E S Bloomsbury Continuum | 4/20/2027 9781399435598 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W 8pp colour plate section Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472994868

Goethe was the inventor of the psychological novel, a pioneer scientist, great man of the theatre and a leading politician. As A. N. Wilson argues in this groundbreaking biography, it was his genius and insatiable curiosity that helped catapult the Western world into the modern era. A N. Wilson tackles the life of Goethe with characteristic wit and verve. From his youth as a wild literary prodigy to his later years as Germany’s most respected elder statesman, Wilson hones in on Goethe’s undying obsession with the work he would spend his entire life writing – Faust. Goethe spent over 60 years writing his retelling of Faust, a strange and powerful work that absorbed all the philosophical questions of his time as well as the revolutions and empires that came and went. It is his greatest work, but as Wilson explores, it is also something much more - it is the myth of how we came to be modern. PRAISE

"Wild, brilliant and has all the intelligence to rival its subject. Five stars." —Frances Wilson, The Telegraph "Exuberant and wide-ranging." —Literary Review "Passionate." —The Times A.N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he is one of the outstanding biographers of our time - his biographies of Tolstoy, C. S. Lewis, Milton and Hilaire Belloc are beyond compare. In 2007, Wilson's novel, Winnie and Wolf, was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and in 2020 The Mystery of Charles Dickens was published to great critical acclaim. He lives in North London.

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MARCH 2027

War Without Mercy Liberty or Death in the American Revolution Mark Edward Lender, James Kirby Martin Drawing on vivid contemporary accounts, this is a fascinating exploration of how and why the Revolutionary War descended into a brutal existential struggle. "Robust and focused" - The Wall Street Journal "History at its insightful and mesmerizing best" - Nathaniel Philbrick

H I S TO RY / U N I T E D S TAT E S / R E VO LU T I O N A RY P E R I O D (1775-1800) Osprey Publishing | 3/2/2027 9781472880246 | $22.00 / $29.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 288 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 1 x 8-page section of colour illustrations Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472872678

This engrossing history conclusively shows that those caught up in it believed they had nothing to lose by fighting without regard for the rules of so-called “civilized warfare.” The call to arms “Liberty or Death” was far more than just rhetoric. At its grimmest level, it was a conflict in which military restraint was more the exception than the rule, a struggle in which combatants believed their very existence was in question. This led to an acceptance of violence against persons and property as preferable to a defeat equated with political, cultural, and even physical extinction. It was war with an acceptance of ferocity and brutality – anything to avoid defeat. A number of historians have previously concluded that the founding struggle reached a level of ferocity few Americans now associate with the movement for independence. However, these studies have described what happened, without looking in detail at why the conflict took such a violent a turn. Written by two esteemed historians, War Without Mercy does exactly that. Based on years of research and enlivened by primary sources, this is a fresh look at a period of history we thought we knew. PRAISE

"War Without Mercy is a necessary corrective to the long-held belief that the American Revolution was more about high-minded ideals than brutal warfare. As Mark Edward Lender and James Kirby Martin vividly demonstrate, Americans found themselves in a no-holds-barred conflict of terrifying violence from which the country has yet to recover. This is history at its insightful and mesmerizing best." —Nathaniel Philbrick, New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and winner of the George Washington Prize "Noted military historians Mark Edward Lender and James Kirby Martin offer a fresh look at the brutality of the Revolutionary War, one... Mark Edward Lender is Professor Emeritus of History at Kean University. He is co-author with James Kirby Martin of A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763-1783, which for several years was required reading at West Point. He lives in Richmond. James Kirby Martin is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Houston. Martin is author and editor of a number of books. He is a historian advisor to the Oneida Indian Nation of New York. He lives in Houston. 97

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The Queer Thing About Sin SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 Harry Tanner A gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love. “Bold and beautifully written.” —Tom Holland “My god, this book is needed. History has never seemed more alive.” —Russell T Davies S O C I A L S C I E N C E / L G B TQ + S T U D I E S / G AY S T U D I E S Bloomsbury Continuum | 1/12/2027 9781399422314 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 272 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.7 in H | 5 in W | 0.7 in T | 0.4 lb Wt No illustrations Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781399422291

In the early days of ancient Greece, queer love was celebrated. The most famous warrior in antiquity loved another man, the poet whose lyrics were memorised by philosophers and kings sang of her desire for women. Men could swear oaths of undying love and live out the rest of their lives together in peace. What fragments survive of this ancient world all tell us one thing: it was not a sin to be queer. In this extraordinary book, Harry Tanner sets out on a journey to discover the origins of homophobia in the West. He follows the traces of this sinister idea as it swept across the ancient Mediterranean. Wherever he discovers the roots of homophobia taking hold, Tanner finds a confluence of crises mirrored across the centuries. Inequality, fear and an obsession with self-control—this is how societies turn on their queer citizens, time and time again, since the dawn of history. This is a powerful story that draws on the rich world of the ancients to reveal how homophobia infected Western religion and ideology—the consequences of which we are still living with today—and to that end how we can move forward and resist homophobia in the future. PRAISE

“Scholarly, immersive, and vital history of queer intolerance.” —Kirkus Reviews “[An] impressive debut study. Expansive yet fast-paced, it’s a captivating reimagining of the politics of queer desire.” —Publishers Weekly “A powerful and informative exploration of the history of homophobia and where it came from. Still a pressing issue today, this is a book every queer person and ally should read!” —Sally Pattle, The Booksellers Circle “An affirming and absorbing look at queer antiquity.” —Library Journal “If you skip this book, you’re missing out on the kind of excitement you get from reading mythology—but what’s here is true, and a much wider vie... Dr Harry Tanner earned his PhD in Ancient Greek at the National University of Ireland, Galway. As a teenager, he was an evangelical Christian and came to believe homosexuality was a sin. After a period as an atheist, he is open once again to spirituality and religion, and lives a fulfilled gay life in London where he writes and teaches ancient languages and history. The Queer Thing About Sin is his first book. 98

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The Revenge Club the wickedly witty new novel from a million copy bestselling author Kathy Lette A subversive, irreverent romp from the wickedly wicked mind of bestselling Australian author, Kathy Lette. Perfect for fans of Jane Fallon and Dawn O'Porter. WHEN THE ODDS ARE AGAINST YOU, IT’S TIME TO GET EVEN.

Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at the top of their game; so imagine their surprise when they start to be personally overlooked and professionally pushed aside by less-qualified men. Only they’re not going down without a fight. Society might think the women have passed their amuse-by dates but the Revenge Club have other plans. After all, why go to bed angry when you could stay up and plot diabolical retribution? Let the games begin . . . PRAISE

“High feminism, high camp, and high theatrics. There are hints of Sex and the City, there are hints of First Wives’ Club, but Lette runs with her outlandish plotline, providing laughs, gasps and, of course, plenty of revenge.” —My Weekly “If you Iove Jane FaIIon and Dawn O’Porter, you’ll love this wickedly witty revenge romp, too!” —Pick Me Up! (Book of the Month) “Packed full of wit, with plenty of joyous slapstick moments.”—Woman’s Weekly “A ferociously funny and pointed story of sexism and revenge, join four women as they attempt to turn the tables on the men who destroyed their lives.” —LoveReading Kathy Lette first achieved succès de scandale as a teenager with the novel Puberty Blues, which was made into a major film and a TV mini-series. She has written twnety books which have been translated into nineteen languages. Kathy is a TV presenter, newspaper and magazine columnist, and also an ambassador for Their World, the National Autistic Society, and Ambitious About Autism. Kathy recently completed a tour of her one-woman show, “Girls Night Out.”

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Poor Girls The female Peaky Blinders meets The Bling Ring in this gripping historical thriller Clare Whitfield Eleanor Mackridge leaves behind her working-class life to reinvent herself in the all-female the Forty Elephants gang, in the new historical crime from award-winning writer Clare Whitfield. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE RULES

1922. Eleanor Mackridge is staring down the barrel of two equally depressing life choices—serving the upper classes or finding a husband—when she crosses paths with the notorious all-female gang, the Forty Elephants. YOU MIGHT AS WELL BREAK THEM These are women who society would rather forget. They are bold and vulgar, they steal diamonds and fur, drink champagne and gin. They give young women ideas above their station—and Eleanor wants in. Now she has the chance to make sure that history remembers her. Because women don’t have to marry or serve to get ahead. They can steal. In Poor Girls, Clare Whitfield exposes the criminal underbelly of 1920s London—but this isn’t a morality tale, it’s an adventure for the willingly wicked. PRAISE

“A brave, bold novel . . . It shows us how women have so often had to take the rights that society refuses to give them.” —Araminta Hall “A riveting read, with dialogue that absolutely crackles and a fabulously unsentimental heroine in Nell.” —Elodie Harper “An exuberant and atmospheric read.” —The Times “A pacy, entertaining caper with well-drawn characters.” —Good Housekeeping “Vivid, witty, and full of wonderfully drawn characters.” —Woman&Home “Raucous, fast-paced and dripping with 1920s grime and glamour.” —The Sun “Splendidly entertaining, with sharp characterisation and a great sense of fun.” —CrimeTime Clare Whitfield is a UK based writer. While studying for an MA in Creative & Critical Writing at the University of Winchester, her fiction appeared on Spelk, Commuter-Lit, Literary Orphans and in Matt Shaw’s Masters of Horror anthology. Clare has published two crime fiction novels, People of Abandoned Character, which won the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award in 2021, and The Gone and The Forgotten. Poor Girls is her third novel.

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Soft A Brief History of Sentimentality Ferdinand Mount A sweeping history of emotion and culture that spans centuries, from renowned author and essayist Ferdinand Mount. “[An] erudite, immensely entertaining book . . . Mount makes for a delightful guide.”—Literary Review

Whatever we think we feel, you can be sure that the past has had a part to play in it. In Soft, Ferdinand Mount tells the millennium-long history of emotion through delightful snapshots, often mischievous storytelling and a masterly command of history. Mount explores the shifting importance societies have placed on empathy for the misfortunes of others. Each seismic moment, Mount argues, from the French Revolution to Civil Rights, has had a corresponding sentimental revolution that has fuelled great political turning points and come to define human civilization. But no one wants to be accused of being sentimental; its detractors call it soppy, effeminate and populist—the stuff of soap operas and pop songs. The Reformation tried to stamp out excessive emotion, the Victorians resolutely maintained their stiff upper lips and no one loathed sentimentality more than the modernists—and yet, today, Mount argues it is not the stoics who are ruling the roost: we are living in an age of emotion. From the Occitan poets of the 12th century to Paul McCartney’s songs, and modern debates around woke, this is a witty insight into the story of emotions and the way they have swayed human history. PRAISE

“Reads like an elegant love letter to the human heart itself.” —The Spectator “Mount is absolutely gripping when he writes about the historical backlashes against sentimentalism.” —Telegraph “[An] erudite, immensely entertaining book . . . Mount makes for a delightful guide.” —Literary Review “Highly readable . . . Splendidly readable . . . written with his characteristic verve and style, Mount’s book . . . is timely.” —Financial Times “[A] superb study.” —The Tablet “A magisterial, personal reflection on the freedom to express our feelings in all their gushy beauty.” —Kirkus Reviews Ferdinand Mount was Political Editor of The Spectator and Editor of The Times Literary Supplement. For two years he was head of Margaret Thatcher’s think-tank—The Number 10 Policy Unit. He is an authority on politics today, and writes regularly for The Times Literary Supplement and the London Review of Books. 101

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The Grand Prix Year An Insider's Guide to Formula 1 Racing Phillip Horton 24 races. 21 countries. 20 drivers. Millions of spectators. Welcome to life in the fast lane. RAC Motoring book of the year awards finalist Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year.

With access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists, journalists, PR executives and promoters, journalist Phillip Horton shares his extensive knowledge and experience, and provides an up-close-and-personal insight into the world and workings of Formula One. For fans of Drive to Survive, Inside Mercedes F1 and Guenther Steiner, this book delves inside each of the grands prix on the calendar, taking you to spectacular locations across the world and giving you in-depth descriptions of every aspect of the championship. Learn about the practice sessions and last-minute adjustments to the finely tuned race day schedule, driver warm-ups, grid preparation, intense pit lane operations and the red light start sequence. Every facet of the sport is explored to grip and enlighten any motorsport fans. With anecdotes, interviews and insider knowledge, this all-action book unlocks a fascinating and enthralling sport. PRAISE

"A true insider’s guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports." —Alex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcaster "The Grand Prix Year is a must-have, behind-the-scenes ticket to the thrilling world of F1." —Lawrence Barretto, writer and F1 presenter "Where on earth do you begin to unravel the mysteries of Formula 1? Insider Phillip Horton provides the perfect introduction, and takes you right into the pits and on to the grid." —David Tremayne, GrandPrix+ "A beautiful book that takes you into the heart of the fascinating and dramatic world of F1." —Jennie Gow BBC F1 commentator "From the heart of the sport, Phillip takes us up close to ... Phillip Horton is a British journalist who has covered Formula 1 and other motorsport events for various media outlets, including Autoweek and the New York Times. He also contributes to the official Formula 1 website, and its official Formula 1 race programme, as well as specialist website Speedcafe. @PHortonF1 102

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MARCH 2027

Nemesis Medieval England's Greatest Enemy Catherine Hanley The extraordinary tale of Philip Augustus, one of medieval Europe’s greatest monarchs, and the part he played in the downfall of four Plantagenet kings of England. Philip II ruled France with an iron fist for over 40 years, expanding its borders and increasing its power. For his entire reign his counterpart on the English throne was a member of the Plantagenet dynasty, and Philip took on them all: Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, John and Henry III. And yet we know so little about medieval England’s greatest enemy. H I S TO RY / M I L I TA RY / M E D I E VA L Osprey Publishing | 3/2/2027 9781472867483 | $20.00 / $27.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 1 7.8 in H | 5.1 in W Integrated black-and-white illustrations Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472867445

Historian Catherine Hanley, author of the critically acclaimed 1217, redresses this imbalance, bringing Philip out of the shadows in this fascinating new history. Delving into French medieval archives, Nemesis explores Philip’s motives for attacking England and in doing so we learn not only about him but discover so much more about England’s most colourful and controversial of rulers – the Plantagenets. When Philip first succeeded to the throne in 1180, Henry II of England, thanks to his Angevin and Norman ancestry as well as his wife’s inheritance of Aquitaine, ruled more of France than Philip himself. By the end of Philip’s reign in 1223, the pendulum of power had swung the other way. Nemesis reveals how Philip exploited the constant familiar squabbles of the Plantagenets to secure his grip on France, his wily political manoeuvring combined with a mastery of the medieval battlefield turning France into a powerhouse of Europe. PRAISE

“This book is long overdue, and is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip's kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read.” —Caroline Burt, co-author of Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State “A lively expose of power, ambition, and betrayal, this insight is for lovers of history. Hanley draws on new research and fascinating medieval French archives to show how artfully one man led his country to become the powerhouse of Europe.” —Unseen Histories Catherine Hanley has a PhD in Medieval Studies. She has written five books of popular history including Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior (2019) which was named by both the Financial Times and BBC History Magazine as one of their ‘Best Books of 2019.’ She has recently written 1217: The Battles that Saved England which was a Sunday Times book of the week.

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APRIL 2027

Opening the Gates of Hell Operation Barbarossa, June–July 1941 Richard Hargreaves A unique account of the opening weeks of history’s largest, most brutal conflict, told through the eyes of those who were there and based on original source material from across Europe.

H I S TO RY / W A R S & C O N F L I C T S / WORLD WAR II Osprey Publishing | 4/6/2027 9781472880611 | $22.00 / $29.00 Can. Trade Paperback | 496 pages | Carton Qty: 1 9.2 in H | 6 in W 8-page plate section in black and white Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781472869463

Opening the Gates of Hell is based on over a decade’s research in archives and sites across Europe. It is a ground-breaking examination of the start of the Nazi–Soviet conflict, a narrative history not just of the fighting, but also the impact on civilians, the atrocities committed by both sides and ethnic cleansing carried out by the inhabitants of the regions invaded. This fascinating history tells the stories of bravery, cowardice, misery and horror through the eyes of those who were there including ordinary soldiers, generals, leaders, politicians and civilians on both sides. The book draws on published and unpublished sources from across Germany and Eastern Europe with the majority of the material never having appeared in English-language accounts of the conflict before. The combination of combat accounts, analysis of high-level diplomacy and leadership and the visceral accounts of the atrocities committed by both sides gives this book a unique approach to the war on the Eastern Front and will ensure that it is regarded as the definitive work on the subject for many years to come. PRAISE

"The pace never lets up in this epic story, with its vast canvas. It is vividly told and finely detailed … plunging the reader into the spectacular but horrifying vortex of Operation Barbarossa." —Iain Ballantyne, author of Arnhem: Ten Days in The Cauldron "Richard Hargreaves exhibits supreme skill at uncovering and synthesising obscure primary sources and contemporary reports to craft a visceral yet enthralling account of the opening stage of Barbarossa." —Jason D. Mark, author and editor "Elegantly written, yet relentlessly searing in its content, Hargreaves’ new history of the opening phase of Operation Barbarossa, which weaves together gran... Richard Hargreaves has been a journalist for 30 years, ten of them in regional newspapers. Since 2000 he has almost exclusively covered the Royal Navy and naval affairs and was an official UK war correspondent in Iraq, 2003. He currently works for the Royal Navy as a press officer/writer and sub editor of its monthly magazine Navy News. He has had three books published to date (Germans in Normandy, 2006; Blitzkrieg Unleashed, 2008; Hitler’s Final Fortress, 2011) which are all still in print.

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