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Britain's Best Political Cartoons 2024 offers a superbly sharp and wickedly witty record of a year of landmark landslides, Trumpian trials, Post Office revelations, and one soggy Sunak. This collection features the work of Peter Brookes, Steve Bell, Morten Morland, Nicola Jennings, Christian Adams, Dave Brown, Ella Baron and many more of the nation's finest cartoonists, alongside captions from Britain's leading cartoon expert. It's a magnificent record of twelve months of political pandemonium and savage satire, and the perfect gift for friends, family, or just for yourself.

How do you find your daughter when no one believes she is missing? Single mother Jess and her daughter Issie have always been close. For sixteen years, it's been just the two of them.That is, until Issie meets Dylan.When the pair announce they're taking a year out to go travelling, Jess is devastated - Issie is still in school after all.And when she stops hearing from her daughter altogether, she's terrified.With Dylan refusing to tell her where Issie is, and the police unwilling to help, Jess is faced with a mother's worst nightmare.Can she find her daughter before it's too late? ______________Praise for Heidi Perks: 'A fun, compelling thriller - perfect to read beside the pool, or at home, dreaming of warmer times to come' The Observer'Heidi Perks has a gift for ratcheting up tension and suspense in her books, leaving this reader gasping for breath with the lights on in the middle of the night. Bravo!' Liz Nugent'The Other Guest is a fantastic sun-soaked thriller with a gripping mystery at its heart. It's the perfect read to take on holiday - but just keep one eye on those other guests!' Lucy Clarke'A twisty hot summer read in a location to die for. Literally!' Jane Corry'I raced through this in a weekend. A taut, clever whodunnit, masterfully structured, beautifully written, with an intriguing cast and some heart-wrenching moral dilemmas. Brilliant.' Gilly Macmillan'Pure, thrilling escapism. Whip-smart twists make this summer sizzler impossible to put down. The Other Guest is unforgettable' Chris Whitaker

A non-fiction title showcasing the brilliant work of teachers from the no. 1 bestselling author. __________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

A gripping debut thriller with a killer twist at its core.When Claire surprises her fiancé, Noah, at work for their anniversary, she's the one who ends up being shocked to her core ...Because Noah left the company nine months ago, and she had no idea. How can she not have known?Now he isn't answering her calls. He won't respond to her messages. He's disappeared.As Claire desperately tries to find her fiancé, her world begins to shatter as the truth about who Noah really is starts to emerge.And things are about to spiral dangerously out of control . . .

THE TWENTY-FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANThe year of 1947 is almost upon them and the community of Cliffehaven is still feeling the tragic loss of Gracie. A loving home must be found for her young orphaned son and new-born baby before the worst of the winter sets in. Polish refugee and nurse Danuta made a promise to Gracie that she would love and cherish her children as her own. But her husband is less convinced. When his health deteriorates, it seems Danuta's promise cannot be fulfilled. As a bitter winter storm hits and the town of Cliffehaven becomes cut off, Peggy Reilly and the rest of the Cliffehaven community must pull together to keep everyone safe. Keeping a promise in the face of adversity is never easy. With the support of those around her, can Danuta find a way?READERS LOVE THE CLIFFEHAVEN SERIES:'Fantastic... So heartfelt and... told in an easy manner, with real life and emotions throughout. Absolutely love.' 'Like tucking into your favorite comfort food, curling up by warm fire on a snowy evening. I... feel like these people are a part of my family... my "home away from home".''Perfection!! I really feel like all the characters are my best friends... I just cannot wait for the next book!!''I've read all of the series. I just can't get enough of the tales of the people of Cliffhaven.'

The world is under attack. Failure is not an option.Disguised by his secret identity The Shadow, Lamont Cranston enacts vigilante justice in New York City.But he's not alone - his descendent and protégé Maddy has joined the fight. However, she has a lot to learn.From a destructive superweapon to a deadly virus, the fate of the world is in their hands. There is no room for mistakes - now more than ever.Maddy and Lamont must combine forces to eliminate these threats - and save all mankind.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

The old, top-down approach to leadership doesn't work any more. What we need is a more flexible, creative approach - one that empowers people to do their best work, rather than tells them to do so.In Creative Leadership, Rama Gheerawoo applies the mind of a design expert to the twenty-first-century organisation. In particular, his book shows how success in the future will increasingly be dependent on a mastery of three basic principles: creativity, clarity and empathy. Drawing on his own experience in leading over 100 design projects with government, business and the third sector, it sets out a blueprint for engagement and success that applies to everything from small enterprises, to large multinationals.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu'swebnovel is now available in English print for the first time.Juvelian, infamous daughter of the legendary Duke Floyen, must rebuild her reputation if sheis going to survive the events that ended her previous life. Amid scandalous rumors of asecret lover, she makes careful plans for her reformed debut at an aristocratic birthday party.But finding a suitable date to the event proves more difficult than Juvelian expected.When she discovers that her father is making plans of his own - ones that see her married offto the tyrannical crown prince - Juvelian is determined to thwart them. The only problem isshe'll need to convince Max, her father's unpredictable protégé, to join in on the scheme.This volume collects episodes 15-31 of the webcomic Father, I Don't Want This Marriage.

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!"Blood of mine or not, if you proceed with this trial, I hope you are prepared to live with the consequences."The rifts between realms grow ever wider as the temporary shelter Persephone had found in the Underworld is destroyed. Apollo has captured Demeter, turning the fugitive goddess over to Zeus in an attempt to win the king's favour. Persephone and her mother must now stand trial for concealing Persephone's unsanctioned act of wrath - though the goddess of spring feels secure with Hades on her side. But safety is not guaranteed in the world of the gods. As the trial brings to light truths and betrayals that threaten to upset everything - even Hades and Persephone's relationship - the other gods face perils of their own. Eros uncovers Ampelus's secret during a fight in the Mortal Realm. Thanatos and Daphne's budding relationship is threatened by a vengeful Apollo. Minthe is trapped in her cursed form until Persephone gains full control over her powers. And Hera is haunted by the specter of Kronos, whose influence in Olympus seems to be growing... This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.