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<b>The instant <i>Sunday Times </i>bestseller<br/>No. 1 <i>New York Times </i>bestseller<br/><br/>'How else to put this? Bloody hell'<i> The Guardian</i><br/>'Devastating . . . Funny . . . Highly enjoyable' <i>The Times</i><br/>'Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome' <i>Financial Times</i><br/><br/>'Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it's the one about him' Marina Hyde</b><br/><br/>Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.<br/><br/>From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, <i>Careless People</i> exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and world leaders, revealing what really goes on among the global elite - and the consequences this has for all of us.<br/><br/>Candid and entertaining, this is an intimate memoir set amid powerful forces. As all our lives are upended by technology and those who control it, <i>Careless People</i> will change how you see the world.<br/><br/><b>'A <i>Bridget Jones's Diary</i>-style tale of a young woman thrown into a series of improbable situations' <i>The Times</i><br/>'Darkly funny and genuinely shocking: an ugly, detailed portrait of one of the most powerful companies in the world' <i>The New York Times</i></b>

<strong>From legendary animation house Studio Ghibli, this paperback journal celebrates the enchanting world of <em>Howl's Moving Castle</em>, a film about a pivotal friendship between a quiet girl and a mysterious wizard, and their life-changing adventures in a sorcerous world.</strong> <br/><br/>Complete with full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is the perfect keepsake for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages. <br/><br/>Howl's Moving Castle (c) 2004 Studio Ghibli - NDDMT

<b>A brand new, highly-addictive and fast-paced series full of banter, tension and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Jennifer Armentrout and Sarah J Maas. </b><br/><br/><b>'An incredibly impressive debut combining all that is best of the romantasy genre into something new, brutally violent, sizzling with tension, and utterly addictive to read. This is how you do romantasy!</b>' - Brigitte Knightley, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy</i><br/><br/>__________________________________________<br/><br/><b>An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.</b><br/><br/><b>Welcome to the kingdom of secrecy, betrayal and no mercy.</b><br/><br/>Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king. Forced to play the role of his obedient pet, she plots in secret to destroy him and claim the freedom she has always been denied.<br/><br/>When a mysterious reaper arrives in the city with his sights set on the same weapon Ivy needs, she must decide how far she's willing to go for her freedom. With a tenuous alliance tying them together, Ivy learns there is more to her reluctant companion than meets the eye. He sparks her curiosity and ignites dangerous desires within her. But will their newfound connection lead them to triumph? Or will the secrets they harbor destroy each other?<br/><br/>Above all, Ivy must remember.<br/><br/><b>She is not the pet they tamed. She is the beast they let inside. </b><b>And she will show no mercy.</b><br/><br/>DISCOVER WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR <i>HEIR OF ILLUSION</i><br/><br/>'This book had everything: <b>fantastic banter</b>, a <b>unique world</b> . . . and a magic system that felt <b>fresh</b> and <b>original</b>'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'The pacing is <b>incredible</b>. The plot, the characters, the world. The WRITING. It was all <b>amazing</b>. I have <b>no notes</b>, other than I need more'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'Holy smokes this book. I went in expecting vibes and fantasy spice and ended up <b>crying</b>, <b>gasping</b> and furiously whispering "<b>what the actual</b> ****?" at 2 a.m.'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'<b>Criminally underrated</b> doesn't even begin to cover it'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'I have no words. I am <b>unwell</b>. I am <b>blown away</b> by this book. Truly may be the <b>best book</b> I have read TO DATE. Not of this year . . . ever'<br/> <b> </b><br/><b><br/>'Addictive</b>, <b>Intense</b>, and <b>Deliciously Dangerous</b>. Heir of Illusion had me in a <b>chokehold</b> from the very first page'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'The <b>tension</b> was palpable, the banter had ME <b>BLUSHING</b> and just when I knew what was about it happen IT DIDN'T!! My <b>favorite</b>'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'<i>Heir of Illusion</i> by Madeleine Taylor is a <b>fast-paced thrill</b> from start to finish. If you're into <b>high-stakes fantasy</b> with gods, fae, mortals, and a healthy dose of <b>magic-fueled mayhem</b>, this book delivers in spades'<br/> <b> </b><br/><br/>'And yes, you can count on me to <b>buy multiple editions</b> of this book in every language. It was indeed <b>THAT good</b>'<br/> <b> </b>

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Why is -(-1) = 1? Why do odd and even numbers alternate? What's the point of algebra? Is maths even real? From imaginary numbers to the perplexing order of operations we all had drilled into us, Eugenia Cheng - mathematician, writer and woman on a mission to rid the world of maths phobia - brings us maths as we've never seen it before, revealing how profound insights can emerge from seemingly unlikely sources. Written with intelligence and passion, Is Maths Real? is a celebration of the true, curious spirit of the discipline.

<b>**The<i> Sunday Times</i> bestselling series**</b><br/><b>'TRULY EPIC'</b> Fonda Lee on <i>The Mercy of Gods</i><br/><b>'DAZZLING . . . THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST'</b> <i>Publishers Weekly </i>on <i>The Mercy of Gods</i><br/><br/><b>From the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Expanse comes the second book in the Captive's War series - a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself.</b><br/><br/> The monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran's command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.<br/><br/> Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters' use. But Dafyd's loyalty is not what it seems.<br/><br/> The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx's deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire's eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a <i>weapon</i>.<br/><br/> As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction.But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears . . .<br/><br/><b>Praise for the Captive's War series:</b><br/><br/>'<b>Simply mind-blowing'</b> <i>Kirkus</i><br/><br/><b>'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . . the start of something truly epic' </b>Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga<br/><br/><b>'No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey'</b> John Scalzi, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author<br/><br/><b>'Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' </b><i>A</i>drian Tchaikovsky, author of <i>Children of Time</i><br/><br/><b>'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting</b>' Paolo Bacigalupi, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author<br/><br/><b>'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time'</b> Ryka Aoki, author of <i>Light from Uncommon Stars</i>

<b>THE NEW NOVEL BY THE<i> SUNDAY TIMES </i>BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF<i> THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART</i></b><br/><br/><i><b>molka (n): the Korean term for spy cameras secretly and illegally installed, often to capture voyeuristic images and videos</b></i><br/><br/>Dahye can't believe her luck when she finds herself in a whirlwind romance with handsome, charismatic Hyukjoon, the heir to a multi-million dollar fortune.<br/><br/>But then a shocking revelation threatens everything: the couple has been caught on a spycam amid Korea's growing molka epidemic, and the video is all over the internet. When Hyukjoon flees the country to avoid the intense public scrutiny, Dahye is left to grapple with the ramifications on her own; and the demons from her childhood, long dormant, begin to surface.<br/><br/>Amid the chaos, she catches the attention of Junyoung, a nerdy, introverted IT tech at work. Junyoung harbours a dark secret: he has been spying on the women at work with his own hidden cameras. As Dahye's life begins to unravel, she unknowingly becomes the sole target of Junyoung's perverse obsession.<br/><br/>When the facts surrounding the invasion of her privacy come to light, Dahye is faced with the humiliating truth. Her pain and hurt turn to rage as she faces her past. Her desire for vengeance is insatiable, and she will not rest until the men who have wronged her have paid in blood...<br/><br/><b>Praise for <i>THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART</i>:</b><br/><br/><b>'I was enticed from the first line' OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE, author of <i>MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER</i></b><br/><b>'An outstanding debut' <i>THE NEW YORK TIMES</i></b><br/><b>'Darkly funny' FERN BRADY, author of <i>STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER</i></b><br/><b>'Smartly written . . . A writer to watch' BIG ISSUE</b>