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<strong>From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series - a magical quest to the very edges of Whetherwhy</strong> <br/><br/>At the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles - miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader Stella. <br/><br/>But after the arrival of mysterious visitors to one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants, something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, on a journey that will take him to the very edges of the map ... and to discoveries that will change everything: for himself, and for all of Whetherwhy.

"The Game" recounts the incredible adventures of an everyday man who transforms himself from a shy, awkward writer into the quick-witted, smooth-talking Style, a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could have ever dreamed (he uses his techniques on Britney Spears, receives life coaching from Tom Cruise, moves into a mansion with Courtney Love and is officially voted the World's Number One Pickup Artist) he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game.

<b>Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC&rsquo;s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!<br/><br/>Experience iconic writer-artist Darwyn Cooke&rsquo;s retro futuristic masterpiece, exploring the Justice League&rsquo;s adventures in an alternate 1950s America!</b><br/><br/>Welcome to the DC Universe in 1950s America &mdash; a land of promise and paranoia, of glittering cities and segregated slums, of dizzying scientific progress and simmering Cold War conflict. A land without the Justice League&mdash;Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Or so it seems.<br/><br/><br/>The masked mystery men who fought for freedom in the Second World War have been outlawed. The soldiers and spies who conducted top-secret missions into the unknown now work in the shadows. And those icons who do still fight on &mdash; Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman &mdash; operate under hidden agendas and dueling ideologies.<br/><br/><br/>Yet this America needs its heroes more than ever. With darkness gathering on the horizon once more, only a bold new generation of adventurers &mdash; young, daring, and dedicated to the better angels of our nature &mdash; is equal to the challenge of the New Frontier.<br/><br/><br/>From Eisner Award&ndash;winning writer-artist Darwyn Cooke and Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart comes DC: THE NEW FRONTIER &mdash; a timeless tale of idealism that has become one of the most acclaimed superhero comics of the 21st century. This edition collects the original 6-issue miniseries together with the JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL.

<b>Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC&rsquo;s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!<br/><br/>The world's most iconic super-heroes are united for an unbelievable adventure when Superman's greatest foe, Lex Luthor, becomes President of the United States and starts an all-out super-powered hunt for the Man of Tomorrow.</b><br/><br/>Nearby in Gotham, Batman finds that Superman is not the last Kryptonian, as he discovers another survivor alive&hellip;Kal-El&rsquo;s cousin, Supergirl! However, behind this immense discovery may be the gravest threat of all: Darkseid! Together, Superman and Batman square off with against the greatest threats known to the DC Universe in an unforgettable team-up!

<b>Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of <i>How to Train Your Dragon </i>soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!</b><br/><br/><b>Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!</b><br/><br/>Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they're all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.

<b>Explore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.</b><br/><br/>For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. <i>The Story of McLaren</i> gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.<br/><br/>From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world's premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren's major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton.<br/><br/>The brand's phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, <i>The Story of McLaren </i>charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.

What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', "The Black Swan" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.