Adult World

Il liceale Subaru Natsuki, di ritorno da un konbini, viene trasportato all'improvviso in uno strano mondo. Quando Subaru viene assalito da un gruppo di banditi, rischiando la vita, ecco arrivare la sua salvatrice, una bella ragazza dai capelli argentei con uno spirito dalle sembianze di gatto al suo fianco. Con il pretesto di ricambiare il favore, Subaru decide di aiutarla a recuperare ciò che sta cercando. Ma, proprio quando finalmente trovano un indizio, i due vengono attaccati da uno sconosciuto e perdono la vita.

From the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Material World, a story that will take you from ancient civilizations, empire and globalisation through to the most influential geopolitical issue of our times. The story of trade is the story of humanity. From the copper in...

Bedtime Stories for Stressed Adults is your gateway to tranquility, offering 45 captivating tales crafted to help you unwind, let go of anxiety, and drift effortlessly into deep, restorative sleep.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Wonderful, mind-broadening... a journey to alternative realities as extraordinary as any you'll find in science fiction' - The Times, Book of the Week Humans have three or four colour-detecting cones in their retinas. Mantis shrimp have 16. In fact, their eyes seem to...

Shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children's Book Award Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week A thrilling tale of friendship and courage - Maggie Blue, strongwilled and isolated, sees her enemy from school taken through a window to a parallel world by one of their teachers and determines to...

Brought to you by Penguin. We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material...

Nate Williams was found wandering alone in the woods at the age of six. He suffers a heart attack at the age of seventeen, which profoundly changes his body and soul - he becomes a shifter, assuming the shape of a wolf. He is sent to the Noble College, where changing into an animal is normal and classes are about altering the weather or changing nature rather than math. Nate quickly realizes that there is more going on at Noble than meets the eye.

Your mind does not shut off at night because it is broken. It stays awake because it has nowhere safe to go. When the day finally ends, thoughts still move. Worries replay. The body stays tense. Sleep feels close, but never quite lands. Bedtime Stories for Stressed Adults: Magical Dreamworlds was created for this exact moment. This collection of soothing, guided meditation short stories gently guides your mind away from stress and into deep, restorative sleep through immersive portal fantasy worlds designed for rest, not stimulation.

Subaru è tornato al primo giorno nella magione di Roswaal, fermamente deciso a cambiare il suo destino. Attingendo quanto più possibile dai ricordi dei loop precedenti, il ragazzo cerca di effettuare le scelte migliori per evitare che i tragici eventi già vissuti più volte si ripetano ancora. Tuttavia, la consapevolezza di non poter commettere errori, unita a un terrore profondo e paralizzante, rischia di distruggere il suo animo. Sarà Emilia che, come il giorno del loro primo incontro, gli tenderà la mano, quando il dolore diverrà insostenibile...

Have you ever wanted to experience magic? Have you ever wanted to get away from everyone and everything? Do you enjoy baked goods? Then come and stay at the Between-Worlds B&B! ‘Utterly delightful … Everything I want in a cosy fantasy!’ A. T. Qureshi, author of The Baby Dragon Cafe...

Earth has been warned! But when the Council Navy shows up on their doorstep, they are woefully unprepared. Jinny Ambrosa and Tyrus Tyne have reached Earth and the Four Worlds to warn them of the impending Council invasion. But they soon learn that the Council’s shadowy agents are already there! Spies, traitors, scheming politicians, and deadly assassins will do anything to keep them from accomplishing their mission. Now, on the run from even those they considered allies, can they save humanity from the darkness?

Join Mr Phileas Fogg and his loyal servant Passepartout as they race across the globe to win a daring bet in just 80 days.

Carlo, a Fivurian, must overcome the impact of the tides on the planet's power system whilst keeping his love, Sello, safe. Meanwhile, Cathy tries to persuade her superiors to intervene and save the lives of the planet's humanoid population. If she can save them, they will need a new home, but Earth's factions have different ideas. Meanwhile, another intelligent species on the planet, the Sharok, wait to feast on any human or Fivurian who ends up in the water.

23 Beautifully Crafted Stories to Places You'll Never Forget Your day is done, but your mind is still busy. You replay conversations, make lists, and think about tomorrow. What if bedtime gave you something more peaceful? Press play and follow a quiet path toward rest. Does this sound familiar?...

Bullies exist everywhere, and all bullies act in the same highly predictable patterns, regardless of their demographics and situation. By focusing on the ten hidden powers bullies employ—from their unrestrained nature and bully story to manipulating emotions and playing the victim—Bill Eddy unpacks the way bullies rely on primitive emotions and nonverbal behavior. He helps listeners spot these behaviors and offers practical actions before they become immobilized by helplessness, blame, and shame.

'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague 'A treasure trove of new and untouched stories' Suzy Wrack 'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden 'Wonderful' Joey D'Urso Have you ever heard of the football club founded by ex-KGB officers, the 21-time champions of Moldova?...

Random Facts You Should Know: WTF Edition is jam-packed with fun and strange facts that you will be itching to unpack in any conversation to impress those around you. Whether you enjoy listening through these by yourself, with a partner, or with a group, you are bound to lose track of time while having a laugh and learning something new.

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

Think you know everything there is to know about Disney? Think again! For the true Disney fan comes this insider tour of Walt Disney World history, which highlights the best-kept secrets, hidden past, and little-known “random Disney facts” with insider knowledge from former cast member and...

Murderers who struck out for personal gain, or to take control of empires. Seducers who used deceit between the sheets to fool their targets. Spies who smuggled secrets to the opposing power either for money or because of ideology. History is filled with traitors, from medieval pretenders to...