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Cuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokémon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T. - all reflect its gathering power. But what does “cute” mean, as a sensibility and style? Why is it so pervasive? Is it all infantile fluff, or is there something more uncanny and even menacing going on - in a lighthearted way? In The Power of Cute, Simon May provides nuanced and surprising answers.

We all have dreams and aspirations. Think It, Plan It, Do It Now! is all about about taking us on a journey of learning. By applying some key principles, we can strive to achieve the goals that we set for ourselves, and ultimately answer the question: “How can I turn my ideas into plans, and then take action to achieve them?”

"It's not fair!" is Kitty's plaintive cry. Why is she the shortest in her class? Why can't anyone in her family take a joke? Why can't she go to bed as late as the boy next door? Why don't holidays last forever? When one day Kitty's mother echoes Kitty's cry of "It's not fair" Kitty thinks up a brilliant idea...

The Path is the story of a group of international travellers who walk the Camino de Santiago, the ancient 800-kilometre pilgrimage from the Pyrenees to the remains of the Apostle Saint James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain. The group are of all ages, all professions, all religious denominations (and none).

This book is for you if you want to do meaningful work that pays well. If you want to make a big career change without going back to school or taking a step down. If you’ve often wondered if there could be more out there for you. Spoiler alert: There is!

Gabriella's world is a confusing blend of abuse, terror, and pain with no safe place to hide from her parents' violent rage. She gains reprieve when she is abandoned to a convent, a safe, peaceful place where her battered body and soul begin to mend and grow into womanhood. Then a young priest comes into her life. Confession leads to friendship. And friendship grows dangerously into love...

A collection of fabulous tales of genies, heroes, flying carpets and fantastic voyages, The Arabian Nights has enchanted generations of children and adults. Forged in the Islamic Golden Age, it was brought to Europe in the 18th Century, where it became an instant sensation. Included here are seven full-cast dramatisations, starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King, as well as a bonus edition of In Our Time exploring the story behind the tales.

Tich thinks dragon slaying is tough but dragon baby-sitting is even tougher! Tich is small and fed up! He thinks life is rubbish. Then dad gives him an old board game and suddenly he s off on an adventure. Slay a dragon on his own? Maybe school s not so bad after all. When Tich brings a real live dragon's egg home, can the gang really cope? A baby dragon may be a cool pet but no one wants to be burnt to a crisp.

Meet Splat the Cat! An irresistible new character from Rob Scotton, bestselling creator of Russell the Sheep. Read by Anthony Head. It’s Splat the Cat’s first day of school and he’s worried. What if he doesn’t make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunch box. The teacher, Mrs Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons.

When Rena's father dies she is alone in the world, forced out of the vicarage that has been her home, with nowhere to go and no money. She seeks help at the large wooden cross standing in the nearby grounds of "The Grange". And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life. But her new happiness is threatened by Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter.

A great diet and exercise routine is essential to increasing your ability to perform in the sports field because of the energy we acquire from its refinery. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming the appropriate nutritious foods are vital for all successful athletes. Sports Nutrition: The Base Manual for Obtaining Maximum Performance will manifest the correct ways to fuel your body.

A celebrated translator and teacher of Dante, Professor Esolen interprets and describes the rich theological insights discovered by Dante on his journey up the mountain. Join Dante, Virgil, and Professor Esolen to continue the journey begun in the Inferno which will culminate in the ineffable beauty of Paradise.

Stephen walked into the office which Barnabas was using as his judge's chamber. While the massive amount of data Bethany Anne’s team was throwing at him was more than enough to assuage his curiosity, he had never felt this way in the last one hundred and fifty-two years. He wanted a vacation.

Anthony Horowitz is an international best-selling author, journalist and playwright. As one of Britain's greatest living storytellers, we invited Anthony to our studios for the second time. He chatted about his career, personal life and latest release, The Word Is Murder. With a modern twist on the classic crime novel, fans will not be disappointed with this captivating thriller.

One of Britain's leading contemporary playwrights, Howard Brenton is well known for his controversial state-of-the-nation plays, dark comedies and powerful political satires. He has written over 50 works for the theatre and numerous screenplays, including 13 episodes of the hit TV series Spooks. Included here are some of his most acclaimed dramas, including the award-winning Pravda, co-written with David Hare.

Mindfulness is the practice of focusing and bringing one’s attention to the present moment whilst calming and accepting the emotions and feelings we might be going through. In doing so, we are better able to analyze our thoughts and body sensations. Guided Breathwork Meditation is the combination of mindfulness meditation and breathwork practice to elevate the proven benefits of both ancient practices.

Pure Christmas magic in the enchanting world of the Treebobs. When Father Christmas arrives to begin his journey across the world on Christmas Eve, Rotten Rena the wicked witch is waiting for a present and she is not at all pleased when she does not get one. In true Rotten Rena style she casts one of her wicked spells to ruin Christmas for the World. However the Treebob Queen with the very best of the Treebob air force, the "Royal Air Bobs", use the pure magic of Christmas to make sure that Father Christmas does indeed get to fly his sleigh that Christmas eve.

Vlad the Drac is on holiday in England and staying with old friends, the Stones. But what does a vegetarian vampire who loves the limelight find to do with himself all day long? Well, whatever he starts out to do, poor old Vlad always ends up in a scrape - like the day he falls in the food mixer! Luckily the Stones are there to pick up the pieces: and before he goes home to Romania, Vlad finds a way to repay his friends in style.

Two Alphas; one who thinks that he's broken and the other cursed. When their fated mates show up, they have a choice to make. Claim their mates, or let their curse and broken pieces hold them back.

Aiden Wagner is shattered when his identical twin is blown to pieces in front of his eyes and he can’t do anything to help except hold him as he takes his last breath. In his guilt and grief, he turned to the one person he’d loved from afar, and the one person he never should have touched—his brothers’ fiancée. Their wild night together left him full of shame and bitterness, so he ran to the other side of the world and signed on with Eidolon, a Black Ops team who works for the Crown.