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Malachite is the start of a dark academia romantasy series that gives you enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, elemental powers, forced proximity, found family and the perfect amount of spice... Malachite. Opal. Agate.Three stones, three powers, three magical units.Choose your unit ... and hope that it chooses you back.Arianell Nocthare has been waiting her whole life to enter the prestigious Valmora Academy, where students prepare for war by honing their elemental magic in one of three units. But there are two problems facing Aria on the night of her initiation ceremony. Firstly, her family has been cast into disgrace after her brother was executed for allegedly killing four students in an attempt at dark magic. Secondly, so far Aria has been unable to summon any magic - and being magic-less in an academy where everyone wants to spill your blood is a dangerous game. How will she enter the unit of her choosing and survive without a scrap of power? Facing blatant scorn from every angle, especially from her brother''s best friend (the tall dark and lethally handsome, Sebastian) Aria is determined to clear her brother''s name and seek justice for his death. Forging a tentative and fraught relationship with Sebastian, she begins to uncover some terrifying truths about the academy. And a revelation about Aria''s power throws her world into chaos...

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine FeehanThe Black Dagger Brotherhood is back._______________#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers.Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood's most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost - and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them. Will a freak winter storm bring the unthinkable, or will a warm heart in winter ensure that true love is not lost?Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood...'Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other' Goodreads reviewer'I can't get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires' Amazon reviewer'Emotional by epic proportions' Kobo reviewer'The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read' Amazon reviewer'A must read' Goodreads reviewer'The story had me captivated the whole way' Kobo reviewer'Each and every character is compelling' Amazon reviewer

The shadows hide a deadly story . . .1979. It is the winter of discontent, and reporter Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. There are few women in the newsroom and she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously.Soon Allie and fellow journalist Danny Sullivan are exposing the criminal underbelly of respectable Scotland. They risk making powerful enemies - and Allie won't stop there.When she discovers a home-grown terrorist threat, Allie comes up with a plan to infiltrate the group and make her name. But she's a woman in a man's world . . . and putting a foot wrong could be fatal.This is the atmospheric, heart-pounding first novel in a gripping new series by the Queen of Crime Val McDermid.__________Praise for Val McDermid:'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express'Compulsively readable' Irish Times'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail

'Fast-paced and twisting' PAULA HAWKINS, author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN'At the very least it should reach the shortlist of this year's Booker prize' THE TIMES________________________My name is Alice. I'm a police officer.I'm trying to solve a murder on a psychiatric ward.But I'm also a patient...They were meant to be safe on Fleet Ward: psychiatric patients monitored, treated, cared for. But now one of their number is found murdered, and the accusations begin to fly.Was it one of his fellow patients? A member of staff? Or did someone come in from the outside?DC Alice Armitage is methodical, tireless, and she's quickly on the trail of the killer.The only problem is, Alice is a patient too.________________________'A deeply compelling read'Harriet Tyce'The most cunning, complex, claustrophobic mystery'Louise Candlish'Immense skill and heart'Eve Chase'Brilliant, suspenseful, poignant, heartbreaking, surprisingly funny'Linwood Barclay'One of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today'Gillian Flynn'A world-class crime writer'Karin Slaughter'Mark Billingham is a master of psychology'Ian Rankin'Billingham is always a must read'Harlan Coben

A New Zealand re-imagining of ''This Little Piggy Went to Market'' with a special picnic twist, for readers aged 4 and up. ''This little kiwi went to market. This little morepork stayed home. This little kea found food to eat. But this little pukeko found none. And this little kiwi went cree cree cree all the way home.'' What have kiwi''s little friends foraged while he''s away at the market? Find out in this beautifully illustrated re-imagining of this classic nursery rhyme, illustrated by one of New Zealand''s up and coming artistic talents, Renee Chin.

A modern take on the classic rhyme Row, Row, Row Your Boat with three brave adventurers setting off on an epic journey. From the tallest penguin to the world''s deadliest octopus, you might encounter a friendly narwhal or even a nest of sea snakes. But don''t forget to look out for the crocodiles! With vibrant illustrations by Scott Pearson, The Big Row Your Boat Adventure is a fun read-along picture book, which teaches children about geography and the many wild and wonderful animals that inhabit our world.

"I think it''s sweet. I really like it." - Jacinda Ardern, interview with The SpinoffThe baby is asleep and all is well. All is quiet until...Along comes a crowd of rowdy sports fans, paparazzi, politicians and many more.Shhh! Don''t wake the baby!"A book which inspires youngsters to read." - NZ Herald

Five little kea exploring in the shed,one fell over and bumped their head.The cheekiest birds in the world are getting up to mischief in Ranger Tui''s shed. But what are they planning?Based on the nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys, Five Little Kea is a fun counting book that showcases the beauty of New Zealand''s flora and fauna.

Who delivers mail to the birds of New Zealand? Join Ruru, the New Zealand native owl, while she delivers the mail to her avian friends like Tui and Piwakawaka at night. Discover which birds are nocturnal and track the Southern Cross constellation as it moves across the night sky. With Renee Chin''s beautiful illustrations and the lyrics from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, this gorgeous picture book is a classic in the making.

Become the champion-pikelet-maker, an expert-afghan-baker or an award-winning-pizza-creator.With the iconic illustrated step-by-step layout of the original Edmonds Junior Cookbook, you''ll find it super easy to learn to cook these classic New Zealand recipes.From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, this collection of over 90 recipes will be the beginning of a life long love of baking and cooking.

Food in a Minute is back with a fresh collection of their most popular recipes and some exciting new dishes to inspire your everyday cooking. The recipes are simple, delicious and easy to follow with customisable tips to satisfy any tastebud. The New Everyday is sure to be your best friend in the kitchen.''All three kids came back with empty plates, asking to have it again tomorrow. Luckily this made HEAPS, so they have plenty leftover'' - Reviewer of THE ULTIMATE MAC CHEESE''I thought this was great!! I am a new cook and found this easy to follow and very yummy!!'' - Reviewer of the GREEK-STYLE LAMB KOFTAS''Really tasty and easy to make'' - Reviewer of the BOYSENBERRY YOGHURT ICE BLOCKS

Hazel Spratt was an agreeable child. Never impatient, unruly or wild.But when Hazel turns three-and-a-half, her parents notice a change. She is no longer their polite and pleasant daughter, Hazel, she is now Grumbelina, ''a grumpy child, so disgruntled yet small, with a list of complaints that could cover a wall.''Settle down and relax for a moment, this humorous and delightfully illustrated picture book takes a tongue-in-cheek look at tantrums - perfect for every home.

''Tis the day before Christmas And all through the treesThe fairies are working As busy as bees...Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for fairies? This Christmas, step into the hidden world of forest fairies and see how resourceful, clever and adventurous they are.This modern take on Clement C. Moore''s A Night Before Christmas is set to be a classic in its own right.

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don''t forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?Praise for A Stick and a Stone:''It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!'' - Gleebooks''Reminiscent of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+'' - Scorpio Books''A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.'' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton''Cute and energetic.'' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

Near mountain, scrub and oceanfront, we tiptoe on our Easter hunt.We look over. We look under. And then...A group of lambs are on an Easter egg hunt. They find all kinds of eggs - kiwi, tui, keruru, little blue penguin (korora) and kakapo - before the little lambs finally find what they''ve been looking for: Easter eggs to share with all their whanau.This colourfully illustrated picture book takes the celebration of Easter and uses it to highlight the beauty of New Zealand''s flora and fauna.

*** #1 Bestselling title ***We all have lots of feelings,it''s OK to let them show.They all live in our heartas our very own rainbow.What does your body do when you''re sad or angry? How do you show someone you are proud? For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wonderous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings.Also a qualified counsellor, Rebekah has provided notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book to help caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and navigating emotions.

''Tis the run up to Christmasand there is so much to do!At Elf School we are learninghow we can help too.Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it''s time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives?With the rhyming style of Clement C. Moore''s classic A Night Before Christmas, this timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventure to Elf School.

Over rivers and along the bay,the little lambs are on their wayto find the owners of the giftsthat fell from Santa''s sleigh.Five little lambs are on a rescue mission. They need to deliver missing Christmas gifts to their friends Albatross, Turtle, Dolphin and Crayfish before they can share their delicious Christmas feast.

Treasured mums, queen mums, and all the in-between mums!What kind of Mum do you have? Celebrate them all in this ridiculously fun, rhyming picture book from Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.A perfect book for everyday reading and gift-giving.

A gizmo dad, a sweet dad, a moves to this own beat dad.An honest dad, a doggy dad, a ''why is that so soggy?'' dad.What kind of Dad do you have? Celebrate them all in this colourful rhyming picture book from bestselling author Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.Praise for Mumapalooza:''The eat your greens mum was the best, because my mum makes me eat my greens too, but I like them when it is broccoli covered in cheese... I liked the book and my mum would like it too because it is about mums and mums are AMAZING!'' - Cypress, age 7''I liked this book because it shows how important all the mums are. My mum is like the nerd mum, she has so much knowledge in her brain. My mum would like this book, she likes books about reality and this felt really real. She would love the pictures too. She would laugh at it I think!'' - Lukas, age 8''I liked the nerd mum; when I''m at high school she could help me with my homework! My mum is the crazy mum though, she embarrasses me in public when she calls me nicknames. I wouldn''t want another mum though, my mum is the best... I wouldn''t feel the same about anyone else.'' - Sai-Aroha, age 9''This book is the best, it has ALL the types of mums! I liked the hug and kiss mum best, because that''s like my mum... she has all the hugs and kisses for me. I want my mum to read this book, she would love it because it is all about mums.'' - Logan, age 7''My students loved this book - they recognised their own mums in it for sure! It has a lovely rhythm that makes it a treat to read out loud and to listen to, a fabulous book for anyone who has a mum or is a mum.'' - Mel, Teacher

When you hold me and sway like you do,I know it was you who hung the moon.From infancy to childhood, through the teenage years and into eventual adulthood, the love between a mother and child is a bond like no other. This heartwarming book of verse by bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs is a celebration of this inimitable bond, gorgeously illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt.A delightful gift for every ordinary day and every special occasion.

The cockerel crowed across Pettington Zoo.The animals woke with a big job to do. ''The Harry is coming! Today is the day!We have to get ready! There''s no time to play!''It''s Harry''s birthday and the all the animals at Pettington Zoo are planning a big surprise. It''s time to get ready to party! Written by comedian Sam Smith and illustrated by Daron Parton, this is a heartwarming and hilarious book so full of laughs that you may just be crying by the end.

Every single day,hrough the minutes and hours,there''s always a timeto use my superpowers!Children can use an amazing toolkit of mental skills everyday to explore their feelings and express their needs - their very own superpowers!Jessica Urlichs, author of the number one bestseller The Rainbow in My Heart, teams up with illustrator and primary school teacher Rebecca Gibbs to create this stunning picture book that demonstrates non-cognitive skills including persistence, focus, imagination, organisation and more. Also included are prompts from a qualified counsellor to help parents, teachers and caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and engaging non-cognitive skills.

Ignite your interest in te reo Māori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Māori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ūkaipō. Phrases include:Me poho kererū. Be proud.Mei kore ake koe. Thank goodness you''re here. Chapters include:1. Te Kōrero ki tō Whānau: Speaking with Your Whānau2. Te Kōrero mō ngā Kare ā-Roto: Expressing Your Feelings with Your Whānau3. Hei Whakatītina i tō Whānau: Encouraging Your Whānau4. Te Whakanui me te Tautoko i tō Whānau: Celebrating and Supporting Your Whānau

After the death of both parents, Kauri and Black must find a way to survive in a world that doesn''t care much about them. Kauri embarks on a journey into his father''s past, to come to terms with the trauma he''s experienced in his short life, and to break the cycle of violence he fears perpetuating as he raises his younger brother.The Bone Tree is a gritty coming of age novel, where the unforgettable young protagonist faces immense challenges, and the stakes are life or death - yet it also has a lyrical beauty, and a powerful message of love at its heart.It gives voice to characters who are on the margins of society, raised in poverty, and who have a deep mistrust in the systems that are meant to protect them - and it considers the question of how we can best protect the ones we love.