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In this lush and lyrical fantasy, Ryan Graudin transports readers to the hidden magical pockets of early 1900s Paris, a place of enchanted salons, fortune tellers who can change your stars, and doorways that can take you to the most unexpected places-and introduces readers to the delightful Céleste Artois, a con artist who will make a deal with the devil in exchange for her life…and change the fate of the world.

Once, Céleste Artois had dreams of being an artist. But when the creative elite of Paris dashed those plans, she turned her talents to forgery and cons. She and the Enchantresses-her two fellow thieves and best friends-see Paris as a rich hunting ground for marks. Yet even though their hideout in Peré Lachaise cemetery is bursting with francs, Céleste cannot rest. There is always more to take. And the blood she has begun to cough into her handkerchief means her time is running out.

But everything changes when she encounters Rafe, a mysterious and beautiful stranger who leads her to an enchanted salon-a place where artists can bring wondrous imaginations to life. Céleste is captivated by this establishment, and learns of the existence of magical Paris, hidden in the pockets and alleys of the ordinary world, if one only knows where to look.

Rafe offers Céleste an irresistible deal: the gift of time in exchange for lending him and his benefactor her forging talents. But one must be careful making deals with devils, and there’s more to this hidden world than meets the eye. Shadows have begun to circle Paris. And soon, the Enchantresses will find that true magic is far more powerful, and deadly, than they ever imagined.

From Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Craig DiLouie comes a darkly humorous horror novel that sees a famous 80s slasher director set out to shoot the most terrifying horror movie ever made using an occult camera that might be (and probably is) demonic.

Horror isn’t horror unless it’s real.

Max Maury should be on top of the world. He’s a famous horror director. Actors love him. Hollywood needs him. He’s making money hand over fist. But it’s the 80s, and he’s directing cheap slashers for audiences who only crave more blood, not real art. Not real horror. And Max’s slimy producer refuses to fund any of his new ideas.

Sally Priest dreams of being the Final Girl. She knows she’s got what it takes to score the lead role, even if she’s only been cast in small parts so far. When Sally meets Max at his latest wrap party, she sets out to impress him and prove her scream queen prowess.

But when Max discovers an old camera that filmed a very real Hollywood horror, he knows that he has to use this camera for his next movie. The only problem is that it came with a cryptic warning and sometimes wails.

By the time Max discovers the true evil lying within, he’s already dead set on finishing the scariest movie ever put to film, and like it or not, it’s Sally’s time to shine as the Final Girl.

This book is for innovators, design strategists and entrepreneurs and everyone who feels the pain of the struggle at some point while managing the distractions and noise that can block us from reaching our full creative potential. Creative Struggle is Real is an interactive journey with creative guidance and making tools to bring you closer to your unique creative capacities so you will never shy away from your creative genius again.
While the creative struggle may be inevitable, it doesn’t have to feel impossible. The book is organised into three parts: Defining Your Creative Context, Designing Your Creative Practice, and Maintaining Your Creative Momentum. You will discover your imaginator type, become a superhero(ine) and define what creativity means to you.

The book walks you through practical and inspiring methods to make space and time for making so you will never again have an excuse to procrastinate. In addition, every creative will design a unique creative practice that exercises creative muscle so you can keep your momentum going for the long term.

* A practical, interactive guide to help you define creativity, put you in action and design a creative practice that supports your creativity for the long term.

* For creative professionals and “non-creatives” working with creative teams who want to make a positive impact and gain the connections and recognition they seek from team members and co-creators.

* Learn how to reach your full creative potential

Creative Block’ is a book set out to ruffle feathers, get out of ruts and start those juices flowing. Focusing on creative process and theory, it is filled with over 100 tasks to get your head into a conceptual and creative space, encouraging experimentation and playfulness in art.

Ideal for artists, industry creatives and individuals who simply want to delve deeper into their own creativity. This book helps to improve your process and technique when approaching art, in all its forms. Intriguing, fun and challenging, ‘Creative Block’ will have you distorting, abstracting, morphing, reinventing and, above all, leaving the box behind.

Knowing your users stimulates your imagination and helps you create more exciting and effective design solutions. But there is a problem: the normal conception of ‘the user’ is incomplete and based on outdated notions. These notions of simple, direct relationships between people and products are no longer valid in today’s complex, technologically interconnected world. This fun and practical toolkit with a set of cards will change the way readers think about users.

‘Rethinking Users’ introduces a radical new approach that questions some of our most fundamental ideas about the nature of user experience. It points to new opportunities to create products and services that help users in new ways. The toolkit includes a book, a deck of user archetype cards and step-by-step team activities for unlocking new user-centred thinking and design inspiration. For designers, design researchers, strategists, innovators, product managers and entrepreneurs in almost any field.

​Evoking imagery of avocados, student loans, side hustles, and other symbols of the millennial condition, this complete deck of 78 tarot cards and accompanying guidebook are a playful yet powerful tool for millennial mystics and those who love them.


– Anything but basic: The 78 cards in this deck feature the Major and Minor Arcana in bold, darkly dreamy artwork that evokes the Rider-Waite​ tarot deck illustrations, updated for the chronically online generation. Each card and suit has been reimagined as an archetype of life for 80s and 90s kids, from The Millennial (The Fool) and Student Loans (Death) to Vibes (Wands) and Feels (Cups).
– Comprehensive af: The enclosed guidebook includes a detailed breakdown on using your tarot deck, as well as the TL;DR meanings (upright and reversed), imagery, and interpretations of each card.
– Hella deluxe: This deck includes 78 illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches), shrink wrapped and housed in a card box; a 112-page illustrated paperback book (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box (3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches).
– No need for imposter syndrome: This deck is perfect for both tarot beginners and experienced readers, as it provides a deeper understanding of the cards while maintaining the traditional meanings.
– Inclusive and accessible: The imagery in the cards showcases LGBTQIA+, racial, body size, and disability diversity, reflecting the beauty and breadth of the Millennial generation.


A note on art creation: The tarot card images in this deck were developed in collaboration between artist and technology. They were created in part by generative AI.

If dead girls could talk, would you listen to their story?

Nineteen years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker’s childhood friend was murdered by suspected serial killer Ethan Oswald. Since that day, as much as she’s tried to forget, she’s been haunted by dead girls. And when another young girl goes missing from the same town, she can’t help but be drawn back in to a world she’s long since left behind.

As she unlocks parts of herself that she hasn’t dared to revisit, Ruth becomes certain a woman helped Oswald commit his terrible crimes. And so, under the guise of producing a true crime podcast, she sets out to prove her theory.

Crossing the globe from New York to New Zealand, Ruth draws perilously closer to three very different women. The deeper she delves, the more she can’t shake the feeling that one of them knows the truth – about her childhood friend. About the missing girl. And, perhaps most dangerously of all, about Ruth herself…

Blending blisteringly taut suspense with a moving exploration of the ways in which violent crime ricochets through the lives of those left behind – by the victim, but also the killer – Leave the Girls Behind is a darkly beautiful and remarkably empathetic read that will linger long after you’ve turned the final page, for fans of Bright Young Women and Notes on an Execution.

If dead girls could talk, would you listen to their story?

Nineteen years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker’s childhood friend was murdered by suspected serial killer Ethan Oswald. Since that day, as much as she’s tried to forget, she’s been haunted by dead girls. And when another young girl goes missing from the same town, she can’t help but be drawn back in to a world she’s long since left behind.

As she unlocks parts of herself that she hasn’t dared to revisit, Ruth becomes certain a woman helped Oswald commit his terrible crimes. And so, under the guise of producing a true crime podcast, she sets out to prove her theory.

Crossing the globe from New York to New Zealand, Ruth draws perilously closer to three very different women. The deeper she delves, the more she can’t shake the feeling that one of them knows the truth – about her childhood friend. About the missing girl. And, perhaps most dangerously of all, about Ruth herself…

Blending blisteringly taut suspense with a moving exploration of the ways in which violent crime ricochets through the lives of those left behind – by the victim, but also the killer – Leave the Girls Behind is a darkly beautiful and remarkably empathetic read that will linger long after you’ve turned the final page, for fans of Bright Young Women and Notes on an Execution.

If dead girls could talk, would you listen to their story?

Nineteen years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker’s childhood friend was murdered by suspected serial killer Ethan Oswald. Since that day, as much as she’s tried to forget, she’s been haunted by dead girls. And when another young girl goes missing from the same town, she can’t help but be drawn back in to a world she’s long since left behind.

As she unlocks parts of herself that she hasn’t dared to revisit, Ruth becomes certain a woman helped Oswald commit his terrible crimes. And so, under the guise of producing a true crime podcast, she sets out to prove her theory.

Crossing the globe from New York to New Zealand, Ruth draws perilously closer to three very different women. The deeper she delves, the more she can’t shake the feeling that one of them knows the truth – about her childhood friend. About the missing girl. And, perhaps most dangerously of all, about Ruth herself…

Blending blisteringly taut suspense with a moving exploration of the ways in which violent crime ricochets through the lives of those left behind – by the victim, but also the killer – Leave the Girls Behind is a darkly beautiful and remarkably empathetic read that will linger long after you’ve turned the final page, for fans of Bright Young Women and Notes on an Execution.

This detailed and practical Boost eBook is designed to help students understand and master the all-important AO2 skills of Critical Analysis & Evaluation, which are vital for performing well in the essay writing/long evaluation answers in the AQA GCSE exam.
– Written for the AQA GCSE RS Spec A covering Component 1: Religious Beliefs, Practices & Traditions (comparing two religions) and Component 2: Thematic Studies.
– Covers all specification content across Components 1 & 2 for Christianity and Buddhism by topic.
– Highly visual ‘Knowledge Organiser’ format summarises all the key AO1 info that students should know by the time they tackle an exam.
– Toolkit approach breaks down AO2 into easily understandable study skills that students can then learn to deploy when writing long answers in the exam.
– Introduction to Evaluation section gives advice and support on how to identify different types of exam questions, how to start and structure an answer, how to build an essay and argument, how to use evidence and how to evaluate successfully.
– Two Sample Answers per topic show the different evaluation skills with examiner commentary, and suggested content areas for student to bring into their trial answers.
– Can be used to support classroom learning, end of topic review or final exam revision as needed.

This detailed and practical Boost eBook is designed to help students understand and master the all-important AO2 skills of Critical Analysis & Evaluation, which are vital for performing well in the essay writing/long evaluation answers in the AQA GCSE exam.
– Written for the AQA GCSE RS Spec A covering Component 1: Religious Beliefs, Practices & Traditions (comparing two religions) and Component 2: Thematic Studies.
– Covers all specification content across Components 1 & 2 for Christianity and Islam by topic.
– Highly visual ‘Knowledge Organiser’ format summarises all the key AO1 info that students should know by the time they tackle an exam.
– Toolkit approach breaks down AO2 into easily understandable study skills that students can then learn to deploy when writing long answers in the exam.
– Introduction to Evaluation section gives advice and support on how to identify different types of exam questions, how to start and structure an answer, how to build an essay and argument, how to use evidence and how to evaluate successfully.
– Two Sample Answers per topic show the different evaluation skills with examiner commentary, and suggested content areas for student to bring into their trial answers.
– Can be used to support classroom learning, end of topic review or final exam revision as needed.

Provide your students with access to this instantly downloadable Thematic Updates Pack that will focus on Multiculturalism in Hispanic society to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date and current, enabling them to deliver confident critical and analytical responses.

This pack will provide a theme-by-theme update for the 2021-22 academic year with key information for students, alongside a set of sample speaking cards for extra practice. The pack will also include data, information and analysis in a ready-to-use form for teachers that fosters student independence.

Within this pack, you will find:
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on immigration
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on racism
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on integration

Provide your students with access to this instantly downloadable Thematic Updates Pack that will focus on Theme 1: La evolución de la sociedad Española to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date and current, enabling them to deliver confident critical and analytical responses.

This pack will provide a theme-by-theme update for the 2021-22 academic year with key information for students, alongside a set of sample speaking cards for extra practice. The pack will also include data, information and analysis in a ready-to-use form for teachers that fosters student independence.

Within this pack, you will find:
>> A Teacher Guidance document
>> 2 PowerPoint presentations and 2 sets of speaking cards on El cambio en la estructura familiar
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on El mundo laboral
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on El impacto turistico

Provide your students with access to this instantly downloadable Thematic Updates Pack that will focus on Theme 3: La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural Española to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date and current, enabling them to deliver confident critical and analytical responses.

This pack will provide a theme-by-theme update for the 2021-22 academic year with key information for students, alongside a set of sample speaking cards for extra practice. The pack will also include data, information and analysis in a ready-to-use form for teachers that fosters student independence.

Within this pack, you will find:
>> Key information for students to learn
>> Speaking cards with worked, recorded answers to give them practice
>> A power-point presentation for teachers to use in class
>> A set of supporting Teacher Notes

Provide your students with access to this instantly downloadable Thematic Updates Pack that will focus on Aspects of Hispanic society to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date and current, enabling them to deliver confident critical and analytical responses.

This pack will provide a theme-by-theme update for the 2021-22 academic year with key information for students, alongside a set of sample speaking cards for extra practice. The pack will also include data, information and analysis in a ready-to-use form for teachers that fosters student independence.

Within this pack, you will find:
>> A Teacher Guidance document
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on modern and traditional values
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on cyberspace
>> 3 PowerPoint presentations and 3 sets of speaking cards on equal rights

Provide your students with access to this instantly downloadable Thematic Updates Pack that will focus on Artistic culture in the Hispanic world to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date and current, enabling them to deliver confident critical and analytical responses.

This pack will provide a theme-by-theme update for the 2021-22 academic year with key information for students, alongside a set of sample speaking cards for extra practice. The pack will also include data, information and analysis in a ready-to-use form for teachers that fosters student independence.

Within this pack, you will find:
>> Key information for students to learn
>> Speaking cards with worked, recorded answers to give them practice
>> A power-point presentation for teachers to use in class

Written by the leading experts that you know and trust, this brand-new Guided Assessment Practice Pack will provide you with a time-saving, downloadable resource that will ensure your students continue to develop the skills and techniques required for course success, and beyond.

Research indicates that students benefit, in terms of exam performance, from approaches that focus on breaking exam papers and questions down into manageable, lower-stakes portions. They do these, initially slowly, while being guided to unpick the elements of each step to success, see the potential pitfalls and avoid them. This step-by-step approach builds skills that they can then apply in real exam scenarios.

This accessible, clear and thorough pack is split into 3 components:
>> Audio recordings, produced using voice simulation software
>> A set of exam papers in the style of the board, for students to work with
>> A set of teacher versions of the papers, where transcripts and sample answers are available
>> A voiced power-point presentation for each paper, where an experienced examiner takes the students through the material


What’s included?
> Practice Papers 1, 3 and 4 in the style of Pearson Edexcel – both for Foundation and Higher Tiers.
> A collection of audio files for Paper 1 Listening and sample answers for the three papers.
> Guided Walkthrough PPTs for Papers 1, 3 and 4 (Foundation and Higher Tiers).

About the author:
Tim Guilford has many years’ experience as a language teacher, senior leader in schools, school governor, senior examiner and trainer. He is a consultant for Ofqual and CCEA, as well as providing consultancy services for schools both in the UK and internationally. Tim is passionate about the work he does and prides himself on providing clear, practical guidance which is aimed at helping teachers to work smarter, not more.

Written by the leading experts that you know and trust, this brand-new Guided Assessment Practice Pack will provide you with a time-saving, downloadable resource that will ensure your students continue to develop the skills and techniques required for course success, and beyond.

Research indicates that students benefit, in terms of exam performance, from approaches that focus on breaking exam papers and questions down into manageable, lower-stakes portions. They do these, initially slowly, while being guided to unpick the elements of each step to success, see the potential pitfalls and avoid them. This step-by-step approach builds skills that they can then apply in real exam scenarios.

This accessible, clear and thorough pack is split into 3 components:
>> Audio recordings, produced using voice simulation software
>> A set of exam papers in the style of the board, for students to work with
>> A set of teacher versions of the papers, where transcripts and sample answers are available
>> A voiced power-point presentation for each paper, where an experienced examiner takes the students through the material

Written by the leading experts that you know and trust, this brand-new Guided Assessment Practice Pack will provide you with a time-saving, downloadable resource that will ensure your students continue to develop the skills and techniques required for course success, and beyond.

Research indicates that students benefit, in terms of exam performance, from approaches that focus on breaking exam papers and questions down into manageable, lower-stakes portions. They do these, initially slowly, while being guided to unpick the elements of each step to success, see the potential pitfalls and avoid them. This step-by-step approach builds skills that they can then apply in real exam scenarios.

This accessible, clear and thorough pack is split into 3 components:
>> Audio recordings, produced using voice simulation software – for both foundation and higher tiers
>> A set of exam papers in the style of the board, for students to work with. Papers 1, 3 and 4 – Foundation and Higher tiers
>> A set of teacher versions of the papers, where sample answers are available
>> A voiced power-point presentation for each paper, where an experienced examiner takes the students through the material

Written by the leading experts that you know and trust, this brand-new Guided Assessment Practice Pack will provide you with a time-saving, downloadable resource that will ensure your students continue to develop the skills and techniques required for course success, and beyond.

Research indicates that students benefit, in terms of exam performance, from approaches that focus on breaking exam papers and questions down into manageable, lower-stakes portions. They do these, initially slowly, while being guided to unpick the elements of each step to success, see the potential pitfalls and avoid them. This step-by-step approach builds skills that they can then apply in real exam scenarios.

This accessible, clear and thorough pack is split into 3 components:
>> Audio recordings, produced using voice simulation software
>> A set of exam papers in the style of the board, for students to work with
>> A set of teacher versions of the papers, where transcripts and sample answers are available
>> A voiced power-point presentation for each paper, where an experienced examiner takes the students through the material

Deliver film for A-level Spanish with ease and give your students access to expert advice throughout the course. This brand-new online, downloadable resource focuses on Como agua para chocolate and includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio from Ana Santos as well as additional materials to support both teachers and students, specifically designed to build confidence, knowledge and skills.

– Teach the title effectively with help from a subject specialist delivered in an engaging format; this resource includes an outline scheme of work and follow-up activities to use
– Build and consolidate students’ knowledge with resources dedicated to characters and themes
– Delve into the artistic purpose, style and technique, developing students’ critical understanding
– Prepare students for exam success with an exploration of how to write an effective, analytical essay
– Help students approach the exam with confidence with a set of essay questions they can use to practise and hone their exam technique.

Within this pack, you will have access to:
– PowerPoint slides enhanced with audio commentary to help you build and consolidate students’ knowledge
– 12 Activity sheets that can be used throughout the PowerPoint slides to embed learning and develop skills
– Teacher Notes and a Scheme of Work
– Over 15 sample essay questions to help prepare students to write an effective and analytical essay

Please note: Answers are not provided to activity sheets as they have been designed to be open-ended and as a means for students to gather ideas and stop the formulaic responses that lose marks in the exam.

Deliver literature for A-level Spanish with ease and give your students access to expert advice throughout the course. This brand-new online, downloadable resource focuses on Crónica de una muerte anunciada and includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio from Tim Guilford as well as additional materials to support both teachers and students, specifically designed to build confidence, knowledge and skills.

– Teach the title effectively with help from a subject specialist delivered in an engaging format; this resource includes an outline scheme of work and follow-up activities to use
– Build and consolidate students’ knowledge with resources dedicated to characters and themes
– Delve into the artistic purpose, style and technique, developing students’ critical understanding
– Prepare students for exam success with an exploration of how to write an effective, analytical essay
– Help students approach the exam with confidence with a set of essay questions they can use to practise and hone their exam technique.

Within this pack, you will have access to:
– PowerPoint slides enhanced with audio commentary to help you build and consolidate students’ knowledge
– 12 Activity sheets that can be used throughout the PowerPoint slides to embed learning and develop skills
– Teacher Notes, script and a Scheme of Work
– 21 sample essay questions to help prepare students to write an effective and analytical essay

Please note: Answers are not provided to activity sheets as they have been designed to be open-ended and as a means for students to gather ideas and stop the formulaic responses that lose marks in the exam.

Deliver film for A-level Spanish with ease and give your students access to expert advice throughout the course. This brand-new online, downloadable resource focuses on Volver and includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio from Tim Guilford as well as additional materials to support both teachers and students, specifically designed to build confidence, knowledge and skills.

– Teach the title effectively with help from a subject specialist delivered in an engaging format; this resource includes an outline scheme of work and follow-up activities to use
– Build and consolidate students’ knowledge with resources dedicated to characters and themes
– Delve into the artistic purpose, style and technique, developing students’ critical understanding
– Prepare students for exam success with an exploration of how to write an effective, analytical essay
– Help students approach the exam with confidence with a set of essay questions they can use to practise and hone their exam technique.

Within this pack, you will have access to:
– PowerPoint slides enhanced with audio commentary to help you build and consolidate students’ knowledge
– 12 Activity sheets that can be used throughout the PowerPoint slides to embed learning and develop skills
– Teacher Notes and a Scheme of Work
– Over 15 sample essay questions to help prepare students to write an effective and analytical essay

Please note: Answers are not provided to activity sheets as they have been designed to be open-ended and as a means for students to gather ideas and stop the formulaic responses that lose marks in the exam.

Deliver film for A-level Spanish with ease and give your students access to expert advice throughout the course. This brand-new online, downloadable resource focuses on El laberinto del fauno and includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio from Bethan McHugh as well as additional materials to support both teachers and students, specifically designed to build confidence, knowledge and skills.

– Teach the title effectively with help from a subject specialist delivered in an engaging format; this resource includes an outline scheme of work and follow-up activities to use
– Build and consolidate students’ knowledge with resources dedicated to characters and themes
– Delve into the artistic purpose, style and technique, developing students’ critical understanding
– Prepare students for exam success with an exploration of how to write an effective, analytical essay
– Help students approach the exam with confidence with a set of essay questions they can use to practise and hone their exam technique.

Within this pack, you will have access to:
– PowerPoint slides enhanced with audio commentary to help you build and consolidate students’ knowledge
– 12 Activity sheets that can be used throughout the PowerPoint slides to embed learning and develop skills
– Teacher Notes and a Scheme of Work
– Over 15 sample essay questions to help prepare students to write an effective and analytical essay

Please note: Answers are not provided to activity sheets as they have been designed to be open-ended and as a means for students to gather ideas and stop the formulaic responses that lose marks in the exam.