Books published by Simon & Schuster Ltd

A reissue from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Last Letter Home, the 2018 Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

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A story about not judging a book by its cover, from the author of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants series.

The first picture book to be both written and illustrated by Richard Jones, illustrator of bestseller The Snow Lion.

AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK. The fascinating story of how we have gone out to eat, from the ancient Romans in Pompeii to the luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants of today. Tracing its earliest incarnations in the city of Pompeii, where Sitwell is stunned by the sophistication of the dining scene, this is a romp through history as we meet the characters and discover the events that shape the way we eat today. Sitwell, restaurant critic for the Daily Telegraph and famous for his acerbic criticisms on the hit BBC show MasterChef, tackles this enormous subject with his typical wit and precision. He spies influences from an ancient traveller of the Muslim world, revels in the unintended consequences for nascent fine dining of the French Revolution, reveals in full hideous glory the post-Second World War dining scene in the UK and fathoms the birth of sensitive gastronomy in the US counterculture of the 1960s. This is a story of the ingenuity of the human race as individuals endeavour to do that most fundamental of things: to feed people. It is a story of art, politics, revolution, desperate need and decadent pleasure. Sitwell, a familiar face in the UK and a figure known for the controversy he attracts, provides anyone who loves to dine out, or who loves history, or who simply loves a good read with an accessible and humorous history. The Restaurant is jam-packed with extraordinary facts; a book to read eagerly from start to finish or to spend glorious moments dipping in to. It may be William Sitwell's History of Eating Out, but it's also the definitive story of one of the cornerstones of our culture.

The secret to living a long, disease-free life? You already possess it-you just might not be aware of it yet.

An engaging and gently humourous personal account of growing up mixed race in the UK which will examine questions of identity.

The story of how you can compete with Amazon's enormous success - and win.

The untold story of how the world's most renowned fashion magazine was brought into the modern world during the cauldron of the Second World War.

As Germany marks the thirtieth anniversary of its unification since the end of the Cold War, international bestselling-author Barney White-Spunner celebrates the history of one of Europe's greatest cities.

Greta Thunburg's story is about hope, courage and determination. You are never too young to make a difference.

Embark on another swashbuckling SKY PIRATES adventure in The Dragon's Gold, perfect for 8+ explorers and fans of Abi Elphinstone, Peter Bunzl and Vashti Hardy. Echo Quickthorn has been reunited with her sky-pirate mother, Indigo Lil, and is now a fully-fledged member of the Black Sky Wolves. So when Lil is summoned to the Alliance of the Seven Skies, Echo decides to sneak along with her friend Horace. There, Horace is captured by the dastardly Thunder Sharks, a rival pirate clan, who present Echo with an ultimatum: they'll release her friend in exchange for the legendary dragon's gold ... Echo must journey - through underwater libraries and active volcanoes - to the inhospitable Dragonlands, in order to find the dragon's lair. But can she find the treasure and prove herself to be a true-sky pirate?Praise for SKY PIRATES: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond: "e;Strap yourselves in for an exhilarating ride!"e; - Daily Mail "e;Fizzes with magic and wonder"e; - Abi Elphinstone, author of SKY SONG "e;A charmingly madcap adventure, with endearing friendships, sparkling wit, and a swashbuckling journey across pirate-infested skies. I loved it. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Cogheart."e; - Hana Tooke, author of THE UNADOPTABLES "e;A spirited protagonist, a charming side-kick and a believable villain come together in this tightly plotted, visual, treat for the senses. I want to soar over the rainbow rooftops of Port Tourbillon and the toadstooled forests of Tyrian in my very own airship."e; - Nizrana Farook, author of THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT "e;Sky Pirates is a fast-moving adventure story full of intrepid explorers, ingenious inventors, stolen treasure and mysterious undiscovered lands. If you like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (and who doesn't?) you'll love Sky Pirates too!"e; - Kirsty Applebaum, author of THE MIDDLER "e;From the very first page, I felt as if I'd been grabbed by the hand by a best friend and taken on the journey of a lifetime. Pacey, thrilling and endearing too. If I was ever to encounter sky pirates, I can think of no one I'd want by my side more than clever, brave Echo."e; - Joanna Nadin, author of the RACHEL RILEY series "e;A breath-taking adventure and a wonderfully imagined story of friendship and danger in strange places."e; - Claire Fayers, author of THE VOYAGE TO MAGICAL NORTH "e;An incredible adventure, brimming with friendship and danger"e; - The Bookseller

A hilarious look at the bizarre language we use around Brexit - and what it REALLY means

Final book in a new teen trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, Jenny Han and critically-acclaimed author, Siobhan Vivian!

Second book in a new teen trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, Jenny Han and critically-acclaimed author, Siobhan Vivian!

The long-awaited sequel to Red House Award-winning bestseller, Girl, Missing.

A curator for the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Doug Owsley painstakingly rebuilds skeletons, helping to identify them and determine their cause of death. He has worked on several notorious cases -- from mass graves uncovered in Croatia to the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon -- and has examined historic skeletons tens of thousands of years old. But the discovery of Kennewick Man, a 9,600-year-old human skeleton found along the banks of Washington's Columbia River, was a find that would turn Owsley's life upside down.Days before Owsley was scheduled to study the skeleton, the government seized it to bury Kennewick Man's bones on the land of the Native American tribes who claimed him. Along with other leading scientists, Owsley sued the U.S. government over custody. Concerned that knowledge about our past and our history would be lost forever if the bones were reburied, Owsley fought a legal and political battle for six years, putting everything at risk, jeopardizing his career and his reputation.

Count and play with Barry the Fish with Fingers!

Number one Sunday Times bestselling author Chris Carter returns with the latest compulsive, breathless Robert Hunter thriller that follows on from the bestselling Hunting Evil.

As compelling as a TV box set - when will your Chris Carter addiction begin?

An exuberant, dynamic debut from exciting new picture book talent, Alice McKinley!

ONE OF THE GENRES STANDOUT STARS - THERE IS SO MUCH HEART IN THIS BOOK! heatEscape to the beautiful town of Littlewood with this heart-warming read,perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Hepburn and Jo Thomas. Welcome to Brew, a cafe where kindness is almost as important as coffee... almost!Abbie has fled London and the humiliation of not being able to make rent after being made redundant.Her sister, Louise,unlucky in love, has thrown herself into her career at the local hospital. And Eszter, who has travelled from Hungary with her daughterZoe, is hopingto fulfil her husbands dying wish:to reunite his family. This summer, three very different women are inspired by the random acts of kindness written up on the Kindness Board at Brew, and decide tomake a pact to be kinder to others and to themselves.Can a little bit of kindness really change your life? Eszter, Abbie and Louise are about to find out!**Summer at the Kindness Cafewas previouslypublished as a four-part serial titled Random Acts of Kindness. This is the complete story in one package.**Your favourite authors LOVE Summer at the Kindness Cafe: A heart-warming read -cosy and comforting. I loved it! HEIDI SWAIN';Utterly gorgeous, a totally heart-warming, beautiful story. I loved every single page!'HOLLY MARTINA really lovely story - heart-warmingand life affirmingJO THOMAS';Warmth and kindness on every page' SHEILA OFLANAGAN';I adored Summer at The Kindness Cafe - its such a cosy, heart-warming read' JENNIFER JOYCESummer at the Kindness Cafeticks all the feel-good boxes HOLLY HEPBURN, author of A Year at the Star and Sixpence';An entertaining and timely reminder that a random act of kindness can change not only someones day, but also someones life' PENNY PARKES,author of BestPractice';Such an uplifting, warm story, with characters I already feel like I know. I loved every minute of it!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN';Victoria Walters has such a wonderful, fresh voice and the charactersreally do leap off the page. The perfect pick-me-up, and a timely reminder of the importance of kindness in every part of life' PHOEBE MORGAN