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Three thousand years of encounters with malevolent beings that have invaded our waking lives and our nightmares. A Penguin Classic For millennia, societies have told tales of their fears incarnate—otherworldly couriers of plague, death, temptation, and moral decline. The Penguin Book of Demons summons these supernatural creatures—and the humans who have hunted and been haunted by them—across cultures and continents:...

A stunning collection of 12 Disney Princess and Disney Frozen Little Golden Books, perfect for Disney fans and collectors of all ages!This gorgeous collector’s edition boxed set contains 12 iconic Little Golden Books featuring Disney Princess and Frozen stories originally published over the last 75 years. These cherished tales, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The...

Vampirella Archives Volume 5 collects more spine-tingling stories of unearthly femme fatales, mythical gods, and devilish demons from Vampirella Magazine #29-35, unearthed by Dynamite Entertainment! More gems from Vampirella Magazine #29-35 continue to be unearthed by Dynamite Entertainment! This volume gathers captivating tales headlined by Vampirella, rendered as only Jose Gonzalez can. She is joined by the magazine's second most...

The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project, scpwiki.com. This volume is wrapped in black leather imitation and includes a dust jacket. It contains such famous objects as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, Cain, and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill...

Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2025 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Kathy Lette and Julia Gillard. In Trinidad, a mother sends a final letter to her son overseas. In the Southern Ocean, a migrating bird spots land after a gruelling 11,000-kilometre flight. In Amsterdam, a community stands together, resolute against ideologies that seek to divide...

Nothing screams chaos more than the day-to-day shenanigans at the Great Tomb of Nazarick! From gender-swapping mischief to a lesson in all things beauty-related and attractive to Ainz-sama, even boyish little Aura is about to undergo a 180-degree change! Overlord à la Carte, Vol. 3 offers a delightful dive into the unpredictable happenings of this fantastical world, ensuring readers are...

In this volume: The mass is ended by Catherine Dunne and Caelainn Hogan; The Way Back by Colum McCann; A Trip to Westeros by Mark O'Connell. Plus: life on the margins of two unions and right in the middle of Brexit, making war on each other for 30 years while playing on the same national rugby team, emigrating to the...

The SCP Foundation Artbook Red Journal Hardcover Edition by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project, scpwiki.com. This volume is wrapped in red leather imitation and comes with a dust jacket. It contains famous objects such as the Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red Reality, The Stairwell, and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that...

The SCP Foundation is a collaborative writing project that invents a fictional organisation tasked with securing, containing, and studying anomalous phenomena and entities. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books SCP Foundation Artbook Series. Dive into The Black Journal, which features renowned anomalies such as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, and Cain. Be captivated...

The SCP Foundation Artbook Yellow Journal Hardcover Edition by Various is part of the ambitious SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books, based on the renowned international web project scpwiki.com. This volume is exquisitely wrapped in red leather imitation and comes with a dust jacket. Inside, you will find famous objects like the Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red...

Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books' SCP Foundation Artbook Series. Dive into The Yellow Journal, which features renowned anomalies such as The Old Man, UnLondon, Red Sea Object, and The Clockworks. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative...

Step into an unassuming home, where ordinary objects surround you—furniture, teacups, toothbrushes. But you're not here by chance. Your mission: identify the one item that could spell your doom, transform you into a nightmare, or whisk the room into another realm. Time is of the essence. Unravel the mystery or face dire consequences. SCP Foundation Comic Book We Who Poke...

Take anomalies under control and keep stories secret. The SCP Foundation, a secret organization, fights relentlessly to keep the world oblivious of its dark, paranormal side. This ambitious web project brought together hundreds of talented people to create a unique horror-science fiction universe. We, the Aloha Comics/ParaBooks team, return with five stories that will add to your bookshelf, whether you’re...

Happiness is the secret ingredient that gives life its flavour. Often, we find ourselves chasing after it, pursuing elusive moments of joy. But must it be so complex? Whether you're going through good times or bad, here's a friendly companion on the journey to finding happiness in little things. From: Us To: You and your loved ones All we need...

The SCP Foundation is a collaborative writing project that invents a fictional organisation tasked with securing, containing, and studying anomalous phenomena and entities. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books SCP Foundation Artbook Series. Dive into The Black Journal, which features renowned anomalies such as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, and Cain. Be captivated...

Best Love Letters of All Time is a heartwarming collection of the most passionate, poetic, and powerful expressions of love ever written. From the heartfelt words of great writers, artists, and historical figures, this pocket-sized classic captures the timeless beauty of human emotion and romantic devotion. Whether whispered between lovers or penned across continents, each letter offers a glimpse into...

You are a breathtaking masterpiece, adorned with an aura that glows as brightly as a sunbeam. And if you ever doubt your one-of-a-kind quirks, flaws, and all things that make you, YOU, here's a book that will remind you that you are beautiful in your own imperfectly perfect way. From: Us To: You and your loved ones Celebrate the beauty...

Greatest Short Stories for Children is a delightful collection of timeless tales crafted to entertain, inspire, and educate young minds. Bursting with imagination, humour, and valuable life lessons, each story in this anthology introduces children to lovable characters, exciting adventures, and important morals. Whether it’s a clever animal trickster or a brave young hero, these stories nurture creativity, empathy, and...

Laugh Your Head Off Again features: 9 authors 9 stories to make you laugh your head off again. A busting moment + a pet show + a ten-metre high concrete tomato + a dog with a knack for trouble + the perfect footy pie + a mischievous monkey + a king on a break from his kingdom + a legendary...

The volumes in this set, originally published between 1978 and 1997, draw together research by leading academics in the area of urbanization, and provide a rigorous examination of related key issues. The volumes examine urbanization in developing countries, urban planning, urban societies and race, economic growth, urbanization in socialist countries, and the dichotomy of rural versus urban, whilst also exploring...

Laugh Your Head Off Again and Again 9 authors 9 stories to make you laugh your head off again and again! A scary shower + three twisty little pigs + a choose your own adventure + a Halloween chicken + a demonic clown + an unexpected gift + terrible twins + a famous dancing dog + a running race like...

Laugh Your Head Off Again and Again 9 authors 9 stories Just when you thought you were safe ... nine of Australia's favourite kids' authors are ready to get heads rolling - again! Featuring the talents of Andy Griffiths, John Marsden, R.A. Spratt, Alan Brough, Tony Wilson, Meredith Costain, Alex Ratt, Deb Abela and Tristan Bancks.

Assembling a remarkable roster of writers, Terraform has established itself by publishing short fiction seemingly ripped from tomorrow's headlines, speculative fiction about the very near future. Over the last six years, as science fiction itself has achieved a new kind of mainstream credibility and the media landscape has transformed entirely, Terraform has blazed an unexpected path that has seen short...

A dance to the death. A girl who's just as monstrous as H.H. Holmes. A hallway that's constantly changing—and hungry. All of these stories exist in the same place—within the frame of a particular house that isn't bound by the laws of time and space. Following in the footsteps of dark/horror-filled YA anthologies like His Hideous Heart and Slasher Girls...

The Penguin Book of Cults offers a chilling documentary history of the most notorious cults over the past two thousand years. From the Celtic druids, whose ritual sacrifices inspired the folk horror film The Wicker Man, all the way up to the Peoples Temple and Heaven's Gate. The word "cult" conjures images of people in thrall to a charismatic leader...

As dusk falls on an English summer, a detective interviews a stranger with a sinister story to tell. Among the sands of an Egyptian desert, a tourist buys a souvenir which is not quite as it seems. On the sparkling waters of the Scilly Isles, a boating trip turns deadly. It might be the height of summer, but in the...

A trail of pawprints vanishes under falling snow. A pair of eyes glints in the darkness outside. Something brushes past your leg... but your beloved pet is nowhere to be seen. Curl up by the fireside and settle in for another set of festive cat-themed detective stories, from the greatest writers of the genre. A perfect stocking-filler that will mystify...

Kindness is a ray of sunshine that illuminates the darkest corners. But kindness is not always easy, and that is exactly when it matters the most. Hence, here's a magical cauldron of cheer, bubbling with quotes and tips to brew kindness. From: Us To: You and your loved ones One act of kindness at a time. A pocket-sized reminder to...

Vintage Japanese Classics – following the success of the first chapter of the Vintage Japanese Classics, come four new covetable editions of the best Japanese writers on the Vintage list. Enter the haunted world of Japan in this spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales told and retold across the centuries. From goblin-infested caves and haunted tombs to vengeful spirits and strange,...

A haunting gathering of classic Japanese tales of monsters and demons, yokai and oni and yurei, that live on in popular manga, anime, J-horror films, and video games. A Penguin Classic Flesh-eating oni demons, kappa water sprites, shapeshifting kitsune foxes, vengeful yurei ghosts, and other monsters and magical creatures have long lurked in the shadows of Japanese culture. These creatures...

The second volume collecting the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman's back in full for the first time. Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne suffered a crippling blow while battling the brutal Bane. Now, the mantle of the Bat must be passed on to another, and Jean Paul Valley answers the call! But as the new Caped Crusader slowly...

The classic EC series, now in a deluxe-size trade paperback! As any fan of comics knows, EC Comics still represent the best of golden age writing and artwork. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to bring you the very first issues of EC's Tales from the Crypt, featuring the amazing artistic talents of Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, George Roussos, Wally...

Colour has the ability to instantly transform the look and feel of a graphic. In printing, there are two main colour systems that are used in producing colour in print: CMYK and PMS. CMYK is a subtractive colour model which works by masking colours on a light background. PMS, or Pantone Matching System, is used for producing spot colours accurately....

Let's stand up and acknowledge the young Aussies who are using their actions and voices to change our world for the better. From slam poet Solli Raphael to gender equality advocate Caitlin Figueiredo, soccer star Sam Kerr and youth worker Zack Bryers, this is a book about young people, for everyone. Through activism, innovation, giving back and leading by example,...

A spine-tinglingly beautiful hardback collection of some of Japan's scariest yet still compelling classic ghost stories. Enter the haunted world of Ancient Japan in this spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales told and retold across the centuries. From goblin-infested caves and haunted tombs, to vengeful spirits and strange, sinister happenings, Ancient Japan was a country and culture that lived between realms—the...

Bog People is a rousing and riotous anthology of folk horror tales by some of Britain's best-loved working-class writers: A.K. Blakemore, Daniel Draper, Emma Glass, Mark Colbourne, Mark Stafford, Hollie Starling, Jenn Ashworth, Natasha Carthew, Salena Godden, and Tom Benn. 'A masterful collection' - MAXINE PEAKE 'Astonishing and long overdue, you really need to read this' - ALAN MOORE 'An...

The 1960s stories of the Legion of Super-Heroes continue in the pages of Adventure Comics and Action Comics, as written by prolific Legion writer Jim Shooter and illustrated by comics legends including Curt Swan, as collected in this massive volume! Return to the 30th century—a time when the universe is under the protection of the greatest group of teenage heroes...

Who is Government? explores who works for the government and why their work is significant. It takes readers on an urgent and absorbing journey into a hidden world, as uncovered by an all-star team of writers and storytellers. The government is a vast, complex system that citizens pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It is our shared...

The new direction for the Punisher continues in this collection of short stories featuring the iconic vigilante. The Punisher's war has evolved - and it's time for a new volume of his war journal! Three thrilling tales explore Frank Castle's updated modus operandi through some of his deadliest missions yet! Frank now has the Hand's entire ninja army at his...

A gorgeous gift edition of festive stories from Italy, from the publishers of A Scandinavian Christmas and A German Christmas. Buon Natale—A Merry Christmas—made all the more joyful with these literary treats filled with ancient churches, trains whistling through the countryside, steaming tureens, plates piled high with pasta, High Mass, dashed hopes, golden crucifixes, flowing wine, shimmering gifts and plenty...

Let's cheer for the men who have done amazing things in Australia's history and for its future! Australia has some seriously ace men who have broken new ground, stood up for what they believed in, achieved incredible things, and defied stereotypes. You'll find some of those men inside the pages of this book—from astronaut Andy Thomas to YouTube maths teacher...

Outside, the Tyrrhenian Sea laps gently against old stones and Eduardo's red hibiscus flowers close up for the night. I can hear distant strains of music bounce between the hills and imagine it's coming from Da Giannino's. In these essays, thirteen writers capture the magic and mirage of islands. Octavia Bright remembers a formative trip to the fish-shaped island of...

A practical guide on the revealing art of tea cup reading. The art of reading tea leaves has been practised for centuries by everyone from Buddhist monks to Bedouins to Gypsies. Once very popular in Britain and Ireland and all the countries they settled, the practice has all but faded away. Now, this concise book provides quick, easy, and fun...

Designer stubble? Check The cheekiest of smiles? Check Effortless confidence? Check The perfect Galentine's and Valentine's gift this year - a stunningly illustrated hilarious appreciation of Internet Daddies, from Pedro Pascal to Idris Elba! A Daddy is not just any man, but one with the effortless confidence that comes with age. His face is rugged and worn - he has...

To Flush, My Dog Loving friend, the gift of one, Who, her own true faith, hath run, Through thy lower nature; Be my benediction said With my hand upon thy head, Gentle fellow-creature ... -Elizabeth Barrett Browning Since prehistory, dogs have served as man's best friend, giving us loyalty, assistance and boundless inspiration. Dogs offer comfort and amusement to their...

Now is the time to start looking after YOU. The Self-Care Bible guides you through every component of an essential self-care routine, with detailed descriptions and step-by-step exercises. Maintaining self-care through everyday practice can leave you feeling grounded, energized, and confident—ready to face the world as your best self. The Self-Care Bible helps put the emphasis back on you, guiding...

Originally introduced in 1949, Superboy has grown to stand for so much more than just "tales of Superman when he was a boy." Today he is Jonathan Kent, teenage son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, best friend of Robin, and a young man on the verge of becoming a true hero. When Superman was introduced to comics readers, he...

A photographic tribute to the courage and resilience of bushfire-affected communities and their journeys of recovery. Fighting Spirit: A tribute to the bushfire-affected communities of Australia's Black Summer honours Australia's Black Summer of 2019-20, a time that will never be forgotten. The tragedy of lost lives, homes, livelihoods, land, and wildlife, along with the subsequent rallying of courageous communities across...

When the storm subsides and the sun comes out, don't forget to look for the rainbow! Inspired by kids across the country displaying rainbows in their windows, acclaimed illustrators come together to imagine everything these rainbows represent—caring for one another, and our hopes for the future. In this collection of eighteen scenes, readers will lick an ice cream cone, swim...

Based on Cartoon Network's hit TV show and collected in a standard graphic novel for the first time, Teen Titans Go!: Ready for Action is an epic and entertaining thrill ride! Teen Titans to the rescue! In another epic adventure to save their city, Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy get their powers scrambled and no one is happy;...

A landmark anthology, staking a new claim for Bengali literature in English. The prose short story arrived in Bengal in the wake of British colonisers, and Bengali writers quickly made the form their own. By the twentieth century, a profusion of literary magazines and journals meant they were being avidly read by millions. Writers responded to this hunger for words...

Now in its 16th year, The Caine Prize for African Writing has become an established prize on the literature calendar, attracting high-calibre writers from all over the continent. 2015 has been no exception, with a record number of eligible entries: 153 stories from 17 African countries. With the shortlist (which includes one past winner and two previously shortlisted writers) announced...

Following her own brilliant short story collection Multitudes, Lucy Caldwell guest edits the sixth volume of Faber's long-running series of new Irish short stories, continuing the great work started by the late David Marcus and subsequent guest editors Kevin Barry, Deirdre Madden, and Joseph O'Connor. Contributors to this richly diverse collection include: Kevin Barry, Eimear McBride, Lisa McInerney, Stuart Neville,...

All your favourite nursery rhymes seen as never before with a cast of cute and cuddly dinosaurs playing the leading roles! With favourite nursery rhymes including Oh the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet, as well as singalong classics such as The Wheels on the Bus and If You're Happy and You Know It, children will love...

Peep through these magical books and follow through everyone's favourite fairy tales.Includes:PEEP INSIDE A FAIRY TALE SLEEPING BEAUTYPEEP INSIDE A FAIRY TALE LITTLE REDPEEP INSIDE A FAIRY TALE BEAUTYPEEP INSIDE A FAIRY TALE CINDERELLA

NDA: An Autofiction Anthology is an exciting new collection featuring a wide range of today's best writers, both established and up-and-coming. This anthology brings together autofictions from the mainstays of literary, art, and internet avant-garde writing. The contributors in this collection offer a contemporary, subversive primer of works that explore the relationship between the writer and the text. Featuring: Aiden...

Eighty years ago, at the end of a devastating fratricidal war, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, completely dependent on the United States for security and development. Today it's the tenth economy in the world, dynamic and innovative, a lively and participatory democracy that sits at the table of the great powers. Hallyu — the...

Embargoed to 7th April, Simultaneous Release The world's most loyal and long-suffering dog, Gromit, and his owner and inventor, Wallace, are back with another year's worth of pun-tastic, silliness and nonsense-filled comic-strip shenanigans! Packed with even more jokes, gags and gadgets than last time, plus puns aplenty, we're very keen on puns. Appearing every day in The Sun, the UK's...

An inspiring and fun-filled guide to seasonal changes, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. In this interactive guide to the seasons, eager explorers will discover things to look out for in each season, how the weather changes all year round, and so much more! Packed with seasonal recipes, crafts, and sticker activities galore,...