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The true strength of the Emperor's largest military force lies not in their artillery, trenches, and tanks, but in the courage of the ordinary men and women of the Astra Militarum. Against the countless foes of the Imperium, Guardsmen stand together. They fight to live and die not only for the glory of the God-Emperor, but for their fellow soldier.

Ufthak Blackhawk and the green tide descend upon Hephaesto - an Adeptus Mechanicus forge world bristling with loot - only to find it already under siege by the notorious Freebooter Kaptin Badrukk. When his warboss, Da Biggest Big Mek, orders temporary co-operation, Ufthak seeks to make a name for himself by crushing some of the Imperium’s most advanced defenders and claiming the greatest prize.

'Wonderfully drawn characters you really root for . . . a delightfully uplifting story' – Mike Gayle, author of All the Lonely People When an elderly eccentric collector and a troubled teen become each other's only hope of getting their lives back on track, what can possibly go wrong? Alfred...

For her husband’s 40th birthday, Lily Leonard books a table at the exclusive restaurant of Hector Bolson-Woods renowned celebrity chef. It should be the perfect evening for Lily and Stig, but not even a perfect menu can heal the cracks in the marriage. So when Hector invites them to dine with him privately, Lily is thrilled. Surely this will please Stig? Hector is charming and attentive – everything Stig is not – and she finds herself drawn more and more drawn to the enigmatic Hector.

Arvin Larn is terrified. On the battlefields of the far future, only an insane man wouldn't be. Seventeen years old and still new to the Imperial Guard, he is thrust straight into his first war, and must face horrors that his sheltered upbringing could never prepare him for. The trenches of the 41st millennium are filled with worse things than rats and trenchrot. For one, the world they fight for is being contested by the monstrous alien orks.

David hates school, where he has been bullied, has reached no friends. Music is the only thing that keeps him going. Inspired by his hero, Karl Williams, he becomes vegan, wears eyeliner and writes song lyrics. But one night onstage Karl Williams accuses Muslims of homophobia and is cancelled. Conflicted by his feelings for his favourite artist and compelled by the conversations he has while playing Call of Duty, David becomes fascinated by the far right's narratives of masculinity.

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Tania's death, five university friends reunite at a luxurious country hotel to commemorate the life of their dear friend. Always the outsider, Jeannie has thrown everything into making the weekend a success. With two kids and busy work schedules, Keren is looking forward to some time alone with husband, Adam. Facing a messy divorce and bankruptcy, a few nights away is just the escape Johnny needs. Saira has enough on her plate trying to co-parent with her ex-partner and would prefer to be as far away from the event as possible if she hadn't promised Keren.

Emily Montgomery and Josh Sacco have two things in common: they have played the main characters in a hugely popular film series, Wonderwick Woods, since they were teenagers, and they cannot stand each other. As they head back to set for the latest movie, both know that there's pressure on them to deliver the biggest moment of the series yet, a kiss between their characters.

Three years ago, Patricia Mullner's 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace. No note. No body. Just a hole in her life that nothing, neither alcohol nor her husband Thomas's comfort, can fill. Once a devoted mother, Patricia now drifts through her days in a fog of grief and regret. But beneath the sorrow lies something darker. Because Patricia isn't just mourning her son, she's hiding something. Now, someone is watching. Someone who knows what Patricia did. Someone who's waited long enough.

Let's go on another adventure with the forest friends. The Heron is getting ready to leave for warmer countries, but first he must get the three gifts that he has promised his cousins. He combs the forest looking for the souvenirs they requested for, but can't find anything. Will the Moose's...

We finally get to the last adventure with the forest animals. This time, we meet a snail and a spider who are connected by their common need for… breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and just like our parents would say, should never be skipped. In order to properly...

Jojo joins Yoohoo and Clover on a journey to go see the Great Wise One and seek its advice. To get there, they need to fly to the edge of The Different Land with the help of a show-the-wayer, a large yellow bird drawn by Clover...

Strange things are happening to The Different Land – Clover is thrown off a tree, the mushrooms are losing their colours, and the birds sound hoarser than usual. Just what is happening to the magic in their world?...

Jojo is treated to a bowl of delicious soup at Yoohoo's underground house and meets Clover, a tiger who can draw really well, for the first time. Jojo is amazed by Clover's magical ability to bring his drawings and pictures to life...

The all-knowing Great Wise One tells Jojo, Yoohoo and Clover that the water in the creek which surrounds their land is going down, and the less water there is, the less magic. The three friends put on their thinking caps to try and solve the problem together...

Everyone bands together to refill the creek. However, the water level continues to decrease--much to their dismay--and Jojo blames himself for causing the land to lose its magic power. What else can the animals do to stop that from happening?...

The water level in the creek is fast decreasing and Jojo comes up with a plan to get water from his house—on the other side of the land—to refill the creek. Clover summons animals from all parts of the forest to help them on their mission...

Jojo, a little boy who can run really fast, comes across a talking miniature fox called 'Yoohoo' one day. He follows Yoohoo home, to the forest on the other side of where he lives, and embarks on a magical adventure into the unknown...

Jojo and the animals are at a loss. A centipede suggests they try reversing the situation and stop the magic from disappearing by retracing their steps along the exact same route. They almost succeed...

After multiple failed attempts, Jojo and the animals finally learn that the source of all magic is friendship – there is unity is strength and the magic get its power from their friendship. By working together to restore the water level in the creek, they have mixed the magic of both sides to...