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Today marks 82 years since D day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during the Second World War and the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation started the liberation of France and the rest of Western Europe and remains one of the best known events of World War Two.

In her new book, The Great Italian Breakout, Karen Farrington gives a voice to the men whose stories have faded from memory. She tells the remarkable tales of Allied soldiers’ survival against all odds in an unfamiliar, hostile landscape after escaping imprisonment in war camps.

Out Now.

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Happy Doughnut Day to all those who celebrate! To mark this very special occasion, we’re partnering with the wonderful By Heather Filby for this giveaway. Heather is the creator of this stunning brand designing quirky, playful, statement resin jewellery and hair accessories. 🍬

We’re giving one lucky winner a copy of What’s in a Doughnut Hole?: And Other Philosophical Food for Thought by Suki Finn, and a pair of Heather’s handmade Pink Doughnut Glitter Statement Earrings. 🍰

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“A treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world’s most versatile fundamental building block.” - Marcus Chown, author of A Crack in Everything

“In this dazzling biography, Brian Clegg traces the extraordinary story of the infinitesimal particle that underpins all matter” - Roger Highfield, Science Director of the Science Museum

🧬 As a fundamental particle, the electron is central to understanding the nature of matter. 🧬

All of chemistry is dependent on the interaction of electrons on the outside of atoms. But the electron has also become increasingly central to our lives, first through the deployment of electricity and then as the essential driving force of electronics, with all its quantum subtlety. 🔬

In this fascinating book, Brian Clegg reveals a remarkable story of scientific wonder and innovation, and paints a compelling picture of one of the most essential components of life itself. 🧪