Books

Odyssey, a volume of twenty-one stories aimed at young adults, offers a variety of takes on the theme of travelling - at times funny and playful, at others dramatic and poignant - covering a wide range of themes relevant to teenagers across Europe, such as coming of age, sexuality, migration, identity and displacement. Whether you're after realism or escapism, tales about inner cities, sunny holidays or sci-fi ventures into the future, this book will have something for everyone.

Hay Festival is delighted to present Aarhus 39, a two-volume collection of the best emerging writers for young readers from across wider Europe. Three of Europe's best loved children's authors - Matt Haig (UK), Kim Fupz Aakeson (Denmark) and Ana Cristina Herreros (Spain) - have selected thirty-nine writers under the age of forty, and invited them to write an original story on the theme of 'journey'. These new stories, together with the specially commissioned illustrations that accompany them, are a celebration of great new writing for young people and reflect issues facing them in contemporary Europe. Reading stories of other people's lives and journeys extends understanding and empathy to new generations.

Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope.

Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past.

When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.

يفاجئنا عز الدين شكري فشير، أحد أهم كُتابنا المعاصرين، بهذه الرواية المزلزلة، ليحكي لنا عن أمل التي تستيقظ في الفراش مع عمر، الذي بالكاد تعرفه. وفي الساعات المتبقية حتى موعد طائرة أمل مساء اليوم التالي، نكتشف من خلالهما جوانب من مصر الأخرى، القابعة تحت السطح في خليط من اليأس والأمل لا ندري إن كان سيدفعها للانفجار أم يقتلها كمدًا. رواية مثيرة، ستجعلنا نعيد التفكير في كثير من المسلَّمات.

Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's thoughts by their gestures. It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out:

How to tell if someone is lying
How to make yourself likeable
How to get co-operation from other people
How to interview and negotiate successfully
How to choose a partner

Learn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS.

Do you have frequent, intense mood swings? Do they seem to happen for no real reason? Mood swings are normal reactions to life events, but, if your emotions are dominating your life, it might be time to take action. Mood Swings provides effective exercises and advice to help manage those dips in mood that leave you sad, mad or anxious.

Topics include:
- Causes of mood swings
- Triggers, such as lack of sleep, diet, alcohol and medical conditions
- Effects on the brain and the circulatory and digestive systems
- How mindfulness can help - what the research shows
- Practising stress reduction
- Mindful breathing, meditation and visualization
- The benefits of keeping a mood diary
- Tips to help stabilize mood
- Counselling and other help

You don't have to let anger, anxiety and depression get the upper hand, says Caroline Mitchell. Instead, boost your mood with this inspiring, practical book.

كتاب عزيز نادر في موضوعه نافع في مادته، وهو نور بين يدي قارئه، يعلمنا فيه سيدنا الإمام ابن عطاء الله كيف نسقط التدبير مع الله وكيف نفوض أمر الرزق لله وكيف نتوكل على الله وكيف لا يكون لنا حول ولا قوة مع الله وكيف نريح أنفسنا من كدر التدبير وكيف نرضى بما قسم لنا وكيف نصل إلى مراد الله منا في ذلك إلى غير ذلك من الكنوز التي لا يعلم قدرها إلا المؤمن العاقل الحريص على السعادة في الدارين، وعلى الوقوف عل مرضاة ربه قبل ذلك وكل هذا لا يكون إلا بالتربي على عالم مثل سيدي ابن عطاء الله ولا يكون إلا بالمجاهدة التي ربما استغرقت عمر المؤمن كله، وقد يفتح الله عليه في لحظة بكرمه وإنعامه.

Make food waste a thing of the past, with this guide to getting the very most out of your food, in the most delicious way possible.

We've all heard of nose to tail eating, but if you thought it was just about what comes from your local butcher, think again.

So much good food is thrownaway when actually, with a bit of creative thinking, you can eat up everything – and enjoy a much more exciting meal for it. Take the uninspiring pumpkin. While Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake is a fun new way to use the flesh, Pumpkin Skin Chutney and Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls will help you use every last bit of your veg.

Nothing escapes Victoria Glass's attention: stale bread is transformed into Treacle Tart with Brown Bread Ice Cream, strawberry tops are brewed to a delicious tea; leftover chicken fat can make the crispiest roast potatoes; and vegetable peelings turn into delicious crisps.

This book isn't just about saving money – though it's a welcome side-effect of these brilliant recipes. It's about rethinking what we throw away, and why. By taking this waste-free approach, these recipes are some of the most inventive and innovative that you will ever try, and can show you a whole new way to think about your meals. Supported by tips and tricks to help you get the most out of every item in your shopping trolley, this is a playful new guide to revolutionise your kitchen.