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Discover Our Books

At Cricetus Cricetus Publishing, we’re proud to present a collection of carefully chosen books. Our catalogue includes both insightful non-fiction and creative fiction. With new releases coming soon, we’re always adding fresh ideas and stories for readers to enjoy. Browse our latest titles below and stay tuned for more exciting books on the way!

Recent Publications

Book cover of 'The Duck Bread Baker' by David Fairbairn, featuring a bright yellow duck surrounded by golden loaves of bread on a warm-toned background.

The Duck Bread Baker

Join Duck on a bread baking adventure and learn about healthy eating

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Book cover of 'The Perfect Transport and the Science of Why You Can't Have It' by Michal J A Paszkiewicz, featuring illustrations of planes, cars, and trains against a blue background.

The Perfect Transport

... and the science of why we can't have it!

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Book cover of 'The Legend of the Stormrider' by David Fairbairn, featuring a dark, detailed illustration of a hawk with a single blue eye against a black background.

Legend of the Stormrider

An exciting adventure in a world of talking birds and kite flying kobolds

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Book cover of 'Stało się tak, jak się Panu podobało: Zapiski wojenne' by J.J. Dyhdalewicz, featuring a sepia-toned background with handwritten letters and an old family photograph.

Stało się tak, jak się Panu podobało

Dziennik z II Wojny Światowej.

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Book cover of 'Almagestum Novum: History of Astronomy' by Giovanni Battista Riccioli, English translation and commentary by Michal J A Paszkiewicz, featuring an illustration of Riccioli with celestial symbols and a deep space background.

Almagestum Novum

Giovanni Battista Riccioli's 17th c. masterpiece at last translated into English.

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Coming Soon

At Cricetus Cricetus Publishing, we’re always working to bring new and exciting books to readers of all ages. Our upcoming titles include a mix of children's stories and non-fiction that explore history, science, and more.

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We focus on stories that inspire, entertain, and inform. Whether you want to dive into an adventure or learn something new, there’s a book for everyone.

Keep an eye out for updates as we prepare to release our latest books. We’re excited to share what’s next on this journey with Cricetus Cricetus!

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Mock-up of 'Rodents of Fortune' Volume 2 of the Pasalya series by David Fairbairn. The cover features a warrior mouse dressed in detailed armor, wielding a sword, with a battlefield in the background. The title is displayed in bold at the top, with the author's name and volume number at the bottom. The design evokes an epic fantasy adventure, continuing the series from 'The Legend of the Stormrider'.

Rodents of Fortune

"Rodents of Fortune" follows a tribe of warrior hamsters battling betrayal, mythical forces, and a mysterious ancient awakening.

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Mock-up cover of 'Pandamonium,' an adult fiction novel by R.Z. Blackburn. The cover features a futuristic cityscape with towering skyscrapers, and a person riding a giant panda along a winding, elevated track. The title is displayed in bold white text at the top, while the logo of Cricetus Cricetus Publishing appears at the bottom.

Pandamonium

In a car-free, chaotic city, wealthy exec Shara navigates bamboo highways atop her luxurious panda in Pandamonium.

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Mock-up cover of 'Eleanor and the Mystery of the Missing Stones,' a children's fiction book by David Fairbairn. The cover shows a young girl in a pink hoodie standing confidently in a vibrant garden with colorful flowers. Next to her stands a garden gnome, arms crossed, against a backdrop of a quaint house. The title is displayed in bright red text at the top, with playful fonts for the subtitle.

Eleanor and the Mystery of the Missing Stones

Join Eleanor on a magical adventure to uncover the mystery of her garden's missing stones and hidden secrets.

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Mock-up cover of 'Choose Your Mission: The Hunt for the Moonlight Unicorn,' a children's choose-your-adventure book by David Fairbairn. The vibrant cover features a majestic unicorn with a glowing horn, set against a magical forest with flowers and a glowing path. A large full moon illuminates the background, with the title displayed in playful, bold text at the top.

Choose Your Mission: The Hunt for the Moonlight Unicorn

Embark on a magical adventure, choosing your path to rescue the Moonlight Unicorn in this thrilling mission!

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Mock-up of 'A Verie Plaine and Perfecte Table' by Michal J A Paszkiewicz. The cover features an antique-style astrological table and nautical symbols, such as a compass and a ship's wheel, set against a parchment background framed with blue and brown borders.

A verie plaine and perfecte table

A mysterious diagram leads to an epic quest to discover ancient knowledge.

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Mock-up of 'To The Sun and Back Again' by Michal J A Paszkiewicz. The cover showcases an ornate astrological design with the sun at its center, surrounded by planets, scientific instruments, and celestial symbols, set against a vintage-style background. The book is placed on a wooden surface with bookshelves and a globe in the background.

To The Sun and Back Again

A history of the role of politics in the adoption of Heliocentrism in Early Modern Europe

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Author Spotlight

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Michal J A Paszkiewicz

Michal, a proud Pole born and raised in England, navigates life with a passion for an eclectic range of interests, from Transport to Moths to the History of Astronomy. His boundless curiosity has led him to author The Perfect Transport, drawing on years of expertise in the transport software industry. Ever the self-learner, Michal even taught himself Latin to translate the 17th-century astronomer Giovanni Battista Riccioli's Almagestum Novum, the monumental work that named the Moon's craters. When not immersed in work or literature, Michal enjoys nothing more than taking his children on fossil-hunting adventures, sharing with them the joy of discovery.

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Author's Work

The Perfect Transport

Published:

25 February 2023

ISBN:

978-1739314521

Author:

Michal J A Paszkiewicz

Age Range:

12+

Category:

Non-Fiction

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Description:

What has the prisoner’s dilemma got to do with road traffic? Could we replace our trains with rollercoasters? Would putting spikes on steering wheels decrease road collisions? These questions (and a bunch of others) will be explored, introducing you to some basic concepts of transport science. A variety of thought experiments will be subjected to the limits of physics, engineering, economics, and psychology. This will show why the transport we already have is in fact an immense success!

Transport is a sector that affects the everyday life of most people and needs to be continually funded, reviewed and improved to sustain civilisation. This book will arm you with the tools needed to tear political propaganda to pieces as politicians push for transport solutions based on ideology rather than facts.

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