1793 the wolf and the watchman niklas natt och dag

A remarkable debut novel Sunday Times The best historical thriller I ve read in twenty years A.J. Finn A thrilling, unnerving, clever and beautiful story. Reading it is like giving a little gift to oneself Fredrik BackmanThe year is 1793, Stockholm. King Gustav of Sweden has been assassinated, years of foreign wars have emptied the treasuries, and the realm is governed by a self-interested elite, leaving its citizens to suffer. On the streets, malcontent and paranoia abound.A body is found in the city s swamp by a watchman, Mickel Cardell, and the case is handed over to investigator Cecil Winge, who is dying of consumption. Together, Winge and Cardell become embroiled in a brutal world of guttersnipes and thieves, mercenaries and madams, and one death will expose a city rotten with corruption beneath its powdered and painted veneer.The Wolf and the Watchman depicts the capacity for cruelty in the name of survival or greed - but also the capacity for love, friendship, and the desire for a better world.

Objev podobné jako 1793: The Wolf and the Watchman - Niklas Natt och Dag

Niklas Natt och Dag takes the contemporary Scandinavian crime story and gives it a startlingly gruesome historical twist GuardianIt is 1795 and evil lurks in the winding alleys of Stockholm. Tycho Ceton prowls the city, willing to do anything to survive and reclaim the honour he has lost. No one knows what he is planning next but Emil Winge, haunted by the ghosts of his past, is determined to stop him. Meanwhile, Jean Mickel Cardell is preoccupied with his own search for Anna Stina Knapp. She may have in her possession a letter which could have devastating consequences in the wrong hands.All the while, hell looms inexorably . . .In 1795: The Order of the Furies, the third instalment of Niklas Natt och Dag s historical noir trilogy, we are plunged once again into the bustling world of late eighteenth-century Stockholm. The city is teetering on a precipice, with evil shaking its core, but can love and friendship prevail?Translated by Ian Giles

Objev podobné jako 1795: The Order of the Furies - Niklas Natt och Dag

The year is 1794. A young nobleman, Eric Three Roses, languishes in hospital. Some think he would be just at home in the madhouse across the road. Ridden with guilt, he spends his nights writing down memories of his lost love who died on their wedding night. Her mother also mourns her and when no one listens to her suspicions, she begs the aid of the only person who will listen: Jean Mickel Cardell, the one-armed watchman. Cecil Winge is six months in the ground but when his younger brother Emil seeks out the watchman to retrieve his brother s missing pocket watch, Cardell enlists his help to discover what really happened at Three Roses estate that night. But, unlike his dead brother, the younger Winge is an enigma, and Cardell soon realises that he may be more hindrance than help. And when they discover that a mysterious slave trader has been running Three Roses affairs, it is a race against time to discover the truth before it s too late. In 1794, the second installment of Niklas Natt och Dag s historical noir trilogy, we are reunited with Mickel Cardell, Anna Stina Knapp, and the bustling world of late eighteenth century Stockholm from The Wolf and the Watchman. The city is about to see its darkest days yet as veneers crack and the splendour of old gives way to what is hiding in the city s nooks and crannies.

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1795 je závěrečným dílem historické noir trilogie. Tycho Ceton se plíží městem jako raněné zvíře a spřádá plány, jak znovu nabýt důstojnost, o niž ho připravili. Rozpoutá takový chaos, jaký v podivuhodném i zkaženém městě Stockholmu ještě nezažili. Emil Winge je odhodlán Cetonovo řádění zastavit. Nemá však nikde zastání - mocní, stíháni paranoidními obavami ze spiknutí, mají jiné starosti a Mickela Cardella zaměstnává pátrání po Anně Stině Knappové, která po smrti svých dětí zmizela beze stopy. Niklas Natt och Dag je vynikající vypravěč (…) nikdo před ním nedokázal popsat 18. století tak živě, jazykem, jenž dýchá starobylostí, a přesto zůstává srozumitelný. (…) Niklas Natt och Dag napsal výjimečnou trilogii, působivé historické líčení a zároveň neuvěřitelně napínavou, krvavou detektivku. - Dagens Nyheter, Sweden

Objev podobné jako 1795. Honicí psi - Niklas Natt och Dag

Audiokniha: Zacpěte si nos a ponořte se do stoky zločinu! Nález zohaveného trupu v páchnoucí stoce svede dohromady duo vyšetřovatelů, které je i v drsných podmínkách Stockholmu Léta Páně 1793 k pohledání. Jednoruký válečný vysloužilec Mickel Cardell, přilepšující si jako biřic a vyhazovač, se ocitá po boku muže pro „zvláštní případy“ Cecila Wingeho, jehož asi co nevidět sklátí souchotiny. To ale odpovědným policejním místům tolik nevadí. Pletichářská atmosféra na dvoře mladičkého Gustava IV. Adolfa dává tušit, že případ má být před veřejností ututlán, neboť zlo v nejsurovější podobě vytrysklo z paláců napudrovaných elit švédské metropole. Jenže tenhle pátračský mozek má i pěsti: co totiž právník Winge nezvládne břitkostí svých průpovídek, to Cardell obstará dobře mířenými ranami své protézy.

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Audiokniha: Seberte kuráž a přestaňte si namlouvat, že peklo jsou ti druzí. Celé je to Sodoma! Požár hornsbergetského sirotčince skoncoval s nadějemi, že peklo ve Stockholmu končí a strážci zbytků jeho soudnosti se vybabrali z nejhoršího. Naopak. „Město mostů“ je prostě Sodoma Severu, takže podlý libertin – a chvílemi i užitečný blbec – Tychon Ceton už místním zpovykancům chystá radovánky, nad jejichž ukrutností by bledl i markýz de Sade. Jenže pletichář není v bezpečí ani v rouše beránčím. Pasou po něm mstitelé, kteří ho div neměli na lopatě: zarputilý chromajzl Mickell Cardell, jenž má sám máslo na hlavě, a Emil Winge, nejen brilantní mozek rodící se policie, ale taky pavouk, co má o kolečko víc. Zatímco spolu nahánějí ďábla v labyrintu hrůzy, někde stranou úpí pohřešovaná chuděra Anna Stina. O batolátka tragicky přišla a není si jistá životem, neboť jako jediná osoba mimo okruh spiklenců zná tajemství, jež by řádně provětralo poměry v zahnívající říši Gustava IV. Adolfa. Kostky jsou tudíž vrženy na hnojiště, jehož dno snad nebere konce. A „honicí psi“ musejí mít v záloze finty ještě drsnější, aby odhalili, kdo tu skutečně tahá za nitky. V závěrečném dílu noir trilogie, v níž se regentské Švédsko konce osvícenského 18. století jen neochotně noří z morálního bahna autokracie, se vystupňují šachy a šarády nadutých elit. „Nikdo před tímto vynikajícím vypravěčem nepopsal 18. století tak živě: jazykem, jenž dýchá starobylostí, a přesto si uchovává srozumitelnost. Natt och Dag se postaral o výjimečně působivé historické líčení a zároveň o neuvěřitelně napínavou, přebohatě krvavou detektivku.“ – Dagens Nyheter. „Nabušené, krvelačné, a přitom úděsně okouzlující. Trilogie s drábem Cardellem představuje nejpropracovanější historický thriller za posledních dvacet let.“ – The New York Journal of Books. „Tomu říkám třída. Vlastně šílená extratřída.“ – Malin Persson Giolittová, autorka Tekutého písku. „Město se opět oddává oblíbené zábavě, neboť jedině ve skrytu masek se lidé dovedou stýkat nenuceně, za vědomí, že cizí ruka, kterou pohladili při menuetu, může být číkoliv, a že stejně tak to platí i o nich samých. Takové okolnosti podněcují k činům jinak nemyslitelným. Ze zakřiknutého se na jeden večer stane neomalenec, cudný se odváží k chlípnosti, nemluva se pustí do hovoru. Oč mu jde, dává najevo očima vykukujícíma otvory vystřiženými v hedvábí. Je však obtížné dovést klam k dokonalosti. Město je malé a jeden se snadno prozradí svými manýry; každý ale dělá, co se dá. (…) Polibek, objetí za gobelínem, milence na jednu noc. Všichni se shodují na jedné pravdě: kdo je krásný, může si dovolit žebrotu, ale ošklivec, ten musí být boháč. A lidé činí takové volby, aby se přiblížili tomu, po čem baží.“ – ukázka z textu

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Rok 1794, Stockholm. Matka oplakává dceru zavražděnou o svatební noci. Jejím podezřením však nikdo nenaslouchá, a tak poprosí o pomoc jediného, který zbyl: jednorukého drába truchlícího nad smrtí přítele. V nemocnici na periferii zatím mladého aristokrata mučí myšlenky na strašlivý čin, ze kterého je obviněn. V 1794, druhém díle historické noir trilogie Niklase Natt och Daga, se čtenář opět setkává s Mickelem Cardellem, Annou Stinou Knappovou a chaotickým, prohnilým světem konce osmnáctého století. Stockholm čekají jeho nejtemnější dny - pozlátko starých časů se rozpadá a dává průchod temnotě skrývající se v městských zákoutích. finalista the Swedish Storytel Awards Je to strašidelné - a strašidelně dobré. Dagens Nyheter, Sweden 1794 je úžasně misantropický portrét utrpení z dávno zmizelého Stockholmu. Budete se tetelit strachy. BTJ, Sweden Vydání knihy podpořila Švédská umělecká rada.

Objev podobné jako 1794. Tři Růže - Niklas Natt och Dag

Pokračovanie fenomenálnej historickej detektívky z prostredia Štokholmu od švédskeho šlachtica Niklasa Natt och Daga. Prešiel rok. Postretlo nás veľa zlého, ale to horšie ešte len príde. Po udalostiach v poslednom roku sa Jean Michael Cardell znovu ocitá na samotnom dne. Vyšetrovanie prípadu zmrzačenej mŕtvoly dávalo jeho životu zmysel. No znovu sa dostal do starých koľají. Až jedného dňa ho skontaktuje istá žena. Jej dcéru počas svadobnej noci sadisticky mučili a zavraždili. Za páchateľa označia mladoženícha, ktorý pochádza zo šľachtických kruhov, a zatvoria do blázinca. Matka tomu neverí a hľadá pomoc u Cardella. Vyšetrovanie ho znovu zavedie do temných vôd Štokholmu a presvedčí sa, že mesto je ešte ohavnejšie a nebezpečnejšie ako predtým.

Objev podobné jako 1794 - Niklas Natt och Dag

Audiokniha: Sestupte do hrobu pro živé, kde staré jizvy zakryjí jedině nové rány! Krev z hrdla nevěsty vystříkla po svatební noci až na lustr, ale má ji vážně na svědomí pomatený hraběcí novomanžel Erik ze Tří Růží, jehož kruté zrání v karibské kolonii rokokového Švédska autor vylíčí ze všeho nejdřív? To ať vyšetří biřic a šťoural Mickel Cardell, který je však bez zesnulého soudce Wingeho jako bezruký – a to má coby válečný vysloužilec už jen jednu! Naštěstí se objeví Emil, bratr mrtvého parťáka, který by se mu tak rád vyrovnal, jenže na to nemá patřičný nadhled ani žaludek. Povedou si v novém případu stejně neohroženě jako loni? A pomůže jim opět čerstvá matka Anna Stina, jíž není v brlozích a pajzlech co závidět? V děsuplném krimi noir se sice pachatel najde dřív, než bývá zvykem, leč o dost těžší bude vymyslet, jak se mu dostat na kobylku. Pátrání lemované bludišti, bludy a obludnostmi se sleje ve stoku šeredností vyhřezlých snad přímo z pláten Hieronyma Bosche. Vždyť choré mysli je především sám Stockholm, blázinec a hrob všech nadějí, hluboce imunní vůči všemu osvícenskému. Studené město mostů nemá nejmenší zájem vytvářet je i mezi lidmi, a tak zůstává semeništěm marasmu překrytého upoceným pozlátkem. Prostřední část trilogie aristokrata s krvelačnou chutí vrtat se v ranách švédské minulosti. První díl 1793 – Vlk a dráb byl v jeho vlasti vyhlášen knihou roku a nejlepší krimi prvotinou.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA dark, evocative and unforgettable fantasy debut steeped in Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Katherine Arden. Rooted in history and myth, The Wolf and the Woodsman is a stunning debut . . . It will twine like a dark forest around your heart. Samantha Shannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree______________________________________A spirited outcast. A disgraced prince.A world where monsters roam free.In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power. So when soldiers from the Holy Order of Woodsmen arrive to claim a girl for their king s blood sacrifice, the villagers only have one person to offer up.But when they are attacked en-route to the capital, and everyone but Évike and a lone Woodsman are slaughtered, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he s no ordinary Woodsman - he s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power.As they travel from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, they form a tenuous pact that slowly turns their loathing turns to affection. But trust is easily betrayed, and as Évike discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gaspar must decide where their loyalties really lie . . .______________________________________ Entertaining, appealing, and strikingly imagined Tor.com An intricate, gut-wrenching fantasy that will set the bar for dark historical fantasy for years to come. The Book Report Gorgeously written and grimly real Alix Harrow A grown-up, complicated, angsty, sexy, dark book Cultured Vulture Richly imagined, densely textured, and endlessly delightful Katherine Addison A powerful feminist story about acceptance, The Wolf and the Woodsman is perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden British Fantasy Society

Objev podobné jako The Wolf and the Woodsman - Ava Reid

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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this story, Wolf tries to get into the house of seven little goats while their mother is out. Can he fool them into letting him in? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale by the Brothers Grimm is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: The Wolf and the Seven Kids - Damian Harvey

There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more...A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats â ¦ left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even â ¦ get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats .

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This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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Kniha - autor Niklas Natt och Dag, 360 stran, slovensky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Štokholm v roku 1793. V zapáchajúcom mestskom kanáli pláva ohyzdne znetvorená mŕtvola. Dvaja vyšetrovatelia, ktorí sa ujmú prípadu, nemôžu byť odlišnejší. Právnika Cecila Wingsa pomaly zožierajú suchoty a spravodlivosť považuje za najvyššiu métu. Sekunduje mu vojnový veterán s drevenou rukou, ktorý stratil akékoľvek ilúzie o okolitom svete. Obraz stredovekého Štokholmu plný dobovej atmosféry je rovnako farbistý ako Rubensove plátna. Spolu s detailne vykreslenými postavami vnímame pochmúrnu náladu v meste po smrti kráľa Gustáva III. Švédsko-ruská vojna doviedla krajinu na pokraj bankrotu. Ľud hladuje, monarchia sa otriasa v základoch. Panuje chaos a chamtivosť, zúri krutosť a morálka je len prázdny pojem. Bolestivá intenzita románu nedá čitateľovi vydýchnuť. O autorovom majstrovstve svedčí nielen kriminálna zápletka, ale aj historické fakty a reálne zobrazenie spoločenských...

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Kniha - autor Niklas Natt och Dag, 432 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Stockholm, 1793. Od smrti krále Gustava III. uběhl víc než rok a po městě se šíří dusivá atmoféra podezíravosti a zvěsti o spiknutí. V páchnoucích vodách jezera se najde mrtvola bez rukou a nohou, zohavená k nepoznání. Přestože Cecila Wingeho od stockholmské policie samotného čeká brzká smrt, neboť trpí souchotinami, ujme se případu. Brzy se zamotá do sítě temných tajemství a bezedného zla, do sítě, jejíž vlákna sahají až do nejvyšších vrstev stockholmské společnosti. Očima čtyř vypravěčů nahlédneme pod napudrovaný a omalovaný povrch Stockholmu na konci 18. století, pod nímž se objeví děsivá, temná a fascinující realita. Spletitý svět temného Stockholmu na sklonku 18. století si rychle zamilovali čtenáři po celém světě včetně Německa, Velké Británie či USA. Zacpěte si nos, otevřete oči a ponořte se do stoky zločinu!

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Audiokniha MP3 - Spletitý svět temného Stockholmu na sklonku 18. století si rychle zamilovali čtenáři po celém světě. Zacpěte si nos, otevřete oči a ponořte se do stoky zločinu! - autor Niklas Natt och Dag, čte Daniel Bambas Skvěle hodnocený napínavý historický thrillerStockholm, 1793. Od smrti krále Gustava III. uběhl víc než rok a po městě se šíří dusivá atmoféra podezíravosti a spikleneckých zvěstí. V páchnoucích vodách jezera se najde mrtvola bez rukou a nohou, zohavená k nepoznání. Vyšetřování musí být co nejdiskrétnější, proto se případu ujímá zvláštní spolupracovník stockholmské policie Cecil Winge, svérázný právník se silným smyslem pro spravedlnost, umírající na souchotiny. Jeho parťákem se stane veterán Mickel Cardell, na povrchu drsný, ale se srdcem na správném místě. Co Winge nevyřeší intelektem, to Cardell zajistí pádnou ranou – má na to šikovnou dřevěnou protézu. Brzy se oba zamotají do sítě temných tajemství a bezedného zla, do sítě, jejíž vlákna...

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Everyone will want to get their hands on this book to lift the flaps, peek in pockets, and reveal all of these fairy-tale villains secrets! For a twist on well-known tales, the giant, the wolf, and the witch each have their own interactive flaps, hiding spots, and a personality card. Dig into this book to see the diabolical thoughts inside the villains heads, what lurks beneath their disguises, or the victims of their last meals (now comfortably settled inside their stomachs!).Personality cards show strengths and weaknesses, pastimes, physical characteristics, favorite meals and—of course—their favorite books.And if the wolf bites your fingers while you re reading, you can always pull his tail...

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The first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Novel. One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction – Christopher PaoliniIn the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming . . .Maniye s father is the Wolf clan s chieftain, but she s an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan s animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail, to drag them back for retribution. The Wolf chieftan plots to rule the north and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It s a season for omens as priests foresee danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near, but what spark will set the world ablaze?Continue this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy with The Bear and the Serpent.

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Step into the resplendent courts and forests of The Wolf and His King, the luscious adult fantasy debut from medieval historian and YA author Finn Longman...Bisclavret is cursed: to live his life in exile; to take a wolf s shape involuntarily; to lie to everybody he meets. And yet he has always dreamed of knighthood, of brotherhood and belonging. When the old king dies unexpectedly, Bisclavret travels to the royal court to seek his rightful inheritance and swear fealty to the new king. It s here that he discovers the mysterious young warrior now wearing the crown is willing to offer him far more than just his father s lands, and suddenly the life that seemed like an impossible fantasy is catapulted within his grasp. But can someone who is hardly a man ever truly be a knight?The king is lonely: recently returned to court from an exile of his own to inherit a crown he never wanted. And yet he s fascinated by his newest knight, a man who carries secrets along with his sword, and fascination quickly turns to longing. When Bisclavret is seemingly killed by a wolf, the weight of the king s grief almost destroys him. He swears to have his vengeance, but at the height of the hunt he encounters an animal that seems too intelligent to be the violent beast he seeks. One might even say it has the mind of a man... This gorgeous love story will sink its teeth into you V V JAMES Filled with loyalty and betrayal, dark secrets, and oh, so much yearning. I couldn t put it down! KIMBERLY BEA

Objev podobné jako The Wolf and His King - Finn Longman

Bisclavret is cursed: to live his life in exile; to take a wolf s shape involuntarily; to lie to everybody he meets. And yet he has always dreamed of knighthood, of brotherhood and belonging. When the old king dies unexpectedly, Bisclavret travels to the royal court to seek his rightful inheritance and swear fealty to the new king.It s here that he discovers the mysterious young warrior now wearing the crown is willing to offer him far more than just his father s lands, and suddenly the life that seemed like an impossible fantasy is catapulted within his grasp. But can someone who is hardly a man ever truly be a knight?The king is lonely: recently returned to court from an exile of his own to inherit a crown he never wanted. And yet he s fascinated by his newest knight, a man who carries secrets along with his sword, and fascination quickly turns to longing.When Bisclavret is seemingly killed by a wolf, the weight of the king s grief almost destroys him. He swears to have his vengeance, but at the height of the hunt he encounters an animal that seems too intelligent to be the violent beast he seeks. One might even say it has the mind of a man...

Objev podobné jako The Wolf and His King - Finn Longman

⠘A masterpiece⠙ ⠓ Vanity Fair (Italy)After the best-seller The End is My Beginning, co-authored with his father Tixiano Terzani, the long-awaited Folco Terzani⠙s comeback with an extraordinary harmony of words and images, a simple and profound story about nature, friendship and the sense of the divine.The Dog, was always used to the comforts and safety of domestic life, suddenly finds himself abandoned on the street, convinced that without his beloved master he will not be able to survive. Then a mysterious Wolf appears that will lead him to the discovery of the wild nature that the city hides and forbids. Thus, begins a long pilgrimage, a journey of initiation to the north, in the company of a pack of wolves, through caves, waterfalls, forests, mountains and lightning storms. In order to survive, the Dog will learn to hunt and will be forced to face many dangers, until he arrives at Moon Mountain where, immersed in the blinding glacier light, he will finally have to face the biggest question of all.

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Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of Rubicon and Persian Fire Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path...Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history s greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old.

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Now available in a gorgeous Deluxe Collector’s Edition featuring beautiful new cover art, special hardcover case design, illustrated endpapers, and stenciled edges—the stunning debut novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning.This story of fantasy, romance, and folklore inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology follows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant.In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power, making her an outcast clearly abandoned by the gods. The villagers blame her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli man, one of the much-loathed servants of the fanatical king. When soldiers arrive from the Holy Order of Woodsmen to claim a pagan girl for the king’s blood sacrifice, Évike is betrayed by her fellow villagers and surrendered.But when monsters attack the Woodsmen and their captive en route, slaughtering everyone but Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he’s no ordinary Woodsman—he’s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power. Gáspár fears that his cruelly zealous brother plans to seize the throne and instigate a violent reign that would damn the pagans and the Yehuli alike. As the son of a reviled foreign queen, Gáspár understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and he and Évike make a tenuous pact to stop his brother.As their mission takes them from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, their mutual loathing slowly turns to affection, bound by a shared history of alienation and oppression. However, trust can easily turn to betrayal, and as Évike reconnects with her estranged father and discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gáspár need to decide whose side they’re on, and what they’re willing to give up for a nation that never cared for them at all.

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All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only hope of victory in the epic conclusion of The Wingfeather Saga.

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All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms.Her merciless brother aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die.But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape it, wielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free.In exchange, he will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins—and help keep it at bay. This proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother’s lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband, but how can she, especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing?

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Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy and Thea Guanzon, Rebecca Robinson’s thrilling romantasy debut combines high-stakes political intrigue and a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade.After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die.But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape it, wielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free. In exchange, he will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins—and help keep it at bay.This proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother’s lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband, but how can she, especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing?

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An all new collection from an American literary iconThe circus comes to townâ ¦ and a man gets to go to the stars. A young girl on a vacation at the sea meets the man of her dreams. Who just happens to be dead. And an immortal pirate. A swordfighter pens his memoirsâ ¦ and finds his pen is in fact mightier than the sword. Welcome to Gene Wolfeâ ™s playground, a place where genres blend and a geniusâ ™s imagination straps you in for the ride of your life. The Wolfe at the Door is a brand new collection from one of Americaâ ™s premier literary giants, showcasing some material never been seen before. Short stories, yes, but also poems, essays, and ephemera that gives us a window into the mind of a literary powerhouse whose world view changed generations of readers in their perception of the universe.

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Alex Cross s first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues perplexed. Across the country, men and women are kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappear completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it seems The Wolf is the master criminal behind this terrible trade and who is bringing a new reign of terror to organized crime. Even as he admires the FBI s vast resources, Alex is impatient with the Bureau s clumsiness and caution when it is time to move. A lone wolf himself, he has to go out alone to track his new prey and try to rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. As the case boils over, Alex is in hot water at home, too. His ex-fiancée, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life - and not for the reasons Alex might have hoped.

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Helena has always found her strength through stories. When her father left and didnÂ’t come home one night, and when Arthur, her only brother, got into an accidentÂ…reading and creating stories was what kept Helena going. By a stroke of luck, she attends an autograph signing of her favorite author, Mr. Big Bad Wolf, and the two grow closer, bonding over their shared love for storybooks. The cold, reserved man with a wolf head is shrouded in mystery, but perhaps he has a gentler side only Helena can seeÂ…

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A page-turner full of historical intelligence, wit and heart DAN JONESSir Tony Robinson - actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team - makes his adult fiction debut with this earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England. Brings the Anglo-Saxon world riotously to life S.J PARRIS A thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal and power ALICE LOXTON Entirely brilliant, a story and world vividly evoked KATE WILLIAMS Every bit and wise, witty and entertaining as you would expect from one of our greatest storytellers MARK BILLINGHAM______RomeFather Asser is waiting to die.His idealism has landed him in a papal prison on trumped-up charges of heresy, until salvation arrives in an unexpected form. Cardinal Balotelli also dreams of a better world, free from the ravages of the Norlanders. He has a vital job for Asser, one that could shape the future of Europe.WessexKing Aethelwolf s power is fading, but none of his feckless children are fit to rule.His eldest sons would rather fight each other than the blood-thirsty Norland invaders. His daughter, Swift, is clever and cunning, but often blinded by her ambition. Finally there s Alfred, his once-promising younger son, whom nobody has seen in years.Then Wolf meets a young priest with a proposition from Rome that could change everything. LindisfarneRhiannon is a slave with a profound hatred for her Saxon captors. When she meets Guthrum, a Norlander hell-bent on wiping Wessex from the map, they set out on a journey of destruction.So begins an epic struggle between greed and idealism, ambition and betrayal, freedom and tyranny. Because change always meets with resistance and, on the path to power, nobody can be trusted.

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With a fresh take on the big bad wolf, a topical narrative twist and a lot of playful satire, this hilarious picture book is the perfect introduction to how elections work for young readers aged 4–8.It s election time at the farm and the candidates are as varied as the animals themselves. There’s Peter Piggles and his more mud for everyone campaign; Anne Hen, the staunch defender of the right not to lay eggs; and the Mouse brothers, whose primary concerns are all cheese-based. This year, however, an animal nobody knows has entered the race — George Wolf, and he has attracted a huge amount of attention!Mr Wolf is charming, likeable and very funny. He wants to be everyone’s friend; that’s his campaign pledge! But when he s elected, sheep start to go missing and George Wolf s team look very suspicious ...Vote Wolf is a witty picture book that introduces politics and the unreliability of the media to young readers aged 4–8. Little ones will recognise familiar fairytale characters, such as the big, bad wolf, while the storyline parodying Animal Farm will keep the grown-ups entertained too.

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The Owl and the Cactus by Hannah Dawn Gold is an illustrated tale of exploration and friendship for children who are setting out on their own adventures in life. This light-hearted story follows the adventures of a very small owl, as he takes his first tentative flight in his desert home, encounters challenges and eventually finds his way home. In a big world, sometimes things can go wrong for even the bravest explorer. When Owl finds himself in need of help, he discovers that everyone is important, including people who are quiet, shy and could be easy to pass by, because ⠘Even the smallest people can know important things!⠙Sometimes when we⠙re whizzing around in excitement, chasing the next achievement, we can overlook what⠙s around us. In a busy world, even young children can sometimes feel pressure. The Owl and the Cactus gently guides readers to understand that it is good to try new things, getting caught up in the thrill of success and it is also fine to stop, take a breath when we need to and ask for help. The wish to explore and grow is encouraged and supported in this book, balanced with the lesson that sometimes growing up can be challenging and the world can be a scary place when things aren⠙t going our way, but when we are willing to listen, even to those who seem different to us then friendship can be found at any moment, even when we think we are alone. The young owl⠙s first flight introduces the natural world to children as a home to be appreciated, not just rushed past. As the youngster finds his confidence, he discovers that nature can show us valuable things. Hannah writes, ⠘I will tell you a secret about all living things, it may help you to know, when finding your wings!The wind, the moon, the stars and stones, all are telling the story of our wild desert home. All of them have something to say, if you ask them and listen, they will show you the way.⠙While Owl finds out about looking at the sky, his discoveries open the idea that the stars can show us where we are going. Something children can use to begin a learning journey of their own if they wish, or just smile at the safe return of the owl to his home. As a visually pleasing story about a lovable character, The Owl and the Cactus will have broad appeal to children of differing reading capabilities. Children starting on their reading journeys are sure to find the imagery and fun factor pleasing and can use this book to develop their reading skills. More capable readers can enjoy the layers of meaning that provide on-going learning opportunities. The writing style offers both ease of reading, with rhymes and short sentences, together with some more challenging words and concepts to keep minds occupied and hold interest into the future. This is a book that you can enjoy with your little ones, which will help them grow, while chuckling together about the antics of the very small owl. It will be a favourite on the bookshelf for years to come! Hannah⠙s illustrations provide a rich visual backdrop depicting the young explorer and the range of creatures he encounters on his travels. The Owl and the Cactus is an ideal story to inspire the confidence of young readers in making friends and finding their own wings. With varied additional activities to stimulate interest, there is plenty here to occupy young minds. The full colour pictures and fun, rhyming style make this book suitable for a wide range of children with different reading levels as it provides both visual and auditory enjoyment, different types of learning opportunities and a positive approach to overcoming difficulties. After all, ⠘You⠙re never too small to know how to fly!⠙

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When dehumanisation and destruction become the norm, the cycle must be broken. For over twenty years, Ittay Flescher has worked as an educator, journalist and peacebuilder in Melbourne and Jerusalem. When he woke up on the morning of October 7, 2023 to the sounds of rocket sirens over Jerusalem and later saw the devastation of Gaza in response, the grief and sadness that engulfed him - and so many others - compelled him to ask: how can we find a way forward?Following years spent facilitating dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christians, Ittay believes that peace can only be found if we are willing to empathise with the pain of others.The Holy and the Broken challenges Palestinian and Israeli leaders, citizens and their supporters across the world to imagine a different reality; to look at history with a different eye; and to search for moments of engagement rather than resentment in the narratives of the past that each side tells about itself.Ultimately, it is a story that aims to comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable.Praise: Courageous and considered. Ittay nurtures the tender, fragile shoots of peace. The world could do with more people like him Paul Kelly, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist A book of rare insight and compassion, The Holy and the Broken offers the one thing we thought we d lost after October 7: a glimmer of hope for meaningful lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians Bram Presser, author of The Book of Dirt This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book, heartfelt and honest. You do not need to agree with everything Flesher has to say to find the book moving and challenging Michael Gawenda, former editor in chief, The Age This ability to empathise with the suffering on both sides is a core value of Flescher s reconciliation work, and the underpinning to many of the options he outlines Dr Anne Sarzin, Jwire As challenging and as contemporary as it is compassionate. In a world broken by war and polarisation, Ittay offers peaceful possibilities and nuanced perspectives Rabbi Ralph Genende OAM, author of Living in an Upside-down World The Holy and the Broken breaks new ground. Yet what makes it truly singular is its consistent humanity, and its centring of ordinary Israelis and Palestinians John Lyndon, executive director, Alliance for Middle East Peace This account of the writer s devotion to peacebuilding in our war-torn region is a shining testament to what can and should be done by those who can imagine a future peace. It lights a candle in an age of darkness! Sari Nusseibeh, author of Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life When you finish it, you will not only know more about what s happening between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, but you will also know more about yourself Maoz Inon, Israeli peacemaker and social entrepreneur A powerful testament to the possibilities of reconciliation and mutual empathy during conflict, what sets this book apart is its commitment to showcasing the experiences of the diverse individuals involved - especially the integral, yet frequently overlooked, stories of women. By highlighting the gender dynamics at play, Flescher enriches our understanding of the conflict and underscores the importance of supporting a world where more voices are heard and valued Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women When I picked this book up, I erroneously believed I already understood much about the ongoing, collective trauma of Palestinians and Israelis. But this thoughtful and deeply compassionate book shattered that illusion. By the time I put the book down, I was not the same person Miriam Anzovin, creator of Daf Reactions and Jewish Lore Reactions

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The number one bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the ‘highly addictive’ (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal… From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can’t get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom’s conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever… Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: ‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – The Guardian ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail ‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless ‘Packed full of Doyle #39;s trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let #39;s-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater #39;s Daughter ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of The Surface Breaks ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide ‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – The Irish Examiner ‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children #39;s #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024

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The ultimate inspirational guide for anyone dreaming of living on a boat of their own, featuring practical tips on everything from clever storage solutions to finding moorings and living off-grid. Every boat has a story. For thousands of years, water-borne vessels have provided livelihoods and catered to our spirit of adventure – as well as retreats from the pressures of modern life. It is little wonder that life on the water calls out to the creative and the curious – the mavericks, artists, architects, crafters and designers who have made their homes on barges, clippers and houseboats. Featuring an international range of vessels, Making Waves celebrates those outliers seeking a different way of life, exploring how living on a boat offers the chance to achieve a more satisfying life/work balance while holding much of the paraphernalia and constrictions of the modern world at bay. With stunning photography and packed with practical advice and inspiration, the book reveals how anyone can transform one-time working crafts into beautiful and unique places to live and work. Each home featured affords its dwellers a retreat. Some glide through extraordinary countryside; others bob companionably in city wharfs. Their interiors reflect the residents’ imaginations, styles, families and working lives, demonstrating how even seemingly challenging spaces can be transformed into unique and intriguing living quarters. The compelling personal stories behind each boat will encourage and inspire readers to consider a shift in their own lifestyles and embrace a life on the water.

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A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Mother-in-LawIt s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.For as long as they can remember, Claudia, Margo and Jackie have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life.But the girls childhood wasn t quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses.It s time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder?With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth s novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . .Authors love Sally Hepworth: Completely compulsive - Jane Harper Women s fiction at its finest - Liane Moriarty Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets - Kate Morton Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted - Adele ParksReviewers love Sally Hepworth: Very sensitively told - Daily Mail Compels from the first page - Heat Stunningly clever - PeopleReaders love Sally Hepworth:***** I absolutely loved it and couldn t put it down! ***** Twists and turns from start to finish!! ***** Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading ***** I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn t turn the pages fast enough

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The remarkable true story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and the two men in war-torn Japan whose lives he changed forever. On the 14th of August 1941, a Polish priest named Maximilian Maria Kolbe was murdered in Auschwitz. Kolbe s life had been remarkable.Fiercely intelligent and driven, he founded a movement of Catholicism and spent several years in Nagasaki, ministering to the hidden Christians who had emerged after centuries of oppression. A Polish nationalist as well as a priest, he gave sanctuary to fleeing refugees and ran Poland s largest publishing operation, drawing the wrath of the Nazis. His death was no less remarkable: he volunteered to die, saving the life of a fellow prisoner.It was an act that profoundly transformed the lives of two Japanese men. Tomei Ozaki was just seventeen when the US dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, destroying his home and his family. Masatoshi Asari worked on a farm in Hokkaido during the war and was haunted by the inhumane treatment of prisoners in a nearby camp.Forged in the crucible of an unforgiving war, both men drew inspiration from Kolbe s sacrifice, dedicating their lives to humanity and justice. Ozaki followed in his footsteps and became a friar. Asari created cherry trees as peace offerings.In The Martyr and the Red Kimono, award-winning author Naoko Abe weaves together a deeply moving and inspirational true story of resistance, sacrifice, guilt and atonement.

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The Hunger Games meets vampires in the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her. The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom - and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father s greatest secrets.With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power - and the devastating love that could be her downfall. Filled with heart-wrenching romance, dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the bestselling TikTok sensation by Carissa Broadbent.This new edition of the bestselling The Ashes the Star-Cursed King features a detailed map and a never-before-seen bonus chapter.

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Open a door and enter a magical worldOpen a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings â “ Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie â “ step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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nspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts In this innovative cookbook, children are invited to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food. Through fun facts and fascinating information, unique ingredients, and culinary customs from across all five continents are celebrated. Also featured are over 40 authentic, kid-friendly recipes inspired by country cuisines around the world, from Vietnamese pho and Mexican salsa verde cruda to Italian focaccia and Nigerian jollof rice.Each entry includes a recipe with simple, step-by-step instructions and lively illustrations of the finished dish. Accessible to all skill levels, the book includes a beginner-friendly section teaching key kitchen vocabulary and skills. There are plenty of recipes made in under thirty minutes, as well as more hands-on projects to excite ambitious young chefs.Peppered throughout are pages dedicated to widely beloved foods such as dumplings, rice, and frozen desserts, revealing ingredients and dishes we share around the world and the unique ways they are enjoyed by children everywhere. Through delicious recipes, fascinating facts, and irresistible illustrations, A World of Flavour is so much more than a cookbook: it’s a mouth-watering road trip for the mind and the taste buds, teaching curious kids about the many ways cultures and cuisines are unique – and how much they have in common. Countries and recipes featured: Afghanistan (plov); Algeria (sandwich aux merguez); Argentina (chimichurri); Australia (pavlova); Bangladesh (shondesh); Brazil (feijoada); China (dumplings); Democratic Republic of the Congo (poulet moambe); Ethiopia (nit’ir qibe); France (truffettes); Germany (cabbage and bratwurst); India (masoor dal); Indonesia (gado gado); Iran (borani ghogondar); Italy (focaccia); Japan (onigiri); Mexico (salsa verde cruda); Middle East (pita bread); Middle East and North Africa (baba ganoush); Morocco (harira); Myanmar (mohinga); New Zealand (lamb chops); Nigeria (jollof rice); North Africa (shakshuka); Pakistan (halwa); Peru (ceviche); Philippines (adobo); Poland (zupa ogórkowa); Russia (blini); Senegal (bissap); South Africa (potele); South Korea (haemul pajeon); Spain (tortilla de patatas); Sudan (salata tomatim bel daqua); Syria and Lebanon (tabbouleh); Tanzania (ndizi kanga); Thailand (pad thai); The Caribbean (pastelillos de guayaba); Uganda (mandazi); Ukraine (borshch); United Kingdom (scones); United States of America (chili con carne); Vietnam (pho).

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Filled with heartbreak, redemption, dark magic and bloodthirsty vampires, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She⠙s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn⠙s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom ⠓ and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she⠙ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father⠙s greatest secrets.With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power ⠓ and the devastating love that could be her downfall . . .The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a compulsive dark fantasy from Carissa Broadbent, and sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Continue the series with The Songbird the Heart of Stone, the third book in the addictive romantasy series.Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .⠘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster⠙⠘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story⠙⠘A must-read⠙⠘Believe the hype⠙The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024.

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Soon to be a major TV seriesThe Sunday Times bestsellerShortlisted for the Womenâ ™s Prize for FictionLonglisted for the Booker Prizeâ ˜It is a book not read, but livedâ ™ Telegraphâ ˜Her Cromwell novels are, for my money, the greatest English novels of this centuryâ ™ ObserverThe bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantelâ ™s Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy.â ˜If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?â ™England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are bundled into oblivion, Thomas Cromwell breakfasts with the victors. The blacksmithâ ™s son from Putney emerges from the springâ ™s bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his formidable master, Henry VIII, settles to short-lived happiness with his third queen, Jane Seymour.Cromwell is a man with only his wits to rely on; he has no great family to back him, no private army. Despite rebellion at home, traitors plotting abroad and the threat of invasion testing Henryâ ™s regime to breaking point, Cromwellâ ™s robust imagination sees a new country in the mirror of the future. But can a nation, or a person, shed the past like a skin? Do the dead continually unbury themselves? What will you do, the Spanish ambassador asks Cromwell, when the king turns on you, as sooner or later he turns on everyone close to him?With The Mirror and the Light, Hilary Mantel brings to a triumphant close the trilogy she began with Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. She traces the final years of Thomas Cromwell, the boy from nowhere who climbs to the heights of power, offering a defining portrait of predator and prey, of a ferocious contest between present and past, between royal will and a common manâ ™s vision: of a modern nation making itself through conflict, passion and courage.A Guardian Book of the Year â ¢ A Times Book of the Year â ¢ A Daily Telegraph Book of the Year â ¢ A Sunday Times Book of the Year â ¢ A New Statesman Book of the Year â ¢ A Spectator Book of the Year Sunday Times Bestseller (08/03/2020)

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OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD ⠓ A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER, AWAITING HOPE ⠦ AND FREEDOM.Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe and into the magical Narnia, a once-peaceful land now frozen in snow and stone by the cruelty of the evil White Witch. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can put an end to the White Witch⠙s tyranny and restore peace. But for winter to meet its death and spring to come again, a great sacrifice must be made⠦And there is more to the adventure. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, read The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the worldâ ™s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Maloryâ ™s Le Morte Dâ ™Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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A full-colour paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblingsâ ”Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensieâ ” step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewisâ ™s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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The Hours and The Minutes was first published in Bratislava in 1956, the year of Nikita Khrushchev’s ‘secret speech’, in which the Soviet leader formally acknowledged Stalin’s tyranny and opened the way to destalinization in culture and society throughout the Eastern Bloc. Bednár’s writing was one of the first free of nationalist and communist propaganda, rejecting earlier ideologization of life by both the Fascist right and Stalinist left in their didactic, schematic literature, and finding more empathetic ways to explore human fallibility and the complexity of human experience. Bednár is fundamentally preoccupied in these five novellas with what he presents as the insensitive, even inhuman, rootless and amoral modernity that the war and then the Communist Party import into traditional Slovak life. The destruction of the traditional Slovak countryside during the twentieth century through modernization and urbanization, and with it a particular approach to life, forms his central theme. But in the end, it is his spare, lyrical style and devotion to plot and dynamic narration which render The Hours and The Minutes a genuine modern Slovak classic and gripping read.

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From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is a Stone Lion-one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.What isn t a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world. But when Jin s perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him. Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon.Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate...or risk losing everything. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin returns with another gorgeously illustrated adventure story about duty, love, and balance-expertly written in the vein of the Newbery Honor winner and modern classic Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Based on Chinese Folklore, this beautiful novel features ten full-page pieces of stunning full-color art, as well as intricate chapter header illustrations.

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Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure â “ perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend s Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud s Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones Howl s Moving Castle, and Terry Pratchett s Discworld.Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live. Leave anything alone for too long and it will transform into something else: your house will turn to gingerbread, your teapot will start pouring pond water or â “ if you re really unlucky â “ your floor will turn to lava.The magicians liked to pretend itâ ™s them who keep the worst magical hiccups in check, but the real heroes of the whole sorry situation are of a wholly different occupation: equally well known but decidedly less respected.The heroes of the city of Helm are the cleaners.Ward, an ambitious twelve-year-old cleaner, wants nothing more than to belong to the League of Cleaners, who will grant him the prestige and popularity he s been looking for all his life â “ if only he can pass three near-impossible tests. Struggling toward this goal with a team he doesn t trust, Ward s world is upended when his friend disappears and mysterious magic-eating monsters appear all over the city and start tearing holes in the fabric of reality. Suddenly his ambitions are the least of his problemsâ ¦Hugely funny and exciting, and with an incredibly imaginative, original story, The Spick and the Span is the unmissable fantasy middle grade debut of 2025 â “ you ll never look at magic the same way againâ ¦

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