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K.J. Maitland''s gripping Jacobean historical thriller series comes to a dramatic conclusion...''What a wonderful storyteller Maitland is'' THE TIMESLondon, 1608. Three years after the Gunpowder Treason, the King''s enemies prepare to strike again.Daniel Pursglove is tasked by royal command with one final mission: he must infiltrate the Serpents - a secret group of Catholics plotting to kill the King - or risk his own execution. But other conspirators are circling, men who would blackmail Daniel for their own dark ends.In the Serpents'' den, nothing is quite as it seems. And when Daniel spies a familiar face among their number, the game takes a dangerous turn.As plague returns to London, tensions reach breaking point. Can Daniel escape the web of treason in which he finds himself ensnared - or has his luck finally run out?PRAISE FOR THE DANIEL PURSGLOVE SERIES''Dark and enthralling'' ANDREW TAYLOR''Colourful and compelling'' SUNDAY TIMES''Full of tension and danger... powerfully atmospheric'' JENNIFER SAINT''Goes right to the heart of the Jacobean court'' TRACY BORMAN''Spies, thieves, murderers and King James I? Brilliant'' CONN IGGULDEN''There are few authors who can bring the past to life so compellingly... Brilliant writing and more importantly, riveting reading'' SIMON SCARROW''A beautifully crafted thriller... Breathtaking and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Plague of Serpents - K. J. Maitland

''What a wonderful storyteller Maitland is'' THE TIMESDANIEL PURSGLOVE BOOK THREEFrom the stark Yorkshire landscape to the dark underbelly of Jacobean London, Daniel Pursglove''s new mission sees him fall prey to a ruthless copycat killer...London, 1607. As dawn breaks, Daniel Pursglove rides north, away from the watchful eye of the King and his spies.He returns, disguised, to his childhood home in Yorkshire - with his own score to settle. The locals have little reason to trust a prying stranger, and those who remember Daniel do so with contempt.When a body is found with rope burns about the neck, Daniel falls under suspicion. On the run, across the country, he is pursued by a ruthless killer whose victims all share the same gallows mark. Are these the crimes of someone with a cruel personal vendetta - or has Daniel become embroiled in a bigger, and far more sinister, conspiracy?A new river of treason is rising, flowing from the fields of Yorkshire right to the heart of the King''s court . . .PRAISE FOR THE DANIEL PURSGLOVE SERIES''Dark and enthralling'' ANDREW TAYLOR''This gripping thriller shows what a wonderful storyteller Maitland is'' THE TIMES''Colourful and compelling'' SUNDAY TIMES''Full of tension and danger... powerfully ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rivers of Treason - K. J. Maitland

Once upon a time, there lived a happy family called the Maitlands. Iain, the father, was a writer. Tracey, the mother, worked at a nearby school. They had three bright and charming children, Michael, Sophie and Adam. It looked like the perfect family life. Until October 2012, when Iain received a message. Michael had been taken to hospital. Years of depression, anxiety and anorexia had taken their toll, and he had pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The doctors weren''t sure if he would make it.Told with humour and frankness through Michael''s diary entries and Iain''s own reflections, Out of the Madhouse charts Michael''s journey to recovery from entering the Priory and returning home, to becoming a mental health ambassador for young people. Sharing tips and techniques that have helped them and others to self-manage, this is an essential resource for anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and similar issues.

Objev podobné jako Out of the Madhouse - Iain Maitland, Michael Maitland

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Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Convicted of treason and stripped of rank and standing, Temeraire and Lawrence are transported to the prison colony at New South Wales. With them travel three dragon eggs destined to be handed over to second-rate officers willing to accept so remote an assignment – including one former acquaintance, Captain Rankin, whose cruelty once cost a dragon its life.They arrive at a young Australian colony in turmoil after the overthrow of the military governor, William Bligh – formerly Captain Bligh, late of HMS Bounty. Eager to escape the political quagmire, Laurence and Temeraire accept a mission to pioneer a route through the forbidding Blue Mountains and into the interior of Australia. But when one of the dragon eggs is stolen, the surveying expedition becomes a desperate race to recover it before the dragonet hatches – a race that leads to a shocking discovery and a dangerous new obstacle in the global war between Britain and France.

Objev podobné jako Tongues of Serpents - Naomi Noviková

SOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES! War has gripped the Seven Realms. Young Werewolf Drew Ferran, rightful king of Westland, has rushed to the aid of the Staglords, whose mountain stronghold is besieged by the forces of the Werelion, Prince Lucas. And deep in the haunted Dyrewood forest, the Wereladies Gretchen and Whitley seek sanctuary within the city of Brackenholme. No army has ever breached the city walls, but danger could be closer than they think...As Lyssia''s greatest war rumbles towards a thunderous climax, the lines between friend and foe are blurred. What if the enemy is one of their own?Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl.''Epic'' - Guardian ''Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended'' - Bookbag

Objev podobné jako Wereworld: Nest of Serpents (Book 4) - Curtis Jobling

An incredible new Conan tale of heroic barbarism, filled with more high adventure, savage combat, ancient gods, and rollicking sword-and-sorcery action! Volume six of this epic series is masterfully crafted by the critically-acclaimed team of Jim Zub and Fernando Dagnino - fans of Robert E. HowardÂ’s legendary hero are in for a thrill!The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Fernando Dagnino (Superman, Blade Runner: Origins).The Great SerpentÂ’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia… And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!Collects Conan the Barbarian #21-24

Objev podobné jako Conan the Barbarian: A Nest of Serpents - Jim Zub, Fernando Dagnino

Three years after her fateful journeys through Vystrana, the widowed Mrs. Camherst defies convention to embark on an expedition to the savage, war-torn continent of Eriga, home of the legendary swamp-wyrms of the tropics. Accompanied by an old associate and a runaway heiress, Isabella must brave heat, fevers and palace intrigues to satisfy her boundless fascination with all things draconian.

Objev podobné jako The Tropic of Serpents: A Memoir by Lady Trent - Brennan Marie

''TRULY EPIC FANTASY'' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostFrom the east came the Bone Giants. From the south, the fire-wielding Hathrim.It was an invasion that sparked war across the six nations of Teldwen. Now the kingdom''s only hope is the discovery of a new form of magic - one that will call the wondrous beasts of the world to fight by the side of humankind.In the start of a thrilling new series, the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles creates an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic.''This isn''t just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it''s a damned hurricane'' Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author''A rare masterpiece that''s both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who''ll break your heart''Delilah S. Dawson

Objev podobné jako A Plague of Giants - Kevin Hearne

A collection of intimate and revelatory first-hand accounts of pandemics through the ages. Humanity has always been struck by pestilence and pandemics, from the plagues of ancient Egypt to the pox that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, to Covid-19. People living through the crises have always recorded what they saw, what they felt, and what they did. Some presented sober facts laced with anecdote, while others produced emotional outpourings; moralists speculated on the origins of the horror, poets distilled the suffering. Doctors described how they were able to advance their understanding of disease and scientists how to cure it, while survivors and the families of victims gave the inside story of the nightmare that develops when a long-feared disease enters your home or your body. There was a time when to read accounts of the Plague in Wittenburg by Martin Luther or the Great Plague of 1665 by Samuel Pepys – scenes of anguish and woe, empty streets, quarantined houses, closed businesses, overflowing graveyards, heroic doctors and nurses, quack remedies and charlatans – was to enter a disturbing and unfamiliar world. Today, to read the same words is to be hit by a jolt of recognition and understanding. As ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic

"A win for adult horror fans and a surprisingly unique take on the haunted house story." Booklist, starred review HOUSES AREN'T THE ONLY THING THAT ARE HAUNTED. . . . Architect of terror Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman, In Bloom) and 2024 Ringo Award winner Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound) launch a deep and disturbing excursion into 21st centuryhorror with a new kind of tale that will rebuild the four walls of the American ghost story from the foundation up . . .Thirteen years ago, Orin McCabe was a family man living a privileged life in the California suburbs. Today, he's condemned to death row for murdering his entire family in an unexpected fit of hammer-wielding brutality. In the aftermath of his heinous crime, it's fallen to a trio of eclectic, but dedicated, ghost huntersJacob, the holy man; Holland, the skeptic; and their leader, Del, a true believer in the occult and worlds beyondto surveil the abandoned McCabe home in search of proof for the existence of the undead . . . and whatever supernatural source may have possibly fueled McCabe's inhuman massacre. But this ill-matched and uneasy squad of investigators is about to discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Plague House - Michael W. Conrad

#1 on Amazon Charts, New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller—Over 200,000 Copies Sold!“Kent Heckenlively and Judy Mikovits are the new dynamic duo fighting corruption in science.” —Ben Garrison, America’s #1 political satirist Dr. Judy Mikovits is a modern-day Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant researcher shaking up the old boys’ club of science with her groundbreaking discoveries. And like many women who have trespassed into the world of men, she uncovered decades-old secrets that many would prefer to stay buried. From her doctoral thesis, which changed the treatment of HIV-AIDS, saving the lives of millions, including basketball great Magic Johnson, to her spectacular discovery of a new family of human retroviruses, and her latest research which points to a new golden age of health, Dr. Mikovits has always been on the leading edge of science. With the brilliant wit one might expect if Erin Brockovich had a doctorate in molecular biology, Dr. Mikovits has seen the best and worst of science. When she was part of the research community that turned HIV-AIDS from a fatal disease into a manageable one, she saw science at its best. But when her investigations questioned whether the use of animal tissue in medical research were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Plague of Corruption - Heckenlively Kent, Judy Mikovits

A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEARA TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR Nealon returns to his family home in Ireland after a long time away, only to be greeted by a completely empty house. With no sign of his wife or child anywhere, it seems the world has forgotten that he even existed. The one exception is a persistent caller on the telephone, someone who seems to know everything about Nealon''s life, his recent bother with the law and, more importantly, what has happened to his family. All Nealon needs to do is talk with him. But the more he talks the closer Nealon becomes tangled in the very crimes of which he claims to be innocent.

Objev podobné jako This Plague of Souls - Mike McCormack

The story jumps from Hellboy's mysterious World War II origin to his 1994 confrontation with the man who summoned him to earth, and the earliest signs of the plague of frogs. Avoiding his supposed fate as the herald of the end of the world, Hellboy continues with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, fighting alongside Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and drafting Roger Homunculus into his own ill-fated service with the B.P.R.D.The four volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience.This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1994 to 1997, reprinting Seed of Destruction, Wake the Devil, and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom.''Mignola, Byrne, and Chiarello have created a perfect introduction to Mignola's Hellboy, his mysterious surroundings, and the unanswered questions that surround his origin.''--Comics Authority

Objev podobné jako Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction - Mike Mignola, John Byrne

Following A Plague of Giants comes the second novel in the Seven Kennings series - an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles Praise for A Plague of Giants:''Truly epic fantasy'' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost''This isn''t just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it''s a damned hurricane'' Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author''A rare masterpiece that''s both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who''ll break your heart''Delilah S. Dawson

Objev podobné jako A Blight of Blackwings - Kevin Hearne

Plakát Call of Duty Sunset využívá lentikulární tisk k vytvoření 3D efektu s proměnou obrazu. Výrobek je opatřen plastovým profilovým rámem a očkem pro zavěšení. Rozměry plakátu jsou 28 × 24 × 4 cm.

• Lentikulární tisk vytváří živý 3D efekt a proměnu obrazu
• Kvalitní plastový profilový rám pro stabilní uchycení
• Licenční motiv Call of Duty pro fanoušky herní série
• Praktické očko na zadní straně pro snadné zavěšení

Objev podobné jako 3D Obraz Call of Duty Sunset

A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats takes over the town and how a fantastic piper offers to rid Hamelin of its rats for a single gold coin, then lures away the town’s children when the greedy mayor breaks his word. Masterfully weaving contemporary social and environmental themes into a gripping tale, and celebrating it with breath-taking illustrations, former British Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark team up to create a compelling new take on this timeless story.

Objev podobné jako The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Sir Michael Morpurgo

Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures who lived there escaped the impending Big Freeze by inventing the space elevator - they even intervened to rid the planet of a plague of elves, who attempted to divert humanity onto a different time track. But now it''s all gone wrong - Victorian England has stagnated and the pace of progress would embarrass a limping snail. Unless something drastic is done, there won''t be time for anyone to invent spaceflight and the human race will be turned into ice-pops. Why, though, did history come adrift? Was it Sir Arthur Nightingale''s dismal book about natural selection? Or was it the devastating response by an obscure country vicar called Charles Darwin, whose bestselling Theology of Species made it impossible to refute the divine design of living creatures? Either way, it''s no easy task to change history, as the wizards discover to their cost. Can the God of Evolution come to humanity''s aid and ensure Darwin writes a very different book? And who stopped him writing it in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch - Terry Pratchett

Stojací svítidlo Artemide Alphabet of Light ve tvaru čísla 9 má výšku 950 mm a délku 650 mm. Poskytuje světelný tok 1656 lm s teplotou světla 3000 K a indexem podání barev Ra 80. Svítidlo je vyrobeno z kombinace plastu a hliníku a je dodáváno včetně světelného zdroje.

• Ikonicý design ve tvaru čísla 9 od renomované designérské skupiny BIG
• Poskytuje jak přímé, tak nepřímé vyzařování světla pro vytvoření příjemné atmosféry
• Vysoký světelný tok 1656 lm při nízkém příkonu 25 W
• Univerzální využití do kanceláří, obývacích pokojů i veřejných prostor

Objev podobné jako Artemide Alphabet of Light - číslo 9 1200900A

Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Billa z hororové hry The Last of Us v humorném pojetí. Figurka je vyrobena z vinylu, měří 9 cm a je oficiálně licencovaná. Není určena pro hraní ve vodě a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let.

• Oficiálně licencovaná figurka z The Last of Us
• Detailní zpracování a věrné zachycení postavy
• Vhodná pro sběratele od 6 let
• První edice s vysokou sběratelskou hodnotou

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Last of Us Bill první edice

Přívěsek je vyroben z oceli s motivem MOTHER OF GOD. Jedná se o MEME FACE design v kovovém provedení. Produkt je určen jako módní doplněk s popkulturním odkazem.

• Vyrobeno z kvalitní oceli pro dlouhou životnost
• Univerzální design vhodný pro muže i ženy
• Lehký a pohodlný na nošení
• Originální motiv populárního internetového memu

Objev podobné jako Ocelový přívěsek MEME - MOTHER OF GOD

Kolínská voda Dark Roses od The Library of Fragrance je unisex vůně s hlubokou květinovou kompozicí. Kombinuje tóny čajové růže, pačuli, ambry a vetiveru. Je určena pro večerní nošení a speciální příležitosti.

• Unisex vůně vhodná pro ženy i muže
• Hluboká a elegantní květinová kompozice
• Vydatná koncentrace kolínské vody
• Autentická a jedinečná vonná skladba

Objev podobné jako The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses kolínská voda unisex 30 ml

Tónovací perly Guerlain Météorites Light-Revealing Pearls of Powder zakrývají nedokonalosti pleti, zmatňují a rozjasňují ji. Produkt s 95% přírodních složek zajišťuje až 12hodinový jas a fixuje make-up. Perly obsahují barevné a stříbřité částice pro vyhlazení textury pleti.

• 95 % ingrediencí přírodního původu
• Matuje pleť až na 8 hodin a fixuje make-up
• Dodává pleti multidimenzionální zářivost
• Lehká textura s jemnou květinovou vůní

Objev podobné jako GUERLAIN Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder tónovací perly na tvář odstín 04 Amber / Ambre 20 g

When a witch doctor appears on the Marquis de Casalduero's doorstep prophesising a plague of rabies in the Colombian seaport, he dismisses her claims - until he hears that his young daughter, Sierva Maria, was one of four people bitten by a rabid dog, and the only one to survive.Sierva Maria appears completely unscathed - but as rumours of the plague spread, the Marquis and his wife wonder at her continuing good health. In a town consumed by superstition, it's not long before they, and everyone else, put her survival down to a demonic possession and begin to see her supernatural powers as the cause of the town's woes. Only the young priest charged with exorcizing the evil spirit recognises the girl's sanity, but can he convince the town that it's not her that needs healing?

Objev podobné jako Of Love and Other Demons - Gabriel García Márquez

Stavebnice LEGO Marvel 76291 představuje bitevní scénu z filmu Avengers: Age of Ultron s 613 dílky. Sada obsahuje 5 minifigurek Avengers, velkou figurku Hulka, 3 vojáky Hydry, terénní vozidlo a konfigurovatelné moduly. Je určena pro děti od 10 let a podporuje kreativní hru i stavění s pomocí digitální aplikace.

• Kultovní postavy Avengers včetně Hulka a vojáků Hydry
• 5 konfigurovatelných modulů pro vlastní aranžování scény
• Bezplatná aplikace LEGO Builder s nástroji pro vizualizaci stavění
• Kvalitní zpracování a přesné dílky pro rozvoj jemné motoriky

Objev podobné jako LEGO® Marvel 76291 The Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron

Oficiální mystery box inspirovaný seriálem House of the Dragon obsahuje sběratelské předměty a doplňky s tématikou dynastie Targaryenů. Každý box má garantovanou minimální hodnotu 2000 korun. Produkt je určen pro fanoušky seriálu, kteří oceňují překvapivý obsah.

• Oficiální licencovaný produkt
• Hodnota obsahu minimálně 2000 Kč
• Sběratelské předměty pro fanoušky
• Překvapivý obsah s tématikou Targaryenů

Objev podobné jako Mystery box House of Dragon

Sea of Spa Black Pearl je protivráskové sérum určené speciálně pro citlivou pokožku očního okolí. Díky vysoké koncentraci aktivních látek působí rychleji a intenzivněji než běžné krémy. Aplikuje se vklepáváním na čisté oční okolí.

• Vysoká koncentrace aktivních látek pro rychlejší a výraznější účinek
• Speciálně navržené složení pro tenkou a citlivou pokožku očního okolí
• Efektivně vyhlazuje jemné vrásky a vrací pleti pružnost
• Doplňuje běžný oční krém při potřebě intenzivnější péče

Objev podobné jako Sea of Spa Black Pearl protivráskové sérum na oční okolí 30 ml

Tento zadní ochranný kryt iSaprio Stripes of Glass je určen pro model Samsung Galaxy A03s. Je vyroben z měkkého TPU materiálu, který zajišťuje snadnou instalaci a zachovává přístup ke všem portům a ovládacím prvkům telefonu. Kryt poskytuje účinnou ochranu před poškozením.

• Přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a tlačítka
• Měkký TPU materiál usnadňující instalaci
• Příjemný a neklouzavý povrch pro bezpečné držení
• Vysoká odolnost díky preciznímu zpracování

Objev podobné jako iSaprio Stripes of Glass pro Samsung Galaxy A03s (strig-TPU3-A03s)

Degustační balíček World of Bubbles obsahuje opravdové skvosty ze světa bublinek, včetně pravého šampaňského a precizního Crémantu z vinařství Gratien.

• Ochutnejte pravé šampaňské z francouzské Champagne
• Balíček obsahuje precizní Crémant z vinařství Gratien
• Mistrovské umění výroby šumivých vín

Objev podobné jako Degustační balíček World of Bubbles

Elk Pass is a town cloaked in darkness and plagued by an unknown evil, where twenty years earlier all but one of the town''s children were stolen. That remaining child, now the deputy sheriff, is left to unravel corruption and cover up when his mentor, the town sheriff, dies unexpectedly. The mystery unfolds as a snow storm blows in, threatening to isolate the town, leaving Deputy Bobby Taylor to deal with a plague of rats and the monsters, both human and fae, that follow.

Objev podobné jako The Child of Hameln - Max Turner

1361. An unlucky thirteen years after the Black Death, plague returns to England.''Fear and hysteria are portrayed with claustrophobic skill'' THE TIMES''Dark and enthralling... with an unexpected hero'' JULIE COHENFrom the bestselling author of Company of Liars, Karen Maitland, The Plague Charmer is a darkly compelling novel following a stranger who arrives in an isolated community in the grips of a medieval pandemic. When the sickness reaches the village of Porlock Weir, who stands to lose the most? And who will seize this moment for their own dark ends?The dwarf who talks in riddles? The mother who fears for her children? The wild woman from the sea? Or two lost boys, far away from home?PESTILENCE IS IN THE AIR. BUT SOMETHING DARKER LURKS IN THE DEPTHS. Why readers are gripped by The Plague Charmer''Its horrors are vividly told but with an underlying sense of human resilience and hope''''A real page turner''''The best and worst of human behaviour in troubled times''''Poignant, shocking and haunting''''It was so easy to be drawn into this world...''

Objev podobné jako The Plague Charmer - Karen Maitland

A Natural History of Sea Serpents, re-examines the cold-case enigma of sea serpents and monsters described by impeccable witnesses over three centuries. These reports have sometimes intrigued and puzzled the most eminent scientists of their times, yet often became the butt of popular derision.Naturalist Adrian Shine, best known for his fifty years examining Loch Ness as a ''sympathetic sceptic'', reveals how the loch actually held the key to the greater mystery. He exonerates the integrity of most witnesses, often remarks upon the accuracy of their observations yet offers bold and radical interpretations of what they have seen. The book digs deep into the roots of the legend and shows how expectations ''evolved'' from those ''serpents'' to prehistoric ''monsters'' during the nineteenth century. The book cites over a hundred reports and contains as many illustrations as evidence for its conclusions. His findings, stemming from knowledge of ships, the sea and the true monsters living there, cover the entire spectrum of reports, giving new insight, for example, into the famous HMS Daedalus episode of 1848, the description of a very unusual creature seen by two zoologists in 1904 and the serpent seen by hundreds off the coast of New England in 1817. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Natural History of Sea Serpents - Adrian Shine

Acclaimed photographer David Maitland’s visual exploration of the myriad structures, shapes, and patterns seen in natureIt might appear at first glance that it is the chaos of the natural world that makes its beauty. But all around us are extraordinary examples of geometry which show that nature’s palette is in fact applied with brushstrokes that follow strict laws and principles.The Shape of Nature reveals a wonderland of recurrent structures, shapes, and symmetries and asks how and why these came to be. Curated by form and introduced by essays linking form with function, each chapter examines exquisite examples—from a whale’s bejeweled baleen to a sea cucumber’s anchor-tattooed skin—captured in acclaimed photographer and scientist David Maitland’s lens and words. Where other books consider the math of natural patterns, The Shape of Nature explores their biological origins and significance. Combining sublime photography with an inspiring commentary, this is both a celebration of nature’s unseen masterpieces and a revelation of the principles underpinning their extraordinary creation.

Objev podobné jako The Shape of Nature - David Maitland

Pagans tackle the Knights of St John with terrible consequences in the new medieval thriller by Queen of the Dark Ages, Karen Maitland. Set on the wilds of Dartmoor, this is a ghostly tale for fans of The Essex Serpent, C. J. Sansom''s Shardlake series and The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse. ''A dark read... fear and hysteria are portrayed with claustrophobic skill'' The Times on THE PLAGUE CHARMER1316. On the wilds of Dartmoor stands the isolated Priory of St Mary, home to the Sisters of the Knights of St John. People journey from afar in search of healing at the holy well that lies beneath its chapel.But the locals believe Dartmoor was theirs long before Christianity came to the land. And not all who visit seek miracles. When three strangers reach the moor, fear begins to stir as the well''s waters run with blood.What witchcraft have the young woman, the Knight of St John and the blind child brought with them?The Sisters will need to fight for everything they hold dear as the ghosts of the Old World gather in their midst.

Objev podobné jako A Gathering of Ghosts - Karen Maitland

Collages For Magazines" is the debut book by acclaimed artist and creative director, Mat Maitland. Throughout his career, Maitland has consistently created captivating imagery for a multitude of magazines. This body of work serves as a testament to his creative journey, tightly curated from 15 years of contributions across diverse publications and collaborations. Maitland led the resurgence of collage art in the early 2000s, pioneering a distinctive and singular vision in the realm of image making. “The artistic heir to Warholian tradition, recalibrated in the digital age, Mat’s work blurs the boundary between high and low culture. His collages are pop, playful, cerebral and surreal. They’re steeped in nostalgia as much as they reference future worlds, as witty commentaries on contemporary culture.” (Dazed Beauty)“Maitland’s digital renderings make the eyes skip and the mind race with their unusual juxtapositions, as he pits the futuristic against the nostalgic and the phantasmagorical against the familiar. Unusually, a quiet cerebral quality sits comfortably alongside palpable accents of pulp melodrama.” (Sotheby’s)Mat is also widely recognised for his role as a creative director in the music industry, creating designs, imagery, and films for a plethora of iconic artists including Michael Jackson, Prince, Lana Del Rey, Beck, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Full of tension and danger... powerfully atmospheric'' JENNIFER SAINT''A beautifully crafted thriller... Breathtaking and bone-chilling'' MANDA SCOTT''Maitland is a superlative historical novelist'' REBECCA MASCULL---Whispers haunt the walls and treachery darkens the shadows in this captivating historical novel for readers of C.J. Sansom, Andrew Taylor''s Ashes of London and Kate Mosse.Winter, 1607. A man is struck down in the grounds of Battle Abbey, Sussex. Before dawn breaks, he is dead.Home to the Montagues, Battle has caught the paranoid eye of King James. The Catholic household is rumoured to shelter those loyal to the Pope, disguising them as servants within the abbey walls. And the last man sent to expose them was silenced before his report could reach London.Daniel Pursglove is summoned to infiltrate Battle and find proof of treachery. He soon discovers that nearly everyone at the abbey has something to hide - for deeds far more dangerous than religious dissent. But one lone figure he senses only in the shadows, carefully concealed from the world. Could the notorious traitor Spero Pettingar finally be close at hand?As more bodies are unearthed, Daniel determines to catch the culprit. But how do you unmask a killer when nobody is who they seem?DANIEL PURSGLOVE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Orhan Pamuk is the sort of writer for whom the Nobel Prize was invented.'' Daily Telegraph''Pamuk is the real thing.'' Observer''One of the world''s finest living writers.'' Independent''Essential reading for our times.'' Margaret Atwood''Everyone should read Pamuk.'' New StatesmanAn epic and playful mystery of passion, fear, scandal and murder, from one of history’s master storytellers.1901. Night draws in.With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Aziziye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria, the twenty-ninth state of the ailing Ottoman Empire. The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. There are rumours of plague – rumours some in power will try to suppress.But plague is not the only killer. Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe, and the future of a fragile empire is at stake.‘A wry meditation on nationalism and identity, on history and myth, on science and superstition, delivered with Orhan Pamuk’s trademark storytelling flair.’ Financial Times‘A tale of spies, conspiracy and murder . . . full of vivid characters.’ Independent

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1901. Night draws in.With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Azizye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria. An emerald build of pink stone. The 29th state of the ailing Ottoman Empire.The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha. Each of them holds a separate mission. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. Because Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe. There are rumours of plague - rumours some in power will try to suppress.Plague is not the only killer.Soon, the eyes of the world will turn to this ancient island, where the future of a

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A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The World the Plague Made is a panoramic history of how the bubonic plague revolutionized labour, trade, and technology and set the stage for Europe’s global expansion. James Belich takes readers across centuries and continents to shed new light on one of history’s greatest paradoxes. Why did Europe’s dramatic rise begin in the wake of the Black Death? Belich shows how plague doubled the per capita endowment of everything even as it decimated the population. Many more people had disposable incomes. Demand grew for silks, sugar, spices, furs, gold, and slaves. Europe expanded to satisfy that demand—and plague provided the means. Labour scarcity drove more use of waterpower, wind power, and gunpowder. Technologies like water-powered blast furnaces, heavily gunned galleons, and musketry were fast-tracked by plague. A new “crew culture” of “disposable males” emerged to man the guns ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Demonstrates how to manage peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using the principles and practice of the Maitland Concept. This book focuses on assessment, clinical reasoning and re-assessment to determine physical dysfunction and efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, and also advocating continuous communication and interaction.

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The second instalment in the Thomas Maitland series, in which a detective inspector is left to pick up the pieces of his life, after a case from his past came back to haunt him.

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Demonstrates how to manage vertebral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using principles and practice of Maitland Concept. This title focuses on an assessment, clinical reasoning and re-assessment to determine the physical dysfunction and efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, while also advocating continuous communication and interaction.

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''Properly creepy and Gothic'' IAN RANKIN on the Frey & McGray mysteries...December, 1889.There have been many bad days in Edinburgh police''s secret subdivision ''The Commission for the Elucidation of Unsolved Cases Presumably Related to the Odd and Ghostly''. But today is surely the worst.Because the exiled English Inspector Ian Frey, and his Scottish boss ''Nine-Nails'' McGray are summoned to a meeting in the middle of the night with the Prime Minister himself.And he tells them that Queen Victoria - the most powerful person in the world - wants them both dead.To be pardoned they must embark on a mission so dangerous that they might be saving Her Majesty the job of executing them. Because this case ties together the dark history of the Pendle witches, with the tragic case of McGray own sister, to a conspiracy within the highest office in the land...* * * * * * *Praise for the Frey & McGray mysteries:''A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery'' New York Times''A fun to read fast page-turner'' Independent''A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It''s clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written ... Everything you need in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gothic delight from Karen Maitland, author of the bestselling and much-loved Company of Liars, that will enchant readers of Kate Mosse''s The Burning Chambers or fans of Deborah Harkness seeking a new, dark fix. ''An atmospheric and dark story'' The TimesNever trust your secrets to a Raven when you are not its true master...1224. Langley Manor, Norfolk. Lord Sylvain has been practising alchemy in hiding for years and now only the Apothecary''s niece can help him with final preparations to forge the Philosopher''s Stone.Alchemy calls for symbols - and victims - and when a man in possession of an intricately carved raven''s head arrives at the Manor in a clumsy attempt at blackmail, Sylvain has both symbol and victim within easy reach.But the White Canons in nearby Langley Abbey are concealing a crucial, missing ingredient... Regulus, a small boy with a large destiny.What readers are saying about The Raven''s Head:''An intriguing and exciting dark tale about power and intrigue in politics, but most of all about the power and fear of the main ingredient of the book - almighty alchemy!'' ''Full of stories, witchcraft, alchemy, suspicion and suspense. Fantastic book''''As well as being a suspenseful tale that keeps the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Plague is Albert Camus''s world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France''s suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence.''A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice'' Independent''Magnificent''The TimesAlbert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. He studied philosophy in Algiers and then worked in Paris as a journalist. He was one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement and, after the War, established his international reputation as a writer. His books include The Plague, The Just and The Fall, and he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. Camus was killed in a road accident in 1960.

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This edited collection features fourteen newly commissioned articles, each of which responds to the theme of plague from different disciplinary perspectives. Contributors focus on the effects of COVID-19 on everyday life, drawing also on insights from different historical experiences of plague as a way of exploring human responses to epidemics, past and present. Each chapter opens with a different illustration that serves as a source for subsequent discussion, enabling readers to make connections between everyday objects, experiences, and broader critical debates about plague and its impact on humanity. Thought-provoking commentaries stem from a variety of humanities disciplines including archaeology, electronic literature, history, linguistics, media and cultural studies, and musicology. Encountering the Plague explores ways in which humanities research can play a meaningful role in key social and political debates, and provides compelling examples of how the past can inform our understanding of the present.

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An outbreak of deadly disease across the U.S. No cure. Everyone who leaves the plague-zone must be shot . . . At first the rules were simple: quarantine the city, and let the plague die. So men and women closed their doors, and lived in lockdown, fighting for survival against a disease as contagious and destructive as the Black Death. A disease for which there was no known cure. But the plague did not die. And so, at lunchtime on a Friday afternoon, the President announces the new rules. Every American should take up arms to protect the disease-free zones. Anyone attempting to leave the plague-zone MUST be shot . . . A gripping suspense thriller, perfect for fans of Dean Koontz or Stephen King. Â

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“London’s style is typically lush but his viewpoint is skeptical and dystopian...the story reminds us of the dangers we still court with our careless ways.”-The Times“Jack London saw this coming. Why didn’t we?...To revisit The Scarlet Plague during the COVID-19 crisis is to marvel at how much London understood- a century ago-about the challenges we face now.”-The Baltimore SunThe Scarlet Plague (1915) is an early dystopian novel written by Jack London in 1910, serialized in London Magazine in 1912, and finally published as a book in 1915. Set in 2073, sixty years after a pandemic has wiped out most of earth’s population, an old man recounts the events to his grandsons. The old man had been a professor of English Literature at the University of California Berkeley, and managed to survive the pandemic by isolating himself in the chemistry facility at the school. Later, he spent years living alone in an empty hotel in Yosemite, until he finally joined a group of rag-tag survivors in San Francisco who called themselves “The Chauffeurs”.The Scarlet Plague opens at the end of civilization when Professor James Howard Smith is an old man on a beach outside of San Francisco, when he tells his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We’ve all grown up with stories of magical dragons and mythical winged creatures. This thoroughly entertaining collection of stories draws on such tales from all over the world; from ancient Greece and Egypt, to 14th century China to France, Estonia, Ireland, Wales and beyond. Dragons, Wyverns and Serpents: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Many tales relate stories of bravery and ingenuity against a seemingly indomitable and terrifying creature; there’s George and the Dragon from England and the famous Norse Myth of Fafnir. Some (but not many!) creatures are benevolent, for example the sea serpent in the Egyptian Tale of the Shipwrecked Soldier.Each retelling contributes to a fascinating and lively overview of how mythical creatures are represented through time and across the globe.

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BOILS, BLOOD AND A BURNING FEVER - THE BLACK DEATH HAS RETURNED TO LONDON . . .As the dreaded sickness spreads through the city, striking down rich and poor alike, an unknown man arrives with a miracle cure. But when an assassin threatens the life of the city''s new saviour, young apothecary Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom must risk their lives to untangle another dark conspiracy.And when the plague strikes close to home, the stakes are raised higher than ever before . . .The breathtaking sequel to The Blackthorn Key - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize.

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You, the hero, must beat seven deadly serpents to the fortress ofMampang and destroy them before they can warn the Archmage of yourmission to find the Crown of Kings.

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