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Ursula''s quiet life on her Surrey estate is thrown into chaos by the arrival of a new neighbour in this absorbing Tudor mystery.August, 1582. The queen''s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, has ordered Ursula to keep an eye on her new neighbour, Giles Frost, who is rumoured to be spying for King Philip of Spain. Arriving at Knoll House on the pretext of teaching his two daughters embroidery, Ursula''s secret mission is to feed false information to Frost to pass on to the Spanish.Walsingham has assured Ursula that she''ll be in no danger. But events take a decidedly sinister turn when a body is found in the woods near Ursula''s home, a stained glass window is smashed and a bridal dowry is stolen.What secrets are contained within the Knoll House . and is Ursula being lured into a lethal trap?

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As King Philip of Spain prepares to invade England, Ursula heads to Brussels on a desperate mission in this compelling Tudor mystery.March, 1588. With England in a state of high alert as King Philip of Spain amasses a vast fleet of warships ready to invade, Queen Elizabeth and her advisors seek a possible alliance with the Duke of Parma, Governor of the Netherlands. But their plans suffer a major setback when one of their most reliable spies is found murdered in the Hertfordshire countryside, shot dead by a crossbow bolt as he was transporting secret correspondence between the queen and the duke. The queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, Ursula Stannard, is happy not to be involved for once. But when Ursula''s ward Mildred elopes with the handsome yet mysterious Berend Gomez, Ursula is forced to follow the pair to Brussels, where she finds herself plunged into a hotbed of intrigue and rumour at the Duke of Parma''s court, a place where no one is to be trusted. Can Ursula rescue Mildred, effect an alliance with the duke, and stay alive in the process? The future of England depends on it.

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Ursula travels deep into the New Forest to investigate rumours of a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in this gripping Tudor mystery. May, 1586. Ursula and her retinue return home from a lengthy trip to discover she has an unexpected visitor. Etheldreda Hope is a simple countrywoman who has come to Ursula with disturbing tales of strange goings-on in her rural village. Fearing that Etheldreda''s reports of mysterious forest rites indicate a possible conspiracy to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in favour of her cousin, Mary Stuart, the queen''s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, orders Ursula to travel to Etheldreda''s home to find out what''s really going on.On reaching Chenston village, deep in the New Forest, Ursula discovers an isolated, suspicious community; the locals deeply in thrall to the old pagan traditions and beliefs. But are these ancient customs harmless - or are they part of a genuine conspiracy against the queen? And, if so, who is behind it?It''s not until the night of Halloween that Ursula will discover the shocking truth.

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Ursula travels deep into the New Forest to investigate rumours of a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in this gripping Tudor mystery. May, 1586. Ursula and her retinue return home from a lengthy trip to discover she has an unexpected visitor. Etheldreda Hope is a simple countrywoman who has come to Ursula with disturbing tales of strange goings-on in her rural village. Fearing that Etheldreda''s reports of mysterious forest rites indicate a possible conspiracy to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in favour of her cousin, Mary Stuart, the queen''s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, orders Ursula to travel to Etheldreda''s home to find out what''s really going on.On reaching Chenston village, deep in the New Forest, Ursula discovers an isolated, suspicious community; the locals deeply in thrall to the old pagan traditions and beliefs. But are these ancient customs harmless - or are they part of a genuine conspiracy against the queen? And, if so, who is behind it?It''s not until the night of Halloween that Ursula will discover the shocking truth.

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Ursula Stannard faces the ultimate test in this gripping Tudor mystery. How far is she prepared to go to protect those dearest to her and save her own life?April, 1590. Ursula Stannard, the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, has just left Sir Francis Walsingham''s funeral when she is summoned back to her childhood home, Faldene House, by her aunt. Uncle Herbert has died suddenly from natural causes, but Ursula''s arrival in the Sussex Downs triggers a shocking sequence of death and devastation. Through her service to the queen, Ursula has made dangerous enemies. The formidable Mercer brothers are set on revenge, and their cruelty knows no limits. As a deadly net closes around Ursula and her loved ones, can she keep those closest to her safe and stop the Mercers before they strike again?

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Ursula Stannard faces the ultimate test in this gripping Tudor mystery. How far is she prepared to go to protect those dearest to her and save her own life?April, 1590. Ursula Stannard, the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, has just left Sir Francis Walsingham''s funeral when she is summoned back to her childhood home, Faldene House, by her aunt. Uncle Herbert has died suddenly from natural causes, but Ursula''s arrival in the Sussex Downs triggers a shocking sequence of death and devastation. Through her service to the queen, Ursula has made dangerous enemies. The formidable Mercer brothers are set on revenge, and their cruelty knows no limits. As a deadly net closes around Ursula and her loved ones, can she keep those closest to her safe and stop the Mercers before they strike again?

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Creed Queen of Silk, 30 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Zahalte se do hedvábí Dámská parfémovaná voda Creed Queen of Silk ztělesňuje lesk a éterickou lehkost hedvábí – látky, jež po staletí symbolizuje krásu a noblesu. Vůně se pozvolna rozvíjí jako drahocenná tkanina – okouzlí vás její ovocné akcenty, které se ladně snoubí s opojným květinovým aroma. Vůně Queen of Silk je jako dotek hedvábí na holé kůži – smyslný a nezapomenutelný. květinová a ambrová kompozice s ovocným nádechem ideální pro večerní nošení i slavnostní okamžiky pro ženu, která miluje luxus a jemnost Složení vůně: Na kůži se nejprve rozvine lahodně ovocná vonokvětka. Vzápětí ji obejme svůdná, krémová tuberóza, doplněná šťavnatou, osvěžující marakujou. Do kompozice dále vstoupí hebké, zemité pačuli z Jávy, které dodá vůni hloubku a smyslnost. Vše se jemně rozplyne do ušlechtilého aroma cedrového a agarového dřeva, hřejivé madagaskarské vanilky a smyslné ambry. Příběh vůně: Parfémovaná voda Queen of Silk nese označení Millésime, které garantuje výjimečnost použitých ingrediencí a ruční výrobu. Vznikla jako pocta hedvábí – jeho historii a vzácnosti. Ikonický flakón značky Creed v hlubokém purpurovém tónu odkazuje na hedvábí kdysi vyhrazené pouze pro císařovny a královny. Vůně Queen of Silk je symbolem elegance, který dnes září ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Creed Queen of Silk, 75 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Zahalte se do hedvábí Dámská parfémovaná voda Creed Queen of Silk ztělesňuje lesk a éterickou lehkost hedvábí – látky, jež po staletí symbolizuje krásu a noblesu. Vůně se pozvolna rozvíjí jako drahocenná tkanina – okouzlí vás její ovocné akcenty, které se ladně snoubí s opojným květinovým aroma. Vůně Queen of Silk je jako dotek hedvábí na holé kůži – smyslný a nezapomenutelný. květinová a ambrová kompozice s ovocným nádechem ideální pro večerní nošení i slavnostní okamžiky pro ženu, která miluje luxus a jemnost Složení vůně: Na kůži se nejprve rozvine lahodně ovocná vonokvětka. Vzápětí ji obejme svůdná, krémová tuberóza, doplněná šťavnatou, osvěžující marakujou. Do kompozice dále vstoupí hebké, zemité pačuli z Jávy, které dodá vůni hloubku a smyslnost. Vše se jemně rozplyne do ušlechtilého aroma cedrového a agarového dřeva, hřejivé madagaskarské vanilky a smyslné ambry. Příběh vůně: Parfémovaná voda Queen of Silk nese označení Millésime, které garantuje výjimečnost použitých ingrediencí a ruční výrobu. Vznikla jako pocta hedvábí – jeho historii a vzácnosti. Ikonický flakón značky Creed v hlubokém purpurovém tónu odkazuje na hedvábí kdysi vyhrazené pouze pro císařovny a královny. Vůně Queen of Silk je symbolem elegance, který dnes září ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Atmospheric, intricate and authentic'' ERIN KELLY''Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut'' D. V. BISHOP''An unusual and enjoyable crime story'' SUNDAY TIMES***DARKNESS LIES IN THE SHADOWS OF VICTORIAN LONDONOpium, treachery, murder . . .Pearl Fitzgerald arrives in Limehouse - London''s very ­first Chinatown - to settle her late father''s affairs and claim her inheritance. But when she unwittingly ­finds herself at the scene of a murder, her plans are thrown off course. Even more so by the alluring Mei, sister to the dead man. Utterly infatuated, Pearl promises Mei that she will bring her brother''s killer to justice, and she dives into the East End''s criminal underworld.But in the city of smoke and silk, where cultures clash and the hangman''s noose is always waiting, the truth comes at a cost. With each step of the investigation Pearl risks her livelihood, her relationship with Mei, and her life. Because the killer will strike again, and they''re already hunting for the next victim . . .Opium smuggling, murder and unexpected romance meet in this historical thriller for fans of Leonora Nattrass, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Sarah Waters.''A tale that brings a lost world vividly back to life'' NEIL BARTLETT''Keating''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover a grimoire of over 150 spells from leading witch Fiona HorneLost for many years, this collection draws together over 30 years of spells old and new created by Fiona Horne for everything from traditional topics such as love and relationships, self-care and wellbeing, and money and work, to up-to-the-minute issues such as social media challenges, environmental concerns and mental health in our busy modern world. Fiona Horne guides you through how to spellcast as well as different kinds of natural magick such as working with the energy of the moon and sun, and shares the secret of crafting a magickal life: stop asking for things just for you and start helping others instead. A treasure trove of magickal advice and know-how, this spell book will show you how to charm away a cold or flu, how to make your in-laws to like you, spells to find new love or add spice to your relationship, magick yourself into a new job and much more. Whether you''re an experienced practitioner or just starting on your magickal life, this book is for you.

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''Atmospheric, intricate and authentic'' ERIN KELLY''Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut'' D. V. BISHOP''An unusual and enjoyable crime story'' SUNDAY TIMES***DARKNESS LIES IN THE SHADOWS OF VICTORIAN LONDONOpium, treachery, murder . . .Pearl Fitzgerald arrives in Limehouse - London''s very ­first Chinatown - to settle her late father''s affairs and claim her inheritance. But when she unwittingly ­finds herself at the scene of a murder, her plans are thrown off course. Even more so by the alluring Mei, sister to the dead man. Utterly infatuated, Pearl promises Mei that she will bring her brother''s killer to justice, and she dives into the East End''s criminal underworld.But in the city of smoke and silk, where cultures clash and the hangman''s noose is always waiting, the truth comes at a cost. With each step of the investigation Pearl risks her livelihood, her relationship with Mei, and her life. Because the killer will strike again, and they''re already hunting for the next victim . . .Opium smuggling, murder and unexpected romance meet in this historical thriller for fans of Leonora Nattrass, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Sarah Waters.''A tale that brings a lost world vividly back to life'' NEIL BARTLETT''Keating''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Atmospheric, intricate and authentic'' ERIN KELLY''Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut'' D. V. BISHOP''An unusual and enjoyable crime story'' SUNDAY TIMES***DARKNESS LIES IN THE SHADOWS OF VICTORIAN LONDONOpium, treachery, murder . . .Pearl Fitzgerald arrives in Limehouse - London''s very ­first Chinatown - to settle her late father''s affairs and claim her inheritance. But when she unwittingly ­finds herself at the scene of a murder, her plans are thrown off course. Even more so by the alluring Mei, sister to the dead man. Utterly infatuated, Pearl promises Mei that she will bring her brother''s killer to justice, and she dives into the East End''s criminal underworld.But in the city of smoke and silk, where cultures clash and the hangman''s noose is always waiting, the truth comes at a cost. With each step of the investigation Pearl risks her livelihood, her relationship with Mei, and her life. Because the killer will strike again, and they''re already hunting for the next victim . . .Opium smuggling, murder and unexpected romance meet in this historical thriller for fans of Leonora Nattrass, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Sarah Waters.''A tale that brings a lost world vividly back to life'' NEIL BARTLETT''Keating''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Best known today as a fine composer, the twelfth-century German abbess Hildegard of Bingen was also a religious leader and visionary, a poet, naturalist and writer of medical treatises. Despite her cloistered life she had strong, often controversial views on sex, love and marriage too - a woman astonishing in her own age, whose book of apocalyptic visions, Scivias, would alone have been enough to ensure her lasting fame.In this classic and highly praised biography - first published by Headline in 2001 - distinguished writer and journalist, Fiona Maddocks, draws on Hildegard''s prolific writings to paint a portrait of her extraordinary life against the turbulent medieval background of crusade and schism, scientific discovery and cultural revolution. The great intellectual gifts and forceful character that emerge make her as fascinating as any figure in the Middle Ages.More than 800 years after her death, Pope Benedict XVI has made Hildegard a Saint and a Doctor of the Church (one of only four women). Fiona Maddocks has provided a short new preface to cover these tributes to an extraordinary and exceptional woman.

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Creed Queen of Silk, 3x10 ml, Dámské sady pro ženy, Luxusní vůně bude vždy tou pravou volbou, pokud chcete opravdu potěšit. Dámský parfémový set Creed Queen of Silk v krásném balení radost obdarované ještě znásobí. Vsaďte na kouzlo dokonale sladěné sady, do které se zamiluje na první pohled každá žena. Vlastnosti: luxusní provedení skvěle se hodí jako dárek potěší všechny ženy Sada obsahuje: Creed Queen of Silk parfémovaná voda 3 x 10 ml

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The queen''s half-sister, Ursula Stannard, returns to solve another Tudor mystery in this page-turning tale of suspicious riches, murder and hidden treasures - can she find the golden cargoes?May 1589. Being the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant''s daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is refusing to marry her intended.Ursula tries to reason with Arabella on behalf of her mother, Joan Mercer, but she senses all is not well with her betrothed, or within the Mercer household. The family have gold and jewels beyond their means, and Ursula suspects they may not have gained such riches legally.When the strangled corpse of local herbalist and suspected witch is found, and Ursula learns through her connections at Court that English vessels are being plundered by a trio of mysterious ships - she once again takes on the mantle of secret agent.With someone willing to kill to protect their secrets and a bounty of golden cargo at stake, Ursula is in danger! Can she uncover the culprits, save the reluctant bride, and remain unscathed herself?Golden Cargoes is the twenty-first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pirates in Penzance? Queen Elizabeth''s half-sister and secret agent Ursula Stannard takes on a dangerous new mission involving mysterious disappearances and murder in Cornwall in this gripping Tudor mystery.1594. Ursula Stannard is attending on her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth, when she receives an urgent summons from Sir Robert Cecil. Cornishman Master Roskilly was fished out of the sea by Sir Francis Godolphin, and has a shocking tale of being snatched by pirates and put on a slave vessel to Constantinople before his audacious escape. And he''s not the only one . . . Folk in Cornwall are mysteriously disappearing. But why are only exceptional or unusual individuals being kidnapped, and could there be a link to two recent murders?With the queen''s annual progress stalled, Ursula agrees to go undercover to unmask those responsible, knowing that Queen Elizabeth would be the most prized captive of all . . .

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When Ursula''s young son is kidnapped, she is lured into an impossible dilemma.March, 1581. Queen Elizabeth is once again being urged to consider marriage to the Duke of Alençon, a French Catholic twenty years her junior. The prospect of the match is causing unrest throughout the kingdom.Ursula Blanchard however has more immediate matters to worry about when her 9-year-old son is snatched away while out riding. If she is ever to see him again, Ursula must undertake an impossibly difficult and dangerous mission - and commit an act of high treason. Can she rely on her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth, for help?

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’Wow!… What a book!… Highly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When mother-of-two Louisa doesn’t return home from work one night, her husband raises the alarm. Investigating the workshop where she ran her mail-order business reveals signs she was taken by force – and DCI Warren Jones is put on the case.As Warren and his team begin to dig into the missing woman’s life, a complex network of relationships emerges. Who is Louisa’s husband talking to on his second, secret phone? What’s the truth about her relationship with the convicted criminal who works next door? And what happened to Louisa’s university housemate a decade ago?Can the team break through the lies and get to the truth?Praise for Web of Lies:‘A complex and tangled web of deceit, secrets and lies… Tense and compelling… I read into the wee hours.’ Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh‘Another gripping read from Paul Gitsham… Had me hooked from start to finish.’ Leigh Russell, author of the DI Geraldine Steel series‘An assured police procedural that delights the reader with its twists and turns.’ Tana Collins, author of the Inspector Jim Carruthers series‘When it comes to police procedurals, Gitsham can’t be beat!’ Alex Shaw, author of the Jack ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The queen''s half-sister, Ursula Stannard, returns to solve another Tudor mystery in this page-turning tale of suspicious riches, murder and hidden treasures - can she find the golden cargoes?May 1589. Being the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant''s daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is refusing to marry her intended.Ursula tries to reason with Arabella on behalf of her mother, Joan Mercer, but she senses all is not well with her betrothed, or within the Mercer household. The family have gold and jewels beyond their means, and Ursula suspects they may not have gained such riches legally.When the strangled corpse of local herbalist and suspected witch is found, and Ursula learns through her connections at Court that English vessels are being plundered by a trio of mysterious ships - she once again takes on the mantle of secret agent.With someone willing to kill to protect their secrets and a bounty of golden cargo at stake, Ursula is in danger! Can she uncover the culprits, save the reluctant bride, and remain unscathed herself?Golden Cargoes is the twenty-first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Horowitz has captured Holmes Heaven'' THE TIMES THE HOUSE OF SILK was the first official new Sherlock Holmes mystery and a SUNDAY TIMES bestseller from the author of MAGPIE MURDERSTHE GAME''S AFOOT . . .It is November 1890 and London is gripped by a merciless winter. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are enjoying tea by the fire when an agitated gentleman arrives unannounced at 221b Baker Street. He begs Holmes for help, telling the unnerving story of a scar-faced man with piercing eyes who has stalked him in recent weeks. Intrigued, Holmes and Watson find themselves swiftly drawn into a series of puzzling and sinister events, stretching from the gas-lit streets of London to the teeming criminal underworld of Boston and the mysterious ''House of Silk'' . . .

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From the brilliant author of The Dragon Waiting and Growing Up Weightless, a novel that saw the cyberpunk future with stunning clarity, years before anyone else.Originally published in 1980, the legendary John M. Ford’s first published novel was an uncannily brilliant anticipation of the later cyberpunk genre—and of the internet itself.The Web links the many worlds of humanity. Most people can only use it to communicate. Some can retrieve and store data, as well as use simple precoded programs. Only a privileged few are able to create their own software, within proscribed limits.And then there are the Webspinners.Grailer is Fourth Literate, able to manipulate the Web at will—and use it for purposes unintended and impossible for anyone but the most talented Webspinner. Obviously, he cannot be allowed to live.Condemned to death at the age of nine, Grailer must go underground, hiding his skills, testing his powers- until he is ready to do battle with the Web itself.With a new introduction from Cory Doctorow, written especially for this edition.

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A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with trees has many dimensions beyond mere practicality. Trees are so entwined with human experience that diverse species have inspired their own stories, myths, songs, poems, paintings, and spiritual meanings. Some have achieved status as religious, cultural, or national symbols.  In this beautifully illustrated volume Fiona Stafford offers intimate, detailed explorations of seventeen common trees, from ash and apple to pine, oak, cypress, and willow. The author also pays homage to particular trees, such as the fabled Ankerwyke Yew, under which Henry VIII courted Anne Boleyn, and the spectacular cherry trees of Washington, D.C. Stafford discusses practical uses of wood past and present, tree diseases and environmental threats, and trees’ potential contributions toward slowing global climate change. Brimming with unusual topics and intriguing facts, this book celebrates trees and their long, long lives as our inspiring and beloved natural companions.

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In this romantic tale in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Sara has one summer to make wedding wishes come true. But can she save her own happy-ever-after?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Always, this edition of The Season of Dreams includes editorial revisions.Once upon a time, in an ancient château nestled above a golden river among the vineyards of Bordeaux, Sara and Gavin opened a wedding venue where fairy tales come true…But when Sara discovers Gavin in the arms of a wedding guest, their own happiness crumbles to dust. Faced with five beaming couples yet to say ‘I do’, she realises it’s up to her to host the rest of their first make-or-break season alone.For the summer to go off without a hitch, Sara must bury her broken heart and her fear that she’ll soon be packing her bags for London, and lean on her local team of helpers. So when handsome Thomas Cortini, wine salesman and amateur DJ, crosses her path, Sara’s thrilled to draft in further reinforcements—and finally dares to hope the summer might not be a total disaster…But with her life savings at stake, can Sara pull off a successful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future.Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global history, natural history, and future of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.For silk, prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired – from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms – continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.Prasad''s Silk is a cultural and biological history from the origins and ancient routes of silk to the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals, manipulating the habitats and physiologies of moths, spiders ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bologna, 1575.A talented seamstressA powerful merchantA fierce battle of willsElena Morandi has gained a fragile foothold in the workshop of a master tailor, despite the profession being officially barred to her as a woman. But then a powerful man from her past crosses her path and threatens everything she has worked for. Antonio della Fontana has every corner of the city in his pocket and, as Elena knows all too well, he abused his position of power at the Baraccano orphanage. Driven to fight for justice against a man seemingly above the law, Elena hatches a plan to get retribution for herself, a lost friend and those still prey to Fontana''s abuses. With sumptuous detail that brings the sights, sounds and textures of Renaissance Italy to vivid life, City of Silk is a breathtaking historical fiction debut. For readers of The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier and Maggie O''Farrell''s The Marriage Portrait. Stunning first novel from the winner of the inaugural Debut Writers Over 50 Award, plucked from over 1700 entries. The rich fabric of sixteenth-century Bologna comes to life as a young seamstress fights for justice and for her ambition to enter the male-dominated world of tailoring.

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There is not just one story of silk.In silk is science, history and mythology.In silk is the future.Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global history, natural history, and future of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.For silk, prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired – from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms – continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.Prasad''s Silk is a cultural and biological history from the origins and ancient routes of silk to the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals, manipulating the habitats and physiologies of moths, spiders and molluscs. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The Web of Meaning is both a profound personal meditation on human existence and a tour-de-force weaving together of historic and contemporary world-wide secular and spiritual thought on the deepest question of all: why are we here?'' Gabor Maté M.D., author, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction ''We need, now more than ever, to figure out how to make all kinds of connections. This book can help--and therefore it can help with a lot of the urgent tasks we face.'' Bill McKibben, author, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?As our civilization careens towards a precipice of climate breakdown, ecological destruction and gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings. Our dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are split between mind and body, separate from each other, and at odds with the natural world, has passed its expiration date.Yet another world is possible.Award-winning author, Jeremy Lent, investigates humanity''s age-old questions - who am I? why am I? how should I live? - from a fresh perspective, weaving together findings from modern systems thinking, evolutionary biology and cognitive neuroscience with insights from Buddhism, Taoism and indigenous wisdom.The result is a breathtaking accomplishment: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the author of the 2023 bestselling Cocaine Cowboys, murder and deception and the underworld of Irish gangland intertwine in a deadly dance of power and survival.A murder in Belfast of gangland's most wanted man, Robbie Lawlor, uncovers a web of betrayal that spans out across the Irish underworld and beyond. Follow a bloody trail that leads all the way into the heart of one of the worst gang feuds Ireland has ever seen which culminates in the Narco style dismemberment of a teenage boy, Keane Mulready Woods. And as the curtain is pulled back on the inner workings of the world of organised crime, a cast of ruthless characters take centre stage for their place in a double cross plot that reads like a fast-paced thriller.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Editor's Choice/Staff PickOne reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Talia Lavin is every skinhead's worst nightmare: a loud and unapologetic Jewish woman, acerbic, smart, and profoundly antiracist, with the investigative chops to expose the tactics and ideologies of online hatemongers.Culture Warlords is the story of how Lavin, a frequent target of extremist trolls (including those at Fox News), dove into a byzantine online culture of hate and learned the intricacies of how white supremacy proliferates online. Within these pages, she reveals the extremists hiding in plain sight online: Incels. White nationalists. White supremacists. National Socialists. Proud Boys. Christian extremists. In order to showcase them in their natural habitat, Talia assumes a range of identities, going undercover as a blonde Nazi babe, a forlorn incel, and a violent Aryan femme fatale. Along the way, she discovers a whites-only dating site geared toward racists looking for love, a disturbing extremist YouTube channel run by a fourteen-year-old girl with over 800,000 followers, the everyday heroes of the antifascist movement, and much more. By combining compelling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon'' Publishers Weekly''An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense'' Booklist Starred ReviewDevon, 1607. Gabriel Taverner, former ship''s surgeon turned country physician, is called to examine a rotting body found impaled on a blade. Identifying the corpse seems a hopeless task and the death is declared a suicide.But Gabriel is not satisfied and re-examines the body - making the first of a series of shocking discoveries that will lead him deep into the dark underbelly of the lucrative silk trade. As he investigates, Gabriel realises that not only was the death a murder - but even worse, he had a personal connection with the corpse.

Objev podobné jako A Rustle of Silk - Alys Clare

This beautiful book explains the art and craft of making the most natural-looking silk botanicals. With clear step-by-step sequences, it considers the details of flowers and demonstrates how you can make immaculate interpretations from a range of silk and millinery fabrics. Anne Tomlin, a passionate and renowned silk flower-making specialist, generously shares her ideas and techniques so this intricate practice can be enjoyed by all milliners, textile artists and designers. Encourages forensic observation of the structures and colours of individual flowersGives instructions on techniques, including how to paint with dyes and mix colours, stiffen silk, and shape petals and leavesExplains how to capture the detail and essence of more than thirty flowers, from the tiniest common daisy to the complex tightly-pleated English roseFeatures over 400 beautiful illustrations, including templates for each flower. This book studies a variety of flowers and shows how to recreate them in silk using unique and individual techniques. Inspired by flowering blooms, it encourages experimentation and problem-solving to discover sympathetic methods of making silk flowers to immortalise their fleeting beauty. It explains how to capture the personalities that make each of these flowers individual, encouraging you to observe the wonders of nature more closely and to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Finance. Climate. Food. Class. How are the crises—and politics—of the twenty-first century connected? In Capitalism in the Web of Life, Jason W. Moore argues that the sources of today’s global turbulence have a common cause: capitalism as a way of organizing planetary life. Drawing on environmentalist, feminist, and Marxist thought, Moore offers a groundbreaking synthesis: capitalism as a "world-ecology" of power, profit, and life.

Objev podobné jako Capitalism in the Web of Life - Jason W. Moore

‘Filled with insights, the very latest research and plenty of surprises: a superlative catalogue of one the most ambitious and spectacular exhibitions ever staged at the British Museum.’ – Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads: A New History of the World ‘A sumptuous book…a book of the exotic and the wonderful, a trip to ancient and far-away lands, a book full of artistic and cultural treasures, a book to savour and enjoy.’ – Sacred Hoop magazine A richly illustrated publication that explores the networks of contacts and exchanges spanning Afro-Eurasia from 500 to 1000 ce, highlighting how the movement of people, objects and ideas shaped cultures and histories. The term ‘Silk Road’ conjures a range of romantic images. Camel caravans crossing desert dunes. Merchants trading silk and spices. Far-flung commerce between ‘East’ and ‘West’. The reality was far richer. Focusing on a defining period between 500 and 1000 CE, this beautifully illustrated book reimagines the Silk Roads as a web of interlocking networks linking Asia, Africa and Europe, from Japan to Ireland, from the Arctic to Madagascar. It tells a remarkable story of people, objects and ideas flowing in all directions, through the traces these journeys left behind – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Silk Roads - Tim Williams, Sue Brunning, Luk Yu-ping, Elisabeth R. O’Connell

Bodové svítidlo FIONA je kovové osvětlení s paticí E14 pro dvě žárovky o max. příkonu 8W. Svítidlo má rozměry 18,5 × 10 × 37 cm a napájení 230V. Certifikát IP20 zajišťuje základní ochranu před mechanickým poškozením.

• Moderní design z kvalitního kovu
• Možnost přesného nasměrování světla
• Certifikace IP20 pro základní ochranu
• Kompatibilní s úspornými žárovkami E14

Objev podobné jako Bodové svítidlo FIONA 2xE14/8W/230V zelená (120455)

Braun Silk-épil 9 9341 je bezdrátový epilátor pro tělo a nohy s voděodolným provedením. Efektivně odstraňuje i velmi krátké chloupky včetně kořínků pomocí technologie MicroGrip. Součástí balení je epilátor na obličej, holicí hlava, nástavce a cestovní pouzdro.

• Odstraňuje i extrémně krátké chloupky díky technologii MicroGrip
• Voděodolný design umožňuje použití ve sprše pro snížení bolesti
• Vestavěný masážní váleček zvyšuje komfort během epilace
• Bezdrátový provoz a cestovní pouzdro pro maximální mobilitu

Objev podobné jako Braun Silk-épil 9 9341 epilátor na tělo a nohy 1 ks

Wilkinson Sword dámský holicí strojek Hydro Silk využívá pět břitů pro dokonalé odstranění chloupků. Zachovává přirozenou rovnováhu vlhkosti pokožky a chrání ji před vysycháním. Výsledkem je hladká a sametově jemná pokožka.

• Pět břitů pro dokonalé odstranění chloupků
• Zachovává přirozenou rovnováhu vlhkosti pokožky
• Chrání pokožku před vysycháním
• Poskytuje sametově jemnou pokožku po holení

Objev podobné jako Wilkinson Sword Holicí strojek pro ženy Wilkinson HYDRO Silk for Women

Biosilk Silk Therapy Original je hedvábná regenerační péče ve formě séra pro všechny typy vlasů. Regeneruje vlasová vlákna, zvyšuje pružnost a bojuje s roztřepenými konečky. Aplikuje se nanesením malého množství na pokožku hlavy a celou délku vlasů.

• Regeneruje vlasová vlákna a bojuje s roztřepenými konečky.
• Zanechává vlasy lesklé, silné a dokonale hladké.
• Zvyšuje pružnost vlasů a dodává přirozenou hydrataci.
• Vhodné pro všechny typy vlasů.

Objev podobné jako Biosilk Silk Therapy Original hedvábná regenerační péče pro všechny typy vlasů 355 ml

Sex scholarship has a long history in anthropology, from the studies of voyeuristic Victorian gentlemen ethnographers, to more recent analyses of gay sex, transsexualism, and the newly visible forms of contemporary sexuality in the West. The Anthropology of Sex draws on the comparative field research of anthropologists to examine the relationship between sex as identity, practice and experience. Sexual cultures vary enormously and, while often the topic of tabloid titillation, they are more rarely subjected to strict cultural analysis. The Anthropology of Sex is the first work to critically synthesise over a century of comparative expertise, knowledge and understanding of diverse sexual forms. - Explores sexuality from diversity to perversity and asks how diverse sexual practices are linked. - Probes the cultural and comparative context of contemporary sexual practice and belief. - Examines the shaping of sex by global and globalizing forces. The Anthropology of Sex will be key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in anthropology and related disciplines.

Objev podobné jako The Anthropology of Sex - Fiona Magowan, Hastings Donnan

Happy Nappers usínáček Fiona je fialový plyšový jednorožec, který se rozkládá do podoby dětského spacáku. Je vyroben z příjemného materiálu a je určen pro děti od 3 let. Spacák má po rozložení délku přibližně 135 cm a šířku 45 cm.

• Přeměňuje se z plyšového polštářku na spacák
• Vyrobeno z příjemného kvalitního plyše
• Lze prát v pračce pro snadnou údržbu
• Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let

Objev podobné jako Happy Nappers spacáček usínáček fialový jednorožec Fiona

* Offers an updated edition of this introduction to the anthropology of religion. * Discusses the origin and development of ideas within the discipline, as well as where the subject is going. * Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies.

Objev podobné jako The Anthropology of Religion - Fiona Bowie

The beauty of flowers is well known, inspiring creative minds from Botticelli to Beatrix Potter. But they''ve also played a key part in forming the past, and may shape our future.Roses and thistles have served as symbols of monarchs, dynasties and nations. We wear poppies to remember the First World War, but it was the elderflower that treated its wounded soldiers. A rose might mend a broken heart, and sunflowers may just save our planet. At once enchanting and intriguing, The Brief Life of Flowers reveals how even the most ordinary of flowers have extraordinary stories to tell.

Objev podobné jako The Brief Life of Flowers - Fiona Stafford

Children will enjoy the unique collage illustrations and an unexpected twist in this retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an old man seeking an enchanted fish that will give him all the knowledge in the world and a young boy hoping to become a great warrior.

Objev podobné jako The Salmon of Knowledge - Celina Buckley

Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma is faced with a challenging and disturbing case to investigate in THE SPIDER''S WEB, Peter Tremayne''s fifth unputdownable Celtic mystery. PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ''The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative'' The Times, ''A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing'' Publishers Weekly Ebert is not a man to make enemies. He is a chieftain with a reputation for kindliness and generosity. Yet, one night, his household is aroused by a scream from his chamber. The servants burst in to find Móen, a young man to whom Eber had extended his protection, crouched over the bloody body of the chieftain. Móen''s clothes are drenched in Eber''s blood and he is clutching a bloodstained knife in his hand.There seems no doubt of culpability, but why did Móen kill the gentle and courteous Eber? The problem is exacerbated by the fact that Móen himself cannot tell them - for he is deaf, dumb and blind...Sister Fidelma, advocate of the ancient Irish law courts, is compelled to begin an investigation of the killing in order to present an argument on Móen''s behalf before he is condemned. Assisted by Brother Eadulf, Fidelma finds that the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework''s essential guide to silk shading, giving you all you need to create thread-painted embroideries.Graduate Apprentice, Sarah Homfray throws light onto the beautiful craft of silk shading, also known as painting with a needle, long and short stitch embroidery or thread painting. Sarah:   • Reveals the history of the craft. then moves on to the materials and equipment required.    • Covers design and using color; simplifying and demystifying this oft-neglected area of embroidery.    • Covers all (main section) of the essential stitches and techniques through clear, step-by-step diagrams and photographs, coupled with beautiful, close-up photographs showing how they can be used in a finished piece.   • Includes key traditional techniques: the fundamental stab, split and long and short stitches, along with couching, padding, adding beads and sequins, and knots.    • Ends with beautiful and exquisitely-worked examples of how the techniques can be combined in finished pieces, and covering working with different fabrics, threads and incorporating painted backgrounds. The RSN teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world. It not only ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Silk Shading - Sarah Homfray

The Casteel family saga concludes with this fifth and final book as Annie and Luke return to Farthinggale Manor to finally put her past behind her. But the Manor still holds one final key to the mysteries surrounding her family.GHOSTS FROM THE SHADOWS OF THE PASTOn their return to Farthinggale Manor, the mystery-shrouded luxury home of the Tatterton family, Annie and Luke believe that they will be putting the past finally to rest, and bringing peace to the spirit of Annie’s mother, Heaven.But Annie discovers a diary at Farthinggale. There she finds the story of her grandmother, Leigh, and of her great-grandparents. Born into the privileged life of Boston’s wealthy classes, Leigh hopes for happiness. Her dreams are shattered, however, when her parents divorce, and her mother Jillian marries Tony Tatterton. The awful shadow cast by the Tatterton family over the lives of the next three generations begins to spread…

Objev podobné jako Web of Dreams - Virginia Andrews

Silk Silver Opium not only tells the fascinating stories of silk and tea, porcelain, silver and opium, missionaries, mercenaries and trade, but also what became inevitable – war and humiliation. Much about China’s modern relationship with the West is the product of its past inter-reactions, conflicts, victories and humiliations. The South China Sea was the place from where the ultimately destructive European sailing ships arrived. The Ryukyu Island chain was the place from where marauding Japanese pirates preyed mercilessly on China’s east coast ports. Taiwan was where anti-Qing rebels established a stronghold in the seventeenth century. The story of imperial China’s trading relationship with the West is a powerful tale, with clear implications for the future.

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Children will love reading, hearing and learning about the amazing story of Easter, which is told in rhyme with simple words so little ones can understand.

Objev podobné jako The Story of Easter - Fiona Boon

''The storytelling is so addictive. This is sexy, witty, tense and touching - a terrific achievement'' Patrick Gale''Even Beyond Death is a remarkable achievement - passionate, witty, and moving. A smart, spirited and highly original historical novel, written with tremendous flair, humour and compassion'' Antonia Hodgson''Prepare to be seduced. Even Beyond Death is a ravishingly flamboyant, risqué delight of a novel. This liaison dangereuse is an exquisite romance - but beware a broken heart'' Essie Fox''A feast of a book. Witty and bright. The tonic I needed with an addictive love story at its heart. Readers will be swept away by it'' Molly Aitken''Like the wicked child of Fleabag and Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Knowing, hilarious, tragic and lust-filled - a gripping gay love story with a touchingly tender heart beneath the plumed hats and codpieces'' Sofka ZinovieffIt is 1657, and 24-year-old Marquis Jehan Beaudelaire - Avignon''s most striking and sought-after bachelor - is in desperate need of a wife, an heir, and, most urgently, a new valet. Enter Jonathan Kryk, a vision of breath-taking beauty. Despite his immense wealth and high status, Jehan finds himself ensnared by the rigid constraints of his era and social rank. His longing for the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Even Beyond Death - Fiona Melrose

Discover the dark boarding school psychological thriller, an exploration of power, corruption and retribution, perfect for fans of Girl A, My Dark Vanessa and Anatomy of a Scandal.''Excruciating suspense'' Stephen King‘One of the most compelling books I''ve ever read…compulsive, tender and chilling’ Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates‘A powerful, unforgettable read’ Andrea Mara, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing_“I’m not here for prestige. I’m here for revenge.”Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin’s most exclusive private school.Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential.But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret – and Lou is here to expose it.When she befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation . . .. . . Even when the consequences are fatal.Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past.And there is one story she swore she’d never tell ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako When We Were Silent - Fiona McPhillips

London, December 2019. Two young boys, Habib and Loz, are trying their luck at selling knock-off pain remedies to pensioners. But they are troubled by an encounter with a potential elderly customer and a young man with a blood-smeared face.Mumtaz Hakim wants to help if she and her partner Lee Arnold can, even though there''s no way their detective agency could reasonably charge the boys. While they set about uncovering the truth behind the odd situation in the shadow of St Paul''s Cathedral, they find themselves drawn into a gruesome investigation involving an old man and a newborn baby. Barbara''s Turkish Detective series (Ikmen Mysteries) has been acquired by Paramount Plus. The televised series will be released in 2023 Latest in Nadel''s gritty, original and timely series following private investigator Lee Arnold and his Muslim assistant Mumtaz Hakim Nadel is also well known for her CWA Silver Dagger winning Inspector Ikmen series, the most recent which was Forfeit Nadel was born and raised in the East End of London, a setting which she brilliantly brings to life in this series

Objev podobné jako Web of Lies - Barbara Nadel