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Sarah-Jane, a young, lively woman, goes from being a friendly, light-hearted person to a dark twisted seductress as she explores the more adventurous side of sex. Along her journey, she leaves a trail of death in her wake.

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One suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime…The NUMBER ONE ebook bestseller!''Amuses and intrigues in equal measure… a splendid start to what promises to be a long-running series’ Daily Mail''The perfect village mystery. A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery… enormous fun.’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners''Brilliant characters that leap off the page.'' The SunThe Cotswolds, 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows and doors to her room locked from inside, how – and by whom – was she killed?Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift finds himself in the unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-Hunting is staying at the Old Forge to investigate a suspected spectre, but now the more pressing matter of Amy’s murder falls to him too.With old friend Val, he soon uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills, secret love affairs and tragic losses – and plenty of motives for murder. When events take another sinister turn, Arbie must find the killer, fast. And to do so will mean cracking a most perfectly plotted crime…Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, The Appeal and The Marlow Murder Club, don’t miss this stunning new series from the multi-million bestselling author!Readers LOVE Murder by Candlelight!‘I absolutely loved this… The story grabbed me from the beginning and I devoured it.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘A beautifully constructed puzzle… I so hope this will be the start of a series.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘What an utterly delightful and clever mystery… I highly recommend this book.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Terrifically good, and just great fun!… All of the clues are provided, but so are a number of very good red herrings… I can’t wait to see more of Arbie and Val.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘WOW. I loved this book.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ NetGalley reviewer ?????

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As the nights draw in and the old year slips away, the haunting season begins. Twigs scrape at windowpanes in the darkness, mysterious footprints are found in the snow, and all sorts of mysteries, monsters and nastiness are in the offing. Bringing together ten classic tales of mystery, murder and mayhem from the greatest writers in the genre, Murder by Candlelight will puzzle your mind and chill your blood in equal measure.Whether spine-chillingly supernatural or all-too-human, the ghastly protagonists of these stories are always one step ahead. Featuring work from classic authors of the genre such as Dorothy L Sayers, Carter Dickson, Cyril Hare, Ethel Lina White, Simon Brett, Freeman Wills Croft, Sapper, JS Fletcher, Catherine Aird, and Fergus Hume.

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Scattered in archives and historical societies across the United States are hundreds of volumes of manuscript music, copied by hand by eighteenth-century amateurs. Often overlooked, amateur music making played a key role in the construction of gender, class, race, and nation in the post-revolution years of the United States. These early Americans, seeking ways to present themselves as genteel, erudite, and pious, saw copying music by hand and performing it in intimate social groups as a way to make themselves—and their new nation—appear culturally sophisticated. Following a select group of amateur musicians, Cultivated by Hand makes the case that amateur music making was both consequential to American culture of the eighteenth century and aligned with other forms of self-fashioning. This interdisciplinary study explores the social and material practices of amateur music making, analyzing the materiality of manuscripts, tracing the lives of individual musicians, and uncovering their musical tastes and sensibilities. Author Glenda Goodman explores highly personal yet often denigrated experiences of musically "accomplished" female amateurs in particular, who grappled with finding a meaningful place in their lives for music. Revealing the presence of these unacknowledged subjects in music history, Cultivated by Hand reclaims the importance of such work and presents a class of musicians whose labors should be taken into account.

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Dan Hendricks is a man in need of a lifeline. A former CIA operative, he is now an agent for hire by foreign powers on the hunt for dangerous fugitives. It’s a lethal world at the best of times, and Dan knows his number is almost up. His next job could be his last—and his next job is his biggest yet. The target sounds trackable enough: Jacques Fillon, who gave up his life trying to save a fellow passenger following a bus crash in northern Sweden. But the man was something of an enigma in this rural community, and his death exposes his greatest secret: Jacques Fillon never existed at all. Dan is tasked with uncovering Fillon’s true identity—but can he do so before his own past catches up with him?

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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2016 MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZEAn astonishing interweaving of myth, fantasy, history and autobiography, Kenzaburo Oe''s Death by Water is the shimmering masterpiece of a Nobel Prize-winning author.For the first time in his long life, Nobel-laureate Kogito Choko is suffering from writer''s block. The book that he wishes to write would examine the turbulent relationship he had with his father, and the guilt he feels about being absent the night his father drowned in a storm-swollen river; but how to write about a man he never really knew? When his estranged sister unexpectedly calls, she offers Choko a remedy - she has in her possession an old and mysterious red trunk, the contents of which promise to unlock the many secrets of the man who disappeared from their lives decades before.

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A collection of inspiring essays with frank and compassionate advice for those dealing with terminal illness or the death of a loved one, from the pioneering author of On Death and Dying and On Grief and Grieving As a pioneer of the hospice movement, Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross was one of the first scholars to frankly discuss our relationship with death. By introducing the concept of the five stages of dying, her work has informed the lives of countless people as they face the grieving process. This classic collection of four essays—based on Dr. Kubler-Ross’s studies of more than twenty thousand people who had near-death experiences—illuminates her sensitive, original, and even controversial findings on death, dying, and the afterlife. Now with a new foreword from Caroline Myss offering a personal perspective on Dr. Kübler-Ross, On Life After Death presents writings that challenge and encourage us to approach the end of life not with trepidation, but with clear-eyed, compassionate love.

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From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death by Olivie Blake is a gripping, page-turning fantasy with vampires, ghosts and death itself. This book is about an estate agent. Only she's a vampire, the house on sale is haunted, and its ghost was murdered. When Viola Marek hires Fox D'Mora to deal with her ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is a fraud - despite being the godson of Death. As the mystery unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into a quest that neither wants nor expects. And they'll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a sharp-voiced angel and a love-stricken reaper. And it transpires that the difference between a mysterious lost love and a dead body isn't nearly as distinct as you'd hope. This edition features beautiful interior illustrations from Little Chmura.

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In this fast-paced medical mystery-thriller from The New York Times bestselling author Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie must determine the Manner of Death after a pathology resident''s suspicious suicide.Reeling from a devastating encounter that nearly ended his life, Jack Stapleton is still in recovery - leaving his wife Laurie Montgomery, New York’s chief medical examiner, to manage a difficult situation at home and an even tougher one at work.When a young man appears on the medical examiner’s table, an apparent death by suicide, Laurie is compelled to try and understand what happened. The autopsy reveals the disturbing possibility that foul play was involved, and provides many more questions than answers.Ignoring her own professional rules, Laurie personally investigates who might want the man dead and why. So begins a descent into a dangerous world filled with ruthless individuals who will do anything to protect their business interests, and that might just cost Laurie her life . . .Manner of Death is the fourteenth book in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series of medical thrillers, following Night Shift.

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The Sunday Times bestselling series is back. Eve Dallas is investigating the murder of a much-loved actor at a glittering party. The spotlight has never been brighter. Or deadlier... It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, the most glittering of all celebrity couples. Everyone had expected the party to be in the newspapers the next day but not because one of the hosts was murdered! As the crowd had gathered to watch Eliza sing, Fitzhugh had raised a final toast to his glamorous wife and fallen to the floor. Death by cyanide poisoning. It''s time for Lt. Eve Dallas to make her entrance. From all accounts, Fitzhugh wasn''t the kind of star who made enemies. Eliza, on the other hand, had many rivals, and a few of them could class as enemies. Since the champagne cocktail that killed Brant was originally intended for Eliza, could it be that she was the real target? With so many people at the party, Eve has her work cut out determining who could commit murder in the middle of a crowd. As one who''s not fond of the spotlight, she dreads the media circus surrounding a case like this. All she wants is to figure out who''s truly innocent, and who''s only acting that way...

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IN 12 YEARS, MICHELLE LYONS WITNESSED NEARLY 300 EXECUTIONS. As a reporter and then spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Michelle was a frequent visitor to Huntsville's Walls Unit, where she recorded the final moments of death row inmates' lives before they were put to death by the state.

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Oh snap, there’s been a murder!Roll back the tape to the 1990s with Murder Rewind: Death at Blockbuster. In this nostalgic fever dream, you’ll follow the slick Detective Wolf as he confronts 70 confounding cases set in the best decade. Don’t let your nineties know-how go to waste—get out your Lisa Frank pencil case, illuminate your wits and your lava lamp, and use that expertise to Macarena your way through the provided clues and straight to the solutions.• Uncover the motive for a sinister scheme in Death by Grunge Tape• Decode a boy-band heartthrob’s lyrics to reveal his killer in Ain’t No Lie, Die Die Die• Catch the killer in The Price is Wrong, find the mistake in the Magic Eye Murder, and decide which suspect should end up in A Little Place Called PrisonSolve these cases on your own or make it a throwback party game. Take it back to the 1990s until you’ve brought each killer to justice!

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Northumberland, 1838. The TARDIS crash lands on board a sinking steamship. Stranded, the Doctor and the few survivors fight for their lives – while the local lighthouse keeper’s daughter, Grace Darling, risks her life to row to their rescue.Lauded a heroine, Grace struggles to cope with her new-found fame. But the Doctor senses something else is troubling Grace. She’s been tormented by the terrifying vision she saw out at sea in the storm. There’s a monster in her mind, wrecking ships and stealing the souls of the drowned.And it’s real.

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When Viscount Peveril is found dead at his chateau in France, his children instantly suspect foul play. But with his demise being registered as 'death by natural causes', they must seek the assistance of DCI Sandy McFarlane to uncover the truth.

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A first-hand account of China''s cultural revolution.Nien Cheng, an anglophile and fluent English-speaker who worked for Shell in Shanghai under Mao, was put under house arrest by Red Guards in 1966 and subsequently jailed. All attempts to make her confess to the charges of being a British spy failed; all efforts to indoctrinate her were met by a steadfast and fearless refusal to accept the terms offered by her interrogators. When she was released from prison she was told that her daughter had committed suicide. In fact Meiping had been beaten to death by Maoist revolutionaries.

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Homicide detective Eve Dallas must untangle a twisted family history while a hostage’s life hangs in the balance—in Abandoned in Death by New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb.The woman’s body was found in the early morning, on a bench in a New York City playground. She was clean, her hair neatly arranged, her makeup carefully applied. But other things were very wrong—like the tattoo and piercings, clearly new. The clothes, decades out of date. The fatal wound hidden beneath a ribbon around her neck. And the note: Bad Mommy, written in crayon as if by a child.Eve Dallas turns to the department’s top profiler, who confirms what seems obvious to Eve: They’re dealing with a killer whose childhood involved some sort of trauma—a situation Eve is all too familiar with herself. Yet the clues suggest a perpetrator who’d be roughly sixty years old, and there are no records of old crimes with a similar MO. What was the trigger that apparently reopened such an old wound and sent someone over the edge?When Eve discovers that other young women—who physically resemble the first victim—have vanished, the clock starts ticking louder. But to solve this case she will need to find her way into a hidden place of dim light and concrete, into the distant past, and into the cold depths of a shattered mind.

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A former public defender testifies to the vivid human suffering at the heart of America’s criminal justice system.  As a public defender, Allen Goodman faced cross-examination from family and friends every day: How could he work to help criminals? How could he live with himself? Presumed guilty by association, Goodman quickly learned that people didn’t really want an answer; they wanted a justification, perhaps even an apology. Ever the idealist, Goodman answered anyway: Everyone deserves justice. Everyone against Us is Goodman’s testimony of his life as a public defender. In it, he documents his efforts to defend clients, both guilty and innocent, against routine police abuse, prosecutorial misconduct, and unjust sentencing. To work in criminal justice, Goodman shows, is to confront and combat vivid human suffering, of both victims and perpetrators. From sex trafficking, murder, and abuse to false conviction, torture, and systemic racism, Goodman describes the daily experiences that both rattled his worldview and motivated him to work ever harder. Part memoir, part exposé, Everyone against Us is the moving story of an embattled civil servant who staves off the worst abuses of the criminal justice system, at great personal cost.

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Kniha - autor Crystal Bush; Frank Riccio, 144 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá PLANETY HRAJÍ HUDBU, NA KTEROU TANČÍME SVŮJ POZEMSKÝ TANEC, A ČÍSLA VIBRUJÍ JEJICH MELODIÍ. Světově známá astroložka Linda Goodman tuto nebes­kou hudbu slyšela a během svého života zprostředkovala její význam statisícům čtenářů. Jakou píseň touží slyšet vaše srdce? Píseň souznění s Bohem? Píseň na cestu k vašemu životnímu partnerovi? K vašemu nejvyššímu určení? S tímto kompletem můžete při hledání odpovědí na své otázky použít astrologické učení Lindy Goodman, její numerologii a moudrost starých Chaldejců. Crystal Bush, blízká přítelkyně a důvěrnice Lindy Goodman, chtěla tímto dílem vzdát hold nejoblíbenější astroložce Ameriky. Společně s výtvarníkem Frankem Ricciem, který za své ilustrace obdržel nejedno ocenění, vytvořila tyto Hvězdné karty, jejichž okouzlující výtvarná stránka a láskyplné interpretace vám pomohou znovuobjevit vše, co nás Linda učila.

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Kniha a 33 divinačních karet inspirovaných astrologickým a numerologickým učením Lindy Goodman. Světově známá astroložka Linda Goodman tuto nebeskou hudbu slyšela a během svého života zprostředkovala její význam statisícům čtenářů. Jakou píseň touží slyšet vaše srdce? Píseň souznění s Bohem? Píseň na cestu k vašemu životnímu partnerovi? K vašemu nejvyššímu určení? S tímto kompletem můžete při hledání odpovědí na své otázky použít astrologické učení Lindy Goodman, její numerologii a moudrost starých Chaldejců. Crystal Bush, blízká přítelkyně a důvěrnice Lindy Goodman, chtěla tímto dílem vzdát hold nejoblíbenější astroložce Ameriky. Společně s výtvarníkem Frankem Ricciem, který za své ilustrace obdržel nejedno ocenění, vytvořila tyto Hvězdné karty, jejichž okouzlující výtvarná stránka a láskyplné interpretace vám pomohou znovuobjevit vše, co nás Linda učila.

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH THE BBC''S RUTH GOODMANWe know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner - like you or me?How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves? Drink beer for breakfast and clean your teeth with cuttlefish? Catch the omnibus to work and do the laundry in your corset?How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman is a radical new approach to history; a journey back in time more personal than anything before. Moving through the rhythm of the day, this astonishing guide illuminates the overlapping worlds of health, sex, fashion, food, school, work and play. Surviving everyday life came down to the gritty details, the small necessities and tricks of living and Ruth will show you how.If you liked A Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England or 1000 Years of Annoying the French, you will love this book.*****''Goodman skilfully creates a portrait of daily Victorian life with accessible, compelling, and deeply sensory prose'' Erin Entrada Kelly''We''re lucky to have such a knowledgeable cicerone as Ruth Goodman . . . Revelatory'' Alexandra Kimball''Goodman''s research is impeccable . . . taking the reader through an average day and presenting the oddities of life without condescension'' Patricia Hagen

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''As good as Sherlock!!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Just so entertaining to read!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What joy! What a mystery! What a tale!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As his eyes adjusted to the gloom of the attic, he saw by the light of guttering candles, stretched out on the floor before him, the body of a young man, his throat cut from ear to ear . . . London, 1889: Famous writer Oscar Wilde is the toast of London town. But when the body of a young man of his acquaintance is found in a dark attic room, surrounded by candles, he knows he can''t rest until the killer is behind bars. Appealing to fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the great Sherlock Holmes, the pair set out to solve the crime.But unravelling a real-life plot is very different to writing one. Can Wilde and Doyle outsmart the murderer hiding in the shadows, before it''s too late? A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery to transport you to the grand drawing rooms and back alleys of London. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman. Readers love The Candlelight Murders: ''I devoured this book in mere days and immediately moved on to the second in the series'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Exciting, fast paced, at times humorous and with a dramatic denouement at the finish just like any good murder mystery . . . A great read'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Entertaining, charming and evocative'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This series is just what I needed; immersive, funny, clever, educational, and easy to read in the best of ways'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and of Oscar Wilde, this is the book for you . . . Wonderful . . . The mystery itself is intriguing and the answer is shocking'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Previously published as Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders.

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The original bestseller from the world''s most respected astrological authorityEmbark on your cosmic path to self-discovery with this comprehensive guide to the twelve signs of the zodiac.Your sun sign is determined by the day and month of your birth and is the foundation of your horoscope. Taking each of the twelve signs in turn, world famous astrologer Linda Goodman explains the importance of the sun – the most powerful of all stellar bodies. She describes the characteristics of each sign and how these can be used to really get to know the men, women, children, bosses and employees in your life. This newfound knowledge allows us to feel closer to one another and to understand that, as Goodman says, ‘Not all Capricorns are meek, not all Leos are outwardly domineering and not all Virgos are virgins.’ Learn all this and much, much more from the world-famous astrologer who has helped millions divine their way to success, happiness and love by studying the sun signs.Before publication of Sun Signs in 1968, astrology as we know it had a very limited following in the United States and around the world. With this book, Linda Goodman changed that forever, bringing metaphysical consciousness to millions of readers around the world for the first time. Newspapers began running astrology columns, and Goodman herself contributed to these in the larger mass circulation women''s magazines. An increasing number of people knew their sign and how to interpret the signs of others, introducing the study of astrological tendencies as we now know it.

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*AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*''I can''t bear the thought of a world without Michael Longley, yet his poetry keeps hurtling towards that fact more and more urgently as it stretches in an unflinching way beyond comfort or certainty.'' So wrote Maria Johnston, reviewing Longley''s previous book Angel Hill. Yet The Candlelight Master does not only face into shadows. The title poem sums up the chiaroscuro of this collection, named after a mysterious Baroque painter. Other poems about painters - Matisse, Bonnard - imply that age makes the quest for artistic perfection all the more vital. A poem addressed to the eighth-century Japanese poet, Otomo Yakamochi, says: ''We gaze on our soul-landscapes / More intensely with every year.'' The soul-landscape of The Candlelight Master is often a landscape of memory. But if Longley looks back over formative experiences, and over the forms he has given them, he channels memory into freshly fluid structures. His new poems about war and the Holocaust speak to our own dark times. Translation brings dead poets up to date too. The bawdy of Catullus becomes Scots ''Hochmagandy''. Yakamochi and the lyric poets of Ancient Greece find themselves at home in Longley''s Carrigskeewaun.

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The undisputed global bestseller in marketing management that consistently reflect changes in marketing theory and practice A key text both for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Marketing Management. An encyclopaedia of marketing, the classic Marketing Management is considered by many as the authoritative book on the subject. Inspired by the US editions, the 5th European edition of this bestselling text offers an overview of marketing through accessible, theoretically rigorous content underpinned by managerial relevance. It explores the challenges facing European marketing practitioners and admirably covers a wide range of concepts examining traditional aspects of marketing and blending them with modern and future themes. Key features of this book include: A structure designed specifically to fit the way the course is taught in Europe New and updated in-depth European case studies help readers bridge the gap between knowledge and practice Focus on digital technologies such as robotics, AI, augmented and virtual reality, and their impact on marketing management skill sets and practices Coverage of the latest trends and developments in the marketing field, such as social media marketing, ethical issues and sustainability Featuring work from prominent European academics, new practical examples and exercises, it remains one of the most significant textbooks in marketing management.

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By the New York TimesÂ’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change how you look at the world." —Mark LeibovichOne of Foreign Policy''s "Best Books of the Year"How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that the system was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it—from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholders, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.From one of the most respected economic journalists working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial—not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.Â

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Is it possible to win your case before arriving at court? The author, a practising barrister for over thirty years, believes a highly focused approach to your written advocacy – correspondence, written negotiation, Part 36 offers and skeleton arguments, written opening notes for trial, closing submissions and costs submissions – will put you in the best possible position to do just that. The importance of oral advocacy in deciding cases is not in dispute, but increasingly judges form pre-trial opinions of the likely outcome from written material, notably the skeleton or opening note. The application, trial or appeal then becomes a process to measure the judge’s pre-formed view. The effective written closing submission will become part of the judgment. This book not only offers a practical and comprehensive guide to effective written advocacy, but provides worked examples drawn from real cases contributed from leading advocates such as Sue Carr QC, David Etherington QC, Lord Faulks QC, Andrew Hachhauser QC, Richard Lissack QC, Lord Pannick QC, and Lord Sumption.Of particular interest to both practitioners and students of litigation practice, the second edition offers 17 new examples together with a discussion on written advocacy in family and criminal cases. Invaluable to the practising lawyer, this book will also be compelling reading for anyone with an interest in using the legal process."Goodman has produced a first-class practical guide to modern written advocacy. The beauty of Goodman''s new edition lies with the working examples from leading current advocates so we know what it is that the judges want. Effective Written Advocacy is an advocate''s bible both invaluable and compelling...should be compulsory reading for all law students"Phillip Goodman, Richmond Green Chambers.

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How should we conquer death? Our eternal existential question. The unspoken why of all action and thought. Death is all around us but unseen. A shadow companion who haunts our gnawing anxieties over what the future holds. The virus. The stab of doubt in every lump beneath the skin. Can anyone overcome the fear of dying?

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A Hungarian Jew who lived and worked in half a dozen European countries before arriving in Britain in 1935, Pressburger''s reputation rests on the series of strikingly original films he made in collaboration with Michael Powell under the banner of The Archers. The Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp all bear the unique credit ''Written, Produced and Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger''.Frequently controversial, always experimental, The Archers suffered a long period of neglect before being rediscovered by such prominent admirers as Martin Scorsese, Derek Jarman and Francis Ford Coppola.Written by his grandson, and containing extracts from private diaries and correspondence, this biography defends the notion of film as a collaborative art and illuminates the adventurous life and work of the film-maker who brought continental grace, with and style to British cinema.

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Hudební CD - Druhe album S.G. Goodman z roku 2022. Druhe album S.G. Goodman z roku 2022. Seznam stop CD Teeth Marks / All My Love Is Coming Back to Me / Heart Swell / When You Say it / If You Were Someone I Loved / Work Until I Die / The Heart of It / Dead Soldiers / Patron Saint of the Dollar Store / Keeper of the Time

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An updated edition of the sensational New York Times bestseller from world-famous master astrologer Linda Goodman.''I love Linda Goodman, her work is pure magic.'' – Carolyne Faulkner, author of The Signs & The Signs in LoveIs your romance written in the stars?Can a Capricorn find love with a Sagittarius? Will a match between a Leo and a Pisces always end in heartbreak? Linda Goodman’s Love Signs is a complete astrological guide to personal relationships, offering compelling insight and advice for every zodiac sign – and the compatibility of every possible pairing. Lively, entertaining and informative, this book will help you better understand your partner and your relationship. Including in-depth explorations of the 78 Sun Sign patterns for women and men, invaluable explanations of the Twelve Mysteries of Love and lists of famous Sun Sign personalities, this witty, poetic and compassionate guide will tell you what to expect and what to look out for in your love life. Learn all this and more from the world-famous astrologer who has helped millions divine their way to true love.This is an updated edition of Linda Goodman’s lively bestseller, originally published in 1979.

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH THE BBC''S RUTH GOODMANWe know all about the dramas that played out in the Tudor court - most notably those of Henry VIII - but what was life really like for a commoner like you or me?To answer this question, the renowned "method historian" Ruth Goodman has slept, washed and cooked as the Tudors did - so you don''t have to!She is your expert guide to this fascinating era, drawing on years of practical historical study to show how our ancestors coped with everyday life. Using a vast range of sources, she takes you back to when soot was used as toothpaste and the "upper crust" was served to the wealthier members of the house.Exploring how the Tudors learnt, danced and even stood according to the latest fashion, she reveals what it all felt, smelt and tasted like, from morning until night.If you enjoyed the writing of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, you will love discovering the true stories.*****''Ruth is the queen of living history, long may she reign!'' Lucy Worsley''A deeply researched and endlessly fascinating account of what it was like to live as a Tudor'' Tracy Borman, author of Thomas Cromwell''Always entertaining, and her narrative is often lifted by the fact that she has taken the trouble to experience many of the alien aspects of Tudor life'' Observer''Goodman''s latest foray into immersive history is a revelation . . . It''s the next best thing to being there'' Sarah Ferguson, New York Times Book Review

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A SUNDAY TIMES, ROUGH TRADE, ROLLING STONE, MOJO AND UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE PENDERYN MUSIC BOOK PRIZENew York, 2001. 9/11 plunges the US into a state of war and political volatility—and heralds the rebirth of the city’s rock scene. As the old-guard music industry crumbles, a group of iconoclastic bands suddenly become the voice of a generation desperately in need of an anthem.In this fascinating and vibrant oral history, acclaimed journalist Lizzy Goodman charts New York’s explosive musical transformation in the early 2000s. Drawing on over 200 original interviews, Goodman follows the meteoric rise of the artists that revolutionised the cultural landscape and made Brooklyn the hipster capital of cool—including The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, Interpol, and Vampire Weekend.Joining the ranks of classics like Please Kill Me, Our Band Could Be Your Life, and Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, Meet Me in the Bathroom is the definitive account of an iconic era in rock-and-roll.

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What does it mean to live beside an eroding democracy? As this powerful and timely book argues, that question will define the next generation of Canadian politics.As a congressional staffer in the United States, Rob Goodman watched firsthand as a rising authoritarian movement disenfranchised voters, sabotaged institutions, and brought America to the brink of a coup. Now, as a political theorist who makes his home in Canada, he has an urgent warning for his adopted country: The same forces that have upended democracy in America and around the world are on the move in Canada, too. But we can protect our democracy by drawing on a set of political, cultural, and historical resources that are distinctly of this place. In Not Here, Goodman outlines four such resources. First, the rejection of the dangerous idea of one “real” Canadian people. Second, the refusal of political charisma and founder-worship. Third, a set of social programs—embattled but still standing—that empower neighbours to see one another as equals. And fourth, Canada’s longstanding search for an identity separate from the great power with which it shares a continent. Today, that great power is a democracy in decline, and so defending what makes Canada distinct matters more now than ever before. Canadian difference is not a curiosity, a luxury good, or a vanity item. It is a democratic immune system. Laying bare the historical roots of today’s politics and making an urgent case for action, Not Here is a roadmap for safeguarding a democracy under unprecedented threat.

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A multidisciplinary view of how our competitive and cooperative natures make us human  For centuries, people have argued about whether humans are moral animals—good or bad, cooperative or competitive, altruistic or selfish. The debates continue today, dressed up in the language of modern science. In this book, Jonathan R. Goodman makes the case for synthesizing the two sides. Drawing on insights from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, he argues that rather than being fundamentally cooperative or competitive, we are capable of being both—and of exploiting each other when there is an opportunity to do so.  The core of invisible rivalry is how we make ourselves and others believe that we are acting cooperatively even as we manipulate those around us for our own benefit. In confronting this collective tendency toward self-interest, Goodman says, we can make the fundamental first step in fixing the breakdown of trust in society. Consequently, we will be better able to combat the myriad issues we face today, including widespread inequality, misinformation in a new technological environment, and climate change.

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A vivid account of the political triumphs and domestic tragedies of the Jewish king Herod the Great during the turmoil of the Roman revolution  “Herod the Great is typical of Yale’s Jewish Lives series: short, clear, deeply knowledgeable, deeply illuminating.”—Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal  “Entertaining, outrageous and lurid as well as scholarly, authoritative and relevant.”—Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Times (UK)  Herod the Great (73–4 BCE) was a phenomenally energetic ruler who took advantage of the chaos of the Roman revolution to establish himself as a major figure in a changing Roman world and transform the landscape of Judaea. Both Jews and Christians developed myths about his cruelty and rashness: in Christian tradition he was cast as the tyrant who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents; in the Talmud, despite fond memories of his glorious Temple in Jerusalem, he was recalled as a persecutor of rabbis.  The life of Herod is better documented than that of any other Jew from antiquity, and Martin Goodman examines the extensive literary and archaeological evidence to provide a vivid portrait of Herod in his sociopolitical context: his Idumaean origins, his installation by Rome as king of Judaea and cultivation of leading Romans, his massive architectural projects, and his presentation of himself as a Jew, most strikingly through the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple. Goodman argues that later stories depicting Herod as a monster derived from public interest in his execution of three of his sons after dramatic public trials foisted on him by a dynastic policy imposed by the Roman emperor.

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BUILDING A LIFE OUT OF DEATHYuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the traps that lie in wait-deadly games full of blowguns, buzz saws, locked rooms, and weapons. It’s a hopeless, terrifying situation for everyone there…well, everyone except Yuki. After all, this is her career at seventeen. Do you think that’s odd? She would agree. But that’s how some people are-they earn their living playing death games.

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Ještě nikdy jsme nebyli pod tak velkým tlakem na to, abychom byli šťastní a šťastně i vypadali. Očekává se od nás, že budeme neustále pozitivní, šťastní a vděční. Je nám podsouváno, abychom na vše pohlíželi z té lepší stránky a abychom se usmívali, i když je nám zrovna do pláče. Protože pozitivní přístup přece vyřeší všechny naše problémy, ne?Nedostatek prostoru pro mluvení o skutečných pocitechJe nám neustále opakováno, že klíčem ke štěstí je umlčet negativitu všude tam, kde se objevuje – v nás i v ostatních. Dokonce i když čelíme nemoci, ztrátě, rozchodu a dalším nepříjemnostem, jen málo kdy smíme upřímně mluvit o svých skutečných pocitech a zpracovat je tak, abychom se přes ně přenesli a mohli jít dál. Je v pořádku jen tak být.Toxická pozitivita je škodlivá pro nás a naše vztahyPsychoterapeutka Whitney Goodman předkládá na základě nejnovějších výzkumů a příběhů svých klientů odpověď na otázku, kterou vás možná ani nenapadlo si položit: Jak může příliš mnoho pozitivity uškodit? A představuje jednoduché způsoby, jak prožívat a zpracovávat náročné emoce. Výsledkem je více autenticity, spojení a růstu – a v důsledku toho cesta k tomu, abychom se ukázali takoví, jací skutečně jsme.Najděte konečně rovnováhuZdravá pozitivita znamená otevřít se naději, ale i realitě. Ale co když to není tak jednoduché? Co když je skutečná síla v tom, že si dovolíme prožít i ty nejtěžší okamžiky, než se rozhodneme, jak dál? Kniha, kterou držíte v rukou, vám ukáže, jak najít rovnováhu mezi pozitivním přístupem a přijetím všech emocí, které v sobě nosíme.

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''Sensitive and engaging ... I hope everybody reads it'' Brian EnoA SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024With a foreword by Peter WohllebenHow much can one love a tree? Rajasthan, in northern India, is home to the Bishnoi, a community renowned for the extreme lengths they go to in order to protect nature: Bishnoi men and women have died to defend trees from loggers and wildlife from poachers.Writer and conservationist Martin Goodman, one of few trusted outsiders, relates the history of the Bishnoi, and asks what a world facing climate change and natural disaster can learn from a 600-year-old sustainable community leading an existence in delicate balance with nature and under threat from rapacious modernity. My Head for a Tree offers a timely reflection on indigenous, community-based activism and how we might adjust our lives to fight for the natural world.

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If your idea of historic London is tired tours of self-important monuments or staring at dusty artefacts in museums while your thoughts drift to lunch, this opinionated guide is here to change your mind. With wit and wisdom, Sheldon Goodman has assembled more than 50 of the best things to do and see to immerse yourself in the rich history of the capital, from mudlarking along the Thames to walking the hidden corridors above St Paul''s, shopping in London''s oldest cigar store or visiting where the grisly remains of traitors to the Crown were displayed on spikes.

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RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME. WRONG MAN.''Engrossing...ingenious...Goodman combines traditional elements - the nods to Buchan, Fleming and le Carré - with the topicality of 2020s technology and the threat from Russia'' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLERS OF THE MONTH''A propulsive, intelligent, ripped-from-the-headlines spy novel that''s guaranteed to cost you hours of sleep. Highly recommended'' DAVID McCLOSKEY''A twisty storyline and convincing action scenes make this a very promising debut'' FINANCIAL TIMES''A gripping debut, perfect for fans of Mick Herron and David McCloskey'' THE SUNJamie Tulloch is a successful exec at a top tech company, a long way from the tough upbringing that drove him to rise so far and so quickly.But he has a secret...since the age of 23, he''s had a helping hand from the Legend Programme, a secret intelligence effort to prepare impenetrable backstories for undercover agents. Real people, living real lives, willing to hand over their identities for a few weeks in return for a helping hand with plum jobs, influence and access.When his tap on the shoulder finally comes, it''s swiftly followed by the thud of a body. Arriving at a French airport ready to hand over his identity, Jamie finds his primary contact dead, the agent who''s supposed to step into his life AWOL and his options for escape non-existent.Pitched into a deadly mission on hostile territory, Jamie must contend with a rogue Russian general, arms dealers, elite hackers, CIA tac-ops and the discovery of a brewing plan for war. Dangerously out of his depth, he must convince his sceptical mission handler he can do the job of a trained field agent while using his own life story as convincing cover.Can Jamie play himself well enough to avoid being killed - and to avert a lethal global conflict?''In the very top tier of espionage fiction'' M. W. CRAVEN''An excellent debut with terrific pace...will grip you to the end'' JAMES SWALLOW''A twisting, edge-of-your-seat tale of mercenaries, greed, corruption, and espionage'' I.S. BERRY''I was on the edge of my seat the whole time'' ANTONY JOHNSTON''A rip-roaring page-turning keep-you-up-all-night thriller'' NICHOLAS BINGE, author of ASCENSION''Smart, riveting, and eerily prescient'' SUNYI DEAN, Sunday Times Bestselling author of THE BOOK EATERS''A pulse-pounding, twisting thrill-a-minute read that Slow Horses fans are going to absolutely love'' ADAM SIMCOX

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How can we protect ourselves from the pollution, chemicals, and toxins that pervade our environment? Dr. Jenny Goodman connects the health of our planet with our own well-being, addressing the questions that very few doctors ask.We’re all too aware of the traffic pollution in the air, the chemicals in our water, the toxins in the soil (and therefore our food), and the electromagnetic energy emanating from our gadgets.If we can also understand how they affect our health, not least in the worrying rises in asthma and allergies, infertility, obesity, heart disease, behavioral and neurological disorders, as well as cancer, then we can take positive steps to avoid them.With the right information, we can:Safeguard ourselves with protective measuresMinimize our interactions with pollutantsEnsure our bodies have the right anti-toxin nutrientsTake collective action to fight for our health and that of the environment Backed by the latest scientific and medical research, Getting Healthy in Toxic Times will empower you to look after your own health—and that of the planet. Let’s put the good stuff in and take the bad stuff out!

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In You brand, Julia Goodman, one of the world’s top communication coaches, has written a unique and maverick manual for personal confidence. Drawing on her successful acting career, You brand lets you in on the secrets of her one-on-one coaching – a methodology she began to develop 30 years ago which is rooted in the psychology, science and techniques of the professional Theatre. Full of intuitive theory and practical exercises, this book will help you connect your head, heart and body to bridge the ‘perception gap’ – the gap between how you think you come over and how people can actually experience you. It will give you a whole new understanding and self-awareness and put you more in control in any situation where you may feel exposed, vulnerable and judged. You brand is about projecting and performing yourself, warts ‘n all. It isn’t about being perfect or liked necessarily, but about giving you the courage, confidence and ability to “be yourself – more – with skill” … it’s a life-changer! “You ‘remoulded’ me to be me, and made a huge and positive difference in my life. You stand out in my career as the person who made the biggest lasting difference. Thank you with all my heart.” Des Crowley, speaking as CEO, Bank of Ireland UK

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The real-life trades and strategies of a successful cryptocurrency trader. Glen Goodman’s goal was to retire young and wealthy, escaping the daily grind. He taught himself how to trade everything from shares to Bitcoin and made enough money to realise his dream and quit his day job while still in his 30s.In The Crypto Trader, Glen will show you exactly how he made huge profits trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and more, so that you can do it too – without risking your shirt. Glen publicly called the top of the market in December 2017 and took his profits before the crash. But there are still tons of trading opportunities out there and Glen continues to trade crypto successfully.Inside you’ll see his multi-hundred-percent gains on a raft of cryptocurrencies and learn how he builds his profits and holds onto them. Glen reveals all his trading strategies, the proven methods and rules that make him one of the most followed traders in the world on social media. (He is also frequently interviewed by the BBC, Forbes and LBC, and is a contributing expert on cryptocurrency at the London School of Economics.)It took Glen years of study and trial and error to become a consistent money maker.He learnt his trading lessons the hard way – so you don’t have to. With The Crypto Trader by your side, you’ll learn how to grab opportunities, make money – and keep it.

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If you want to put more energy into taking care of your wellness and mental health, but you feel intimidated by the sheer amount of options available to you then this book is for you. For the last three years, Self Care Club podcast creators Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman have tested out a form of self-care every week, and reported the results to their listeners. In a world full of wellness warriors, potions and lotions, health fads and bubble baths, all promising to make you feel better, Lauren and Nicole use their experiences to debunk the wellness world and bring true, authentic self-care centre stage. They know what works, what doesn''t and what is worth your time and energy. Have You Tried This? is packed with effective practices that cost nothing and take very little time. Every practice included has been tried and tested by Lauren and Nicole (with varying results!). Their unlikely friendship offering two very unique perspectives on the same activity! They want to empower you to take care of yourself and give you the tools to go for it.

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Described by Herman Melville as being “as deep as Dante”, ‘Young Goodman Brown’ is set during the Salem witch trials and features the sort of narrative ambiguities and troubling uncertainties over the reality of events that Hawthorne was known for, leading readers to ponder what they have read long after the last page has been turned.Rich in allegory and symbolism, and suffused with darkness, tragedy, satire and the supernatural, the tales in this collection, written by a master of the short-story genre, delve into the conflict between good and evil, explore the concept of Original Sin and bring to life the moralistic and superstitious early days of the New England colonies.

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''I really felt like I came away with a new perspective. This book will make you want to bin your gratitude journal in the best possible way'' Stylist ''This trailblazing book will help you transform your perspective about positivity'' Nedra Glover Tawwab, bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace''Finally a book that explains exactly why ''positivity at all costs'' backfires, and teaches us how to process our pain instead of pretending it doesn''t exist.'' Caroline Dooner, author of The F*uck It Diet''The counterbalance to a world that preaches ''look on the bright side'' whenever life gets tough'' Elizabeth Earnshaw, relationship expert and author of I Want This To WorkEvery day, we''re bombarded with pressure to be positive. From ''good vibes only'' and ''life is good'' memes, to endless advice, to ''look on the bright side,'' we''re constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there''s little space for talking about our real feelings-and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward.But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out?In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth - and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are.

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In the latest thrilling suspense novel from Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author Carol Goodman, a group of mystery authors gathers on a secluded Greek island for a writers retreat, only to discover that their enigmatic host has been murdered and everyone present is a suspect.They’ll kill for inspiration…Fifteen years ago, Maia Gold attended a prestigious—and very exclusive—writers retreat hosted by billionaire Argos Alexander on the Greek island of Eris. It’s where she wrote her first book, the one that should have launched a brilliant career. But something dark happened on that island, a betrayal that has hung over Maia ever since.Now, Maia finds a familiar envelope in the mail. It’s an invitation to return to Eris, and according to social media, she’s not the only one from that first retreat who’s been invited back. This could be the second chance Maia needs to jump-start her dreams. A chance for reconciliation… or revenge.Almost all of the writers from fifteen years before have returned to Eris, bringing unresolved resentments with them. Soon, the guests learn that their illustrious host is absent, though he has left instructions for them to participate in a contest: whoever can write the most suspenseful mystery while on the island will win a fortune and literary acclaim. But this is no harmless game—when the guests gather in the morning to share their first chapters, they find Argos Alexander, dead. Tensions simmer as the guests try to determine who’s behind the murder, and why they’ve really been invited to the retreat. On an island full of mystery writers, anyone could be the killer—and anyone could be the next victim. Trapped together until the next boat arrives from the mainland, they must sort out old grievances and figure out how to trust one another... or die one by one.

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From royalty to peasantry, every age has its bad eggs, those who break all the rules and rub everyone up the wrong way. But their niggling, anti-social and irritating ways not only tell us about what upset people, but also what mattered to them, how their society functioned and what kind of world they lived in. In this brilliantly nitty-gritty exploration of real life in the Tudor and Stuart age, you will discover:– how to choose the perfect insult, whether it be draggletail, varlet, flap, saucy fellow strumpet, ninny-hammer or stinkard– why quoting Shakespeare was very poor form – why flashing the inside of your hat could repulse someone– the best way to mock accents, preachers, soldiers and pretty much everything else besides Ruth Goodman draws upon advice books and manuals, court cases and sermons, drama and imagery to outline bad behaviour from the gauche to the galling, the subtle to the outrageous. It is a celebration of drunkards, scolds, harridans and cross dressers in a time when calling a man a fool could get someone killed, and cursing wasn’t just rude, it worked!‘Ruth is the queen of living history – long may she reign!’ Lucy Worsley

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Named a best book of the year by Bloomberg and Nature.''Soni and Goodman have done their research...A Mind at Play reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age.'' (Nature)''A charming account of one of the twentieth century’s most distinguished scientists…Readers will enjoy this portrait of a modern-day Da Vinci.'' (Fortune)This is the extraordinary story of the little-known man who influenced every computer built, email sent, video streamed, and webpage loaded. He wrote the seminal text of the digital revolution, which has been called ‘the Magna Carta of the Information Age.’ His discoveries would lead contemporaries to compare him to Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton. His work anticipated by decades the world we live in today and gave mathematicians and engineers the tools to create the digital technology we rely on.His career stretched from the era of room-sized computers powered by gears and string to the age of Apple. His life shows us the beginnings of modern technology: in the ‘idea factory’ of Bell Labs, in the ‘scientists’ war’ with Nazi Germany, and in the work of Shannon’s collaborators and rivals, including Alan Turing. With access to Shannon’s family and friends, A Mind at Playbrings this singular innovator and creative genius to life.

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