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Searing . . . Khalifa is a soulful and perfectly unsentimental writer . . . The most amazing thing about this book is that it managed to exist, that it came to us out of the fire with its pages intact. Hisham Matar, GuardianDeath Is Hard Work is a tale of three people embarking on an absurd quest â “ an unforgettable journey into a contemporary heart of darkness.At a hospital in Damascus, Syria, Abdel Latifâ ™s final wish is to be buried in the family plot near Aleppo â “ just a two-hour drive away. Bolbol, his youngest son, persuades his estranged brother and sister to accompany him and their fatherâ ™s body to the ancestral village. But Syria is a war zone, and the trials that confront the family on their journey will have enormous consequences for them all.A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE SAIF GHOBASH BANIPAL PRIZEA FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS IN TRANSLATED LITERATUREA FINALIST FOR THE PREMIO GREGOR VON REZZORI AWARD

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Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school.There s so much to remember when it comes to staying safe - from knowing who to talk to if you feel upset, to remembering to put your seatbelt on and how to cross the road safely, and a whole bunch of other things too. But don t panic! This first experiences book for children is a great way to encourage independence and responsibility. This delightful early learning book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. It helps:- Children learn lots of important personal, social, and emotional skills- Encourage children to put their new skills into practice, and try out what they are learning in the real world- A fun and interactive way for parents to introduce children to a new routine- Presented in a highly visual way with bright and attractive illustrations to keep kids entertained and interestedNo matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work, there s so much to learn! This amusing board book is here to guide little ones along the way by teaching them the skills needed to look after themselves and keep safe - on the road, online, and around strangers.This is How We... Stay Safe is one of four books about starting school for preschoolers! These board books explain key concepts and life skills to children. Look out for This is How We... Get Ready, Eat Well, and Make Friends to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.

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Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school.When your little one starts nursery school, they ll be making new friends. This children s book helps teach important emotional skills like kindness and empathy so they can make a best friend on their first day of school! This delightful early learning book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. It helps:- Children learn lots of important personal, social, and emotional skills - Encourage children to put their new skills into practice, and try out what they are learning in the real world- Presented in a highly visual way with bright and attractive illustrations to keep kids entertained and interestedNo matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there s so much to learn - from sharing your toys and treats to taking turns when playing a game, and remembering to say please and thank you. This adorable board book teaches children about making friends, from tips such as ways to start talking and what games you can play together. Most importantly, it helps kids learn how to be kind and say sorry, and look out for someone who needs a new friend.This is How We... Make Friends is one of four books about starting school series for preschoolers! These board books explain key concepts and life skills to children. Look out for This is How We... Get Ready, Eat Well, and Stay Safe to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.

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The essential graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the world of 2000 AD! Judge Death is the most dangerous threat Mega-City One faces, and he’s on the loose again. - Slings And Arrows The Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death is the perfect introduction to Judge Dredd s greatest foe. From the pen of acclaimed Judge Dredd creator John Wagner (A History of Violence) comes the origin story of 2000 AD s most enduring villain. Includes Young Death, with art by Peter Doherty (Shaolin Cowboy), Tea With Mrs. Gunderson by artist Dean Ormston (Black Hammer) and the classic My Name Is Death and The Wilderness Days with art by Frazer Irving (Batman Robin). This collection is an ideal jumping on point for new readers.

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Beauty Jar Cardio Is Hardio, 100 g, Tělové peelingy pro ženy, Tuhý tělový peeling s modrým jílem proti celulitidě Nedejte celulitidě šanci. Tuhý tělový peeling proti celulitidě Beauty Jar Cardio Is Hardio se skládá ze směsi cukru, soli a kakaového másla, které exfoliují a zároveň vyživují pokožku. Dále obsažený modrý jíl je bohatý na minerály, které dokáží zvýšit pružnost pokožky. To z něj dělá známého pomocníka v boji proti celulitidě. V neposlední řadě pak peeling povzbuzuje pokožku a zlepšuje krevní oběh a stimuluje vylučování přebytečné tekutiny, a to díky grapefruitovému oleji. Buďte trpěliví a vytrvalí a výsledky na sebe nenechají dlouho čekat. Vlastnosti: vyhlazuje pokožku zjemňuje drsnou a nerovnou pokožku pomáhá zbavit se celulitidy zlepšuje krevní oběh stimuluje vylučování přebytečné tekutiny zvyšuje pružnost pokožky zanechává pokožku hladkou Složení: cukr – vyhlazuje pokožku sůl modrý jíl – zvyšuje pružnost pokožky a bojuje proti celulitidě kakaové máslo – vyživuje pokožku grapefruitový olej – zlepšuje krevní oběh a stimuluje vylučování přebytečné tekutiny více než 90 % přírodních složek Jak aplikovat: Peeling Beauty Jar Cardio Is Hardio nanášejte masážními pohyby na vlhkou pokožku problematických partií. Používejte 2× týdně. Mezi jednotlivými použitími uložte peeling do mýdlenky.

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*** LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD *** A little bit Margery Allingham with hints of Mitford, definite tones of Eva Ibbotson and as delightful as I Capture the Castle, D is for Death is an instant classic. I loved it so much MARIAN KEYES1935. Dora son the first train to London, having smuggled herself out of the house in the middle of the night to escape her impending marriage. But unluckily for her, Dora s fiance is more persistent than most and follows.As Dora alights at Paddington station, she is immediately forced to run from the loathsome Charles Silk-Butters. She ducks into the London Library to hide and it is there, surrounded by books, where she should feel most safe, that Dora Wildwood stumbles across her first dead body.Having been thrown into the middle of a murder scene, it s now impossible to walk away. Indeed, Dora s certain she will prove an invaluable help to the gruff Detective Inspector Fox who swiftly arrives on the scene. For as everyone knows, it s the woman in the room who always sees more than anyone else: and no one more so than Dora herself...D is for Death heralds the launch of a brilliant historical crime series that marries the quality of Dorothy L. Sayers with the ingenuity of Janice Hallett - and in Dora Wildwood introduces a character with the spark and gusto of Enola Holmes and the detective skill of Miss Marple.*** Readers already love Dora Wildwood! *** Witty, beautifully plotted and full of memorable characters. I for one can t wait to see what Dora does next. Highly recommended The start of a new historical mystery series with a delightful protagonist, a deftly drawn cast and a well imagined backdrop Oh my god this book! I want to inhale it. I want to live in it. I want to buy the rest of the series and read them all one after the other while feasting on peppermint creams Absolutely delicious, a mash up of so many of my favourite things, with a heroine who has gone straight to the top of my list of favourite sleuths ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** And so do your favourite writers! *** A charming and authentic ode to Golden Age crime fiction and to books in general. In a genre replete with world-weary cynicism, Dora Wildwood makes for an endearingly optimistic feminist sleuth CHRIS BROOKMYRE A glorious, stylish story of passion, poison and peril LUCY DIAMOND I absolutely loved D is for Death - mischievous and Mitford-esque and tender ALEX HAY What a world, what a plot, what a cast - a masterpiece! VERONICA HENRY

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Death is Now My Neighbour is the twelfth novel in Colin Dexterâ ™s Oxford-set detective series.As he drove his chief down to Kidlington, Lewis returned the conversation to where it had begun. â ˜You haven t told me what you think about this fellow Owens â “ the dead womanâ ™s next-door neighbour. â ˜Death is always the next-door neighbour,â ™ said Morse sombrely. The murder of a young woman, a cryptic â ˜seventeenth-centuryâ ™ love poem, and a photograph of a mystery grey-haired man is more than enough to set Chief Inspector Morse on the trail of a killer.Itâ ™s a trail that leads him to Lonsdale College, where the contest between Julian Storrs and Dr Denis Cornford for the coveted position of Master is hotting up.But then Morse faces a greater, far more personal crisis . . .Death is Now My Neighbour is followed by the thirteenth and final Inspector Morse book, The Remorseful Day.

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One of golfâ ™s most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the worldâ ™s most infuriating sport.â ˜Even professional golfers hit bad shots. I guess thatâ ™s why it holds people like you and I in its grip. Because no matter how bad a day youâ ™ve had out there, you always come back, donâ ™t you? You always want to be better next timeâ ™.Professional golfer Andrew â ˜Beefâ ™ Johnston has played in the worldâ ™s biggest tournaments, won big money events, sunk monster putts, and been serenaded by fans from Kazakhstan to St Andrews, booming out his familiar nickname: â ˜BEEEEEEEEF!â ™. On the downside, Beef has also duffed it, thinned it and shanked it like every single person whoâ ™s ever played the game. Because no matter who you are, golf can make you look like an idiotâ ¦From reflecting on his early years at his local pitch and putt to his stellar career playing against the best of the best on the greatest courses on the planet, Golf is Hard takes you inside the world of professional golf like no book before it, sharing side-splitting and painfully honest stories of life behind the scenes as a tour pro. What is Tiger Woods really like in the locker room? How did it feel to hit one of the worst shots in golf history in front of millions of viewers during The Open? And just how many clubs has Beef broken through fits of rage and frustration during his illustrious career?This is a book for everyone who has ever loved and loathed the game in equal measure but managed to see the funny side. After all, golf is really hard, so you might as well have a laugh about it along the way.

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*The Sunday Times Bestseller*Train with the Fittest Man on Earth - 5-time CrossFit Champion Mat Fraser.No matter your level of fitness, no matter if you ve never attempted CrossFit before, this book is your total training manual.No one can say they re a better all-around athlete than Mat Fraser. Weightlifting, gymnastics, kettlebells, running, swimming, rowing, Strongman: he s relentlessly trained them all, so you don t have to.In this ground-breaking book, Fraser reveals the secrets of his success to help you transform your own body and mind. Structured into sections on strength, endurance, speed, coordination, mental and recovery, Mat shares workouts, illustrations, techniques, recipes and advice. From push-ups to sprints, rope climbs to deadlifts, high-knee drills to swimming intervals, the book showcases CrossFit s uniquely wide-ranging and infinitely scalable approach to exercise. There is tailored advice for beginners, intermediates and advanced athletes.So take this book to the gym. Write your personal records in the margins. Circle the illustrations of techniques you need to master. And most of all, do the workouts. Because Mat Fraser can promise you this: hard work pays off.

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Immigration policy is hard, involving difficult decisions and trade-offs. But, as Alan Manning â “ former chair of the UK s Migration Advisory Committee â “ makes clear, this doesn t mean that we can t do much better. We should start, Manning says, by ditching simplistic views that frame immigration as either wholly good or wholly bad. We will always have, and need, some level of immigration. But, just as inevitably, we will have rules on who can and cannot immigrate as more people are likely to want to move to high-income countries than residents will want to admit. To set those rules, we need reliable evidence to adjudicate among the often-competing claims of the economy, culture, justice and democracy. Manning supplies such evidence in abundance, guiding us through cutting-edge international research on the many ways immigration affects people s lives, including effects on their jobs and incomes, their taxes and public services, and their communities. Why Immigration Policy Is Hard is an indispensable resource for informed debate on one of the most charged subjects in public life today.

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Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his patients die. Yet he has tended thousands of patients who, in the face of death, speak of love, meaning and grace. They reveal that there is hope beyond cure as they transition to focus on personal meaning. In this extraordinary and beautiful book, Dr. Kerr shares his patients stories and his own research pointing to death as not purely the end of life, but as a final passage of humanity and transcendence.Drawing on interviews with over 1,200 patients and more than a decade of quantified data , Dr. Kerr reveals why pre-death dreams and visions are remarkable events that bring comfort and exemplify human resilience. These are not regular dreams. Described as more real than real, they frequently include loved ones long gone and mark the transition from distress to acceptance. These end-of-life experiences help patients restore meaning, make sense of the dying process and assist in reclaiming it as an experience in which they have a say. They also benefit the bereaved who get relief from seeing their loved ones pass with a sense of calm closure.Beautifully written with astonishing stories, this book, at its heart, celebrates the power to reclaim how we die, while soothing the bereaved who witness their loved ones go with unqualified grace.

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Musician, sleuth and free man of color Benjamin January gets mixed in politics, with murderous results. The historical backdrop is vivid, and the writing is exquisite. One of the best in a not-to-be-missed series - Booklist Starred ReviewSeptember, 1840. A giant rally is being planned in New Orleans to stir up support for presidential candidate William Henry Harrison: the Indian-killing, hard-cider-drinking, wannabe people s president . Trained surgeon turned piano-player Benjamin January has little use for politicians. But the run-up to the rally is packed with balls and dinner parties, and the meagre pay is sorely needed.Soon, however, January has more to worry about than keeping his beloved family fed and safe. During an elegant reception thrown by New Orleans local Whig notables, the son of a prominent politician gets into a fist-fight with a rival over beautiful young flirt Marie-Joyeuse Maginot - and, the day after the rally is over, Marie-Joyeuse turns up dead. The only black person amongst the initial suspects is arrested immediately: January s dear friend, Catherine Clisson.With Catherine s life on the line, January is determined to uncover the truth and prove her innocence. But his adversaries are powerful politicians, and the clock is ticking . . .

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Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around KATIE FFORDE, author of A Springtime AffairIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man of over forty is in possession of a major defect . . .Cassandra Leigh has woken as if from a bad dream: desperate for a baby, and finally out of patience waiting for her 20 year affair with Max to end happily ever after. Maybe Max is not the only man for her?Perhaps she could find love with her friend Jason - though he s perhaps a little too rugged, and there s something strange about the way his wife disappeared . . . Or there s Dante, the mysterious stranger she meets on a dark night in his haunted manor house . . .Cass must throw caution to the wind and claim the life she s always wanted. Suddenly, it s a choice between Mr Right, Mr Wrong or Mr Right Now . . .Fantastically funny and whimsical, this heart-warming novel will charm fans of Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love A Good Heart is Hard to Find:***** Another Trisha Ashley treasure ***** Funny and a joy to read. It left me with a smile on my face

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Kniha - autor Chip Heath; Dan Heath, 306 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná We all know that change is hard. It's unsettling, it's time-consuming, and all too often we give up at the first sign of a setback. But why do we insist on seeing the obstacles rather than the goal? This is the question that bestselling authors Chip and Dan Heath tackle in their compelling and insightful new book. They argue that we need only understand how our minds function in order to unlock shortcuts to switches in behaviour. Illustrating their ideas with scientific studies and remarkable real-life turnarounds the brothers Heath prove that deceptively simple methods can yield truly extraordinary results.

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⠜John Lechner is an amazingly bold reporter who has been to the key places where the Wagner Group fought, interviewing members, veterans, and victims to deliver a shrewd, granular sense of how Russian mercenary forces operate.⠝⠔ADAM HOCHSCHILDThe shocking inside story of how the Wagner Group rose to make private military companies inextricable from Russia⠙s anti-Western foreign strategy. In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia⠙s first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the ⠜Wagner Group⠝ faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they⠙d go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they⠙d earn praise for ⠜tough measures⠝ against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as ⠜Putin⠙s Chef,⠝ went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule.Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group⠙s origins and operations, John Lechner⠔the only journalist to report across its many warzones⠔brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise⠔but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over.Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrfiying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity.

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Yogi, mystic, and bestselling author Sadhguru provides a deeper understanding of death so that we can live more fulfilling lives.Death is a taboo subject in most societies in the world. But what if we have this completely wrong? What if death is not the catastrophe it is made out to be but an essential aspect of life, rife with spiritual possibilities for transcendence? We all want to live well, but how do we die well?  In this unique exploration of death, Sadhguru dwells extensively upon his inner experience as he expounds on the more profound aspects of death that are rarely spoken about. Avoiding death is avoiding life. By the same token, dodging life is inviting death. Coming to terms with death will ensure that you live purposefully, striving to make each moment of life as beautiful as it can be. Sadhguru breaks down the mysteries surrounding death, including practical aspects such as what preparations one can make for one s death, how best we can assist someone who is dying, and how we can continue to support their journey even after death.

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A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pity, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems. —Tricycle: The Buddhist ReviewAlthough the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the death poem. Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet s life.Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet s death, have been translated into English here, the vast majority of them for the first time. Yoel Hoffmann explores the attitudes and customs surrounding death in historical and present-day Japan and gives examples of how these have been reflected in the nation s literature in general. The development of writing jisei is then examined—from the longing poems of the early nobility and the more masculine verses of the samurai to the satirical death poems of later centuries. Zen Buddhist ideas about death are also described as a preface to the collection of Chinese death poems by Zen monks that are also included. Finally, the last section contains three hundred twenty haiku, some of which have never been assembled before, in English translation and romanized in Japanese.

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Narumi and Hirotaka are, by all appearances, a power couple. They re young, good-looking professionals. But they have secrets from everyone but each other: They re serious geeks! Narumi is a fujoshi, and Hirotaka s a hardcore gamer.Their sweet, awkward love story started life as a webcomic before becoming a full-blown manga series by popular demand, and is now a hit anime series!

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Final volume! Narumi and Hirotaka are, by all appearances, a power couple. They re young, good-looking professionals. But they have secrets from everyone but each other: They re serious geeks! Narumi is a fujoshi, and Hirotaka s a hardcore gamer.Their sweet, awkward love story started life as a webcomic before becoming a full-blown manga series by popular demand, and is about to become a major anime series!

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Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. A family sets out on a road trip in the American South. The grandmother suggests they change course in order to avoid ⠜The Misfit⠝, an escaped convict who⠙s reportedly heading towards Florida. But when their car turns over in a ditch, who should they flag down for help but the very man whose picture they recognise from the paper . . .Flannery O⠙Connor⠙s famous fifties story evokes heat and dust, family and feuding, God and grace ⠓ and is utterly uncompromising in its brutality.Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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Narumi and Hirotaka are, by all appearances, a power couple. They re young, good-looking professionals. But they have secrets from everyone but each other: they re serious geeks! Narumi is a fujoshi, and Hirotaka s a hardcore gamer.Their sweet, awkward love story started life as a webcomic before becoming a full-blown manga series by popular demand, and is about to become a major anime series!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES imparts good values through heartwarming and humorous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.This 13th installment of the board book series is perfect for toddlers starting preschool and experiencing changes and transitions.ItÂ’s the first day of preschool, which means new shoes, an unfamiliar place, and new classmates. Little Turtle does NOT want to go. Mama Turtle tells Little Turtle that trying new things can be a lot of fun. Little Turtle doesnÂ’t want anything to change.But once at school, Little Turtle realizes that while a lot can feel different and new, some things might be the same. At circle time, Mrs. Owl reads Little TurtleÂ’s favorite story, and at snack time, Little Turtle shares a table with Bunny who also loves carrots!School isnÂ’t so bad after all. Little Turtle canÂ’t wait to come back!A first-day-of-school read that supports little ones on their big day.

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The instant bestseller slick and addictive YA mystery thriller that celebrates the nuances and dramas of Nigerian family and culture, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.Save the date . . . for a killer wedding! True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin’s, wedding. It’s going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn’t perfect in Dérin’s world. She’s been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences. This is the moment Lara’s been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn’t expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near‑death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . . With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.PRAISE FOR BUSAYO MATULUKO #39;S #39;TIL DEATH: ‘I could not put it down! ’Til Death is a compulsive thriller that has you desperate to know what happens next.’ Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light that Blinds Us ‘Wickedly entertaining. ’Til Death is one of the most exciting debuts I’ve read in a long time.’ Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up ‘Thrilling and addictive in equal measures. Busayo Matuluko is a major new talent.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous ‘A stunning thriller. It’s got everything: drama, gossip, secrets . . . absolutely wonderful!’ Kate Weston, author of Murder on a School Night ‘Gossip, glamour and a gripping mystery that I couldn’t put down. Busayo Matuluko invites you into a Nigerian family full of heart, secrets and so much drama. I absolutely loved it.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First ‘Get ready to fall in love! This captivating thriller transported me into a world of glitz, glamour, and heartfelt drama so dimensional I felt I was one of the guests. Matuluko is a major talent.’ Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire ‘’Til Death is a YA thriller that pulls you in, grips you tight, and doesn’t let go. Busayo has arrived with this one. Prepare for a thrilling ride that is as satisfying as it is unexpected!’ Tomi Oyemakinde, author of The Changing Man ‘Funny, clever and authentic with so many twists and turns. Busayo has captured the Nigerian culture so brilliantly in her debut. Absolutely loved it!’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland ‘Matuluko spins a vibrant cast of characters through this exciting mystery filled with heart and humour.’ Aleema Omotoni, author of Everyone’s Thinking It ‘An unputdownable YA thriller with the perfect blend of gossip, mystery and danger. Set in the heart of Lagos and beautifully infused with Yoruba culture, ’Til Death includes the Wedding of the Decade that all readers will crave to attend.’ Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes ‘I raced through it. Intriguing, exciting and full of mysteries, with characters who felt so real I want to hang out with them.’ Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks ‘A sharp, witty, immersive debut with a captivating setting and characters you’ll love as much as you distrust.’ Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let the Games Begin ‘Intricately crafted and brilliantly layered, this debut thriller is filled with nail biting suspense, captivating family drama, and a meaningful exploration of living with a chronic illness. Fans of true crime will adore this compulsively readable debut.’ Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenous Fate ‘The glamour, complex family dynamics, and juicy gossip kept me flipping the pages just as much as the desire to solve the gripping mystery. Busayo Matuluko’s debut is one to remember!’ Channelle Desamours, author of Needy Little Things

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“Superb...an appropriate homage”—Marilyn Stasio, New York TimesThe much-anticipated final installment in Ariana Franklin’s popular Mistress of the Art of Death historical mystery series, finished by the author’s daughter after her death.England. 1191. After the death of her friend and patron, King Henry II, Adelia Aguilar, England’s vaunted Mistress of the Art of Death, is living comfortably in retirement and training her daughter, Allie, to carry on her craft—sharing the practical knowledge of anatomy, forensics, and sleuthing that catches murderers. Allie is already a skilled healer, with a particular gift for treating animals. But the young woman is nearly twenty, and her father, Rowley, Bishop of Saint Albans, and his patron, the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, have plans to marry Allie to an influential husband . . . if they can find a man who will appreciate a woman with such unusual gifts.When a friend in Cambridgeshire falls ill, Allie is sent to Ely, where her path will cross with Lord Peverill, a young aristocrat who would be a most suitable match for the young healer. But when Allie arrives, all is chaos. A village girl has disappeared—and she’s not the first. Over the past few months, several girls from the villages surrounding Ely have vanished. When the body of one of the missing is discovered, Allie manages to examine the remains before burial. The results lead her to suspect that a monstrous predator is on the loose. Will her training and her stubborn pursuit of the truth help her find the killer...or make her the next victim?A richly detailed, twisty thriller, Death and the Maiden is historical mystery at its finest—and a superb final episode in Ariana Franklin’s much-loved, much-acclaimed series.

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In 1937, Elias Canetti began collecting notes for the project that ⠘by definition, he could never live to complete⠙, as translator Peter Filkins writes in his afterword. The Book Against Death is the work of a lifetime: a collection of Canetti⠙s aphorisms, diatribes, musings and commentaries on and against death ⠓ published in English for the first time since his death in 1994 ⠓ interspersed with material from philosophers and writers including Goethe, Walter Benjamin and Robert Walser. This major work by the 1981 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate is a disarming and often darkly comic reckoning with the inevitability of death and with its politicization, evoking despair at the loss of loved ones and the impossibility of facing one⠙s own death, while fiercely protesting the mass deaths incurred during war and the willingness of the despot to wield death as power. Infused with fervour and vitality, The Book Against Death ultimately forms a moving affirmation of the value of life itself.

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This book is the first of its kind to examine key topics in death, dying, and bereavement through a critical lens, highlighting how the understanding and experience of death can vary considerably, based on social, cultural, historical, political, and medical contexts. It looks at the complex ways in which death and dying are managed, from the political level down to end- of- life care, and the inequalities that surround and impact experiences of death, dying, and bereavement.Readers are introduced to key theories, such as the medicalisation of dying, as well as contemporary issues, such as social movements, pandemics, and assisted dying. The book stresses how death is not only a biological process or event but rather shaped by a range of intersecting factors. Issues of inequalities in health, inequities in support, and intersectional analyses are brought to the fore, and each chapter is dedicated to an issue that has interdisciplinary resonance, thus showcasing the wider sociocultural and political factors that impact this time of life.This book is valuable reading for scholars in thanatology and death studies, and for those in related fields such as sociology of health, medical and social anthropology, and interdisciplinary social science courses.

Objev podobné jako Critical Approaches to Death, Dying and Bereavement - Renske Visser, Erica Borgstrom

How do you solve a murder... when everyone has the same motive? From global bestselling Anthony Horowitz, a brilliantly entertaining new mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. The Lord of television mystery LA Times⠘Easily the greatest of our crime writers⠙ Sunday Times⠘[Horowitz is] a master puppeteer⠙ The Times⠘Anthony Horowitz is an absolutely exceptional writer⠙ Daniel Mays⠘Incredible plotting, richly layered and wonderfully intricate. I inhaled it Liz Nugent A clever murder mystery⠦playful and twisty. Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz⠙ Crime Time FM⠘Spectacularly good fun, wickedly clever, with a pinch of the macabre, this is everything you could wish for from one of our top crime writers.⠙ The Sun Another delightful outing with Hawthorne and Horowitz. Each one is more inventive than the last. Keep them coming! Shari Lapena Anthony Horowitz is a national treasure. Close to Death is his best book yet, a perfect combination of Agatha Christie and P.D. James⠙ Ragnar Jónasson _____________Richmond Upon Thames is one of the most desirable areas to live in London. And Riverview Close - a quiet, gated community ⠓ seems to offer its inhabitants the perfect life.At least it does until Giles Kenworthy moves in with his wife and noisy children, his four gas-guzzling cars, his loud parties and his plans for a new swimming pool in his garden.His neighbours all have a reason to hate him and are soon up in arms.When Kenworthy is shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck, all of them come under suspicion and his murder opens the door to lies, deception and further death.The police are baffled. Reluctantly, they call in former Detective Daniel Hawthorne. But even he is faced with a seemingly impossible puzzle.How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?_____________Readers cannot get enough of Close to Death . . .***** All said and done, this book was yet another hole in one thanks to the virtuoso-like skill of Mr. Horowitz himself. ***** Wow, this has got to be my favourite detective series ever! It⠙s Agatha Christie on steroids! ***** I had so much fun reading this book. ***** Horowitz switches up the format, keeping this series fresh, and delivers yet another outstanding tale. I loved it. ***** Honestly, the best crime read in a long time. _____________More love for Close to Death . . . Just when you thought Horowitz couldn⠙t further stretch his boundary-bending Daniel Hawthorne detective series, he concocts yet another way to involve readers in his story The Washington Post The mystery is inventive, elegant and smart The Telegraph⠘Sheer genius ⠦ A joy from start to finish⠙ Independent⠘Whodunnit heaven⠙ Financial Times An absolutely engrossing tale ... Kudos to anyone who can figure this one out!⠙ Starred Booklist⠘An exceedingly entertaining and inventive mixture of humour and suspense.⠙ Wall Street Journal Gloriously artificial, improbable, and ingenious. Fans of both versions of Horowitz will rejoice.⠙ Kirkus Reviews Turns the closed-circle mystery inside out⠙ New York Journal of Books The master of the mystery Style The king of the clever whodunnit Good Housekeeping A delirious concoction that transplants a Christie-style mystery into the present Crime Time⠘An excellent entertaining thriller⠙ The AfterwordSunday Times bestseller, April 2024One of the Wall Street Journal⠙s best mysteries of 2024

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Begin an open, honest, and child-appropriate conversation about death.This is a kidsÂ’ book about death. It dives right into a topic that most of us prefer to avoid thinking or talking about, and aims to facilitate a safe and honest conversation about bereavement with young ones.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what death is and how to process it when it occurs in their lives. The practical aspects are sensitively explained, and the book thoughtfully navigates the nuances of emotion and sense of community that surround something we all experience.A Kids Book About Death features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

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When Jack gives Death a taste of his own medicine, heâ ™s unprepared for life in a world where nothing dies. An engaging quick-read for seriously struggling readers from award-winning author Tanya Landman.Jackâ ™s mum is ill and Jack is devastated when Death arrives to take her away. Jack doesnâ ™t want to let her go, so he fights back and drives Death away.But what consequences will there be when Death is banished from the world?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6.

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Naomi Westerman was an anthropology student studying death rituals when her whole family died, turning death from the academic to the deeply personal. She struggled with grief and talking about, particularly as a young woman, realising while death is everywhere in our culture, grief is harder to find in specialist ways.

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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 man who tends to him daily, who dresses and bathes him, remains an impossible dream. Spies lurk everywhere - can he trust anyone in his household, even his own family? The ever-watchful eyes of God and the law put him in immense danger. Lavish and steamy, mischievous and dramatic, Even Beyond Death is the story of a man in love. Not for him a history of military battles and political allegiance, royalty and lineage. With the aid of his disapproving scribe, Jehan wishes to record a memoire of love and tenderness: a catalogue of desire .Fiona Melrose s daring new novel is a passionate and heart-wrenching tale of the sacrifices we make for true love.

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An educational book that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honour the dead.Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about â “ for adults as well as children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a book that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame.In this informative book, illustrated by Annika Le Large, children will marvel at the flowers different cultures use to represent death. They will find out about eco-friendly burials, learn how to wrap a mummy, and go beneath the streets of Paris to witness skull-lined catacombs! Readers will also ride a buffalo alongside Yama, the Hindu god of death, come face-to-face with the terracotta army a Chinese emperor built to escort him to the afterlife, and party in the streets to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico.Through these examples Sarah Chavez showcases the amazing ways humans have always revered those who have died. Full of practical tips, this book wonâ ™t stop the pain of losing a loved one or a pet, but it may give young readers ideas for different ways they can celebrate those who have passed away, and help begin the healing process.

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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 Yorkâ ™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 examinerâ ™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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Death is a topic we often avoid talking about, but in The Death Ship Victoria Brown faces it head on, taking a deep dive into the fate of Titanicâ ™s victims: how did they die? How did their bodies decompose? Were their bodies recovered and buried? What happened to the bodies that went down with the ship?And what of Titanicâ ™s legacy? Here, Brown explores the proposed legislative changes, salvage proposals and surge of interest the wreck received shortly after the disaster, alongside the contemporary controversy surrounding the wreck as a shipwreck versus a gravesite.The Death Ship is a fascinating, at times shocking, examination of the ill-fated souls who tragically lost their lives that day â “ a crucial but seldom told part of Titanicâ ™s enduring story. It also gives recognition to the people of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, whose unwavering dedication ensured those who died were properly taken care of.

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In this book, readers will learn about healthy ways to cope with the death of a loved one, the different stages of grieving, and ways to help others who are experiencing loss. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about coping with the death of a loved one. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. Facing Death is part of Jump!â ™s Facing Lifeâ ™s Challenges series.

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Winner of a Moonbeam Children s Book Award 2017I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children s Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-Fiction Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when they are autistic or have other special needs. This book is designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to understand what happens when someone dies. The first book of its kind, I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essential for families who need to talk about death with any child aged 5-11.

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From Erika Kubick—lauded cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death—a bible for everything you need to know about cheese. For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells, unusual textures, exotic names, and rules for serving. Where should a neophyte begin? From evangelist cheesemonger Erika Kubick, Cheese Sex Death guides readers to become confident connoisseurs and worshippers of Cheesus. A preacher of the curd word, Kubick provides the Ten Commandments of Cheese, which breaks down this complex world into simplified bites. A welcoming sanctuary devoted to making cheese a daily part of life and gatherings, this book explores the many different styles of cheese by type, profiling commonly found and affordable wedges as well as the more rare and refined of rinds. Kubick offers divine recipes that cover everything from everyday crowd pleasers to festive feasts fit for holidays and gatherings, such as: Garlic-Honey Baked Brie with RosemarySourdough Toast with Mascarpone, Anchovies, Radish, and Pickled OnionsMonger’s Mac and CheeseDark Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles This cheese devotee outlines the perfect cheese plate formula and offers inventive yet easy-to-execute beverage pairings, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks. These heavenly spreads and recipes wring maximum indulgence out of minimal effort and expense. Filled with seductive photography and audacious prose, Cheese Sex Death is a delightfully approachable guide to artisan cheese that will make just about anyone worship at the altar of Cheesus.

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The much-anticipated new book by artist and New York Times bestselling author Sally Mann about the challenges and transcendent pleasures of the creative processArt Work, by photographer and writer Sally Mann, offers a spellbinding mix of wild and illuminating stories, practical (and some impractical) advice, and life lessons for artists and writers—or anyone interested in the creative path. Written in the same frank, fearless, and occasionally outrageous tone of her bestselling memoir, Hold Still, this new book reaffirms Mann as a unique and resonant voice for our times and is destined to become a classic. Illustrated throughout with photographs, journal entries, and letters that bring immediacy and poignancy to the narrative, Art Work is full of thought-provoking insights about the hazards of early promise; the unpredictable role of luck; the value of work, work, work, and more hard work; the challenges of rejection and distraction; the importance of risk-taking; and the rewards of knowing why and when you say yes.In sparkling prose and thoughtfully juxtaposed visuals and ephemera, Art Work is a generous, provocative, and compulsively readable exploration of creativity by one of our most original thinkers.

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Crazy entertaining, first rate storytellingâ ”made me laugh and touched my heart, too. â ”Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author, for Curves for DaysFor readers of Lucy Score and Sarah Adams comes a charming small town romance between a hard working heroine with a sexy alter-ego and the new cinnamon roll math teacher looking to spice up his vanilla life.Everyone may know your name, but do they know the real you?Andi Salazar s hard work at the local women s shelter makes a big difference in her small town, but at the end of a long day, Andi can t wait to blow off some steam as her sexy, voluptuous bombshell singer persona. Andi burns down the stage with her fiery spirit, catching the eyes of Galway High s popular new math teacher, Kevin Mahoney.After his ex dubbed him as too vanilla , Kevin s on a mission to find the real version of himself. One look at Andi and he nearly bursts into flame. After colliding in the hallway, their chemistry leads to a hot, sweet hookup that leaves him wanting more. But when their work brings them together again, Andi and Kevin can t stay apart for long. Kevin is the first man Andi feels like she can trust, and conversation with Andi makes Kevin truly enjoy opening up to her.Although friendship may be safer, romance could be everything and more, especially when an unexpected variable changes their lives in the best way possible.More praise for Curves for Days: Incredibly fun and a great one for summer. â ”Culturess Readers will love the banterâ ¦and cheer them on as they slowly build their relationship. â ”Library Journal STARRED Review Body positivity combines with heartfelt romance to make this a winner. â ”Publishers Weekly STARRED Review

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From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death is a queer, page-turning fantasy bursting with Olivie Blake’s signature sharp wit, stunning prose and unforgettable characters. ‘Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent’ – Chloe Gong, author of These Violent DelightsThis 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 a ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is not a medium at all. He’s a fraud – and the godson of Death.As the mystery of the mansion unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into an unlikely quest that neither wants nor expects. They’ll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a steadfast reaper, and an angel with her own secrets. It transpires that an inconvenient dead body and a lost love are intrinsically linked.Can this coalition of unwilling allies solve this conundrum and un-haunt a house – by winning a devious immortal game?This edition features beautiful interior illustrations from Little Chmura. ‘If you enjoyed Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens, you will adore this book’ – Starburst Magazine

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Is it possible to die a happy death?This is the central question of Camus s astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society s rules by committing a murder and escaping punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally dying a happy man. In many ways A Happy Death is a fascinating first sketch for The Outsider, but it can also be seen as a candid self-portrait, drawing on Camus s memories of his youth, travels and early relationships. It is infused with lyrical descriptions of the sun-drenched Algiers of his childhood - the place where, eventually, Mersault is able to find peace and die without anger, without hatred, without regret .

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It made me rethink the roots of our deepest fears and insecurities, and why we often disappoint ourselves in how we manifest them Bill Clinton, GuardianWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker s brilliant and impassioned answer to the why of human existence. In bold contrast to the predominant Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie - man s refusal to acknowledge his own mortality. The book argues that human civilisation is a defence against the knowledge that we are mortal beings. Becker states that humans live in both the physical world and a symbolic world of meaning, which is where our immortality project resides. We create in order to become immortal - to become part of something we believe will last forever. In this way we hope to give our lives meaning.In The Denial of Death, Becker sheds new light on the nature of humanity and issues a call to life and its living that still resonates decades after it was written.

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**PETER MAY: OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE**** A TERRIFIC WRITER MARK BILLINGHAM**Set in Southern Spain, A Silent Death is the scorching thriller from worldwide bestselling author of The Lewis Trilogy, Cast Iron and I ll Keep You Safe.A SILENT VOWSpain, 2020. When expat fugitive Jack Cleland watches his girlfriend die, gunned down in a pursuit involving officer Cristina Sanchez Pradell, he promises to exact his revenge by destroying the policewoman.A SILENT LIFECristina s aunt Ana has been deaf-blind for the entirety of her adult life: the victim of a rare condition named Usher Syndrome. Ana is the centre of Cristina s world - and of Cleland s cruel plan. A SILENT DEATH John Mackenzie - an ingenious yet irascible Glaswegian investigator - is seconded to aid the Spanish authorities in their manhunt. He alone can silence Cleland before the fugitive has the last, bloody, word.Peter May s bestseller unites a strong, independent Spaniard with a socially inept Scotsman; a senseless vendetta with a sense-deprived victim, and a red-hot Costa Del Sol with an ice-cold killer.

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Long considered one of Simone de Beauvoirâ ™s masterpieces, A Very Easy Death is a profoundly affecting, day-by-day recounting of her motherâ ™s final days after she is hospitalized following a fall. Though a devout Catholic, her faith is subsumed by her terror of death, and as her body fails, she clings to life with fierce, primal desperation. In depicting her motherâ ™s refusal to â ˜go gentleâ ™ while her autonomy and dignity are taken from her, Simone de Beauvoir â ˜shows the power of compassion when it is allied with acute intelligenceâ ™ (Sunday Telegraph). Powerful, touching and sometimes shocking, this is an end-of-life account that no reader is likely to forget.

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Order Jodi Picoult s stunning new novel about life, death, and missed opportunities. THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A writer the world should be reading right now. IndependentWho would you be, if you hadn t turned out to be the person you are now? Dawn is a death doula, and spends her life helping people make the final transition peacefully. But when the plane she s on plummets, she finds herself thinking not of the perfect life she has, but the life she was forced to abandon fifteen years ago - when she left behind a career in Egyptology, and a man she loved. Against the odds, she survives, and the airline offers her a ticket to wherever she needs to get to - but the answer to that question suddenly seems uncertain. As the path of her life forks in two very different directions, Dawn must confront questions she s never truly asked: what does a well-lived life look like? What do we leave behind when we go? And do we make our choices, or do our choices make us?Two possible futures. One impossible choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes. Financial Times A matchless talent for hitting emotional notes. Irish Times A wise, cerebral, propulsive adventure . . . eruditely spans the worlds of Egyptology, university physics and end-of-life care, while never losing sight of its high-stakes human story . . . a captivatingly immersive, multilayered, painstakingly researched and impressively realised exploration of deeply human geographies. The Sunday Times This complex, time-shifting romance combines moral hazard with Wuthering Heights echoes and degree-level Egyptology. And there aren t many books you can say that about. Daily Mail MAD HONEY, the stunning and compelling Sunday Times bestseller by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is available now.

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A blackly funny, gloriously queer coming-of-age fantasy with love, beauty and necromancy by World Fantasy Award-winning author C.S.E. Cooney.WINNER OF THE 2023 WORLD FANTASY AWAY FOR BEST NOVEL Nothing complicates life like Death. Lanie Stones, the daughter of crown-appointed killers, was born with a gift for necromancy—and a literal allergy to violence. For her own safety, she was raised in isolation in a crumbling mansion by the family’s mouldering revenant. When Lanie’s parents are murdered, she and her psychotic sister Nita must settle their extensive debts or lose their ancestral home. When Liriat’s ruler, too, is murdered, it throws the whole nation’s future into doubt. Hunted by Liriat’s enemies, terrorised by family ghosts and tortured by a forbidden love for a childhood friend, Lanie will need more than luck to get through the next few months—but when the goddess of Death is on your side, anything is possible.

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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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Baghdad 2003. The city is in flames, caught between a violent dictatorship and an illegal invasion. For the US it is â ˜mission accomplishedâ ™. For Iraqis it is the beginning of a nightmare apocalypse in which over half a million people will die. Meanwhile the worldâ ™s cameras â ˜stuff themselves with dust and human flesh.â ™Attempts on Death is an attempt by the Iraqi poet and diplomat Chawki Abdelamir to understand the historic destruction of his country and the breaking of its millennia-old past into fragments. Itâ ™s a book about oil and sand, soldiers and civilians, heroes and martyrs, the innocent and the dead. Drawing on Sumerian mythology, Islamic history, Arab poetry and the everyday horror of twenty-first century warfare, Chawki tries to explain how Mesopotamia â “ the legendary paradise of palm-trees and vineyards, and the birthplace of human civilisation â “is reduced to a delirious hell â ˜where the dead are dying of thirst and the living of madnessâ ™. Grim, despairing and desperate, Attempts on Death is also a rich, sensual and ultimately optimistic book.

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AFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a brilliantly tense hostage drama, by Robert Cormier, the acclaimed author of THE CHOCOLATE WAR. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage. The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. At the centre of the battle are three teenagers. Miro is the terrorist with no past and no emotions. Kate is the bus driver, caught up in the nightmare, and Ben is the General s son who must act as a go-between.The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

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