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Empire in Black and Gold is the first instalment in the critically-acclaimed fantasy series Shadows of the Apt. It’s brought to you by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award. The days of peace are over . . . The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace and prosperity for decades, hailed as bastions of civilization and sophistication. That peace is about to end. Far from the Lowlands, an ancient empire has been conquering city after city with its highly trained armies and sophisticated combat techniques. Now it''s set its sights on a new prize. Only the ageing Stenwold Maker – spymaster, artificer and statesman – can see the threat. So it falls upon his shoulders to open the eyes of his people. For war will sweep across their lands, burning away everything in its path. Yet first, he must stop himself from becoming the empire''s latest victim.Empire in Black and Gold is followed by the second book in the Shadows of the Apt series, Dragonfly Falling.

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From the Velvet Revolution to the disturbing world of Franz Kafka, from the devestation of the Thirty Years War to the musical elegance of Mozart and Dvorak, Prague is steeped in a wealth of history and culture. PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is a first class history of this unique city, allowing us to unravel layer upon layer of startlingly symbolic sites and buidings to reveal the real Prague. "PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is an exceptional work - and exceptionally reliable ... I am sure that thiswill be an important and exciting guide for all who wish to learn more about the famous people and important events in the history of the Czech lands and their capital" Ivan Klima, The Times

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Skříňka Lord Black and Gold představuje dokonalou kombinaci luxusního designu a praktické funkčnosti. Vyrobena je ze 100% melaminem potažené dřevotříska, která zaručuje pevnost, odolnost a snadnou údržbu. Spojení hluboké černé barvy a zlatých kovových prvků působí elegantně a dodává nábytku exkluzivní charakter vhodný do moderních i klasicky laděných interiérů.Skříňka nabízí dostatek úložného prostoru v horní uzavřené části i na spodní otevřené polici, kde můžete vystavit dekorace, knihy či doplňky. Zlaté kovové nohy zajišťují vysokou stabilitu a dodávají konstrukci vizuální lehkost, zatímco minimalistické linie podtrhují moderní eleganci celku.Díky šířce 150 cm je skříňka Lord Black and Gold ideálním doplňkem do obývacího pokoje, jídelny nebo vstupní haly. Zaujme svým luxusním vzhledem i funkčním provedením, které spojuje styl s praktičností.Parametry: materiál: 100% melaminovaná dřevotříska tloušťka materiálu: 18 mm rozměry (ŠxVxH): 150 × 80 × 30 cm barva: černá / zlatá konstrukce: kovové nohy

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Konferenční stolek Lord Black and Gold je odvážným a elegantním kouskem nábytku, který dodá vašemu obývacímu pokoji luxusní atmosféru. Kombinace černého dekoru a zlatých detailů vytváří působivý kontrast, díky němuž se stolek stane nepřehlédnutelným středobodem vašeho interiéru. Je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří chtějí propojit funkčnost s výrazným designem.Stolek je vyroben z melaminem potažené dřevotřískové desky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje pevnost, odolnost a dlouhou životnost. Kovové nohy přidávají stabilitu i moderní šmrnc, zatímco velkorysé rozměry poskytují dostatek místa pro odkládání nápojů, dekorací nebo každodenních drobností. Praktické provedení tak dokonale kombinuje styl s užitnou hodnotou.S rozměry 90 × 60 cm a výškou 40 cm se konferenční stolek Lord Black and Gold snadno začlení do různě velkých obývacích pokojů. Díky své nadčasové barevné kombinaci černé a zlaté pozvedne úroveň vašeho interiéru a vnese do něj nádech luxusu a sofistikovanosti.Hlavní výhody produktu výrazný konferenční stolek v kombinaci černé a zlaté barvy kvalitní provedení z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm kovové nohy pro stabilitu a moderní vzhled prostorná horní deska vhodná pro dekorace i každodenní použití luxusní a nadčasový design pro elegantní interiéryParametry a specifikace materiál: 100 % melaminem potažená dřevotříska tloušťka desky: 18 mm nohy: kovové šířka: 90 cm hloubka: 60 cm výška: 40 cm barva: černá a zlatá

Objev podobné jako Konferenční stolek Lord Black and Gold

Skříňka Lord Black and Gold představuje dokonalou kombinaci luxusního designu a praktické funkčnosti. Vyrobena je ze 100% melaminem potažené dřevotříska, která zaručuje pevnost, odolnost a snadnou údržbu. Spojení hluboké černé barvy a zlatých kovových prvků působí elegantně a dodává nábytku exkluzivní charakter vhodný do moderních i klasicky laděných interiérů.Skříňka nabízí dostatek úložného prostoru v horní uzavřené části i na spodní otevřené polici, kde můžete vystavit dekorace, knihy či doplňky. Zlaté kovové nohy zajišťují vysokou stabilitu a dodávají konstrukci vizuální lehkost, zatímco minimalistické linie podtrhují moderní eleganci celku.Díky šířce 150 cm je skříňka Lord Black and Gold ideálním doplňkem do obývacího pokoje, jídelny nebo vstupní haly. Zaujme svým luxusním vzhledem i funkčním provedením, které spojuje styl s praktičností.Parametry: materiál: 100% melaminovaná dřevotříska tloušťka materiálu: 18 mm rozměry (ŠxVxH): 150 × 80 × 30 cm barva: černá / zlatá konstrukce: kovové nohy

Objev podobné jako Skříňka Lord Black and Gold

Konferenční stolek Lord Black and Gold je odvážným a elegantním kouskem nábytku, který dodá vašemu obývacímu pokoji luxusní atmosféru. Kombinace černého dekoru a zlatých detailů vytváří působivý kontrast, díky němuž se stolek stane nepřehlédnutelným středobodem vašeho interiéru. Je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří chtějí propojit funkčnost s výrazným designem.Stolek je vyroben z melaminem potažené dřevotřískové desky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje pevnost, odolnost a dlouhou životnost. Kovové nohy přidávají stabilitu i moderní šmrnc, zatímco velkorysé rozměry poskytují dostatek místa pro odkládání nápojů, dekorací nebo každodenních drobností. Praktické provedení tak dokonale kombinuje styl s užitnou hodnotou.S rozměry 90 × 60 cm a výškou 40 cm se konferenční stolek Lord Black and Gold snadno začlení do různě velkých obývacích pokojů. Díky své nadčasové barevné kombinaci černé a zlaté pozvedne úroveň vašeho interiéru a vnese do něj nádech luxusu a sofistikovanosti.Hlavní výhody produktu výrazný konferenční stolek v kombinaci černé a zlaté barvy kvalitní provedení z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm kovové nohy pro stabilitu a moderní vzhled prostorná horní deska vhodná pro dekorace i každodenní použití luxusní a nadčasový design pro elegantní interiéryParametry a specifikace materiál: 100 % melaminem potažená dřevotříska tloušťka desky: 18 mm nohy: kovové šířka: 90 cm hloubka: 60 cm výška: 40 cm barva: černá a zlatá

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**PAPERBACK FEATURES NEW CONTENT. NOW WITH AFTERWORD AND READING GROUP QUESTIONS**''A compelling and courageous memoir forcing the legal profession to confront uncomfortable truths about race and class. Alexandra Wilson is a bold and vital voice. This is a book that urgently needs to be read by everyone inside, and outside, the justice system.'' THE SECRET BARRISTER ''A riveting book in the best tradition of courtroom dramas but from the fresh perspective of a young female mixed-race barrister. That Alexandra is "often" mistaken for the defendant shows how important her presence at the bar really is.'' MATT RUDD, THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEAlexandra Wilson was a teenager when her dear family friend Ayo was stabbed on his way home from football. Ayo''s death changed Alexandra. She felt compelled to enter the legal profession in search of answers. As a junior criminal and family law barrister, Alexandra finds herself navigating a world and a set of rules designed by a privileged few. A world in which fellow barristers sigh with relief when a racist judge retires: ''I''ve got a black kid today and he would have had no hope''. In her debut book, In Black and White, Alexandra re-creates the tense courtroom scenes, the heart-breaking meetings with teenage clients, and the moments of frustration and triumph that make up a young barrister''s life. Alexandra shows us how it feels to defend someone who hates the colour of your skin, or someone you suspect is guilty. We see what it is like for children coerced into county line drug deals and the damage that can be caused when we criminalise teenagers. Alexandra''s account of what she has witnessed as a young mixed-race barrister is in equal parts shocking, compelling, confounding and powerful. ''An inspirational, clear-eyed account of life as a junior barrister is made all the more exceptional by the determination, passion, humanity and drive of the author. Anyone interested in seeing how the law really works should read it.'' SARAH LANGFORD''This is the story of a young woman who overcame all the obstacles a very old profession could throw at her, and she survived, with her integrity intact.'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Wilson offers a role model for those who still think the law is for other people, and shows the way for English courts to become ever less Dickensian.''DAVID COWAN, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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Skříňka Veyron Black and Gold v luxusní kombinaci černého mramoru a zlatých detailů dodá vašemu interiéru exkluzivní a moderní charakter. Její výrazný design s lesklými akcenty působí elegantně a stane se dominantním prvkem vašeho obývacího pokoje či haly.Vyrobena je z 100% melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, odolnost a dlouhou životnost. Stabilní konstrukce doplněná o kvalitní zlaté prvky působí prémiově a přináší do prostoru sofistikovaný vzhled s jemným glamour nádechem.Skříňka nabízí prostorný úložný systém s několika policemi, díky nimž snadno uspořádáte dokumenty, dekorace i osobní věci. Výška nohou 15,5 cm zajišťuje snadné čištění podlahy a dodává celé konstrukci vizuální lehkost. Spojení černé a zlaté vytváří působivý kontrast, který podtrhne styl každého moderního interiéru.Parametry: materiál: 100% melaminem potažená dřevotříska tloušťka desek: 18 mm rozměry: 180 × 46,6 × 75,5 cm (š × h × v) výška skříňky: 60 cm výška nohou: 15,5 cm barva: černá a zlatá

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Sedací souprava Balon Black and Gold přinese do vašeho domova eleganci a pohodlí v jednom. Díky černo-zlaté barevné kombinaci působí luxusně a snadno se stane dominantou obývacího pokoje. Její moderní vzhled se přitom hodí jak do klasického, tak do současného interiéru.Souprava je čalouněná sametovou látkou velvet, která je jemná na dotek a zároveň odolná při každodenním používání. Silné polstrování se sedáky o tloušťce 18 mm nabízí pohodlné sezení a dostatečnou oporu pro relaxaci. Konstrukce z kvalitního kovu doplněná o melaminovou desku zajišťuje stabilitu a dlouhou životnost, takže se na tuto sestavu můžete spolehnout po mnoho let.Celkem obsahuje tři kusy – dvoumístnou pohovku a dvě křesla. Dvoumístná pohovka nabízí prostor i pro společné sezení a unese až 250 kg, zatímco křesla s nosností 150 kg poskytnou komfort pro jednotlivce. Díky praktickým rozměrům je možné soupravu využít i v menších místnostech, kde dodá interiéru styl a útulnou atmosféru.Parametry a specifikace Rám: 100 % kov Potah: velvetová látka, melaminová deska Pohovka 2-sed: 135 × 79 × 65 cm, nosnost 250 kg (1 kus) Křeslo 1-sed: 75 × 79 × 65 cm, nosnost 150 kg (2 kusy)

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A beautiful hardback edition of the famously terrifying ghost story, The Woman in Black, together with four other spine-chilling tales in one beautiful volume. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.This illustrated edition includes four of Susan Hill's scariest ghost stories: Dolly, The Man in the Picture, Printer's Devil Court and The Small Hand. 'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily Express'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily TelegraphVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautifulIllustrated by Nick Tankard

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Skříňka Veyron Black and Gold v luxusní kombinaci černého mramoru a zlatých detailů dodá vašemu interiéru exkluzivní a moderní charakter. Její výrazný design s lesklými akcenty působí elegantně a stane se dominantním prvkem vašeho obývacího pokoje či haly.Vyrobena je z 100% melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, odolnost a dlouhou životnost. Stabilní konstrukce doplněná o kvalitní zlaté prvky působí prémiově a přináší do prostoru sofistikovaný vzhled s jemným glamour nádechem.Skříňka nabízí prostorný úložný systém s několika policemi, díky nimž snadno uspořádáte dokumenty, dekorace i osobní věci. Výška nohou 15,5 cm zajišťuje snadné čištění podlahy a dodává celé konstrukci vizuální lehkost. Spojení černé a zlaté vytváří působivý kontrast, který podtrhne styl každého moderního interiéru.Parametry: materiál: 100% melaminem potažená dřevotříska tloušťka desek: 18 mm rozměry: 180 × 46,6 × 75,5 cm (š × h × v) výška skříňky: 60 cm výška nohou: 15,5 cm barva: černá a zlatá

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Sedací souprava Balon Black and Gold přinese do vašeho domova eleganci a pohodlí v jednom. Díky černo-zlaté barevné kombinaci působí luxusně a snadno se stane dominantou obývacího pokoje. Její moderní vzhled se přitom hodí jak do klasického, tak do současného interiéru.Souprava je čalouněná sametovou látkou velvet, která je jemná na dotek a zároveň odolná při každodenním používání. Silné polstrování se sedáky o tloušťce 18 mm nabízí pohodlné sezení a dostatečnou oporu pro relaxaci. Konstrukce z kvalitního kovu doplněná o melaminovou desku zajišťuje stabilitu a dlouhou životnost, takže se na tuto sestavu můžete spolehnout po mnoho let.Celkem obsahuje tři kusy – dvoumístnou pohovku a dvě křesla. Dvoumístná pohovka nabízí prostor i pro společné sezení a unese až 250 kg, zatímco křesla s nosností 150 kg poskytnou komfort pro jednotlivce. Díky praktickým rozměrům je možné soupravu využít i v menších místnostech, kde dodá interiéru styl a útulnou atmosféru.Parametry a specifikace Rám: 100 % kov Potah: velvetová látka, melaminová deska Pohovka 2-sed: 135 × 79 × 65 cm, nosnost 250 kg (1 kus) Křeslo 1-sed: 75 × 79 × 65 cm, nosnost 150 kg (2 kusy)

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Díky multivláknové silikonové chobotničce a vibrující třpytce usazené na jigové hlavě, produkuje tato nástraha masivní vibrace a pohyb, která láká dravce už z velkých vzdáleností. K dostání ve pěti velikostech: 7, 12, 17, 21 a 28 g Nově k dostání v 7-mi barevných variantách: Pike, Bleak, Back & Gold, Table Rock a nové Firetiger, Wakasagi a Hot Perch Obsahuje ultra ostré a silné háčky 2/0 nebo 3/0 Velmi detailní jigová hlava opatřená 3D očima Robustní multivláknová silikonová chobotnička dodává nástraze atraktivní pohyb Vysoce kvalitní třpytka dodává atraktivní vibrace Ideální pro použití s umělými nástrahami Rage Dodáváno s vysoce kvalitní karabinkou

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Díky multivláknové silikonové chobotničce a vibrující třpytce usazené na jigové hlavě, produkuje tato nástraha masivní vibrace a pohyb, která láká dravce už z velkých vzdáleností. K dostání ve pěti velikostech: 7, 12, 17, 21 a 28 g Nově k dostání v 7-mi barevných variantách: Pike, Bleak, Back & Gold, Table Rock a nové Firetiger, Wakasagi a Hot Perch Obsahuje ultra ostré a silné háčky 2/0 nebo 3/0 Velmi detailní jigová hlava opatřená 3D očima Robustní multivláknová silikonová chobotnička dodává nástraze atraktivní pohyb Vysoce kvalitní třpytka dodává atraktivní vibrace Ideální pro použití s umělými nástrahami Rage Dodáváno s vysoce kvalitní karabinkou

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Díky multivláknové silikonové chobotničce a vibrující třpytce usazené na jigové hlavě, produkuje tato nástraha masivní vibrace a pohyb, která láká dravce už z velkých vzdáleností. K dostání ve čtyřech velikostech: 12, 17, 21 a 28 g Nově k dostání v 7-mi barevných variantách: Pike, Bleak, Back & Gold, Table Rock a nové Firetiger, Wakasagi a Hot Perch Obsahuje ultra ostré a silné háčky 3/0 Velmi detailní jigová hlava opatřená 3D očima Robustní multivláknová silikonová chobotnička dodává nástraze atraktivní pohyb Vysoce kvalitní třpytka dodává atraktivní vibrace Ideální pro použití s umělými nástrahami Rage Dodáváno s vysoce kvalitní karabinkou

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Díky multivláknové silikonové chobotničce a vibrující třpytce usazené na jigové hlavě, produkuje tato nástraha masivní vibrace a pohyb, která láká dravce už z velkých vzdáleností. K dostání ve pěti velikostech: 7, 12, 17, 21 a 28 g Nově k dostání v 7-mi barevných variantách: Pike, Bleak, Back & Gold, Table Rock a nové Firetiger, Wakasagi a Hot Perch Obsahuje ultra ostré a silné háčky 2/0 nebo 3/0 Velmi detailní jigová hlava opatřená 3D očima Robustní multivláknová silikonová chobotnička dodává nástraze atraktivní pohyb Vysoce kvalitní třpytka dodává atraktivní vibrace Ideální pro použití s umělými nástrahami Rage Dodáváno s vysoce kvalitní karabinkou

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Díky multivláknové silikonové chobotničce a vibrující třpytce usazené na jigové hlavě, produkuje tato nástraha masivní vibrace a pohyb, která láká dravce už z velkých vzdáleností. K dostání ve pěti velikostech: 7, 12, 17, 21 a 28 g Nově k dostání v 7-mi barevných variantách: Pike, Bleak, Back & Gold, Table Rock a nové Firetiger, Wakasagi a Hot Perch Obsahuje ultra ostré a silné háčky 2/0 nebo 3/0 Velmi detailní jigová hlava opatřená 3D očima Robustní multivláknová silikonová chobotnička dodává nástraze atraktivní pohyb Vysoce kvalitní třpytka dodává atraktivní vibrace Ideální pro použití s umělými nástrahami Rage Dodáváno s vysoce kvalitní karabinkou

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The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW!Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives'' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It’s time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she’s about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Criminally clever'' Daily Mail''The perfect holiday treat'' GuardianThis collection of tales by the No 1 bestselling author features all her best-loved characters: Dr Ruth Galloway, Harry Nelson, Max Mephisto, Detective Harbinder Kaur and more. It features several stories never published before, including a brand new Ruth and Nelson story. A must for all her fans. Have you been wondering what happened to your favourite characters Ruth Galloway and Harry Nelson? Dive into this fabulous collection of stories and find out.Here are stories to suit all tastes. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There''s a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway''s cat, to make you smile.There is truly something for everyone in this collection of bite-sized morsels for all thriller fans.A Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 24/06/2024

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From the eighteenth century until the 1950s the British Empire was the biggest political entity in the world. The territories forming this empire ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world''s major continental land masses. The British Empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways, many of them permanent. In this Very Short Introduction, Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing its historiography by answering a series of key questions: What was the British Empire, and what were its main constituent parts? What were the phases of imperial expansion and contraction and the general causes of expansion and contraction? How was the Empire ruled? What were its economic effects? What were the cultural implications of empire, in Britain and its colonies? What was life like for people living under imperial rule? What are the legacies of the British Empire and how should we view its place in world history?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Everyone''s favourite princess returns for her smelliest battle yet. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, but every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odour, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail? Featuring three new princess superheroes and an unbearably big stink.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Criminally clever'' Daily Mail''The perfect holiday treat'' GuardianThis collection of tales by the No 1 bestselling author features all her best-loved characters: Dr Ruth Galloway, Harry Nelson, Max Mephisto, Detective Harbinder Kaur and more. It features several stories never published before, including a brand new Ruth and Nelson story. A must for all her fans. Have you been wondering what happened to your favourite characters Ruth Galloway and Harry Nelson? Dive into this fabulous collection of stories and find out.Here are stories to suit all tastes. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There''s a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway''s cat, to make you smile.There is truly something for everyone in this collection of bite-sized morsels for all thriller fans.A Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 24/06/2024

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Accompanying a display at The Courtauld Gallery that will bring together for the first time Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s only 3 known grisaille paintings, this book will examine the sources, function and reception of these 3 exquisite and unusual masterpieces.

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The third book in Alex T. Smith's Astrid and the Space Cadets series – highly illustrated in black and white, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for children who are ready to read by themselves.

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''Brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking . . . I am in total awe.'' David Walliams''Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It''s perfect.'' Hilary McKayPacked with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah''s Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+.Being the smallest doesn''t stop you having the biggest ideas.Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister''s geography field trip. Everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They''re hungry. Their phones don''t work and Noah has broken the internet. There''s no way of contacting home . . . Disaster!Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold.''A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl’s magic, but more heart'' – Sunday Telegraph''Joyous writing. Wonderful characters. Authentic humour. Heart & soul. So Much Fun. And, oh, the dialogue! Just love it! Pure class'' Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

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''Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It''s perfect.'' – Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks'' WarPacked with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah''s Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce.Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+.Being the smallest doesn''t stop you having the biggest ideas.Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister''s geography field trip. But everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They''re hungry. Their phones don''t work and Noah has broken the internet. There''s no way of contacting home . . . Disaster!Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold.''A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl’s magic, but more heart'' – Sunday Telegraph

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How psychedelics can heal historical, intergenerational, and racialized trauma—an Afrofuturistic take on Black psychedelia toward joy and liberationThe mainstream has long viewed psychedelic medicine as the purview of people with privilege: money to burn, time to trip, and the social safety to experiment. Though psychedelics have deep roots in Black and Indigenous cultures, Western psychedelic spaces have historically excluded People of Color—but the radical healing of psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine aren’t just for a rarefied elite. And they’re definitely not just for white people.Combined with quality therapy, safe and equitable access, and full-scale societal healing, psychedelics are a shortcut to liberation, dignity, and power—the “Promised Land” as envisioned by Martin Luther King, Jr.Risqué? Sure. But it’s true.In Black Psychedelic Revolution, Dr. Nicholas Powers charts how psychedelics can heal racial pain passed on through generations. He shows how this medicine unlocks a return to one’s self, facilitating an embodied experience of safety, peace, and being-here-now otherwise disrupted by whiteness—and he explores how psychedelics can catalyze individual wellness even as they transcend it. Drugs taken with therapy can heal. But drugs taken with a social movement can heal a nation.Powers unpacks how the Drug War, racist policing, mass incarceration, and community gatekeeping intersect to sideline POC—specifically Black people—from the psychedelic movement. He asserts the need for a full-stop reclamation and revolution: one that eschews psychedelic exceptionalism, breaks down raced and classed constructs of “good” vs. “bad” drugs, realizes healing, and lives into a free, strong, and independent Blackness.

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A stunning gift book drawing together legendary poems - classic and contemporary - from around the world. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson and illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children''s laureate Chris Riddell. Folklore and tales have been the lifeblood of every culture worldwide since the beginning of time. Similarly, legends have traversed this passage, believed to have a speck of truth nestled at their heart. Heroes and Villains pays homage to the glittering royal courts and journey through ancient landscapes and perilous voyages, meeting Arthur and Guinevere, the Queen of Sheba, Kubla Khan, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, and Mulan along the way.In this poetry collection you will also meet mythical beings such as the phoenix, yeti, dragon and kraken, as we witness them leap from travellers'' tales and compendiums into the world of verse.

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''A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.'' – David WalliamsSuperstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can''t fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she''s stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she''s pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.''Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth'' – Nadia Shireen''A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment'' – Guardian''A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity'' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series''Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC'' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang

Objev podobné jako Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City: from the creator of Draw with Rob - Rob Biddulph

''Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!'' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God''s Guide to Being GoodSuperstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew . . .Praise for the Peanut Jones series:''A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it.'' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear''A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.'' – David Walliams''Peanut Jones is AWESOME. . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob''s illustrations are full of wit and warmth'' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood''Look at this utter beauty. . . This book is EPIC'' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series''A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity'' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co series

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A stunning gift book drawing together mythological poems – classic and brand-new – from around the world, illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children''s laureate Chris Riddell. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson, with an introduction by Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind.People all over the world have always told each other stories. And from the very earliest times, many of these stories were told in verse. This collection of poems includes retellings and reimaginings of Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Japanese and Inuit mythology.You will meet gods, monsters, tricksters, heroes, magical creatures and objects, magicians and spirits including Medusa, Icarus, Loki, Osiris, the Minotaur, Pegasus, Bunyip, Kukulcan, Cerberus, Beowolf and Mjolnir and there are footnotes to shine a light on the stories themselves.Includes poems from W B Yeats, Kae Tempest, Sylvia Plath, Shakespeare, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joseph Coelho and many more. . .''Dive into this fantastic collection about gods, goddesses and monsters from all over the world . . . it is beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell'' – Natalie Haynes, The Big Issue

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Packed with thrilling dangers and terrifying monsters Vega Jane and the End of Time is the fourth and final title in the epic, fast-paced fantasy adventures series for children of 10+ by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Tomislav Tomic.When evil comes, heroes stand to meet it. Vega Jane has tried to outrun, outsmart, and outlast her enemy, but the showdown she has dreaded is finally here. Her ragtag crew of friends and fighters must take a stand against a fully trained army, knowing the odds are impossible. But when you face injustice, the only choice is to stand and fight.Vega Jane and the End of Time (previously published in the USA as the The Stars Below) is the fourth and final instalment of Vega''s search for the truth about her past, which started with Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery, Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters and Vega Jane and the Rebels Revolt now all in revised and re-illustrated editions.

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A beautiful new cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell''s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white throughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she''s honest, she''s rather lonely.Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house and, together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael, the three children begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it''s too late!Continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death and Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright.

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Packed with monsters, excitement and danger, Vega Jane and the Rebels'' Revolt is the third thrilling title in the fast-paced fantasy adventure series for children of 10+ by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Lied to her whole life, Vega Jane broke away from the only home she''d ever known in search of the truth. She has battled monsters, with her best friend Delph alongside her, only to arrive in a place that''s even more dangerous. The people there are enslaved and don''t even know it. It''s time for Vega and Delph to take up the fight against a cunning new enemy – and their success or failure will decide the fate of the whole world.Vega Jane and the Rebels'' Revolt (previously published as the The Width of the World) is the third instalment of Vega''s search for the truth about her past, which started with Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery and Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters, now all in revised and re-illustrated editions.

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Nová počítačová skříň od ARCTICu s dvěmi super tichými teplotně regulovatelnými 120mm ventilátory a podporou i 14" highend VGA karet. Podpora základních desek Full ATX a microATX. Tato skříň neobsahuje zdroj. Chassis with Quality and Durability Choosing a well-made chassis for computer core components is an initial and critical decision for computer builders. A chassis nowadays is more than just a skeleton to provide structure for the components, it should also be a framework that allows good and silent cooling, and have a stylish appearance at the same time. The new chassis, ARCTIC Silentium T11, contains all the superior qualities that any computer users may look for. This series is affordable, yet offering exceptional durability, expandability and accessibility to users. Advanced ventilation with two temperature controlled 120mm fans for superior airflow and maximum cooling performance at a minimum noise level Supports up to 14” high-end VGA boards Screwless installation for 5.25” device bay for quick assembly and maintenance Front USB and audio ports allow you to quickly connect external devices Sturdy and durable steel construction provides a solid foundation for your PC The ARCTIC Silentium T11, available in black and white, is a mid-tower. The design of this chassis features sturdy and durable steel construction that provides solid foundation for computer internal hardware. There are two USB and audio ports on the front of the chassis to allow users to connect external and audio devices easily. For visual appearance, the front panel also includes two covers to conceal CD-ROM and DVD-writer device bays. It contains four 5.25” external drive bays and one 3.5” internal drive bay. Its design also supports up to 35cm long of high-end VGA boards. The spacious space inside the chassis is ideal for overclockers to install and upgrade up to seven expansion cards. The ARCTIC Silentium T11 also showcases tool-free installation for quick assembly and upgrade. Side panel slides open easily with thumb screws. Similarly, tool-free and screwless installation for mounting 5.25” drive bays is also very convenient for builders. The Case with ARCTIC Temperature-Controlled Fans The ARCTIC Silentium T11 comes with two temperature-controlled ARCTIC 120mm fans. These controlled fans complement with the framework of the chassis to provide adequate airflow and offer maximum cooling performance at a minimum noise level. The temperature controlled fans are ideal to provide sufficient ventilation inside the chassis. Since these fans are able to self-regulate their speed and work automatically according to the internal chassis temperature, further adjustments in computer settings are not required. The speed of the fan is able to remain at its lowest rpm at most times. This is to offer adequate ventilation at lowest noise level possible. However, the fan speed is adjusted to its maximum to provide instant cooling when the internal temperature reaches its critical range. As indicated in the diagram, the steep curve allows the heat to be dissipated rapidly, hence achieving immediate cooling performance. The Air Flow inside the Chassis Unlike other generic PC cases, the design of the ARCTIC Silentium T11 is different in several ways to provide maximum cooling capacity to the internal computer hardware. Besides the two intaking fans, The ARCTIC Silentium T11 incorporates an unprecedented feature, a VGA air hood, to guide intake air directly to the VGA board. The air hood acts as a tunnel to trap the incoming air to flow into the VGA board directly and thus, provide maximum cooling effect to the VGA board. The rear fan pulls in cool air into the case and gives sufficient cool air to the CPU. The CPU is then able to maintain at a low temperature since the rear fan is feeding cool air into the CPU cooler. This is what makes the ARCTIC Silentium T11 to be superior since it offers new fan ventilatio

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"If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on..." Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson?In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god''s head?It''s all here in black and white...Featuring an exclusive bonus chapter from The Blood of Olympus, the fifth and final book in the Heroes of Olympus series! Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide! ''Explosive'' - Big Issue ''Action-packed'' - Telegraph

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Gillian Cross''s brilliant retellings and Neil Packer''s clever illustrations bring to life Homer''s Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told.When first published Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention both for the quality of the writing and for their amazingly stylish artwork. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this 320-page bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction and a generous selection of Neil Packer’s fabulous illustrations in black and white.

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Aziza''s Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza notices that the Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom is covered in a cute ribbon tied in a very messy bow. It''s a sure sign that she''s about to go on a new adventure. Aziza opens the door and finds herself in the Palace just in time for Princess Peri''s birthday party. Tiko is organizing the party and wants everything to be just right for his friend. There are party games, delicious food and lots of friends ready to celebrate. It''s very exciting! But Peri needs Aziza''s help when some special presents go missing. . .Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza''s Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid''s Treasure, coming soon.

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Aziza''s Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid''s Treasure is the fourth title in this fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and creatures from world mythology this is gorgeously illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza is excitedly packing her suitcase ready to go on holiday when she finds sand and seashells from the fairy door all over her room! Before long, she is stepping through the door and out onto Shimmerton’s beach, where naughty fairies, the Gigglers, are causing havoc by accidentally awakening an ancient shell-walker who has been asleep for many years under the sand. Everyone scatters as the shell-walker grows bigger and bigger. What can be done? Aziza''s new mermaid friend might just know someone who could help.

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Follow Delta the wolfdog around Pompeii in 79 AD while the shadow of the great volcano Mount Vesuvius looms. This breathtaking historical adventure, drawing on the legend of the Hero dog of Pompeii, comes from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Umbrella Mouse, Anna Fargher. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.It’s the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking . . .Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family’s villa after bearing witness to a horrible crime. With the help of her eagle friend, Bellona, Delta navigates the tricky terrain full of threatening creatures and thieves outside the ancient city''s walls.But the earth is warning of a much larger threat, and determined to warn her family, Delta must race against time and find them before it’s too late . . .Journey with Delta through an inspiring journey around the ancient city of Pomepii and the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.''Ambitious and wonderful'' – Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse on The Umbrella Mouse.

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It''s a warm summer''s afternoon when young Alice first tumbles down the rabbit hole and into the adventures in Wonderland that have kept readers spellbound for more than 150 years. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is brought to life by Sir John Tenniel''s legendary illustrations in black and white, and with an afterword by Anna South.Collected here are Lewis Carroll''s two classics - Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass - in which Alice encounters the laconic Cheshire Cat, the anxious White Rabbit and the terrifying Red Queen, as well as a host of other outlandish and charming characters.

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Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog, looks after orphaned chimpanzees in Africa; he''s about to embark on his biggest adventure ever!I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave goodbye to my pet fleas, and prepare to fly thousands of miles. I’ve never been on a lead or in a car, so what will an aeroplane be like? The first in a new series of four books illustrated in black and white on every spread.

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Nothing spices up a Tuesday night like a good old-fashioned demon hunt. Unless, of course, you accidentally open a portal to Hell. Oops. I used to believe in black and white, good versus evil, angels versus demons. Then I learned the hard way that Heaven has secrets, Hell has its own rules, and I’m stuck in the middle of it all. Now I’ve got celestial bounty hunters on my ass, demons whispering sweet nothings (and death threats), and one particularly infuriating demon—who’s way too handsome for my sanity—claiming we’re “destined.” Yeah, sure, buddy. That’s what they all say. One wrong move, and I’ll be Heaven’s traitor or Hell’s newest recruit. Either way? I’m screwed. The Devil is in the Details is a fast-paced, snark-filled urban fantasy with kickass action, a morally gray heroine, and a demon who gives “bad decisions” a whole new meaning. __________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Let’s just say I’m glad I don’t have to wait for the next book. ? ? ? ? ? Utterly love this series; it’s amazing and keeps you coming back for more. ? ? ? ? ? Very well written. ? ? ? ? ? This book is amazing. ? ? ? ? ? Love this! I can’t get enough.

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Multitude of strangely beautiful natural forms: Radiolaria, Foraminifera, Ciliata, diatoms, calcareous sponges, Siphonophora, star corals, starfishes, Protozoa, flagellates, brown seaweed, jellyfishes, sea-lilies, moss animals, sea-urchins, glass sponges, leptomedusae, horny corals, trunkfishes, true sea slugs, anthomedusae horseshoe crabs, sea-cucumbers, octopuses, bats, orchids, sea wasps, seahorse, a dragonfish, a frogfish, much more. All images in black and white.

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

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Alien Clay is a thrilling far-future adventure by acclaimed Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky. They travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind .. . On the distant world of Kiln lie the ruins of an alien civilization.It’s the greatest discovery in humanity’s spacefaring history – yet who were its builders and where did they go?Professor Arton Daghdev had always wanted to study alien life up close. Then his wishes become a reality in the worst way. His political activism sees him exiled from Earth to Kiln’s extrasolar labour camp.There, he’s condemned to work under an alien sky until he dies. Kiln boasts a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem like nothing seen on Earth. The monstrous alien life interacts in surprising, sometimes shocking ways with the human body, so Arton will risk death on a daily basis.However, the camp’s oppressive regime might just kill him first. If Arton can somehow escape both fates, the world of Kiln holds a wondrous, terrible secret. It will redefine life and intelligence as he knows it, and might just set him free .. . ‘A warning for a future we don’t want .. . Highly recommended’ – Tade Thompson‘Unputdownable.Adrian Tchaikovsky is fast becoming the voice of his generation in British SF’ – Stephen Baxter‘One of our finest writers of SF right now . . .an excellent story told with Adrian's trademark skill and flair’ – James Oswald

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''Asimov or Clarke might have written this'' – Stephen Baxter, co-author of The Long EarthA scout ship discovers a human outpost lying derelict in space – and a planet better left unexplored. Set in the same universe as Children of Time, this is a thrilling narrative from the award-winning Adrian Tchaikovsky.It has been waiting through the ages. Now it''s time . . .Thousands of years ago, Earth’s terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life – but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity’s great empire fell, and the program’s decisions were lost to time.Aeons later, humanity and its new spider allies detected fragmentary radio signals between the stars. They dispatched an exploration vessel, hoping to find cousins from old Earth.But those ancient terraformers awoke something on Nod. Something better left undisturbed.And it has been waiting for them.''Books like this are why we read science fiction'' - Ian McDonald, author of the Luna seriesChildren of Ruin follows Adrian Tchaikovsky''s extraordinary Children of Time, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award. It is set in the same universe, with new characters and an original narrative.

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From the author of the thrilling science-fiction epic Children of Time, winner of the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award. Shards of Earth is the first high-octane, far-future space adventure in Adrian Tchaikovsky''s Final Architecture trilogy.''One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction'' – Christopher Paolini, author of Fractal NoiseThe war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . .Idris has neither aged nor slept since they remade his mind in the war. And one of humanity’s heroes now scrapes by on a freelance salvage vessel, to avoid the attention of greater powers.Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien enemy. Many escaped, but millions more died. So mankind created enhanced humans ­such as Idris - who could communicate mind-to-mind with our aggressors. Then these ‘Architects’ simply disappeared and Idris and his kind became obsolete.Now, Idris and his crew have something strange, abandoned in space. It’s clearly the work of the Architects – but are they really returning? And if so, why? Hunted by gangsters, cults and governments, Idris and his crew race across the galaxy as they search for answers. For they now possess something of incalculable value, and many would kill to obtain it.''Enthralling, epic, immersive and hugely intelligent'' – Stephen Baxter, author of the Xeelee SequencePraise for Adrian Tchaikovsky:''He writes incredibly enjoyable sci-fi, full of life and ideas'' – Patrick Ness''Thoughtful, sweeping space adventure'' – SFX‘Brilliant science fiction’ – James McAvoy

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From the award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Memory is the unmissable follow-up space opera to the highly acclaimed Children of Time and Children of Ruin. They dreamed of a new homeThey woke to a nightmareOn Imir, Captain Holt founded a new colony on an empty world. In the process, he created hope and a new future for humanity.But generations later, his descendants are struggling to survive. As harvests worsen and equipment fails, strangers appear in a town where everyone knows their neighbour. Now the inexplicable lurks in the woods and the community fears it's being observed - that they're not alone.They'd be right, as explorers from the stars have arrived in secret to help this lost outpost. Confident of their superior technology, and overseen by the all-knowing construct of Doctor Avrana Kern, they begin to study their long-lost cousins from Earth. Yet the planet hides deeper mysteries.It seems the visitors aren't the only watchers. And when the starfarers discover the scale of their mistake, it will be far too late to escape. Children of Memory by Arthur C.Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky is a far-reaching space opera spanning generations, species and galaxies.

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They travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind . . . Alien Clay is a thrilling tale of alien encounter – from the acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award-winner Adrian Tchaikovsky.‘Unputdownable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of ProximaProfessor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life in person. But when his political activism sees him exiled to the planet Kiln, condemned to work under an unfamiliar sky until he dies, his idealistic wish becomes a terrible reality.Kiln boasts a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem. Its monstrous alien life means Arton will risk death on a daily basis – if the camp’s oppressive regime doesn’t kill him first. But, if he survives, Kiln’s lost civilization holds a wondrous, terrible secret. It will redefine life and intelligence as he knows it – and might just set him free.‘Heart-in-the-mouth fantastic’ – New Scientist‘Restlessly brainy and utterly involving’ – Daily Mail‘The perfect gateway into what makes Tchaikovsky great’ – SciFiNow

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