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With the moral stamina and intellectual pose of a twentieth-century Titan, this slightly built, duitful, unassuming chemist set out systematically to remember the German hell on earth, steadfastly to think it through, and then to render it comprehensible in lucid, unpretentious prose. He was profoundly in touch with the minutest workings of the most endearing human events and with the most contempible. What has survived in Levi's writing isn't just his memory of the unbearable, but also, in THE PERIODIC TABLE and THE WRENCH, his delight in what made the world exquisite to him. He was himself a "magically endearing man, the most delicately forceful enchanter I've ever known" - PHILIP ROTH

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A new edition of Primo Levi's classic memoir of the Holocaust, with an introduction by David Baddiel, author of Jews Don't Count'With the moral stamina and intellectual poise of a twentieth-century Titan, this slightly built, dutiful, unassuming chemist set out systematically to remember the German hell on earth, steadfastly to think it through, and then to render it comprehensible in lucid, unpretentious prose... One of the greatest human testaments of the era' Philip Roth'Levi's voice is especially affecting, so clear, firm and gentle, yet humane and apparently untouched by anger, bitterness or self-pity... If This Is a Man is miraculous, finding the human in every individual who traverses its pages' Philippe Sands'The death of Primo Levi robs Italy of one of its finest writers... One of the few survivors of the Holocaust to speak of his experiences with a gentle voice' Guardian'[What] gave it such power... was the sheer, unmitigated truth of it; the sense of what a book could achieve in terms of expanding one's own knowledge and understanding at a single sitting... few writers have left such a legacy... A necessary book' Independent

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After the bust out success of The Big Book of Breasts TASCHEN presents the perfect companion, The Big Penis Book. When it comes to pleasure, size doesn’t matter; as we all know it’s quality, not quantity, that counts. But let’s admit it: a big penis is undeniably compelling. Big shoulders, big lapels, and big hair may come and go, but the big penis never goes out of fashion. With those possessing more than 8 inches (20 cm) making up less than 2% of the world’s population, this rare accessory will always fascinate. In The Big Penis Book we explore the centuries-old fascination with the large phallus, a fascination common to men and women alike. This hefty book is profusely illustrated with over 400 historic photos of spectacular male endowments, including rare photos of the legendary John Holmes. The majority of the photographs are from the 1970s, when the sexual revolution first freed photographers to depict the male entirely nude. Photographers include Bob Mizer of Athletic Model Guild, David Hurles of Old Reliable, Colt, Falcon, Sierra Domino, Third World, and Champion Studios, with each of these iconic photographers interviewed or profiled, along with information about each of their models. And if this isn’t enough, the book closes with a special surprise comparable to the Guinness Book of Records’ Norma Stitz featured in The Big Book of Breasts! Can you guess what body part Dian is dissecting next?

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Kniha - autor Jeffrey Archer, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná THIS WAS A MAN is the captivating final instalment of the Clifton Chronicles, a series of seven novels that has topped the bestseller lists around the world, and enhanced Jeffrey Archer's reputation as a master storyteller. THIS WAS A MAN opens with a shot being fired, but who pulled the trigger, and who lives and who dies? .

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This Is Our Life is the story of The Tragically Hip – the definitive account of their incredible journey, as told in their own words. Drawn from hundreds of hours of interviews, Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and the fellow musicians, producers and crew that helped in shaping their story provide the 130,000-word narrative. These words accompany a stunning and layered visual chronicle of The Hip’s evolution, on and off the stage.This Is Our Life spans decades, from their beginnings in Kingston, Ontario, where all five band members attended the same high school, to the pinnacle of success, culminating in the incredible, bittersweet 2016 concert held in their hometown, broadcast live for an estimated audience of 11.7 million people. The Tragically Hip have made an indelible impact on their nation’s cultural landscape and formed a lifelong bond with fans across the world. This Is Our Life documents how it happened.The band has opened their archives for the first time, revealing a trove of rare and previously unpublished material, totalling in over 1,200 pieces. This Is Our Life brims with a wealth of photography, vintage posters, concert tickets, tour passes, handwritten lyrics, setlists, backstage photographs, instruments, album artwork, and much more, all meticulously curated by Genesis Publications, celebrating 50 years in music publishing.Here, finally, is the ultimate record of The Tragically Hip, a celebration of their career and ongoing legacy – their official anthology.

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This Is Chaos showcases where chaos magic has come from, where it is now, and most importantly, where it is going. Helmed by one of the originators of chaos magic, Peter J. Carroll, this book is filled with essays by some of the most respected chaos magic workers who are redefining magic for the modern practitioner. Chaos magic has always been about pushing new boundaries, with a focus on belief and utilizing aspects of magic such as sigils and magical servants (thoughtforms) to help accomplish one’s aims. This Is Chaos is a collection unlike any before, showcasing the many ways chaos magic is finding its way into other modes of magic workings, divination, and disciplines yet to come: Chaos magic meets witchcraft Egregores Virtual reality and cyber magic Animist sorcery The power of personal mythology and quantum chaos Tarot in chaos magic Chaos magic and neuro-hacking Esoteric Buddhism and the eight chaos gods With a foreword by Ronald Hutton, this book features essays from a wide cross-section of chaos magic practitioners: Aidan Wachter, Carl Abrahamsson, Dave Lee, Ivy Corvus, Jaq D Hawkins, Jacob Sipes, Jozef Karika, Julian Vayne, Lionel Snell, Mariana Pinzón, Sanhre Daffowt, and Sinobu Kurono.

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Shortly after completing The Drowned and the Saved, Primo Levi committed suicide. The manner of his death was sudden, violent and unpremeditated, and there are some who argue that he kiled himself because he was tormented by guilt - guilt that he had survived the horrors of Auschwitz while others, better than he, had gone to the wall.''The Drowned and the Saved dispels the myth that Primo Levi forgave the Germans for what they did to his people. He didn''t, and couldn''t forgive. He refused, however, to indulge in what he called "the bestial vice of hatred" which is an entirely different matter. The voice that sounds in his writing is that of a reasonable man . . . it warns and reminds us that the unimaginable can happen again. A would-be tyrant is waiting in the wings, with "beautiful words" on his lips. The book is constantly impressing on us the need to learn from the past, to make sense of the senseless'' - Paul Bailey

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Winner of the Longman-History Today Book Prize: A ''profoundly moving chronicle'' (Observer) that tells the story of Ravensbrück, the only concentration camp designed specifically for women, using new testimony from survivorsOn a sunny morning in May 1939 a phalanx of 800 women - housewives, doctors, opera singers, politicians, prostitutes - were marched through the woods fifty miles north of Berlin, driven on past a shining lake, then herded through giant gates. Whipping and kicking them were scores of German women guards.Their destination was Ravensbrück, a concentration camp designed specifically for women by Heinrich Himmler, prime architect of the Nazi genocide.For decades the story of Ravensbrück was hidden behind the Iron Curtain and today is still little known. Using testimony unearthed since the end of the Cold War, and interviews with survivors who have never spoken before, Helm has ventured into the heart of the camp, demonstrating for the reader in riveting detail how easily and quickly the unthinkable horror evolved.''It not only fills a gap in Holocaust history but it is an utterly compelling read'' Taylor Downing, History Today''A sense of urgency infuses this history, which comes just in time to gather the testimony of the camp''s survivors . . . meticulous, unblinking . . . [Helm''s] book comes not a moment too soon'' The Economist

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''A triumph of tone and, ultimately, of the imagination.'' Guardian ''Strange and hilarious and so, so sharp.'' Monica Heisey ''When a book reaches out and speaks to a reader so clearly, one can hardly do anything but recommend it in the highest terms.’ SpectatorA New Statesman, New Yorker and Financial Times Book of the Year. From one of the most celebrated imaginations in American literature, Lorrie Moore’s new novel is a magic box of longing and surprise.High up in a New York City hospice, Finn sits with his beloved brother Max, who is slipping from one world into the next. But when a phone call summons Finn back to a troubled old flame, a strange journey begins, opening a trapdoor in reality. It will prompt a questioning of life and death, grief and the past, comedy and tragedy, and the diaphanous separations that lie between them all.''Moore writes with such panache, such extraordinary perception and wit, that not a single sentence is wasted.'' Elizabeth Day''Witty, but never merely clever, and tender without sentimentality.'' Hilary Mantel

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When tombstone engraver George Paxman is offered a bargain, he doesn''t hesitate. His beloved daughter gets an otherwise unaffordable survival suit to protect her from radioactive fall-out and all George has to do is sign a document admitting that, as a passive citizen who did nothing to stop it, he has a degree of guilt for any nuclear war that breaks out. George signs on the dotted line. And then the unthinkable happens. The world and everyone in it (survival suit or not) is destroyed in a nuclear Armageddon - except for George and five others who must now face prosecution from the great mass of humanity who will now never be born. And George Paxman stands accused in the name of all the people who stood by and never raised a finger to stop the horror of nuclear war ...

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From one of the most celebrated imaginations in American literature, Lorrie Moore's new novel is a magic box of longing and surprise. High up in a New York City hospice, Finn sits with his beloved brother Max, who is slipping from one world into the next. But when a phone call summons Finn back to a troubled old flame, a strange journey begins, opening a trapdoor in reality.It will prompt a questioning of life and death, grief and the past, comedy and tragedy, and the diaphanous separations that lie between them all.

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Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it's with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune.He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton's company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien. As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing.Inspiring adaptations starring David Bowie and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell To Earth brought Walter Tevis wide recognition and critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Hugo award, and the 1976 film was nominated for the Nebula, Saturn and Hugo awards. 'Beautiful science fiction' - New York Times'This is one of the finest science fiction novels of its period' - J.R.Dunn'Tevis writes . . .with power and poetry and tension' - Washington PostWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction

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Hudební CD - Album „Born For This Moment” je osmatřicátým studiovým albem skupiny, které vydala během své impozantní pětapadesátileté kariéry. Prvním singlem je skladba „If This Is Goodbye”. Album „Born For This Moment” je osmatřicátým studiovým albem skupiny, které vydala během své impozantní pětapadesátileté kariéry. Prvním singlem je skladba „If This Is Goodbye”. Skupina Chicago vznikla na konci šedesátých let a původně se věnovala experimentálnímu rocku. Později se přiklonila ke přímočařejší pop rockové hudbě. Natočila řadu hitů, populární byla zejména v sedmé a osmé dekádě. Rok vydání : 2022 (38.album) Seznam stop CD Born For This Moment / If This Is Goodbye / Firecracker / Someone Needed Me The Most / Our New York Time / Safer Harbours / Crazy Idea / Make A Man Outta Me / She #039;s Right / bdquo;The Mermaid rdquo; Sereia Do Mar / You #039;ve Got To Believe / For The Love / If This Isn #039;t Love / House On The Hill

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LP vinyl - Album „Born For This Moment” je osmatřicátým studiovým albem skupiny, které vydala během své impozantní pětapadesátileté kariéry. Prvním singlem je skladba „If This Is Goodbye”. Album „Born For This Moment” je osmatřicátým studiovým albem skupiny, které vydala během své impozantní pětapadesátileté kariéry. Prvním singlem je skladba „If This Is Goodbye”. Skupina Chicago vznikla na konci šedesátých let a původně se věnovala experimentálnímu rocku. Později se přiklonila ke přímočařejší pop rockové hudbě. Natočila řadu hitů, populární byla zejména v sedmé a osmé dekádě. Barva LP : Zlatá Rok vydání : 2022 (38.album) Seznam stop LP1 A1 Born For This Moment / A2 If This Is Goodbye / A3 Firecracker / A4 Someone Needed Me The Most / A5 Safer Harbours / B1 Our New York Time / B2 Make A Man Outta Me / B3 Crazy Idea / B4 You #039;ve Got To Believe / B5 For The Love LP2 C1 She #039;s Right / C2 House On The Hill / C3 If This Isn #039;t Love / C4 bdquo;The...

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020A SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEARFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world''s greatest bodies of water, charting our relationship with the oceans from the time of the first voyagers. David Abulafia begins with the earliest of seafaring societies - the Polynesians of the Pacific, the possessors of intuitive navigational skills long before the invention of the compass, who by the first century were trading between their far-flung islands. By the seventh century, trading routes stretched from the coasts of Arabia and Africa to southern China and Japan, bringing together the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific and linking half the world through the international spice trade. In the Atlantic, centuries before the little kingdom of Portugal carved out its powerful, seaborne empire, many peoples sought new lands across the sea - the Bretons, the Frisians and, most notably, the Vikings, now known to be the first Europeans to reach North America. As Portuguese supremacy dwindled in the late sixteenth century, the Spanish, the Dutch and then the British each successively ruled the waves.Following merchants, explorers, pirates, cartographers and travellers in their quests for spices, gold, ivory, slaves, lands for settlement and knowledge of what lay beyond, Abulafia has created an extraordinary narrative of humanity and the oceans. From the earliest forays of peoples in hand-hewn canoes through uncharted waters to the routes now taken daily by supertankers in their thousands, The Boundless Sea shows how maritime networks came to form a continuum of interaction and interconnection across the globe: 90 per cent of global trade is still conducted by sea. This is history of the grandest scale and scope, and from a bracingly different perspective - not, as in most global histories, from the land, but from the boundless seas.

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As a young priest, Robert Prevost was sent in 1981 to Rome to study church law at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas (known as the Angelicum). There he earned a licentiate and composed a doctoral thesis, which made final in 1987. This is that thesis, the first book-length work composed by the man now known as Pope Leo XIV. Specifically, his study - drawing from sources in English, Italian, and Spanish and from medieval history and theology as well as canon law - focused on the role of the prior as the local superior in the Order of St. Augustine. In doing so, he describes a traditional notion of obedience in religious life - one based on love of the truth and growth in one's inner freedom to pursue holiness. At the center of his reflection are key ideas regarding the common good of the Church; the Eucharistic liturgy at the center of the life of the community; the role of hierarchy and consultation; and mutual respect for the diverse contributions of each person. Present in this text, moreover, is a far-reaching conception of the priesthood characterized by the triple munera: the priestly work of teaching, sanctification, and governance. Central to the whole volume is an Augustinian conception of the spiritual life that focuses on the inward work of grace, the primacy of the love of God, and inward conformity to Christ. The book's preface - composed by eminent theologian and present-day rector of the Angelicum, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP - helps frame the work for the wider public interested in it as a privileged window into the mind and heart of Prevost as a young priest, showing how its subject matter has implications for how one thinks about the life of the Catholic Church. There are clearly in this early work central themes regarding the life of Church, the apostolic tradition, and ecclesial authority in the service of the common good, that may well indicate directions and themes in the subsequent life and teaching of the author. Canonists will be drawn to Prevost's analysis of the Constitutions of the Augustinians in light of the then-newly promulgated Code of Canon Law. Historians and theologians alike may enjoy considering parallelisms that occur between this Augustinian vision of the prior and the subsequent unfolding of an Augustinian pontificate. Hopefully the publication of this work will lead to constructive debate about and comprehension of the relation of between the two.

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Stephen King''s iconic horror masterpiece. An international bestselling and highly acclaimed novel, a must-read for any horror fan, also a hugely successful film starring Tom Hanks.The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary''s electric chair. In 1932 the newest resident on death row is John Coffey, a giant black man convicted of the brutal murder of two little girls. But nothing is as it seems with John Coffey, and around him unfolds a bizarre and horrifying story.Evil murderer or holy innocent - whichever he is - Coffey has strange powers which may yet offer salvation to others, even if they can do nothing to save him.Readers are reading The Green Mile through their fingers:''This is King at the top of his game. It''s the perfect length with all six parts, it ends well, and he doesn''t rely on horror or too much salty language to tell a fantastic story . . . Seriously, this is my favourite book I''ve read from him. Go read it if you haven''t already'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Shocking, poignant, thought-provoking. A great story that will transport you into the story and make you feel the characters'' pain and agony. Well-written, wonderful characters, compassionate storyline. Stephen King is at his peak here'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This particular book gave me rather noticeable palpitations and for a moment or two, it made me feel quite faint . . . I very much doubt that I''ll be able to forget this book for the years ahead of me'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautiful, touching book which I am never going to forget'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Overall, this was a wonderful reading experience and I already know that this story is going to stay with me for the rest of my life'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I went through all sorts of emotions when reading this story. The writing is vivid and the story believable and you feel and experience everything this tale has to offer . . . If you have this on your TBR Shelf ........... Do yourself a favour this summer and bump it right up to the top of the pile'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted... When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall - when the temperature plummets. After hours of searching, the first body is found... Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning:the real hunt has begun. As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold? From the master of Christmas crime comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone this Winter, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Clare Mackintosh and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder. Readers are gripped by The Night Before Christmas: 'This is by far the best book I've read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!' Reader Review 'Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre.' Reader Review 'This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it.' Reader Review 'I was desperate to get into this ... I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting. I found it hard to put it down.' Reader Review 'I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.' Reader Review 'Loved this festive crime thriller. Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced.' Reader Review 'A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together.' Reader Review 'Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside.' Reader Review

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“A deeply moving book.” —LEILA SLIMANI *** “A work of rare grace and importance.”—THE GUARDIANIn January 2003, the Berest family receive a mysterious, unsigned postcard. On one side was an image of the Opéra Garnier; on the other, the names of their relatives who were killed in Auschwitz: Ephraïm, Emma, Noémie and Jacques.Years later, Anne sought to find the truth behind this postcard. She journeys 100 years into the past, tracing the lives of her ancestors from their flight from Russia following the revolution, their journey to Latvia, Palestine, and Paris, the war and its aftermath. What emerges is a thrilling and sweeping tale based on true events that shatters her certainties about her family, her country, and herself.At once a gripping investigation into family secrets, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and an enthralling portrait of 20th-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life, The Postcard tells the story of a family devastated by the Holocaust and yet somehow restored by love and the power of storytelling.READER REVIEWS"I am rarely moved to tears by books, but the Postcard had me twice. It is so intensely moving, so cleverly structured, and so gripping. This is one of the best books I have read in years." —Tom, Mr B''s Emporium bookseller"One of the best books I''ve ever read." —Naomi, Netgalley"This extraordinary ''true novel'' is a must-read." —Aoife, Netgalley"Powerful, painful, important... Highly recommend." —Stephen, Amazon"This book is more than the blurb, quotes and taglines. It is a feeling to felt, something to be passed on, something to be reflected and something to show the importance in remembering and reading." —Lucy, Waterstones bookseller"A beautiful masterpiece." —Beth, Amazon

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Pure escapism on every page, The Distant Shores tells the story of a family torn apart, and the woman who will bring them back together. Margot Hart travels to Ireland to write a biography of the famous Deverill family. She knows she must speak to the current Lord Deverill - JP - if she is to uncover the secrets of the past. A notorious recluse, JP won't be an easy man to crack. But Margot is determined - and she is not a woman who is easily put off. What she never expected was to form a close bond with JP and be drawn into his family disputes. Shouldering the blame for running up debts that forced him to sell the family castle, JP is isolated and vulnerable. With help from his handsome son Colm, it seems as though Margot might be the only one who can restore JP's fortunes. Will the family ever succeed in healing rifts that have been centuries in the making?

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An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle.Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winne the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as taking a break from her annoying sisters and enjoying some peace and quiet. However, Rowan soon comes to realise that hedges are a serious business and this isn’t quite the opportunity to rest and escape she thought it might be.Not only that, but mysterious events around the town are causing panic in the secret magical community and cowans – non-magical folk – are starting to take notice.Can Rowan hone her hedge craft, try to make some friends and solve the riddle of the mysterious goings-on, or is magic about to be revealed to the world … or at least Wales?Have you read the first two full-length novels in this magical, Sunday Times bestselling series? Threadneedle and Shadowstitch are both available to read now.

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The addictive second novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith series brings us into a new part of the world as the fae princess Rua joins forces with a truly unlikely ally - all with romance and adventure readers have come to expect from the viral sensation!!A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess.And a continent on fire...Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade, a powerful artefact that might be enough to overthrow the cruel oppression threatening the land. Yet when Rua discovers the Northern Court King's uncle is not only alive but has cast a curse on the blue witch army, she realises that the battle has only just begun.Venturing into the enemy's court, Rua finds herself working closely with the young king. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome - and perhaps evil - royal is only one of them. With the eyes of her new-found family on her, Rua must prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade if she is to break the spell over the blue witches.But the greatest challenge she will face is her growing connection to the Northern King and what it could mean for her people...and her heart.

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''teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights'' OBSERVER‘Plant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger’s inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her’ NATURE‘Captivating’ THE GUARDIAN‘It’s rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell them what it’s about, but this is one of them’ DAILY MAILLook at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing – us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited – so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to defend or fertilise them.So look again at the potted plant, or the grass or the tree and wonder: are plants intelligent?Or perhaps ask an even more fundamental question: are they conscious?The Light Eaters will completely redefine how you think about plants. Packed with the most amazing stories of the life of plants it will open your eyes to the extraordinary green life forms we share the planet with.

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A sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land. Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. When the violent Cape wind blows from the south-east, they say the voices of the unquiet dead can be heard whispering through the deserted valley.Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, arrives in search of her cousin — the notorious she-captain and pirate commander Louise Reydon-Joubert — who landed at the Cape of Good Hope more than sixty years before, then disappeared without a trace . . .Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly one hundred and eighty years after Suzanne’s perilous journey, another intrepid and courageous woman of the Joubert family — Isabelle Lepard — has journeyed to the small frontier town once known as Oliftantshoek in search of her long-lost relations. Intent on putting the women of her family back into the history books, she quickly discovers that the crimes and tragedies still shadow the present.And now, Isabelle faces a race against time if she is to discover the truth, and escape with her life . . .

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Winner of the Hugo Award for Best NovelBook 1 in the record-breaking triple Hugo-Award-winning trilogy***One of Time Magazine''s top 100 fantasy books of all time******Shortlisted for the World Fantasy, Nebula, Kitschies, Audie and Locus Awards******A New York Times Notable Book and the inaugural Wired.com book club pick ***THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS . . . FOR THE LAST TIME. IT STARTS WITH THE GREAT RED RIFT across the heart of the world''s sole continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. IT STARTS WITH DEATH, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. IT STARTS WITH BETRAYAL, and long dormant wounds rising up to fester. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the earth is wielded as a weapon. And where there is no mercy.''Astounding'' NPR''Amazing'' Ann Leckie''Breaks uncharted ground'' Library Journal''Powerful'' io9''Elegiac, complex, and intriguing'' Publishers Weekly''Intricate and extraordinary'' New York Times''Brilliant'' Washington PostThe Broken Earth trilogy is complete - beginning with The Fifth Season, continuing in The Obelisk Gate (Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel) and concluding with The Stone Sky (Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel and Nebula Award).Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Dreamblood DuologyThe Killing MoonThe Shadowed Sun

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Neil MacGregor''s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a bold, original approach to human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. Encompassing a grand sweep of human history, A History of the World in 100 Objects begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and ends with objects which characterise the world we live in today. Seen through MacGregor''s eyes, history is a kaleidoscope - shifting, interconnected, constantly surprising, and shaping our world today in ways that most of us have never imagined. A stone pillar tells us about a great Indian emperor preaching tolerance to his people; Spanish pieces of eight tell us about the beginning of a global currency; and an early Victorian tea-set speaks to us about the impact of empire. An intellectual and visual feast, this is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in years. ''Brilliant, engagingly written, deeply researched'' Mary Beard, Guardian ''A triumph: hugely popular, and rightly lauded as one of the most effective and intellectually ambitious initiatives in the making of ''public history'' for many decades'' Sunday Telegraph ''Highly intelligent, delightfully written and utterly absorbing '' Timothy Clifford, Spectator ''This is a story book, vivid and witty, shining with insights, connections, shocks and delights'' Gillian Reynolds Daily Telegraph

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Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at thetriumphant ending to THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH, and in thesequel, he's going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggetttakes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweetsa clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the mostfamous boy in the country. At first, this is GREAT - all the kidsat school think he's cool and he gets to appear on his favouritemorning TV show. But Leo's motives turn out to be shady and Billymust turn the tables in a very public way...The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who hasa stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read,starring a child like him.

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The third and final updated edition of David Attenborough's classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave. 'This is, quite simply, the best thing I've ever done.' Sir David Attenborough on the TV series, The Trials of Life, upon which this book is based.This is the third and last of Sir David's great natural history books based on his TV series and competes his survey of the animal world that began with Life on Earth and continues with Living Planet. In Life on Earth, Sir David showed how each group of animals evolved. In Living Planet he looked at the way they have adapted to the whole range of habitats in which they live.Now, in Trials of Life, he completes the story by revealing how animals behave - and why.

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Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I loved it' Jennifer Saint 'I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Deeply moving' William Ryan 'Gripping' Independent 'One of a kind' RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive.Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury.Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price.But how much will her freedom cost?The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe. Reviews for The Wolf Den: 'This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love' Red 'A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time' Dan Jones 'A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage.Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman's longing for freedom' LoveReading 'Utterly gripping' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius 'Unflinching...The best book I've read in ages' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods 'The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture 'A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder 'It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor's daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book.An amazing achievement' Financial Times

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A radical new account of how the idea of the West has shaped our history, told through the stories of fourteen fascinating lives.We tend to imagine Western Civilisation as a golden thread stretching from classical antiquity to the countries of the modern Western world. But what if this is wrong?Told through the lives of fourteen fascinating historical figures - including a formidable Roman matriarch, an unconventional Islamic scholar, an enslaved African American poetess and a British prime minister with Homeric aspirations – archaeologist and historian Naoíse Mac Sweeney charts how the idea of the West was invented, how it has been used to justify imperialism and racism, and why it is no longer ideologically fit for purpose today. The result is a bold and empowering new story of the people and ideas who made us who we are today.

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Thoroughly updated and revised, JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY is the history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City and the Holy Land, from King David to the wars and chaos of today. The history of Jerusalem is the story of the world: Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths. The Holy City and Holy Land are the battlefields for today's multifaceted conflicts and, for believers, the setting for Judgement Day and the Apocalypse.How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the 'centre of the world' and now the key to peace in the Middle East? Why is the Holy Land so important not just to the region and its many new players, but to the wider world too? Drawing on new archives and a lifetime's study, Montefiore reveals this ever-changing city and turbulent region through the wars, love affairs and revelations of the kings, empresses, amirs, sultans, caliphs, presidents, autocrats, imperialists and warlords, poets, prophets, saints and rabbis, conquerors and whores who created, destroyed, chronicled, and believed in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. A classic of modern literature, this is not only the epic story of 3,000 years of faith, slaughter, fanaticism, co-existence, power and myth, but also a freshly updated, carefully balanced history of the Middle East, from King David to the new players and powers of the twenty-first century, from the birth of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the mayhem of today. This is how today's Middle East was forged, how the Holy Land became sacred and how Jerusalem became Jerusalem - the only city that exists twice - in heaven and on earth.

Objev podobné jako Jerusalem: The Biography - Simon Sebag Montefiore

THE NEW EDITION OF THE TRUE CRIME CLASSICThe Inside Story of Serial Killer Ted BundyAnn Rule was a writer working on the biggest story of her life, tracking down a brutal mass-murderer. Little did she know that the young man who was her close friend was the savage slayer she was hunting . . .TED BUNDY was everyone''s picture of a natural ''winner'' - handsome, charming, brilliant in law school, successful with women, on the verge of a dazzling career. Fast-forward to 24 January 1989, Ted Bundy is executed. He had confessed to taking the lives of at least thirty-five young women, coast to coast.This is his story: the story of his magnetic power, his unholy compulsion, his demonic double life and his string of helpless victims. It was written by a woman who thought she knew Ted Bundy, until she began to put all the evidence together and the whole terrifying picture emerged . . .As recommended by the hosts of the podcast My Favourite Murder.Fascinating further reading for viewers of the Netflix documentary Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes.

Objev podobné jako The Stranger Beside Me - Ann Rule

Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls – a gorgeous cozy read and a Waterstones Best Romantasy Book of the year*************************************************''Magical and grounding at the same time, otherworldly and natural. I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end.'' Cecelia Ahern, Sunday Times Number One bestseller**************************************************There is an old tale that weaves through the mountain town of Woodsmoke.It whispers of a stranger who appears as the snow falls, only to disappear in spring.Leaving behind a broken heart…Carrie Morgan expects trouble when she returns to Woodsmoke after ten years.What she does not predict is the beautiful stranger who walks into her life with the first frost and with whom Carrie begins to fall in love.Bound to her family’s book of spells and a deep magic that flows from the mountains, Carrie’s family warn that her new love is a curse who will disappear when the frost thaws.If Carrie is to embrace the power a Morgan woman carries, she must trade something in return.But is lifting a curse worth any price?**********************************************PRAISE FOR THIS MAGICAL, COSY BOOK''Modern magic meets perfect prose. It is an absolute masterpiece'' Frost magazine‘It was beautiful, it was evocative, it was fascinating.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Spellbinding and starry, the Woodsmoke Women cast a spell on me.’ M.A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood''Loved this! The folklore captures the imagination.'' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Completely captures the imagination'' Muddy Stilettos''The characters are so raw and relatable and the mystery so intriguing that I hated slipping out of this magical world and back to reality.'' Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love‘Spooky and melancholy to start with, and then full of tension as you find out more about why Carrie originally left Woodsmoke… I''d definitely recommend.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An atmospheric and cosy read, sparkling with enchantment.’ Natasha J. Hastings, author of How to Charm a Viscount''So many witch books are set in the USA and it was wonderful to read one set right here in the UK. The magic is woven throughout this book in such a subtle way and the writing is just beautiful.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A joyous collection of life lessons from the UK''s favourite vicar! The perfect gift for fans of Kate Bottley and her charm, wit and wisdom.Hello there, come on in. I know what you’re thinking: ‘I’m not religious, so I’m not sure if this is for me’. But the truth is, this book is simply about being human. Believing in something, no matter what it is, gives us hope, and that’s what helps us get through this messy, joyful, unexpected ride we call life. Over the years I’ve sat on plenty of sofas, drunk plenty of (questionable) cups of tea and learned endless lessons from the wonderful people I’ve met. Above all, they have taught me that there is no right way to do things – and that’s OK. In these pages I have shared everything I have learned about how to deal with life’s biggies – like love and death, as well as confidence, conflict and loneliness – in the hope that I can make you feel less alone and arm you with the tools to face the tougher times. Hopefully this book will remind you to pause, appreciate how far you’ve come, savour the precious moments, and enjoy a giggle or two along the way.Love, Kate x''A gorgeous read, it made me cry in a joyous way'' Zoe Ball''You can always rely on Kate to bring humour, warmth and cracking anecdotes. This book, unsurprisingly, has shed loads'' Steph McGovern

Objev podobné jako Have A Little Faith - The Reverend Kate Bottley

''I honestly believe this is one of the best books that I''ve read this year!'' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐You''re not who you say you are. But neither is she.Olive Anderson has accepted that tonight she''ll be dining alone, without her husband. So when a beautiful stranger appears at Olive''s dinner table, telling the waiter she''s her wife, Olive is immediately unsettled.But the stranger wants to talk, and isn''t this what Olive wants on this lonely winter night? To vent to a perfect stranger? She''s too ashamed to tell her real friends the truth - six months into the marriage they all warned her against, her life is a living nightmare.Perhaps Olive should have asked the fake wife who she''s really married to. Perhaps she should have known this chance encounter had something to do with her secretive husband. Because there is a string of missing women connected to Mr Anderson, and by the morning, Olive will be the latest...The Fake Wife is an unputdownable thriller that will shock and surprise you like the best television boxsets. If you enjoyed Netflix shows like Behind Her Eyes, The Stranger and Obsession you will love The Fake Wife.Read what everyone is saying about The Fake Wife:''OMG this latest book by Sharon Bolton is so good, definitely worth reading'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You''ll never guess where this book is going'' SAMANTHA DOWNING''I swear the twists and turns you will not see coming!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Totally gripping, with characters who draw you in'' JP DELANEY''One thing Sharon Bolton knows how to do is write a compulsive page-turner, and The Fake Wife is just that'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A thriller that had me desperate for answers. I loved it!'' HARRIET TYCE''Sharon Bolton has written another cracker! The twists! The tension! The characters!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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''All I can say is WOW. I was immediately glued to the pages. This is one of the best books I''ve read this year... The authors did such a great job of describing the setting that I even felt like I was back in high school... Perfect... I highly recommend this one!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A skull looks up at Jennie from the trench, but it''s not the chalk-white bone and grimacing teeth that send her reeling. It''s the heart-shaped gold pendant, its delicate chain snapped in two. The necklace Hannah never took off. It can''t be Hannah. But it is.When Jennie Whitmore arrives at her school reunion, she immediately regrets her decision. Why would she choose to surround herself with people who were never nice to her? Who still aren''t, even now she''s a police officer? The only person who truly looked out for her all those years ago was charming, beautiful Hannah. Until the day she disappeared.Jennie is ready to finally put White Cross Academy behind her, the old school building demolished the morning after the party. But with the demolition comes a call: a teenage girl''s remains have been found on the grounds.The instant drop in Jennie''s gut tells her that the remains might be Hannah''s, but when she''s called in to examine them, the truth becomes undeniable. Hannah didn''t run away and abandon Jennie thirty years ago; in fact, she never left White Cross at all.Suddenly, Jennie has a murder to solve. The murder of her best friend. But can she do so before her colleagues discover just how closely connected she is to the victim? Before a mystery stalker makes good on his threats to silence her for good?The Reunion is a gripping mystery perfect for fans of THE SANATORIUM, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Kelly.Read what everyone is saying about The Reunion:''Incredible... peppered with twists and served with hold-your-breath reveals! This is a book you will always remember... Pure immersive storytelling... A shocking conclusion. I was caught from the get-go and cannot recommend this brilliant thriller highly enough.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The fast-paced and gripping story had me hooked from the moment I started reading. I found myself unable to put it down... Just when you think you have it all figured out, the story takes a turn that will leave you shocked and questioning everything you thought you knew.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. It had you hooked from the start and left you guessing right until the end. I would definitely recommend this to any thriller fan.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I stayed up far too late to finish it!... Excellent.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The amount of drama and suspense in this book had me flying through the pages! I can''t remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Brilliant... gripping plot, suspense, menace and plenty of twists and turns... Kept me guessing and fully engaged to the very end... just perfect!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Reminds me of works by Lucy Foley and B.A. Paris.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Reunion - M.J. Arlidge, Steph Broadribb

The perfect read for the football-mad kid in your life*WINNER of the Telegraph Children''s Sports Book of the Year, 2020*Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?Have you heard of ...* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?* The Lancashire Lasses who became the best kept secret of women''s football?* The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy?* The superstar footballer who never actually played football?Discover the most incredible, sometimes ridiculous, and always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is part of the Unbelievable Football series - showcasing true tales from the world''s favourite game where there''s everything to play for and anything can happen.

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NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES ''CROSS'' ON PRIME VIDEOThe thirty-second instalment in James Patterson''s globally bestselling Alex Cross series._____________________________________________It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.A serial killer is taking out America’s finest legal minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders.But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing.To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals:Number one: Find Bree and John.Number two: Escape.Number three: Survive.If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross.___________________________________________Readers can''t get enough of The House of Cross...***** ''Another non-stop action thriller''***** ''A wonderful engrossing thriller''***** ''Excellent read as always''***** ''Keeps you on the edge of your seat''***** ''Long live Alex Cross''***** ''Can be read as a first standalone book but I promise if this is the first book you read in the series you''ll be reading them all!''___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES''Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'' USA Today''Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn''t forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it'' Lee Child''Alex Cross is a legend'' Harlan Coben''Alex Cross ... only gets better and better'' Lisa Scottoline''I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I''ve come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season''s no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed'' Nelson DeMille''[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages'' Douglas Preston and Lincoln ChildAlex Cross Must Die was a Sunday TImes bestseller November 2023

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The BR diesel locomotive types, that under the TOPs renumbering scheme became Classes 44s, 45s, and 46s, are best known by their nickname of ''Peaks''. This is derived from the first ten locomotives being given the names of British mountains. These machines originated under the Modernisation Plan of 1955 as BR''s Type 4 design. The Class 45s and Class 46s had slightly more powerful engines compared to the Class 44s, with the Class 46s having Brush rather than Crompton Parkinson Ltd electrical equipment.The Class 45s became the main motive power on the Midland main line for many years, while the Class 46s were used heavily on cross country services between the North East and South West. The Class 44s were at first employed on the West Coast main line but were latterly were relegated to freight duties mostly being based at Toton depot in Nottinghamshire.This new study covers the three types from their design and inception through to withdrawal and preservation. It draws extensively on original source material from a number of archives, and is lavishly illustrated with over 200 black and white and colour photographs almost all of which are being published for the very first time.

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From the award-winning author of The Silver Road comes a new tale of contemporary Ireland and ancient myth . . .'An eerie, gripping 9+ adventure, with strong characterisation and deftly interwoven Celtic mythology.' Guardian When Ben and his family have to leave Dublin and move into the remote house where his mother grew up, he's not optimistic about what lies ahead. For him and his brother Fin, it'll mean fitting in to life with his aunts and a cousin he doesn't even know.But what Ben doesn't expect is that he will be drawn into the mysteries of the wild mystical landscape. He can sense its power, and he can see a light shining from the mountain on the horizon. Even stranger, crows are gathering, watching him and haunting his dreams.As Ben uncovers the stories of Ireland's mythical heroes and warriors that obsessed his grandfather right up until he died, Ben begins to wonder if there is more to the tales than pure fantasy. It seems like trouble is stirring - and will he have the power to face it?A powerful new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.'Sword of the Sun completely swept me away! O'Hart's writing is rich, evocative and mysterious, but above all, total magic!' Jennifer Bell, author of Magicalia'Rich in Irish mythology, this is a wonderful, pacey book with an unlikely trio of heroes. It kept me hooked throughout to its action-packed end.' Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

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''A landmark piece of non-fiction'' Janet Maslin, The New York TimesFrom the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this is one of the great untold stories of American history: the migration of black citizens who fled the south and went north in search of a better life From 1915 to 1970, an exodus of almost six million people would change the face of America. With stunning historical detail, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson gives us this definitive, vividly dramatic account of how these journeys unfolded. Based on interviews with more than a thousand people, and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns tells the story of America''s Great Migration through the lives of three unique individuals: Ida Mae Gladney, who in 1937 left sharecropping and prejudice in Mississippi for Chicago, where she achieved quiet blue-collar success and, in old age, voted for Barack Obama when he ran for an Illinois Senate seat; sharp and quick-tempered George Starling, who in 1945 fled Florida for Harlem, where he endangered his job fighting for civil rights, saw his family fall, and finally found peace in God; and Robert Foster, who left Louisiana in 1953 to pursue a medical career, the personal physician to Ray Charles as part of a glitteringly successful medical career.Wilkerson brilliantly captures their first treacherous and exhausting cross-country journeys, as well as how they changed their new homes forever.''You will never forget these people'' Gay Talese''A brilliant and stirring epic'' John Stauffer, Wall Street Journal ''The mass migration of African Americans out of the US south forever changed the country''s cultural fabric - and Wilkerson''s history of this period is full of sacrifice and hope ... a long overdue account'' Lettecha Johnson, Guardian''A deeply affecting, finely crafted and heroic book. . . .Wilkerson has taken on one of the most important demographic upheavals of the past century and told it through the lives of three people ... lyrical and tragic'' Jill Lepore, New Yorker

Objev podobné jako The Warmth of Other Suns - Wilkerson Isabel

''I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart'' Nigella LawsonFrom the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.It started when a chance encounter with Sadiq Khan''s Labrador landed Herbie a job working as a special advisor to Ed Miliband in 2014. Then he was summoned by David Cameron to work on the Remain campaign in the EU referendum. He experienced the pain of working with Theresa May; was sacked and then rehired by Boris Johnson to advise on Covid; was at Balmoral when the Queen died; had a ringside seat for Liz Truss; was fired by Rishi Sunak and then latterly taken on by Keir Starmer.This is the story the politicians didn''t want you to know. What are Larry the Cat and Dilyn the Dog really like? How did Charlotte Owen get a peerage? Herbert Hound, finally, tells all.

Objev podobné jako Taking the Lead - John Crace

''Tantalising, enlightening and the best reason to raise another glass of beer'' Olly Smith''This is one of the most important books ever written about beer'' Mark DredgeWhat''s the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? BEER, of course. And it might just be our most important invention.Since its creation 13,000 years ago, our love of beer has shaped everything from religious ceremonies to advertising, and architecture to bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale, the first fridge was built for beer not food, bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer, Germany''s beer halls hosted Hitler''s rise to power, and brewer''s yeast may yet be the answer to climate change.In The Meaning of Beer, award-winning beer writer Jonny Garrett tells the stories of these incredible human moments and inventions, taking readers to some of the best-known beer destinations in the world - Munich and Oktoberfest, Carlsberg Brewery''s historic laboratory, St Louis and the home of Budweiser - as well as those lesser-known, from a 5,000 year old brewery in the Egyptian desert to Arctic Svalbard, home to the world''s most northerly pub.Ultimately, this is not a book about how we made beer, but how beer made us.

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''Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into'' HEAT''Rob Parker is a master of the stone-cold twist'' JANICE HALLETT''Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to you to-be-read stacks'' PRIMA''Propels you through the pages at a rate of knots ... the very definition of a one-sitting read'' ROBERT RUTHERFORDNobody ever knew what happened to the Brindleys. One summer they were there - flashy, loud and beautiful - and then they were gone. A mother, father and two children, vanished into the East Anglian night. Some said the family never made it home from the party; their speeding car thrown off the tracks and the four of them silently buried in the marshes. Others said they had simply moved on. For over thirty years, the case remained as cold as the freezing waterways of the Norfolk broads. Until Cam Killick found the car.An ex-marine and ex-SBS officer, Cam Killick’s PTSD has made the return to civilian life a living nightmare. The only place he can find peace is underwater, where the world is muffled to white noise. As a cold case diver it is his job to scour the waterways of the country for the lost, the submerged, the drowned, laying their stories to rest alongside them.Except when Cam levers open the doors to the Brindley car on the lake bed where he found it, all four bodies are missing. And Cam will soon learn that some secrets, once submerged, are better off staying that way.A gripping, propulsive and atmospheric crime thriller perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter James and Elly Griffiths. Your new crime obsession starts here...

Objev podobné jako The Troubled Deep - Rob Parker

''ENTHRALLING'' FourFourTwo''STIRRING'' Dublin Herald''FASCINATING'' Red and White Kop''ASTONISHING'' Bleacher ReportThe Sunday Times BestsellerTwentieth anniversary edition, fully updated with a new foreword from Rafael BenitezWhen Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004-05 season, the reaction of many fans was ''Who the **** is Rafael Benitez?''. After a wonderful spell at Valencia, the Spaniard arrived to take over Liverpool''s famous Boot Room, determined to change the club''s fortunes and win over a disillusioned Kop. In just one season, Benitez''s importation of Spanish players, coaching methods and diet led to a revolution, usurping José Mourinho''s Chelsea to reach the European Champions League final in Istanbul. It was a match that would go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. At half-time, Liverpool were 3-0 down to Carlo Ancelotti''s AC Milan, a team many regarded as the best in the world, filled with stars such as Paolo Maldini, Kaká and Andrea Pirlo. However, against all the odds, Liverpool produced a stunning comeback, with goals from club captain Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Šmicer and Xabi Alonso, before a dramatic penalty shoot-out saw the Reds clinch European glory. Featuring exclusive interviews with Benitez himself, assistant manager Pako Ayestarán and key first-team players, this is the behind-the-scenes story of Rafa''s remarkable success with Liverpool.

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This is one of the earliest plays written by William Shakespeare. It revolves around two sets of identical twins that were separated at birth. Years later, fate brings them to the same city, and this unleashes the drama caused by mistaken identities.Also available as part of a 20 book set, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tragedy of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Winter’s Tale, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Timon of Athens, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear, Julius Caesar, Cymbeline, The Comedy of Errors, As You Like It, Anthony and Cleopatra and All’s Well That Ends Well.

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The old ways are dying, and a mighty empire is reaching out across the sea.Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos.Cunobelin, High King of the Britons, is dead. His heirs, warrior princes Togodubnos and Caratacos, have spurned the careful alliances that kept the irresistible might of the Roman Empire from Britannia’s shores for so long.In this land of warriors, druids and kings, riven by conflict, orphan boy Cullen must fight for survival within a tribe he despises. Captured by the Catuvellauni after a brutal raid on his own Atrebates tribe, he must find his purpose swiftly if he is to avoid the murderous attentions of the chief druid.As the Britons turn inward, jostling for dominion, avaricious eyes look on from across the Narrow Sea. The mighty legions gather…This is the epic story of Britain on the cusp of the Roman conquest, of a clash of civilisations and the last cries of resistance from a doomed way of life.Praise for The Savage Isle ''There are several dawns in the history of these British Isles, but the dark before each one was never so impenetrable as that which preceded the Roman invasion of AD 43. Michael Arnold has shone a fascinating light on this period, capturing perfectly the anxiety, the high stakes and the conflicting interests of the moment. A warrior coming-of-age story unlike any I’ve ever read, with prose that sings like a druidic bard. Authentic, poetic, powerful. An epic overture to this savage isle''s history'' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea''The Savage Isle tells the story of Iron Age Britain on the cusp of the Roman invasion. The evocation of the land of Ancient Britannia and the customs and way of life of the Ancient Britons is vividly and imaginatively brought to life'' Alex Gough, author of Caesar''s Soldier

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''Tantalising, enlightening and the best reason to raise another glass of beer'' Olly Smith''This is one of the most important books ever written about beer'' Mark DredgeSince its creation 13,000 years ago, beer has shaped everything from architecture and advertising to religion and bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale; the first fridge was built for beer not food;bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer; and it was the beer halls of Germany that hosted Hitler''s rise to power.In this highly entertaining beer-lover''s guide to world history, award-winning drinks writer Jonny Garrett recounts the incredible human moments and inventions in pursuit of the perfect pint.''This book will make you laugh, it will make you smarter and it will make you want to drink more beer'' Ned Palmer''As fascinating as it is funny... full of revelations about beer''s vital role in the world'' Robbie Knox

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''The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it''s never too late to remake yourself into someone better'' MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH ''The Secret Garden should be on every child''s bookshelf'' THE TIMES ''There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will'' SOPHIE DAHL ''A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic'' NEW YORK TIMES''She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden''Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle''s estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the isolated house on the Yorkshire moors holds secrets that Mary cannot resist exploring: pitiful crying that echoes down the corridors at night and a hidden walled garden. When a robin leads Mary to the buried key, not only is the garden unlocked, but also her heart. And as the garden blooms, for the first time in her life, Mary discovers friendship. This is where the magic begins . . . A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children''s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

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''The best non-fiction book I''ve ever read. It''s magical. Stunning'' Dan Schreiber, No Such Thing As a Fish''A pop biography for people who don''t read pop biographies'' Dorian Lynskey, Guardian''Brilliant, discursive and wise'' Ben Goldacre''Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant'' The Quietus''A thing of endlessly fascinating, utterly demented genius'' Alexis PetridisThey were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted their records, erased themselves from musical history and burnt their last million pounds in a boathouse on the Isle of Jura. And they couldn''t say why.This is not just the story of The KLF. It is a book about Carl Jung, Alan Moore, Robert Anton Wilson, Ken Campbell, Dada, Situationism, Discordianism, magic, chaos, punk, rave, the alchemical symbolism of Doctor Who and the special power of the number twenty-three. Wildly unauthorised and unlike any other music biography, THE KLF is a trawl through chaos on the trail of a beautiful, accidental mythology.10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL

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