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In the Upper Country - Kai Thomas

The fates of two unforgettable women - one just beginning a journey of reckoning and self-discovery and the other completing her life's last vital act - intertwine in this ambitious and inventive debut set at the terminus of the Underground Railroad. Freedom, you can't get and bury, and keep it and keep it so it won't ever go away. No, child. You got to swing your freedom like a club. In 1859, deep in the forests of Canada, an elderly woman sits behind bars. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad to escape enslavement, but an American bounty hunter tracked her down. Now she's in jail for killing him, and the fragile peace of Dunmore, a town settled by people fleeing the American south, hangs by a thread. Lensinda Martin, a smart young reporter, wants to gather the woman's testimony before she can be condemned, but the old woman has no time for confessions. Instead she proposes a barter: a story for a story. As the women swap stories - of family and first loves, of survival and freedom against all odds - Lensinda must face her past. And it seems the old woman may carry a secret that could shape Lensinda's destiny. Travelling along the path of the Underground Railroad from the American South to British Canada, from the Indigenous nations around the Great Lakes, to the Black refugee communities of Canada, In the Upper Country is an unforgettable debut about the interwoven history of peoples in North America, slavery and resistance, and two women reckoning with the stories they've been given, and the ones they want to tell.

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Furay Richie: In The Country - LP (4050538716108)

LP vinyl - Album cover verzí známých písní dostalo název „In The Country”. Album cover verzí známých písní dostalo název „In The Country”. Richie Furay je kytarista a zpěvák z amerického Yellow Springs ve státě Ohio. Na hudební scéně se pohybuje od druhé poloviny šedesátých let, kdy působil ve skupině Buffalo Springfield. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop LP A1 Somebody Like You / A2 I Hope You Dance / A3 Take Me Home, Country Roads / A4 She Don't Know She's Beautiful / A5 Your Love Amazes Me / A6 I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why) / B1 Lonesome Town / B2 Walking In Memphis / B3 I'm Already There / B4 The River / B5 In This Life / B6 Chalk

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A Month in the Country - Joseph Lloyd Carr

''One of the best books I''ve ever read'' Richard Osman''Tender and elegant'' Guardian''Unlike anything else in modern English literature'' D.J. Taylor, SpectatorA damaged survivor of the First World War, Tom Birkin finds refuge in the quiet village church of Oxgodby where he is to spend the summer uncovering a huge medieval wall-painting. Immersed in the peace and beauty of the countryside and the unchanging rhythms of village life he experiences a sense of renewal and belief in the future. Now an old man, Birkin looks back on the idyllic summer of 1920, remembering a vanished place of blissful calm, untouched by change, a precious moment he has carried with him through the disappointments of the years. Adapted into a film starring Colin Firth, Natasha Richardson and Kenneth Branagh, A Month in the Country traces the slow revival of the primeval rhythms of life so cruelly disorientated by the Great War.With an introduction by Penelope Fitzgerald

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A Month in the Country - John le Carré

A haunting novel about art and its power to heal, J. L. Carr''s A Month in the Country published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.''That night, for the first time during many months, I slept like the dead and, next morning, awoke very early.''One summer, just after the Great War, Tom Birkin, a demobbed soldier, arrives in the village of Oxgodby. He has been invited to uncover and restore a medieval wall painting in the local church. At the same time, Charles Moon - a fellow damaged survivor of the war - has been asked to locate the grave of a village ancestor. As these two outsiders go about their work of recovery, they form a bond, but they also stir up long dormant passions within the village. What Berkin discovers here will stay with him for the rest of his life . . .

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Mary Louise in the Country - Lyman Frank Baum - e-kniha

eBook: ‘Mary Louise in the Country’ is the second book in the popular ‘Mary Louise’ series of children’s books by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Mary Louise and her grandpa Jim have relocated to the sleepy little town of Craggs Crossing for the summer. Here Mary encounters young Ingua Scammel, who seems to be hiding something. Mary Louise suspects something isn’t right, and calls upon her friend and detective in training Josie O’Gorman to help get to the bottom of the mystery.

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Boards of Canada - In a Beautiful Place Out In the Country (LP)

Barva: Černá Subžánr: Downtempo;Ambient;Elektronický Typ: 12" vinylová deska;EP deska;Nové vydání;Remastered Varianta: In a Beautiful Place Out In the Country (Vinyl LP) Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 1980 - 1989;2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029 Vydavatelství: Warp Records Datum vydání: 2013-11-18 Interpret / Téma: Boards of Canada Rok nahrávky: 2000.0 Rok vydání: 2013.0 Hmotnost: 180 g Balení obsahuje: EP Rychlost: 45 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Země původu: Evropská unie Žánr: Elektronický Země interpreta: Skotsko

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English Country Paper Dolls: in the Downton Abbey Style - Rudisill Miller

Inspired by a popular PBS series, this collection features; two dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from the 1910 to '20s era. The opulent wardrobe of original, historically accurate designs includes ensembles for a cricket match and a flower show, a walk in the village and a party in London, a wedding and an excursion on the Orient Express, and a host of other occasions. A stately full-color scene on the book's inside covers provides an aristocratic setting for the dolls.

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Country Candle Christmas Time In The City vonná svíčka 680 g

Country Candle Christmas Time In The City, 680 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Country Candle Christmas Time In The City provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: kořenité aroma ovocná vůně orientální aroma dřevitá vůně Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

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Country Candle Christmas Time In The City vonná svíčka 453 g

Country Candle Christmas Time In The City, 453 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Country Candle Christmas Time In The City provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: kořenité aroma ovocná vůně orientální aroma dřevitá vůně Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

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Country Candle Christmas Time In The City vosk do aromalampy 64 g

Country Candle Christmas Time In The City, 64 g, Vosky do aromalampy Vůně do bytu, Vosk do aromalampy Country Candle Christmas Time In The City vytvoří ve vašem interiéru maximální vonný efekt. Díky rychlé a jednoduché možnosti výměny za jiný vosk si vždy snadno zvolíte právě tu vůni, na kterou máte zrovna náladu. Vlastnosti: kořenité aroma ovocná vůně dřevitá vůně Jak používat: Tající vosk v aromalampě nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Nenechávejte produkt v dosahu dětí nebo domácích mazlíčků.

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Judy Chicago: In the Making - Jenni Sorkin, Judy Chicago, Thomas P. Campbell, Claudia Schmuckli

Published to accompany a major exhibition tracing the career of the pioneering feminist artist One of the founding forces behind the 1970s feminist art movement, Judy Chicago became widely known for The Dinner Party, a massive installation turning women’s traditional household-bound role on its head by setting a feast for thirty-nine remarkable women – from Hildegarde of Bingen to Emily Dickinson – to shine a spotlight on women’s contributions to history. Concluded in 1979, it was presented in San Francisco to popular success and proceeded to be shown internationally to an audience of over one million viewers through an unprecedented grassroots effort. Art critics, however, responded differently, annihilating it for its celebration of vaginal imagery and embrace of 'feminine' craft. For decades Chicago operated on the margins of the art world, her work shunned by most critics and institutions and her evolution as an artist eclipsed by the notoriety of The Dinner Party. Judy Chicago: In the Making accompanies the first exhibition to offer a thorough overview of Chicago's career. It traces the artist’s practice back to its roots, revealing her unique working process and the origins of the formal and conceptual strategies she has applied throughout her oeuvre. Bringing together a selection drawn from every major series of her work, it also reproduces sketchbooks, journals and preparatory drawings that document her extensive process of research and development.With 225 illustrations in colour

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Matis Paris In The Country set Time-Balance + Densifiance Serum 50 ml + 30 ml

Vzpomínka na venkov, set který obsahuje: Time-Balance: Pomáhá obnovit rovnováhu pokožky, která je oslabená absencí hormonů v období menopauzy. Napravuje ztrátu pružnosti a dehydrataci.Pokožka je pružná, vyvážená a sjednocená. Densifiance-Serum: Densifiance Serum je sérum s lehkou texturou, které dokáže rychle přinést úlevu a doplnit chybějící aktivní složky vaší pleti. Jádrem receptury je čistě rostlinná technologie DensiDerm, která výrazně zlepšuje produkci kolagenu a elastinu. Vyhlazující aktivní složka pomáhá zpevňovat kontury pleti a navrací jí její přirozený tón. Pokožka je navíc viditelně zpevněná, vrásky vyhlazeny nebo zjemněny. Účinné látky: Time-Balance: Omega 3 6, 9 - relaxační účinná látka získána z mořských živočichů. Zvyšuje tak hustotu kolagenu, která pokožku vyhlazuje, vyživuje do hloubky a působí blahodárně na vyrovnání rozbouřených hormonů.Kakaové boby - obsahují několik chemických „prospěšných " látek, včetně anandamidu, látky, která se přirozeně produkuje v mozku. Tento neurotransmiter působí na náladu a chuť k jídlu a uvolňuje svaly v obličeji. Densifiance-Serum: DensiDerm - výtažek z kopru a sóji - liftingový efekt Použití: Time-Balance: Ráno a / nebo večer na dokonale vyčištěnou pokožku tváře a krku po séru Densifiance-Serum. Densifiance-Serum: Ráno a / nebo večer na dokonale vyčištěnou pokožku tváře a krku, aplikujete před krémem.

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The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine - Thomas & Friends

A special board book edition of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine!This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller''s railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line …Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Other board books about Thomas the Tank Engine include:Thomas & Friends: Go, Thomas, Go! (shaped board book with wheels) 9781405296809Thomas & Friends: Happy Birthday, Thomas! 9781405297240Thomas & Friends: Ten Little Engines 9781405293303Thomas & Friends: Pocket Library 9781405293006Thomas & Friends: Noisy Sound Book 9781405295208Thomas & Friends: Hide & Seek 9781405293129

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Heartland : A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth - Smarsh Sarah

*Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction and Finalist for the Kirkus Prize* An eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in the American Midwest. During Sarah Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the 1980s and 1990s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. By telling the story of her life and the lives of the people she loves, Smarsh challenges us to look more closely at the class divide in our country and examine the myths about people thought to be less because they earn less. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities, and she explores this idea as lived experience, metaphor, and level of consciousness. Smarsh was born a fifth generation Kansas wheat farmer on her paternal side and the product of generations of teen mothers on her maternal side. Through her experiences growing up as the daughter of a dissatisfied young mother and raised predominantly by her grandmother on a farm thirty miles west of Wichita, we are given a unique and essential look into the lives of poor and working class Americans living in the heartland. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, Heartland is an uncompromising look at class, identity, and the particular perils of having less in a country known for its excess. "Sarah Smarsh--tough-minded and rough-hewn--draws us into the real lives of her family, barely making it out there on the American plains. There's not a false note. Smarsh, as a writer, is Authentic with a capital A...This is just what the world needs to hear" (George Hodgman, author of Bettyville).

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ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWCCSG-U27 (8720039338999)

Dámské hodinky , strojek quartz, průměr ciferníku 33 mm, vodotěsnost 30 m (3 ATM), sklíčko minerální ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWCCSG-U27 jsou špičkové dámské hodinky vhodné pro každou příležitost. Jejich základem je o průměru 33 mm. Kvalitní technologie Quartz je zárukou nadstandardní přesnosti měření a velmi dlouhé výdrže baterie. Řemínek tvoří kůže, díky tomu je náramek pravou ozdobou, aniž by se snížilo pohodlí při nošení. Značkové hodinky ROSEFIELD bez problémů odolají stříkající vodě při opatrném mytí rukou nebo v dešti, sprchování nebo potopení do vody je ale může poškodit. Stupeň krytí hodinek má hodnotu 30 m (3 ATM). Nejpodstatnější znaky dámských hodinek ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWCCSG-U27 Strojek s Quartz technologií a baterie s dlouhou výdrží Řemínek je dlouhý 21 cm Pro řemínek byl zvolen materiál: kůže Stupeň vodotěsnosti hodinek ROSEFIELD: 30 m (3 ATM) Ciferník nese barvu: bílá Řemínek má barvu: hnědá Dámské hodinky mají strojek quartz

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ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWBCSS-U26 (8720039338982)

Dámské hodinky , strojek quartz, průměr ciferníku 33 mm, vodotěsnost 30 m (3 ATM), sklíčko minerální ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWBCSS-U26 jsou úchvatné dámské hodinky, které by se na vašem nápěstí zaručeně vyjímaly. Najdete na nich průměru 33 mm. Takzvané Quartz řešení strojku dává jistotu velmi dobré výdrže a přesného měření. Materiál řemínku tvoří kůže, díky tomu je náramek pravou ozdobou, nikoli však na úkor funkčnosti a komfortu. Náramkové hodinky ROSEFIELD hravě odolají stříkající vodě a běžnému dešti, sprchování nebo plavání je ale poškodí. Stupeň krytí hodinek je 30 m (3 ATM). Vybrané výhody dámských hodinek ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWBCSS-U26 Baterie s dlouhou výdrží a strojek s Quartz systémem Maximální délka řemínku je 21 cm Pro řemínek byl zvolen materiál: kůže Kategorie vodotěsnosti hodinek ROSEFIELD: 30 m (3 ATM) Ciferník nese barvu: bílá Řemínek má barvu: černá Dámské hodinky nabídnou strojek quartz

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ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UEWG-U21 (8719324227742)

Dámské hodinky , strojek quartz, průměr ciferníku 33 mm, vodotěsnost 30 m (3 ATM), sklíčko minerální ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UEWG-U21 jsou špičkové dámské hodinky, na které je vždy spoleh. Najdete na nich o velikosti 33 mm. Léty prověřená Quartz technologie je příslibem nadstandardní přesnosti měření a velmi dlouhé výdrže baterie. Materiálem zvoleným k výrobě řemínku je ocel, díky tomu je náramek pravou ozdobou, přičemž samozřejmostí je naprostý komfort při nošení. Hodinky značky ROSEFIELD bez problémů odolají stříkající vodě při opatrném mytí rukou nebo v dešti, úplně vodotěsné ale nejsou a do vody nepatří. Stupeň krytí hodinek má hodnotu 30 m (3 ATM). Zásadní přednosti dámských hodinek ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UEWG-U21 Dlouhá výdrž baterie a Quartz technologie Maximální délka řemínku je u tohoto modelu 20 cm Pro řemínek byl zvolen materiál: ocel Vodotěsnost hodinek ROSEFIELD: 30 m (3 ATM) Ciferník nese barvu: bílá Barva řemínku: zlatá Dámské...

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ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWGCSR-U29 (8720039339019)

Dámské hodinky , strojek quartz, průměr ciferníku 33 mm, vodotěsnost 30 m (3 ATM), sklíčko minerální ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWGCSR-U29 jsou špičkové dámské hodinky, které nedáte z ruky. Jejich základem je o průměru 33 mm. Strojek Quartz bude vždy zárukou letité výdrže na jedinou baterii, zároveň zajistí přesnost. Materiálem zvoleným k výrobě řemínku je kůže, náramku dodává zajímavý vzhled, nikoli však na úkor funkčnosti a komfortu. Náramkové hodinky ROSEFIELD přežijí stříkající vodu při šetrném mytí rukou nebo při dešti, do sprchy nebo přímo do vody ale nepatří. Stupeň krytí hodinek je 30 m (3 ATM). Podstatné parametry dámských hodinek ROSEFIELD The Upper East Side UWGCSR-U29 Strojek s Quartz technologií a baterie s dlouhou výdrží Délka řemínku: 21 cm Řemínek tvoří kůže Vodotěsnost hodinek ROSEFIELD: 30 m (3 ATM) Ciferník nese barvu: bílá Barva řemínku: šedá Dámské hodinky jsou řízeny strojkem typu quartz

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The Full English: A Journey in Search of a Country and its People - Maconie Stuart

A Sunday Times Book of the Week and Top 10 Bestseller A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year What kind of country is England today? What does it mean to be English? Are we hungry for change or seeking old certainties? Join Stuart Maconie on an enlightening, entertaining journey through England, from Bristol's Banksy to Durham's beaches, from Cotswolds corduroy to Stoke's oatcakes. As his guide, Maconie walks in the footsteps of J.B. Priestley's classic travelogue, English Journey, to explore our national identity and how it has evolved over the last century.On his way, Stuart takes inspiration from the people he meets at bus stops and train stations, cafes and corner shops. Travelling the length of the land, Maconie explores the differences between city and town, north and south, and examines our past and present with affection and insight. Whether he’s passing the boutique hotels of Manchester, the moors of Ilkley or the grand houses of Tynemouth, looking out over misty fens or urban skylines, he shines a light on the people who make these places and asks what the future holds for them.Along the way, he uncovers local heroes and secret histories over early breakfasts and last orders. Through his journey, he lets us see our homes and habits, hopes and eccentricities with fresh eyes. The Full English challenges us to embrace the messy, shifting and diverse nature of England, and to ask ourselves what kind of country we want to be.

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The Utopia - Thomas More

In Thomas More’s hugely influential Utopia, a traveller recounts his discovery of an island nation in which the inhabitants enjoy unprecedented social cohesion and justice. The book imagines a community in which laws, personal relations and professional ambition are based on reason, in contrast with the tradition-bound superstitions of Europe, which were, in More’s eyes, impediments to equality and peaceful coexistence. One of the indicators of the profound cultural and political influence of More’s masterpiece is today’s common use of the word “Utopia” – a term he invented. This extraordinary treatise on the values of rationality and reason – here presented in a sparkling new translation by Roger Clarke and accompanied by copious notes and additional texts – questions what a philosopher can do to enact change in society, and how idealized visions can inform political practice. A sparkling new translation by Roger Clarke of one of the most influential philosophical works of all time, which renders the original Latin into an English that is clear, readable and true to the spirit of Thomas More’s writing. Accompanied by: Biographical notes on contemporary figures and an index explaining More’s Utopian vocabulary; a map of the island of Utopia; correspondence relevant to the text (as well as letters of endorsement and even celebratory verses), written by numerous prominent sixteenth-century European humanists. These letters – presented chronologically and translated from Latin – work in conjunction with the detailed notes on Thomas More’s life, the genesis of Utopia and information about the verse metres employed to offer a unique and fascinating insight into the composition and publication of Utopia, which no student of the text should be without. Moreover, they offer a glimpse not only into the character of More, Erasmus and other members of their circle, but also into the world in which they inhabited. Our edition, therefore, offers unprecedented background detail for an accessible mass-market edition.

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The Champions - Kara Thomas

From Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, comes another dark YA thriller set in the same town of Sunnybrook.When newcomer Hadley is assigned to cover the football team for the school newspaper, she gets way more than she bargained for. After one of the players is mysteriously poisoned, she starts to receive strange emails from an anonymous source, warning her to stay away from the team. Soon, a second player is killed, and the town’s well-kept secrets start to unravel . . .Now she must find answers and stop the killer . . . or risk becoming their next target.'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, on The Cheerleaders

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The Power of the Dog - Thomas Savage

Discover Thomas Savage's dark poetic tale of a small town in early 20th century American that inspired the new Jane Campion film. Phil and George are brothers and joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Phil is tall and angular; George is stocky and silent. Phil is a brilliant chess player, a voracious reader, an eloquent storyteller; George learns slowly, and devotes himself to the business. They sleep in the room they shared as boys, and so it has been for forty years. When George unexpectedly marries a young widow and brings her to live at the ranch, Phil begins a relentless campaign to destroy his brother's new wife. But he reckons without an unlikely protector. From its visceral first paragraph to its devastating twist of an ending, The Power of the Dog will hold you in its grip.

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The Power of the Dog - Thomas Savage

Thomas Savage's dark poetic writing about bachelor brothers in a small town in early 20th century American will hook you in. Phil and George are brothers and joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Phil is tall and angular; George is stocky and silent. Phil is a brilliant chess player, a voracious reader, an eloquent storyteller; George learns slowly, and devotes himself to the business. Phil is a vicious sadist, with a seething contempt for weakness to match his thirst for dominance; George has a gentle, loving soul. They sleep in the room they shared as boys, and so it has been for forty years. When George unexpectedly marries a young widow and brings her to live at the ranch, Phil begins a relentless campaign to destroy his brother's new wife. But he reckons without an unlikely protector. From its visceral first paragraph to its devastating twist of an ending, The Power of the Dog will hold you in its grip. WITH AN AFTERWORD BY ANNIE PROULX 'With its echoes of East of Eden and Brokeback Mountain, this satisfyingly complex story deserves another shot at rounding up public admiration' Guardian

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The Hats of the Queen - Thomas Pernette

The Hats of the Crown examines 50 iconic headpieces adorned by the Queen during her reign, uncovering the royal, political and fashion landscape of the time. In her 70 years in power, Queen Elizabeth II has made her mark on history, navigating the ups and downs of the past century and wearing many hats – literally and figuratively. In 1933, little Elizabeth, sits in a carriage alongside her grandfather King George V, wearing a round, pink hat hemmed with flowers. In 2020, the year the world fell into crisis with the covid pandemic, the sovereign dons a very similar hat. Nearly 100 years have passed between these two images, a century of politics, diplomacy and fashion, which is told, in these pages, through the little-known story of the Queen's hats. With a foreword by royal correspondent Alastair Bruce, The Hats of the Crown is a beautiful and informative look back on the life and times of her majesty through these iconic accessories.

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The Return of the Native - Thomas Hardy

Eustacia Vye criss-crosses the wild Egdon Heath, eager to experience life to the full in her quest for 'music, poetry, passion, war'. She marries Clym Yeobright, native of the heath, but his idealism frustrates her romantic ambitions and her discontent draws others into a tangled web of deceit and unhappiness.Early readers responded to Hardy's 'insatiably observant' descriptions of the heath, a setting that for D. H. Lawrence provided the 'real stuff of tragedy'. For modern readers, the tension between the mythic setting of the heath and the modernity of the characters challenges our freedom to shape the world as we wish; like Eustacia, we may not always be able to live our dreams.This edition has a critically established text based on the manuscript and first edition.

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Love In Provence - Jo Thomas

'Filled with fun and summer sunshine in the south of France!' Jill Mansell---------------Escape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summerDel moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn’t looked back. She’s found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien. But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news.With no time to dwell as she welcomes a new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer. Usually cooking – the thing she loves best – would help soothe her troubles, but Del doesn’t remember how . .. And then chef Zacharie comes to town, dropping another bombshell!Over one summer in Provence that’s full of surprises, friends old and new rally round. Can they complete the harvest and pull the community back together? And if Fabien returns, will Del finally get her happy-ever-after?'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry

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Surrounded by Vampires: Or, How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life - Thomas Erikson

From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by IdiotsDo you often feel exhausted by conversations?Are there people in your life with belittle you through words or actions?Or, do you have colleagues who take up your time and don't actually do much?You could be surrounded by vampires! International bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will help you recognise and deal with the four most common vampires.Be it time, energy, attention or habit vampires, these ubiquitous social villains can leave you feeling drained and depleted. Whether they're lurking in your office, hiding amongst friends and family, or invading your thoughts, vampires can be found all around you.Fortunately, no human or habit Vampire can survive when the sun shines on them. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson will help you spot the vampires around you and find your light to vanish their influence for good.

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The Short End of the Sonnenallee - Thomas Brussig

‘A kind of miracle … Not only made me laugh (again and again) but brought tears to my eyes’ Jonathan Franzen‘One of the most brilliant satirical novels about life in East Berlin’ New York TimesThomas Brussig’s classic German satire, translated into English for the first time and introduced by Jonathan Franzen, is a comedic, moving account of life in East Berlin before the Fall of the Berlin WallThe Short End of the Sonnenallee, is a satire set, literally, on the Sonnenallee, the famed "boulevard of the sun" in East Berlin.Within this boulevard lives Michael, an adolescent who faces daily ridicule whenever he steps out of his apartment building and comes into view of the observation platform on the West side. "Look, a real Zonie. Can we take your picture?" Hopelessly in love with the most beautiful girl on the street, Michael is batted away in favour of the Western boys who are free to cross the border. What chance does Michael have, and how much trouble will he get into by pursuing her?Laugh-out-loud funny and unabashedly silly, Brussig''s novel follows the bizarre, grotesque quotidian details of life in the German Democratic Republic. As this new translation shows, the ideas at its heart – freedom, democracy and life’s fundamental hilarity – hold great relevance for today.‘Gentle comedy … Funny, rueful’ Telegraph

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Jude the Obscure - Thomas Hardy

Jude Fawley is a rural stone mason with intellectual aspirations. Frustrated by poverty and the indifference of the academic institutions at the University of Christminster, his only chance of fulfilment seems to lie in his relationship with his unconventional cousin, Sue Bridehead.

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The Perfection Trap - Thomas Curran

ONE OF BLOOMBERG'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023'Thomas Curran is the world's leading expert on perfectionism, and he's written the definitive book on why it's rising, how it wreaks havoc on our lives, and what we can do to stop it. If you've ever found yourself fearing failure, ruminating about mistakes, or just feeling that you aren't good enough, this is a must read' Adam Grant'A fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies' Grace BlakeleyToday, burnout and depression are at record levels, driven by a combination of intense workplace competition, the comparative world of social media, the quest for elite credentials, and helicopter parenting. Society continually broadcasts the need to want more, and that we have to be perfect to get it.Why is this a trap, and how can we escape it?Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence, acclaimed professor at the London School of Economics Thomas Curran calls for both a mindset shift and broader, societal change. He explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from performance to social and financial inequality, and shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect - and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the soul-crushing need to compete for more or to be the best, The Perfection Trap is for you.Learn to prioritise what's important, meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of more by embracing the power of 'good enough' in your life.

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The Road to the Country - Chigozie Obioma

THE TWICE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR''Obioma is truly the heir to Chinua Achebe'' New York Times''Incredibly moving and hopeful'' Nadifa Mohamed''Remarkable'' Alice Walker ''A major voice'' Salman Rushdie''A wondrous novel’ Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahAt first the vision is grainy but slowly it clears, and there appears the figure of a man.When a country is plunged into civil war, two brothers on either side of it are divided. They will try to find their way back to each other. Kunle''s search for his sibling Tunde becomes a journey of atonement which sees him conscripted into the army to fight a war he hardly understands. Once there, he will forge friendships to last a lifetime, and he will meet a woman who will change his world forever. But will he find his brother?The story of a young man seeking redemption in a nation on fire, Chigozie Obioma''s novel is an odyssey of brotherhood, love and unimaginable courage set during the Biafran War. Intertwining myth and realism into a thrilling, inspired and emotionally powerful novel, The Road to the Country is a masterpiece.***MORE PRAISE FOR THE ROAD TO THE COUNTRY AND CHIGOZIE OBIOMA***''Chigozie Obioma brings the Biafran War to life in a visceral yet mystical way. Loss, pain and grief are etched onto a canvas that seems timeless and endless. I grieve for those lost in that doomed declaration of independence but celebrate those, such as Chigozie, who carry their torches’ Nadifa Mohamed‘This powerfully evocative and intimate book is unarguably Obioma’s finest. Through subtle, piercing, and gripping language, he renders those seemingly simple but unforgettable moments when our lives intertwine with history, anchoring you to the pages until the end. The Road to the Country will remind you that our existence is the histories of past, present, and the future—and the importance of understanding that. This is among the best books I’ve read in a while and is certainly destined to be a classic’ Ishmael Beah‘A spectacular blend of realism and mysticism, The Road to the Country is Chigozie Obioma at his finest. He is a novelist in a league of his own’ Imbolo Mbue''A remarkable talent'' Independent‘Chigozie Obioma is a gifted and original storyteller’ Jennifer Clement''Few contemporary novels achieve the seductive panache of Obioma''s heightened language’ Guardian‘One of the most exciting voices of modern African literature’ Financial Times‘A truly gifted writer, Obioma has proven yet again that he''s a literary treasure’ Nicole Dennis-Benn

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Guardian of the Realm - Thomas Kyle

Pre-order now and next week you'll be joining TikTok sensation Kyle Thomas and his much-loved meerkat Mylo as they embark on their most epic adventure yet - to an alternate dimension filled with beautiful creatures some good . . .and some that will threaten our entire existence. Kyle Thomas and his beloved meerkat Mylo have always been inseparable. But now they're about to be worlds away from life as they know it .. . Stumbling upon an extraordinary and magical alternate world, they enter a land filled with strange and wonderful wild creatures.Everything seems perfect here, but danger is lurking. A dark creature has found its way through an open portal and is wreaking havoc in the real world. People are frightened for their lives.And now it is down to Kyle and Mylo to save the world. _____Kyle and his incredible team: the No. 1 Sunday Times Bestselling Comic Book Artist, Amrit Birdi and scriptwriting powerhouse Leah Moore and John Reppion, who have written for the likes of 2000 AD, Channel 4, Dark Horse and DC Comics, have come together to create Kyle's first ever graphic novel that will transport you to an incredible animal dimension like no other .

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Turning The Tide - Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

Packed with personal accounts of the action, this is a vivid narrative history of the often-overlooked USAAF campaign in North Africa and Sicily in World War II. In 1942, the Western Allies needed to take the offensive against the Axis to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union. With planning for a cross-Channel invasion beset by logistical and operational difficulties, in May 1942 President Roosevelt ordered his military leaders to prepare to support the British in the Mediterranean. This led to the first USAAF units arriving in the Middle East in July, firstly as reinforcements for the British and later as part of the Operation Torch landings in French Morocco and Algeria in November. In little over ten months from the summer of 1942, the USAAF in North Africa grew from nothing to a senior partner, providing aircraft and crews the other Allies were unable to match. The Axis forces that had controlled almost the entire southern shore of the Mediterranean had been swept from the African continent – thanks in no small part to the efforts of the USAAF.Using first-hand accounts from pilots and other aircrew, Tom Cleaver describes how the USAAF units that landed in Morocco were forced to learn their own lessons in combat with veteran Luftwaffe units, and how the experience gained in the skies over North Africa and Sicily was invaluable in developing the air forces that would dominate the skies over Europe in the latter years of the war.

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Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris

An FBI trainee. A psychopath locked up for unspeakable crimes. And a serial killer getting ever closer to his latest victim... FBI rookie Clarice Starling turns to Dr Hannibal Lecter, monster cannibal held in a hospital for the criminally insane, for insight into the deadly madman she must find.

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Michelangelo. The Graphic Work - Thomas Pöpper

Graphic beauty: Breathtaking drawingsFew artists can claim such tenacious fame across continents and centuries as Michelangelo Buonarroti(1475-1564). His achievements as a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect remain unrivalled and unique. This fresh edition celebrates the artist's graphic work, with a selection of his mostmasterful and mesmerizing drawings.Gathered from some of the world's most prestigious collections, these works show the full ambition and reach of Michelangelo's practice, spanningarchitectural elements, facial expressions, and countless, meticulous anatomical drawings. Whether finely-tuned or left unfinished, each and every drawing testifies to the artist'sdedicated scrutiny of the world around him and his compelling mastery of line, form, and detail.There is an intimacy in these works, too. As different sketches occupy the same pages, and notes intersperse the drawings, we may not only marvel at the meticulously rendered textures or anatomically-perfected figures, but also feela spine-tingling proximity to the very process, as much as the product, of genius.About the series:Bibliotheca Universalis- Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm's delight - never bore, always excite!

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A Child's Christmas in Wales - Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas's classic account of his childhood Christmases, with full colour illustrations by Peter Bailey. The special gift edition for Thomas's centenary now in paperback, with a beautiful gold-foiled cover. All the Christmases roll down toward the two-tongued sea, like a cold and headlong moon bundling down the sky that was our street...Dylan Thomas's lyrical account of his childhood Christmases in a small Welsh town, featuring wolves, bears, hippos and Mrs Prothero's cat, has become deservedly famous. This re-designed edition celebrates the centenary of his birth, and features full colour artwork from illustrator Peter Bailey. A beautiful gift edition of a classic work from one of Britain's best-loved writers, this is the perfect Christmas present for young readers building their own childhood Christmas memories.

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The Endless Country - Sami Kent

The Endless Country takes a journey through Turkey’s past – the nation the author’s father left decades ago and he returns to as a young man. It is not about Erdogan or Atatürk, the two towering Presidents who have book-ended that history, and at times have appeared impossible to escape.Instead Sami Kent’s book goes deep beyond them, revealing a history as rich, layered and absurd as his family’s favourite dessert, künefe: a shredded wheat pastry with a core of melted cheese, a topping of pistachios, and a drowning of syrup. From tiny weightlifters to the world’s biggest prison, from a failed socialist commune to a wildly successful orchid ice cream, the book is a tribute to the sheer bewildering diversity of Turkey’s past: its people, their ideas and their struggles.

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In Company Upper Intermediate 3.0.: Student´s Book Pack - Mark Powell

A pack that contains the Student's Book and webcode access to online components. It allows students to practise language online and on the move and see their progress. It also gives access to additional material such as audio, video, answer key, glossary, phrase banks and worksheets.

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Tess of the d´Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy

Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. An unforgettably powerful tragedy, Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles is one of the great classics of the late nineteenth century. This edition features illustrations by Sir Hubert von Herkomer and Joseph Syddall, and an afterword by Philip Mallett, editor of the Thomas Hardy Journal.Tess Durbeyfield's father forcibly sends her off to work for the wealthy D'Urberville family, hoping to alleviate their poverty and perhaps secure her a marriage to the cruel and manipulative Alec D'Urberville. His terrible assault upon her, and the subsequent child, form the terrible heart of Tess's tragic life - as family, love and future are taken away from her by the repressive mores of Victorian society.

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Far From the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name of Wessex to the landscape of south-west England and is set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year. The story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility. 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 features original illustrations by Helen Allingham and an introduction by Professor Mark Ford. Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.

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The Betrayal of Thomas True - A.J. Westonia

Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The visceral, raucous, tender and utterly enchanting historical thriller by the award-winning author of The Spirit Engineer. ‘Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated from the start … you won't want to put it down’ Catriona Ward ‘A thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London’s past, this is as compelling as West’s debut’ The Times ‘This deeply affecting novel is an unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy’ Heat magazine ‘Stunning and powerful – an atmospheric thriller that is both heartfelt and meticulously researched. You’ll never forget Thomas True’ Janice Hallett ***WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN*** _________________ The only sin is betrayal… It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly's stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal… _______________________ ‘A rare gem of a novel … a darkly thrilling romp in 18th century London that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptation’ Susan Stokes-Chapman ‘Electric … West’s talent as a writer – Dickensian-style vivacious characterisation and fast paced action – make this an unputdownable read’ Attitude Magazine ‘Really very, very good’ Stephen Fry ‘Quite simply divine – historical, a thriller, comedic, fantastical and, above all, a love story that had me in all sorts of tears’ Jennie Godfrey ‘A clever mystery, a powerful love story … affected me more than anything I’ve read in a long time’ Gareth Brown ‘Plunges readers into the dark, treacherous streets of Georgian London in this epic adventure of love in a time of danger – a must-read for lovers of gritty, thrilling, historical fiction’ Hallie Rubenhold ‘An exuberant, moving story of double lives, forbidden love and personal identity’ Rosie Andrews ‘Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive … I was weeping by the final pages. Masterful’ D.V. Bishop ‘Researched to the gills, but with so fluidly compelling a narrative that you are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Mollies’ Felice Picano ‘You’ll smile, you’ll gasp, you’ll cry at this Georgian-era thriller awash with mystery and mayhem … and magnificent mollies’ Essie Fox ‘There has never been a book that made me cry … until today. It chewed me up hard more than once, but it was also funny, colourful and decadent’ Suzie Edge ‘Fierce, funny, and fabulous; this is an important and deeply moving story’ Jonathan Harvey 'Both a roaring Georgian romp and a moving story of injustice and discrimination … hugely entertaining' Anna Mazzola ‘Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imagery … a thriller, a tragedy and a love story all in one’ Sean Lusk ‘A thrilling historical mystery, brilliantly researched and lavishly written’ Emma Stonex ‘Writing like a modern Fielding, A.J. West packs in humour, horror and a raging sense of injustice’ Kate Griffin ‘A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London … unputdownable’ Gareth Russell ‘A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soul … a cunningly plotted, twisty and twisted tale of love, betrayal and the human spirit’ Tracy King ‘The wit of Wilde still lives!’ Gyles Brandreth ‘A gripping epic tale … a powerful new voice in historical fiction’ Gill Paul ‘A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heart’ Annie Garthwaite

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Far from the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy

Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy''s Wessex novels. It tells the story of the young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba Everdene, whose wayward nature leads her to both tragedy and true love.It tells of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life was ‘…the past was yesterday; never, the day after’, and lastly, of the introverted and reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood, whose love fills him with ‘…a fearful sense of exposure’, when he first sets eyes on Bathsheba.The background of this tale is the Wessex countryside in all its moods, contriving to make it one of the most English of great English novels.

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Tess of the d´Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy

Set in Hardy's Wessex, Tess is a moving novel of hypocrisy and double standards. Its challenging sub-title, A Pure Woman, infuriated critics when the book was first published in 1891, and it was condemned as immoral and pessimistic. It tells of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager, who learns that she may be descended from the ancient family of d'Urbeville.In her search for respectability her fortunes fluctuate wildly, and the story assumes the proportions of a Greek tragedy. It explores Tess's relationships with two very different men, her struggle against the social mores of the rural Victorian world which she inhabits and the hypocrisy of the age. In addressing the double standards of the time, Hardy's masterly evocation of a world which we have lost, provides one of the most compelling stories in the canon of English literature, whose appeal today defies the judgement of Hardy's contemporary critics.

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Springtime with the Railway Girls - Maisie Thomas

Manchester, 1944Alison is thriving in her rewarding role at the railways. But when family tragedy strikes, her world is turned upside down.Persephone is struggling with matters of the heart. Can she muster up the courage to tell Matt how she truly feels?Colette is slowly learning to embrace life again after she left Tony. But will he ever let her move on?Join the railway girls as they journey through life, love and war.__________________________________________Readers LOVE the Railway Girls:''Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down''''I simply cannot wait for the next one - I am hooked!''''Gives a vivid picture of women''s lives in wartime Manchester''''Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart''''It''s just like catching up with old friends''

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On the Origin of Time - Thomas Hertog

'A wonderful book about Stephen Hawking's biggest legacy' Spectator'Truly mind-stretching... Immensely rewarding' The Times'This superbly written book offers insight into an extraordinary individual, the creative process, and the scope and limits of our current understanding of the cosmos' Sir Martin ReesStephen Hawking's closest collaborator offers the intellectual superstar's final thoughts on the universe. Perhaps the biggest question Stephen Hawking tried to answer in his extraordinary life was how the universe could have created conditions so perfectly hospitable to life.In order to solve this mystery, Hawking studied the big bang origin of the universe, but his early work ran into a crisis when the math predicted many big bangs producing a multiverse - countless different universes, most of which would be far too bizarre to harbour life. Holed up in the theoretical physics department at Cambridge, Stephen Hawking and his friend and collaborator Thomas Hertog worked on this problem for twenty years, developing a new theory of the cosmos that could account for the emergence of life. Peering into the extreme quantum physics of cosmic holograms and venturing far back in time, they were startled to find a deeper level of evolution in which the physical laws themselves transform and simplify until particles, forces, and even time itself fades away.This discovery led them to a revolutionary idea: The laws of physics are not set in stone but are born and co-evolve as the universe they govern takes shape. As Hawking's final days drew near, the two collaborators published their theory, which proposed a radical new Darwinian perspective on the origins of our universe. On the Origin of Time offers a striking new vision of the universe's birth that will profoundly transform the way we think about our place in the order of the cosmos and may ultimately prove to be Hawking's greatest legacy.

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