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Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mermerising sequel to Pride and Prejudice, written by comedian and Austentatious founding member Rachel Parris and published to coincide with Jane Austen''s 250th birthday.Charlotte Lucas always thought she wasn''t romantic and had written herself out of her own life - but is it ever too late to find your own happy ending?When Charlotte Lucas chooses security over romance, her eyes are wide open to the decision she is making. Marriage to Mr Collins offers stability, if not passion, and she is determined to make the best of it. While Elizabeth Bennet turns away in judgement of her choice, Charlotte builds a life in Kent - one of duty, routine and quiet contentment.But everything changes when an unexpected visitor arrives at Rosings Park. A spark is lit, an impossible longing awakened.Torn between what she must do and what she truly desires, Charlotte finds herself at the centre of a story she never expected to be hers. A tale of love, loss and second chances, Introducing Mrs Collins is for anyone who wondered if there was more to the sensible character we met in Pride and Prejudice. It is the story of a woman who had written herself out of her own life, only to learn it is never too late to find your own happy ending.

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''Warm witty and wise.'' --RICHARD OSMAN''Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend.'' --SARA PASCOE''Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way.'' --NISH KUMAR''The most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book.'' --CARIAD LLOYD''Hilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading.'' --ELLIE TAYLOR''Rachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all.'' --PIPPA EVANS''A hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom.'' --FRAN BUSHE''An essential, hilarious handbook for life.'' --ATHENA KUGBLENUCOMEDIAN RACHEL PARRIS WAS ASKED TO GIVE AN INSPIRING GRADUATION SPEECH. WHO DID SHE ASK FOR ADVICE? TOTAL STRANGERS...Over the course of a year award-winning comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice. Here she takes those random bits of wisdom - such as ''Be Kind'' or ''Never Pass Up the Opportunity for a Wee'' - and explores them in ways that are funny and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. This uplifting feminist manifesto of a book outlines the essentials of living in the modern world; dealing with everything from Tampons to Tories and from #hashtags to Staying Hydrated.

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As heard on BBC Radio 4''s ''A Good Read: the amphibious cult classic: a magical tale of a suburban housewife''s affair with a frogman ...''Disturbing but seductive ... Wonderful.'' Margaret Atwood''Perfect.'' Max Porter''Still outpaces, out-weirds, and out-romances anything today.'' Marlon James''A feminist masterpiece: tender, erotic, singular.'' Carmen Maria Machado''''Genius ... A broadcast from a stranger and more dazzling dimension.'' Patricia Lockwood''Kind of weird and cool. '' Irvine Welsh''Genius ... Like Revolutionary Road written by Franz Kafka ... Exquisite.'' The Times''Incredibly liberates readers from the awfulness of convention to a state where weirdness and otherness are beautiful.'' Sarah Hall''A devastating fable of mythic proportions ... Wondrously peculiar.'' Irenosen Okojie (foreword)Dorothy is a grieving housewife in the Californian suburbs; her husband is unfaithful, but they are too unhappy to get a divorce. One day, she is doing chores when she hears strange voices on the radio announcing that a green-skinned sea monster has escaped from the Institute for Oceanographic Research – but little does she expect him to arrive in her kitchen. Muscular, vegetarian, sexually magnetic, Larry the frogman is a revelation – and their passionate affair takes them on a journey beyond their wildest dreams ... Rachel Ingalls’s Mrs Caliban is a bittersweet fable, a subversive fairy tale, as magical today as it was four decades ago. ''A miracle … A perfect novel.’ New Yorker''Every one of its 125 pages is perfect ... Clear a Saturday, please, and read it in a single sitting.'' Harper''sWhat Readers Are Saying:''Maybe the most gorgeous, lyrical book ever written''*****''A fantastic wee novel, strange and brilliant, and absolutely the inspiration for The Shape of Water.''*****''Wonderful, sharp minimal prose offers big truths. Superb - brilliant, in fact.''*****''Absolutely incredible. It''s weird, funny, and heartbreaking, like a Richard Yates novel except with lizardman sex.''*****''One of the best tongue-in-cheek social satires that I’ve ever read. It delves into gender politics. It takes a long, hard look at mental health. It addresses female sexual freedom and agency. It asks the reader to examine what it means to be human ... Genius.''*****''Really brilliant: a deconstruction of suburbia by way of monster movies that examines sad realities with hilarious verve ... Sometimes you need a sexy frog person to break you out of the ties that bind. ''*****''Hooked me so deeply I picked it up and finished it the same night ... Beautiful ... Will stay with me.''*****''What the hell just happened?''*****

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Venkovní nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS – Minimalistická elegance a maximální odolnostObjevte stylové a nadčasové řešení venkovního osvětlení s nástěnným svítidlem NOVA LUCE PARRIS v antracitovém provedení. Kombinace odolného hliníku, čirého skla a integrované LED technologie přináší nejen moderní vzhled, ale také spolehlivost a dlouhou životnost. Ideální volba pro fasády, terasy nebo vstupní prostory, kde oceníte příjemně teplé světlo (3000K) a mimořádnou energetickou úsporu.Hlavní přednosti svítidla PARRIS Moderní design v nadčasové antracitové barvě Vysoká odolnost vůči povětrnostním vlivům (IP65) Integrovaný LED modul s životností až 30 000 hodin Úhel svícení 253° pro dokonalé rozptýlení světla Příjemná teplota chromatičnosti 3000K – ideální pro večerní atmosféru Světelný tok 282 lm pro orientační i ambientní osvětlení Energeticky úsporný provoz (příkon pouze 7,7 W) Certifikace CE – záruka bezpečnosti a kvality Záruka 2 rokyTechnické parametry Výška: 97 mm Šířka: 38 mm Délka: 156 mm Materiál: hliník, čiré sklo Barva: antracit Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (integrovaný LED zdroj součástí balení) Napětí: 220–240 V Index podání barev (CRI): Ra 82 Stupeň krytí: IP65 Kolekce: PARRISDoporučení architektaNástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS doporučuji instalovat v párech nebo v sérii podél fasády, abyste dosáhli rovnoměrného a příjemného osvětlení prostoru. Díky svému minimalistickému vzhledu se perfektně hodí k současné architektuře i rekonstrukcím. Je ideální pro osvětlení teras, vstupních prostor, chodníků či zahradních zídek.Trust badges & garance Životnost LED: 30 000 h Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE Stupeň krytí: IP65 – plná ochrana proti prachu a tryskající voděFAQ – Nejčastější dotazy Lze vyměnit LED zdroj? LED zdroj je integrovaný a není určen k výměně. Díky dlouhé životnosti (až 30 000 h) je však svítidlo téměř bezúdržbové. Je svítidlo vhodné i do extrémních klimatických podmínek? Ano, díky vysokému krytí IP65 je svítidlo vhodné pro venkovní použití a odolá i dešti, prachu a mrazu. Vyberte si svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS a dopřejte svému exteriéru nejen funkční, ale i estetický prvek s dlouhou životností a minimální údržbou.

Objev podobné jako NOVA LUCE venkovní nástěnné svítidlo PARRIS antracitový hliník a čiré sklo LED 7.7W 3000K 220-240V 253st. IP65 9492630

Venkovní nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS – Moderní design a odolnost pro vaši fasáduObjevte moderní venkovní svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS v elegantním antracitovém provedení, které kombinuje čistý design s vysokou odolností. Tento model je vyroben z kvalitního hliníku s čirým sklem a integrovaným LED modulem o příkonu 8,6 W. Teplota světla 3000K zajišťuje příjemné teplé bílé osvětlení, ideální pro zvýraznění architektury vašeho domu i bezpečné orientační osvětlení vstupních prostor.Vlastnosti a výhody svítidla NOVA LUCE PARRIS Elegantní minimalistický design – antracitová barva zapadne do každé moderní fasády. Vysoká odolnost – krytí IP65 chrání svítidlo před prachem i silným deštěm, ideální pro venkovní použití. Úsporný LED zdroj – životnost až 30 000 hodin při nízké spotřebě 8,6 W. Kvalitní podání barev – index podání barev Ra 82 přispívá k věrnosti osvětleného prostoru. Jednoduchá instalace – kompaktní rozměry (výška 115 mm, délka 120 mm) pro efektivní umístění na fasádu, zeď nebo sloupek. Široký úhel svícení – 101° zajistí rovnoměrné rozprostření světla bez rušivých stínů.Technické parametry Příkon: 8,6 W (integrovaný LED zdroj v ceně) Světelný tok: 395 lm Barva světla: 3000K (teplá bílá) Napětí: 220–240 V Materiál: hliník a čiré sklo Barva: antracitová šedá Krytí: IP65 Index podání barev (CRI): Ra 82 Rozměry: výška 115 mm, délka 120 mm Kolekce: PARRISDoporučení architektaSvítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS doporučuji pro moderní rodinné domy, stylové vily nebo komerční objekty. Skvěle se hodí k osvětlení vstupních dveří, garážových vrat, chodníků i teras. Jeho čisté linie nenarušují architekturu objektu a vytvářejí decentní světelný efekt.Trust badges a garance Životnost: 30 000 hodin Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE Stupeň krytí: IP65 – prachotěsné a voděodolnéFAQ – Nejčastější dotazy Je možné svítidlo instalovat i na stěnu bez přístřešku? Ano, vysoké krytí IP65 zajišťuje bezpečné použití i na místech přímo vystavených dešti. Je v balení již světelný zdroj? Ano, LED modul je součástí svítidla a není nutné dokupovat žárovku.

Objev podobné jako NOVA LUCE venkovní nástěnné svítidlo PARRIS antracitový hliník a čiré sklo LED 8.6W 3000K 220-240V 101st. IP65 9492620

Venkovní nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS – Moderní design a maximální odolnostObjevte stylové venkovní nástěnné LED svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS v elegantním antracitovém provedení, které je ideální volbou pro moderní exteriéry rodinných domů, teras či komerčních prostor. Precizní kombinace hliníku a čirého skla garantuje dlouhou životnost, snadnou údržbu a nadčasový vzhled. Svítidlo šíří příjemné teplé světlo (3000K) směrem nahoru i dolů, což vytváří efektní světelnou hru na fasádě a zároveň zajišťuje dostatek bezpečného osvětlení.Výhody a klíčové vlastnosti Moderní minimalistický design – čisté linie a antracitová barva podtrhují architekturu fasády. Úsporná LED technologie – výkon 10,4 W přináší světelný tok 639 lm při nízké spotřebě. Vysoká odolnost vůči povětrnostním vlivům – krytí IP65 zajišťuje spolehlivý provoz i v náročném venkovním prostředí. Efektní nasvícení – široký úhel svícení 266° rozptyluje světlo esteticky nahoru i dolů po fasádě. Bezúdržbový provoz – integrovaný LED modul s dlouhou životností. Vysoký index podání barev Ra 82 – barvy v okolí zůstávají přirozené.Technické parametry Výška: 102 mm Šířka: 55 mm Délka: 90 mm Příkon: 10,4 W (LED zdroj je součástí balení) Světelný tok: 639 lm Barva světla: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Napětí: 220–240 V Stupeň krytí: IP65 Materiál: hliník, čiré sklo Barva: antracitová Kolekce: PARRISDoporučení architektaDíky svému kompaktnímu tvaru a elegantnímu vzhledu je svítidlo PARRIS vhodné nejen pro osvětlení vstupních dveří, teras či schodišť, ale i pro zvýraznění architektonických detailů fasády. Kombinujte více kusů v pravidelném rytmu podél stěny pro harmonický a bezpečný efekt.Trust badges & garance Životnost LED: až 30 000 h Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE, RoHSFAQ – Často kladené dotazy Lze prodloužit nebo zkrátit délku závěsu?Ne, svítidlo je koncipováno jako pevné nástěnné, bez závěsu – montáž probíhá přímo na stěnu. Je svítidlo vhodné i do deště a sněhu?Ano, vysoké krytí IP65 chrání svítidlo před prachem i silným deštěm, proto je ideální volbou pro venkovní použití.

Objev podobné jako NOVA LUCE venkovní nástěnné svítidlo PARRIS antracitový hliník a čiré sklo LED 10.4W 3000K 220-240V 266st. IP65 světlo nahoru a dolů 9492650

Venkovní nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS – designový prvek pro moderní exteriéryObjevte estetiku a funkčnost v jednom – venkovní nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE PARRIS v elegantní antracitové barvě nabízí nejen poutavý vzhled, ale i spolehlivý světelný výkon. Svítidlo je vyrobeno z kvalitního hliníku a čirého akrylu, což zajišťuje jeho dlouhou životnost a odolnost vůči povětrnostním vlivům. Moderní LED technologie s teplotou chromatičnosti 3000K vytvoří příjemnou atmosféru na každé terase, vstupním prostoru či fasádě vašeho domu.Hlavní přednosti svítidla NOVA LUCE PARRIS Moderní design: Trojúhelníkový tvar s jemnými křivkami zapadne do každé minimalistické i nadčasové architektury. LED technologie: Úsporné a ekologické řešení s nízkou spotřebou (7,5 W) a dlouhou životností. Široký úhel svícení: 170° zajišťuje rovnoměrné osvětlení okolí. Stupeň krytí IP65: Maximální ochrana proti prachu a vodě pro bezpečný provoz v exteriéru. Teplé světlo (3000K): Ideální pro příjemné večerní nasvícení bez rušivých tónů. Včetně světelného zdroje: Svítidlo je dodáváno s integrovaným LED zdrojem – stačí zapojit a svítíte!Technické parametry Rozměry: výška 155 mm, šířka 46 mm, délka 180 mm Světelný tok: 265 lm Index podání barev Ra: 82 Napětí: 220-240V Materiál: hliník/antracit, čirý akryl Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (integrovaný LED)Doporučení architektaToto svítidlo je perfektní volbou pro moderní i klasické fasády, kde chcete spojit decentní vzhled s maximální funkčností. Doporučuji instalaci podél vstupních cest, na stěny teras nebo jako orientační osvětlení ke schodištím či garážím. Světelný efekt působí velmi přirozeně, nepůsobí rušivě a zároveň zajistí dostatečnou bezpečnost.Trust badges & garance Životnost LED: až 30 000 hodin Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE, IP65FAQ – Nejčastější dotazy Je svítidlo vhodné i pro náročné povětrnostní podmínky? Ano, díky vysokému krytí IP65 je vhodné i pro exponované venkovní prostory. Lze vyměnit LED zdroj? Svítidlo má integrovaný LED modul, který není určen k běžné výměně. Při poruše v záruční době vám bude zajištěna oprava nebo výměna celého svítidla.

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'He's 100% political herpes. Back in six months whatever you do. Or three days, like last time.' Camilla Long on Nigel Farage 'You're as ugly as a salad.' Bulgarian insult 'I'm going to beat him so bad he'll need a shoehorn to put his hat on.' Muhammed Ali There's no pleasure like a perfectly turned put-down (when it's directed at somebody else, of course) but Matthew Parris's Scorn is sharply different from the standard collections. Here are the funniest, sharpest, rudest and most devastating insults in history, from ancient Roman graffiti to the battlefields of Twitter. Drawing on bile from such masters as Dorothy Parker, Elizabeth I, Donald Trump, Groucho Marx, Princess Anne, Winston Churchill, Nigel Farage, Mae West and Alastair Campbell - which form an exchange between voices down the ages - Scorn shows that abuse can be an art form. This collection includes extended literary invective as well as short verbal shin-kicks. Encompassing literature, art, politics, showbiz, marriage, gender, nationality and religion, Matthew Parris's sublime collection is the perfect companion for the festive season, whether you're searching for the perfect elegant riposte, the rudest polite letter ever written, or a brutal verbal sledgehammer.

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The debut cosy culinary crime thriller from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4’s Mrs Sidhu Investigates and writer for Goodness, Gracious, Me and The Kumars at No. 42.Shortlisted for the 2024 McDermid Award‘Stuffed with warmth and wicked, cross-cultural observations, Dead and Scone is a dollop of cosy crime goodness’ Vaseem Khan, author of The Malabar House series‘Mrs Sidhu – Slough''s answer to Miss Marple – is a wonderful creation’ S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot‘A tale of dark shenanigans in a quintessential English village’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder‘Bake Off meets Face/Off. Devilish fun’ Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl seriesThe perfect village.Mrs Sidhu, caterer and amateur sleuth, is delighted when she is offered a position as chef in a quiet corner of Berkshire. It’s a far cry from her cramped kitchen, where she was used to making an endless parade of aubergine bhajis!The perfect fete.In no time, Mrs Sidhu starts throwing herself into local events like the summer fete. But amongst the bunting, cakes and funfair games, a killer is lurking.The perfect crime.Mrs Sidhu soon discovers the unthinkable. A murderer is picking victims through the fairground raffle. Who is next on their list? And can Mrs Sidhu stop them in time?What readers are saying about Dead and Scone‘A thrilling and very amusing story’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A little bit quirky, with great characters, a very clever plot, and a very likeable Mrs Sidhu’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The funny and tragic twists and turns kept me hooked’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A great, well-written whodunnit with entertaining characters and lovely humour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My first encounter with Mrs Sidhu has been fun, thanks to her witty musings and laugh-out-loud one-liners’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Tense and twisty, Dead and Scone is intriguing and funny, a compulsive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Mrs Sidhu is Miss Marple remade for modern times’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved it and it’s one of my favourite reads this year!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The story really kept me on my toes and had so many twists and turns that I could have never have guessed the ending’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you like cosy with a dash of noir you''re in for a treat!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Moonstone is one of the first true works of detective fiction, in which Wilkie Collins established the groundwork for the genre itself. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Sandra Kemp.The Moonstone, a priceless yellow diamond, is looted from an Indian temple and maliciously bequeathed to Rachel Verinder. On her eighteenth birthday, her friend and suitor Franklin Blake brings the gift to her. That very night, it is stolen again. No one is above suspicion, as the idiosyncratic Sergeant Cuff and the Franklin piece together a puzzling series of events as mystifying as an opium dream and as deceptive as the nearby Shivering Sand. The intricate plot and modern technique of multiple narrators made Wilkie Collins''s 1868 work a huge success in the Victorian sensation genre. With a reconstruction of the crime, red herrings and a ''locked-room'' puzzle, The Moonstone was also a major precursor of the modern mystery novel.In her introduction Sandra Kemp explores The Moonstone''s the detective elements of Collins''s writing, and reveals how Collins''s sensibilities were untypical of his era.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln''s Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best remembered for The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868).If you enjoyed The Moonstone you might like Collins''s The Woman in White, also available in Penguin Classics.''Probably the very finest detective story ever written''Dorothy L. Sayers''The first, the longest and the best of modern modern English detective novels''T.S. Eliot

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The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle is an original classic by Beatrix Potter.The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle was first published in 1905, and is as charming today as it was then. It tells the tale of a hidden home high in the hills. It is discovered one day by a little girl called Lucie, who is in search of her missing pocket handkerchiefs. She knocks on the tiny door, and meets Mrs Tiggy-winkle who does all the washing and ironing for the neighbouring animals. Lucie spends a lovely day helping her, and it''s only right at the end of the day that she realises Mrs Tiggy-winkle is a hedgehog!Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world''s best-loved children''s authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood. With revenue from the sales of her books, Beatrix Potter bought a farm - Hill Top - in the English Lake District, where she later became a farmer and prize-winning sheep breeder. She launched the now vast merchandise programme by patenting the very first Peter Rabbit doll in 1903. The product range continues to grow today with licences around the world including baby clothing and bedding, nursery decor products and collectables. Upon her death, Beatrix Potter left 14 farms and over 4000 acres of Lake District farmland to the National Trust so that the place that she loved would remain undeveloped and protected for future generations to enjoy.Today Beatrix Potter''s original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle is number six in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books. Look out for the rest!1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply''s Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes

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A bizarre discovery right under Mrs Pargeter''s patio turns a quiet and sunny June morning into a thrilling hunt for answers in this new instalment of the light-hearted and entertaining Mrs Pargeter mystery series.When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio''s paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground - and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead!Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself. And who better to assist than her late husband''s ''business associates'', private investigator Truffler Mason and chauffeur Gary? The trio are soon certain that a murder has been committed and the body disposed of under some convenient building works. But who is the mysterious victim? And more importantly, who put the body under Mrs Pargeter''s patio?Mrs Pargeter and her friends must find out the truth and soon, before the finger of suspicion points in an unthinkable direction: towards the late, great Mr Pargeter, whose business dealings Mrs P remains - naturally! - in blissful ignorance of . . .Mrs Pargeter''s Patio is the ninth book in the series by CWA''s Diamond Dagger winner Simon Brett. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this funny and exciting ride with unexpected twist and turns.

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A bizarre discovery right under Mrs Pargeter''s patio turns a quiet and sunny June morning into a thrilling hunt for answers in this new instalment of the light-hearted and entertaining Mrs Pargeter mystery series.When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio''s paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground - and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead!Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself. And who better to assist than her late husband''s ''business associates'', private investigator Truffler Mason and chauffeur Gary? The trio are soon certain that a murder has been committed and the body disposed of under some convenient building works. But who is the mysterious victim? And more importantly, who put the body under Mrs Pargeter''s patio?Mrs Pargeter and her friends must find out the truth and soon, before the finger of suspicion points in an unthinkable direction: towards the late, great Mr Pargeter, whose business dealings Mrs P remains - naturally! - in blissful ignorance of . . .Mrs Pargeter''s Patio is the ninth book in the series by CWA''s Diamond Dagger winner Simon Brett. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this funny and exciting ride with unexpected twist and turns.

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For fans of The Lost Apothecary or the Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, a deliciously atmospheric historical novel about the rivalry between two female mediums during Victorian London’s obsession with Spiritualism.Mrs. Violet Wood is London’s premier medium, a woman of supreme ambition whose unique abilities have earned her the admiration and trust of London’s elite. Mrs. Wood is indeed a clever and gifted seer—her skill is unmatched in predicting exactly what her wealthy patrons want to hear from the beyond.But times are changing. First, a nosey newspaperman has begun working to expose false mediums across London. Many of Mrs. Wood’s friends—and, yes, some of her foes—have fallen to his merciless accusations. Worse yet, though Mrs. Wood’s monthly séance tables are still packed, she’s noticed that it’s been harder to snare coveted new patrons. There are rumors from America of mediums materializing full spirits. . . . How long will her audiences be content with quivering tables and candle theatrics?Then, at one of Mrs Wood’s routine gatherings, she hears that most horrifying of sounds—a yawn. When a sweet girl with an uncanny talent for the craft turns up at her door, Mrs. Wood decides that a protégé will be just the thing to spice up her brand. But is Emmie Finch indeed the naïve ingenue she appears? Or has Mrs. Wood’s own downfall come knocking at last?

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Mrs Plansky's Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn's first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie -- introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers. Mrs Loretta Plansky, a widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren.Thankfully, her new hip hasn’t changed her killer tennis game one bit. One night Mrs Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. By morning, Mrs Plansky has lost everything.Law enforcement announces that her life savings have vanished, and that it’s hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim. In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back — and perhaps find a new lease on life, too.

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A witty, intricately-plotted exploration of a sudden fall from grace, the Penguin Classics edition of Wilkie Collins''s No Name is edited with an introduction and notes by Mark Ford.Magdalen and her sister Norah, beloved daughters of Mr and Mrs Vanstone, find themselves the victims of a catastrophic oversight. Their father has neglected to change his will, and when the girls are suddenly orphaned, their inheritance goes to their uncle. Now penniless, the conventional Norah takes up a position as a governess, but the defiant and tempestuous Magdalen cannot accept the loss of what is rightfully hers and decides to do whatever she can to win it back. With the help of cunning Captain Wragge, she concocts a scheme that involves disguise, deceit and astonishing self-transformation. In this compelling, labyrinthine story Wilkie Collins brilliantly demonstrates the gap between justice and the law, and in the subversive Magdalen he portrays one of the most exhilarating heroines of Victorian fiction.In his introduction Mark Ford examines themes of identity and illegitimacy within Victorian society and compares No Name to Collins''s more ''sensational'' fiction. This edition also includes notes and a bibliography.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln''s Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best remembered for The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868).If you enjoyed No Name, you might like Anthony Trollope''s Can You Forgive Her?, also available in Penguin Classics.

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THE NEW QUESTIONTen years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns with another groundbreaking work, this time to ask: Why do some companies thrive in uncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research, buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins and his colleague, Morten Hansen, enumerate the principles for building a truly great enterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous, and fast-moving times.THE NEW STUDY Great by Choice distinguishes itself from Collins''s prior work by its focus not just on performance, but also on the type of unstable environments faced by leaders today. With a team of more than twenty researchers, Collins and Hansen studied companies that rose to greatness - beating their industry indexes by a minimum of ten times over fifteen years - in environments characterized by big forces and rapid shifts that leaders could not predict or control. The research team then contrasted these "10X companies" to a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to achieve greatness in similarly extreme environments.THE NEW FINDINGSThe study results were full of provocative surprises. Such as: * The best leaders were not more risk taking, more visionary, and more creative than the comparisons; they were more disciplined, more empirical, and more paranoid.* Innovation by itself turns out not to be the trump card in a chaotic and uncertain world; more important is the ability to scale innovation, to blend creativity with discipline.* Following the belief that leading in a "fast world" always requires "fast decisions" and "fast action" is a good way to get killed.* The great companies changed less in reaction to a radically changing world than the comparison companies.The authors challenge conventional wisdom with thought-provoking, sticky, and supremely practical concepts. They include 10Xers; the 20 Mile March; Fire Bullets then Cannonballs; Leading above the Death Line; Zoom Out, Then Zoom In; and the SMaC Recipe. Finally, in the last chapter, Collins and Hansen present their most provocative and original analysis: defining, quantifying, and studying the role of luck. The great companies and the leaders who built them were not luckier than the comparisons, but they did get a higher Return on Luck. This book is classic Collins: contrarian, data driven, and uplifting. He and Hansen show convincingly that, even in a chaotic and uncertain world, greatness happens by choice, not by chance.

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______________________________THE BOOK THAT REED HASTINGS AT NETFLIX TOLD EVERY ASPIRING CEO TO READNearly thirty years ago, Stanford University faculty members Jim Collins and Bill Lazier showed you how to turn an entrepreneurial business into an enduring great company.Beyond Entrepreneurship became a leadership staple, particularly among small and early-stage companies. And while Collins would go on to write a series of famous bestsellers that have sold more than ten million copies worldwide, this lesser-known early work remains the favourite of many of his loyal readers.Now, with Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, Collins re-shares the timeless insights in Beyond Entrepreneurship alongside new perspectives gleaned after decades of additional research into what makes great companies tick. In Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, you''ll learn how to turn your company into the 2.0 version of itself. You''ll be challenged to grow your own leadership as your company grows, from 1x to 2x to 5x to 10x. You''ll learn Collins''s newest reflections on people decisions, insights that extend beyond his seminal "first who" principle about getting the right people on the bus. You''ll learn why luck favours the persistent, and what it means to look for "who luck." You''ll learn about the origins of the "BHAG" (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), and why even a small business needs a galvanising BHAG to have a complete and inspiring vision.You''ll also unlock what Collins calls "The Map." The Map is a road map that pulls together the key concepts developed from thirty years of research and writing into one integrated framework for building a company that delivers superior results, makes a distinctive impact, and achieves lasting endurance.Finally, you''ll learn the lessons that Jim Collins himself learned from the most influential mentor in his life, Bill Lazier.Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 is the ambitious upgrade to a classic. In Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, you''ll discover that the goal to turn your business into an enduring great company is as relevant - and as within your reach - as ever.

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On 16 July 1936 a man in a brown suit stepped from the crowd on London’s Constitution Hill and pointed a loaded revolver at King Edward VIII as he rode past. The monarch was moments from death. But MI5 and the Metropolitan Police Special Branch had known for three months an attack was planned: the man in the brown suit himself had warned them. This mysterious man, lost to history, was George McMahon, a petty criminal with a record of involvement with the police. He was also an MI5 informant, providing intelligence on Italian and possibly German espionage in Britain. Dismissed by the rest of the world as a drunken loser and fantasist, he saw his life as an epic drama. Why did MI5 and the police fail to act? Was it a simple blunder on the part of the security services, or was something far more sinister involved? In this first full-length study of the threat to the life of Edward VIII, James Parris uses material from MI5 and police files at the National Archives to reach explosive conclusions about the British Establishment’s determination to remove Edward from the throne.

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Everyone loves little Mrs Pepperpot! This compilation has 20 classic Mrs Pepperpot tales.Mrs Pepperpot can''t choose when she will shrink to the size of a pepperpot - it just happens.But whatever she encounters, whether it be a mountain of pancakes, a crafty fox or a monstrous mousetrap, little Mrs Pepperpot will always come out on top.The Mrs Pepperpot tales are delightful short stories for children, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Enid Blyton.

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Mrs Quinn is the unlikely star of Britain''s favourite baking show, but could her newfound stardom cause her biggest secret to unravel?''As delicious and comforting as a freshly baked sponge. A most, heartwarming story and delightful debut'' Ruth Jones, bestselling author of Love Untold‘Calling all Great British Baking Show fans: this charming novel will fill the cake-shaped hole in your heart with the kind of feel-good suspense we love from the likes of Paul Hollywood’ Good Housekeeping ----Jennifer Quinn has a secret. Her love of baking has just won her a spot as a contestant on a primetime TV show. It''s only the second time in fifty-nine years that she''s kept something from her beloved husband Bernard.She''s about to be whisked into an unfamiliar world of cameras, timed challenges and celebrity judges. She could be in with a chance of being crowned the best baker in Britain.But, as Mrs Quinn''s quiet ambitions turn into unexpected stardom, the other secret she''s been keeping is in danger of resurfacing. It was supposed to stay hidden forever.Will Mrs Quinn rise to the challenge? Or, will her success become a recipe for disaster?----''A gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny and sad in equal measure, the humour in Mrs Quinn''s Rise to Fame is razor sharp and the sadness incredibly poignant . . . a fabulous, ultimately joyful read'' Jennie Godfrey Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things''Bake Off fans, don’t miss this! Delectable food writing and a quietly loveable heroine'' Daily Mail''An absolute delight. A lovely novel full of warmth, courage and heart, Jenny Quinn is a heroine you’ll cheer for every step of the way'' A J Pearce, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dear Mrs Pearce

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An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and Nikita Parris.Lionesses are brave. They fiercely look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure their voices are heard.Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life, from joining a new squad, to stepping up to take a penalty, and getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and tons of practical tips, this book will help young readers embrace who they are, ignite their spark, go after their goals and find their team - because no Lioness is complete without their pride.Are you ready to embrace your inner Lioness?Written with Sunday Times bestselling author Cheryl Rickman

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Mrs Tittlemouse is a terribly tidy little wood mouse. She is always sweeping her burrow, polishing and tidying. It is an endless job and it seems that no sooner has she made a good start than another messy visitor appears to leave their muddy footprints everywhere.Beatrix Potter had in her youth made beautiful microscopic studies of insects, and this knowledge enabled her to produce delightful pictures of the many uninvited guests, from spiders to bees, found in Mrs. Tittlemouse''s underground home.The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is number eleven in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply''s Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes

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In the darkest days of the Second World War, as Europe fell under Nazi domination and Britain faced invasion, Louis de Wohl, a 36-year-old refugee from Germany, made a curious offer to British Intelligence. Based on the widely held belief that Hitler’s every action was guided by his horoscope, de Wohl claimed he could reveal precisely what advice the Führer’s astrologers were giving him.Rather than dismissing de Wohl out of hand as a crank, senior intelligence officers and chiefs of staff of the three armed services took him at his word. De Wohl was made an army captain and quartered in the Grosvenor House Hotel, from where his one-man ‘Psychological Research Bureau’ passed astrological readings and assessments to the War Office, before his deployment to the United States by the highly secret Special Operations Executive on a propaganda mission.Was it possible that Military and Naval intelligence officers could take the ancient and arcane practice of astrology seriously? Was de Wohl genuine or merely a charlatan? Did his astrological readings contribute to the downfall of Hitler and Nazi Germany?In How British Intelligence Plotted to Read Hitler’s Mind, the first fulllength study of Louis de Wohl, James Parris examines the evidence – including material from MI5, Military and Naval Intelligence files at the National Archives – and reaches remarkable conclusions about this bizarre aspect of the Second World War.

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''Irresistible - a funny, sexy romp that''s also smart, even wise'' Kirkus starred review''Pure elegance, subtlety and wit. A triumph of a novel'' - Francesca Segal, author of Mother ShipIt is 1954, and prostitution is legal in the tropical haven that is Verona Island. Here, among gangsters and corrupt lawmen, Lila Gulliver runs a brothel that promises her exclusive clientele privacy and discretion. When nineteen-year-old Carità , beautiful and blind since birth, comes to her door seeking employment, Mrs Gulliver sees a business opportunity and takes a chance. Carità is mesmerising, sharp and a mystery to her employer, always holding herself at a distance.One night, the son of a wealthy judge patronises Mrs Gulliver''s establishment, immediately falling madly in love with Carità . This is Ian Drohan - young, idealistic and cushioned by wealth and family connections. Mrs Gulliver mistrusts him, and worries for Carità ''s future. Carità , on the other hand, is fearless, headstrong and a force of nature that Mrs Gulliver is always several steps behind. A dazzling drama filled with sex, wry wit and literary references, Mrs Gulliver follows two women who have nothing to lose in their fight for agency on an island too ready to dismiss them.

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Michael Collins and the Women Who Spied for Ireland is the first book to concentrate on the crucial role played by women in Collins''s personal and working life. From his boyhood in an overwhelmingly female household in West Cork, women brought out the best in him and he brought out the best in them. Susan Killeen, his first girlfriend, remained a steadfast ally throughout his life. From 1917, his girlfriend, Madeline (Dilly) Dicker, helped to ease the burden of his huge workload as well as acting as a secret agent. Society ladies Moya Llewelyn Davies and Lady Hazel Lavery were conduits between Collins and the British Establishment and active participants in his work of espionage. In the final years of his life the true romantic passion between him and Kitty Kiernan is testified to by their frequent correspondence.These women, and many others who participated in the national struggle, women such as Kathleen Clarke, Leslie Price, Peg Barrett, Nancy O''Brien, Madge Hales and Collins'' sister Mary Collins Powell, are woven into this fascinating narrative of Collins'' life.

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"Mrs. Warren's Profession" is a play written by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play explores themes of social hypocrisy, gender roles, and the morality of prostitution. The main character, Mrs. Kitty Warren, is a successful businesswoman who runs a chain of brothels in various European cities. She is a shrewd and ambitious woman who has built her wealth and status through the sex trade. Despite the controversial nature of her profession, Mrs. Warren is unapologetic about her choices and views her work as a necessary means of survival and financial independence. The play centers around Mrs. Warren's relationship with her daughter, Vivie, who has been raised in the belief that her mother is a respectable woman involved in more legitimate business ventures. However, as Vivie uncovers the truth about her mother's profession, she is confronted with conflicting emotions and moral dilemmas. "Mrs. Warren's Profession" is considered one of Shaw's most controversial plays due to its explicit discussion of prostitution and the moral ambiguity surrounding the characters' actions. It sparked significant debate and censorship efforts during its initial release, but it has since become recognized as a classic work of modern drama for its thought-provoking themes and sharp social commentary.

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An essential new vision for leaders of all stripes seeking to navigate their responsibility to the planet and their fellow global citizens. In Leadership Legacy, renowned futurist, activist, and speaker, Adah Parris, delivers an eye-opening exploration of how digital technology interacts with our elemental connections to the world. The author discusses themes of natural connection—ether, air, fire, water, earth—and how they contribute to a "digital symbiosis" that shapes our present and our future. Each chapter is an invitation to explore either an essay, letter, reflection on interviews or a personal journal-style self-reflective thought-piece sharing how the natural elements shape our digital presence and influence future innovations. Inside, you'll find advocacy for a mindful approach to navigating the complexity of power dynamics and paradoxes linked to technology and innovation that respects our individual and shared heritages and nurtures a regenerative future. Inside the book: An introduction to "Cyborg Shamanism" a philosophy embracing the fusion of technology and natureInsightful discussions and perspectives of the contributions being made by people bringing traditional and Indigenous perspectives to creative, technological, innovative economic and environmental conversationsAn original approach to the human relationship with the planet—one that focuses on its interconnected, interdependent, and symbiotic nature Leadership Legacy will spark a valuable new dialogue on legacy and technology's power to uplift marginalised voices and create authentic connections.

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Blu-ray film Michael Collins HD [1996]. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Příběh Michaela Collinse, vůdce boje za irskou svobodu, jehož odvaha a tragický osud formovaly dějiny národa. Irsko 1916. Jeho sny vzbuzovaly naději. Jeho slova rozněcovala vášeň. Jeho odvaha určila osud národa. Píše se rok 1920 a Irsko prožívá dramatické okamžiky přerodu ostrova na svobodnou a nezávislou zemi. Irové jsou hrdým národem, který si nade vše váží klasických mravních hodnot a víry v Boha. Stejně tak ale dokáží téměř vše obětovat pocitu svobody a národní svrchovanosti. Průsečíkem národního charakteru se stává Michael Collins, jemuž se podařilo sjednotit široké masy v celonárodní spontánní hnutí. Zároveň je však i zakladatelem Irské republikánské armády (IRA), který zároveň stál u zrodu jejích teroristických praktik... Režisér Neil Jordan si pro titulní roli vybral Liama Neesona, který postavě Michaela Collinse dokázal vtisknout rozměr nespoutané touhy po svobodě, jakož i věčné dramatické napětí, oscilující mezi individuálními a celospolečenskými zájmy. Jeho osud je ve svém tragickém vyznění až příliš podobný všem ostatním osobnostem, které i za cenu nejvyšší posouvaly vývoj dějin kupředu.Bonusy:• Komentář Neila Jordana• Na slovíčko s Neilem Jordanem• Vystřižené scény• Trailer• The South Bank Show Rozhovor s Neilem Jordanem a záběry skutečného Michaela Collinse – dokument

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Dárková sada Sada Kráska a Zvíře - Mrs Potts and Chip nadchne všechny příznivce pohádky Kráska a zvíře. Obsahuje roztomilý hrnek v designu Chipa a čajovou konvičku na motivy paní Konvičkové. Vyrobené jsou z velmi kvalitní keramiky a ideální jako dekorace. Sada Kráska a Zvíře - Mrs Potts and Chip ozdobí každý interiér. Klíčové vlastnosti dárkové sady Kráska a Zvíře - Mrs Potts and ChipDárková sada na motivy pohádky Kráska a zvířeObsahuje roztomilý hrnek v designu Chipa a čajovou konvičku s designem paní KonvičkovéVyrobené jsou z velmi kvalitní keramikySada Kráska a Zvíře - Mrs Potts and Chip je ideální jako dekoraceJedná se o oficiálně licencovaný produktBarevné provedení: černo-žluto-modro-růžovo-bílé Objem hrnku:300 ml Rozměry konvičky:7,4 × 5,7 × 4,8 cm

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Film na DVD - V přesvědčení, že jeho tajemná a krásná sestřenice Rachel zavraždila muže, který ho vychoval, zosnuje mladý Angličan Philip plán pomsty. Navzdory důkazům, které vinu Rachel potvrzují...se ale Philip do Rachel vášnivě zamiluje. Touha ovládá všechny smysly... V přesvědčení, že jeho tajemná a krásná sestřenice Rachel (Rachel Weisz) zavraždila muže, který ho vychoval, zosnuje mladý Angličan Philip (Sam Claflin) plán pomsty. Navzdory důkazům, které vinu Rachel potvrzují...se ale Philip do Rachel vášnivě zamiluje. BONUSY bull; Vynechané scény bull; Propagační filmy o filmu bull; Vývoj VF x bull; Nahrávání hudby bull; Komentář: Roger Michell a Kevin Loader bull; Galerie

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*The sequel to The Last Mrs Parrish – New York Times bestseller The Next Mrs Parrish – is out now!*A Reese Witherspoon book club pick!Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Shari LapenaHow far would you go to make all your dreams come true?Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody: an invisible woman who melts into the background. She deserves more. She deserves a life of wealth, luxury and leisure.Daphne Parrish is the golden girl of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut. With her model looks, her picture-perfect mansion and her millionaire husband, Jackson, she has everything Amber wants.Amber’s envy could eat her alive—if she didn''t have a plan. Before long, she has become Daphne’s closest friend, and is catching the eye of Jackson. But a skeleton from her past could destroy everything, and if discovered, Amber’s well-laid plan may end in disaster…Praise for The Last Mrs Parrish‘The Last Mrs Parrish is an addictive and twisty debut’ Karin Slaughter‘Deliciously chilling and creepy’ Lee Child‘A great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!’ Reese Witherspoon in Stylist‘Kept me turning the pages’ Jane Green, bestselling author of When We Were Friends‘A twisted and compelling tale’ Katerina Diamond, bestselling author of The Silence‘Will keep readers up all night’ Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter‘Impossible to put down’ Huffington Post

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Make potty training a breeze with this helpful board book brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones. Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations. With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone. Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:100 First WordsHide and Seek with HerbieFrankie's Train DayA Day on the FarmMs Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime RoutineMs Rachel and the Special SurpriseMy First Colouring Book

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A warm and poignant narrative about finding one’s self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter’s attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach. **An International Bestseller**When she was three years old, Rachel Phan met her replacement. Instead of a new sibling, her parents’ time and attention were suddenly devoted entirely to their new family restaurant. For her parents—whose own families fled China during the Japanese occupation during the Second Sino-Japanese War and then survived bombs and starvation during the war in Vietnam—it was a dream come true. For Rachel, it was something quite different. Overnight, she became a restaurant kid, living on the periphery of her own family and trying her best to stay out of the way. While Rachel grew up, the restaurant was there—the most stalwart and suffocating member of her family. For decades, it’s been both their crowning achievement and the origin of so much of their pain and suffering: screaming matches complete with smashed dishes , bodies worn down by ever-spreading arthritis, and tenuous relationships where they love one another deeply without ever really knowing each other. In Restaurant Kid, Rachel seeks to examine the way her life has been shaped by the rigid boxes placed around her. She had to be a good daughter, never asking questions, always being grateful. She had to be a “real Canadian,” watching hockey and speaking English so flawlessly that her tongue has since forgotten how to contort around Cantonese tones. As the only Chinese girl at school, she had to alternate between being the Asian sidekick, geek, or slut, depending on whose gaze was on her. Now, thirty-one years after their restaurant first opened, Rachel''s parents are cautiously talking about retirement. As an adult restaurant kid, Rachel’s good daughter role demands something new of her—a chance to get to know her parents on the trip of a lifetime. Bringing to lyric life the prism of growing up in a "third culture," Rachel Phan has crafted a vibrant new narrative of growing up, the strength and foibles of family, and how we come to understand ourselves.

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DI Kelly Porter knows his death was no accident.The body of a man is found at the bottom of a quarry. His appearance, and physical evidence, rule out the chance he travelled there unaided: he was put there.DI Kelly Porter is tasked to investigate and soon digs up a bitter history between the two brothers who own the Cumbrian farmland that the quarry sits on. Arthur and Samuel inherited half each and have been locked in a feud that’s dragged on for decades. Their reluctance to cooperate makes getting answers even harder.Privately, Kelly has other concerns about the family. Her elderly friend recently moved to a care home on the old farm that is managed by Arthur’s inscrutable wife. Kelly senses there is more than meets the eye with this case, but will searching for the truth put others at risk?The thrilling next instalment in the DI Kelly Porter series. A must-read from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, for fans of Patricia Gibney, Angela Marsons and J.R. Ellis.Praise for Shared Remains ‘Intelligent plotting, a stunning landscape and a detective with a killer instinct – everything you could possibly want from a crime novel. Detective fiction at its absolute best’ Marion Todd, author of Bridges to Burn‘Deliciously dark... I was completely immersed in both the crimes and the character''s own personal lives’ J. M. Hewitt, author of The Crew‘Absolutely gripping! A clever, complex novel that kept me guessing right up until the end. Rachel Lynch is a master story-teller’ Sheila Bugler, author of Dark Road Home‘I have followed this series from the start & each book is like reuniting with old friends’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Rachel Lynch is my favourite crime author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Rachel Lynch never fails to wow me. Each book gets better and better’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great characters and great stories. I just wish that I could give it more than the five stars it deserves’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A first-class series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kelly Porter kicks ass. Top female character that is strong but not flawless, which makes her real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I need more DI Kelly Porter’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I have been hooked on Rachel Lynch ever since reading her first book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I''m addicted to this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I cannot begin to say how good these books are. If you don’t read them you’ve missed out on a brilliant series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Rachel Lynch is my number one crime writer’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a talented writer’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you’re looking for a new British crime series to get your teeth into give Rachel Lynch a whirl. A must-read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly epic and highly entertaining series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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’Gorgeous, an utter delight’ MARIAN KEYES‘A charming debut that sparks with fun and fizz’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’A must read!’ SOPHIE IRWIN’Storytelling at its finest’ STYLISTA DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN PRIZEMrs Wood is London’s most celebrated medium. She’s managed to survive decades in the competitive world of contacting the Other Side, has avoided the dreaded slips that revealed others as frauds and is still hosting packed-out séances for Victorian high society.Yet, some of her patrons have recently cancelled their appointments. There are reports of American mediums nearly materialising full spirits and audiences are no longer satisfied with the knocking on tables and candle theatrics of years gone by. And then, at one of Mrs Wood’s routine gatherings, she hears something terrifying – faint, but unmistakable: a yawn.Mrs Wood needs to spice up her brand. She decides to take on Emmie, a young protégé, to join her show. But is Emmie Finch the naïve ingenue she seems to be? Or does she pose more of a threat to Mrs Wood’s reign and, more horrifyingly, her reputation than Mrs Wood could ever have imagined?

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’Gorgeous, an utter delight’ MARIAN KEYES‘A charming debut that sparks with fun and fizz’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’A must read!’ SOPHIE IRWIN’Storytelling at its finest’ STYLISTA DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN PRIZEMrs Wood is London’s most celebrated medium. She’s managed to survive decades in the competitive world of contacting the Other Side, has avoided the dreaded slips that revealed others as frauds and is still hosting packed-out séances for Victorian high society.Yet, some of her patrons have recently cancelled their appointments. There are reports of American mediums nearly materialising full spirits and audiences are no longer satisfied with the knocking on tables and candle theatrics of years gone by. And then, at one of Mrs Wood’s routine gatherings, she hears something terrifying – faint, but unmistakable: a yawn.Mrs Wood needs to spice up her brand. She decides to take on Emmie, a young protégé, to join her show. But is Emmie Finch the naïve ingenue she seems to be? Or does she pose more of a threat to Mrs Wood’s reign and, more horrifyingly, her reputation than Mrs Wood could ever have imagined?

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Get to know the woman behind the Instagram cleaning sensation, Mrs Hinch, in her fascinating and remarkably honest memoir*** FEATURING A BONUS PAPERBACK CHAPTER ABOUT THE BIRTH OF LENNIE ***THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER''Gut-wrenchingly honest'' The Mail on Sunday''I love that woman so much, she is just so great'' Rylan Clark-Neal, BBC Radio 2_____________I sometimes can''t believe just how much has happened in the last couple of life-changing years. It''s been a total whirlwind of a journey, and I''m so grateful to all my followers for their amazing love and support along the way.From my very first toy kitchen which was my pride and joy right through to the my very first Instagram posts stories of my cleaning routine, I''m going to take you back to the start of how it all began. But there is so much more to my story than just cleaning tips; there have been the highest of highs, but also heart-breaking devastating lows.So let''s do this! Put your Hinch Lists to one side, get comfy and join me on the sofa with a cuppa. Welcome to my world.This is me: Soph - the wife, the mother and the person behind Mrs Hinch._____________''The sensation'' Sun''We''re mad about Mrs Hinch'' Vogue''My new cleaning goddess'' Daily Telegraph''Doing for household chores what Marie Kondo did for tidying'' Daily Mirror''Mrs Hinch offers a reassuring structure for the day, a vision of domestic order'' Guardian

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Mrs Porter Calling is the uplifting and heartwarming third historical novel from AJ Pearce, the beloved author of Dear Mrs Bird.''Brilliant, utterly charming and uplifting’ – Jill Mansell, author of Rumour Has It''A pleasure you’d be daft to deny yourself’ – Mail on Sunday''Heartbreaking yet feel-good'' – Woman & HomeLondon, 1943.Emmy Lake is most definitely Doing Her Bit for the war effort. The readers of her magazine, Woman’s Friend, are facing the hardships of life on the Home Front and they need Emmy and her support more than ever. But when a glamorous new owner arrives at Woman’s Friend, Emmy soon realizes that the Honourable Mrs Porter could destroy everything.And then tragedy strikes. As Emmy’s own happiness turns to devastation, she must ask herself if she can find the strength to keep going. Can she save the magazine so many people love? And can she weather her own heartbreak?''If ever there was a book to cheer a heart, it’s Mrs Porter Calling’ – Milly Johnson, author of My One True North''A winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship'' – Katie Fforde, author of Going Dutch

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Make going to bed a treat with this calming and gentle story from everyone’s favourite teacher, Ms Rachel. Full of songs, tips and a step-by-step bedtime routine toddlers will love. Bean’s had a busy day but now he needs to rest. Can you help Ms Rachel settle him down for the night? Enjoy the rhymes, soothing songs and comforting story, perfect for helping littles wind-down and have a sound and snuggly sleep. Follow along as Ms Rachel and Bean say good night to the day while working through their tried-and-tested, bedtime routine chart. From tidying up and popping bath bubbles to picking pyjamas and singing songs, Ms Rachel’s charming story makes going to bed the best. This bedtime book helps grown-ups create a fun and fuss-free bedtime routine toddlers will love. And for healthy sleep habits that will help the whole family have a restful night, there’s expert guidance and tips from Ms Rachel and Karyn Marciniak PHD. Includes Ms Rachel’s special bedtime routine tear-out chart. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurpriseMy First Colouring BookPotty Time with Bean100 First WordsA Day on the FarmHide and Seek with HerbieFrankie's Train Day

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Hands up who loves colouring? Grab your crayons and add colour to the big, bold pictures in this wonderful colouring book brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!From nursery rhymes to bedtime routines, and with nearly 200 easy-to-colour pages it’s packed with variety and playful learning on every page!For hours of creative fun, brighten up this huge bumper book full of colouring activities along with Ms Rachel. Learn and colour the alphabet and numbers, trace and spot animals at Peek-a-boo-Zoo, and enjoy finishing the scenes with Ms Rachel and friends. Little ones will love the seven engaging Let’s Learn sections to colour in, pull out and keep! Ms Rachel uses her expertise for learning and entertainment to guide them through the pages, sparking their creativity and imagination. The perfect first colouring book to inspire creativity and keep little ones happily busy!Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurprisePotty Time with Bean100 First WordsHide and Seek with HerbieFrankie's Train DayA Day on the Farm

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''this book is filled with recipes that look so very, very good to eat.'' NIGELLA LAWSON ''it’s refreshing that Rachel Ama is, in many ways, just herself'' RUBY TANDOH OBSERVER RISING STAR OF FOOD, 2019Find brilliant plant-based dishes that make cooking and enjoying delicious vegan food every day genuinely easy – and fun - in Rachel Ama’s Vegan Eats.No bland or boring dishes, and forget all-day cooking. Rachel takes inspiration from naturally vegan dishes and cuisines as well as her Caribbean and West African roots to create great full-flavour recipes that are easy to make and will inspire you to make vegan food part of your daily life. Rachel’s recipes are quick and often one-pot; ingredients lists are short and supermarket-friendly; dishes can be prepped-ahead and, most importantly, she has included a song with each recipe so that you have a banging playlist to go alongside every plate of delicious food. Cinnamon French toast with strawberriesChickpea sweet potato falafelPeanut rice and veg stir-fryCaribbean frittersPlantain burgerTabbouleh saladCarrot cake waffles with cashew frostingSo if you share Rachel''s attitude that vegan food should fit into your life with ease and pleasure – whether you are a fully fledged vegan looking for new ideas, want to reduce your meat intake, make more environmentally friendly food choices, or just keen to eat more veg – Rachel’s genius cookbook is for you.

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The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner''s Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools.Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner’s Dictionary has been extensively updated to cover all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Throughout the dictionary, learners will find hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and there is also a useful full colour illustrated supplement of essential topics.Updated to include over 10,000 entries, the dictionary also includes a wide range of cross-curricular (CLIL) vocabulary items, which will help students studying English build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. With a range of helpful worksheets as well as additional audio and video resources available online on www.collins.co.uk/eltresources, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner’s Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for young learners of English.

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Decline can be avoided. Decline can be detected. Decline can be reversed.Amidst the desolate landscape of fallen great companies, Jim Collins began to wonder: How do the mighty fall? Can decline be detected early and avoided? How far can a company fall before the path toward doom becomes inevitable and unshakable? How can companies reverse course?In How the Mighty Fall, Collins confronts these questions, offering leaders the well-founded hope that they can learn how to stave off decline and, if they find themselves falling, reverse their course. Collins' research project-more than four years in duration-uncovered five step-wise stages of decline: Stage 1: Hubris Born of SuccessStage 2: Undisciplined Pursuit of MoreStage 3: Denial of Risk and PerilStage 4: Grasping for SalvationStage 5: Capitulation to Irrelevance or DeathBy understanding these stages of decline, leaders can substantially reduce their chances of falling all the way to the bottom. Great companies can stumble, badly, and recover.Every institution, no matter how great, is vulnerable to decline. There is no law of nature that the most powerful will inevitably remain at the top. Anyone can fall and most eventually do.But, as Collins' research emphasizes, some companies do indeed recover-in some cases, coming back even stronger-even after having crashed into the depths of Stage 4. Decline, it turns out, is largely self-inflicted, and the path to recovery lies largely within our own hands. We are not imprisoned by our circumstances, our history, or even our staggering defeats along the way.As long as we never get entirely knocked out of the game, hope always remains. The mighty can fall, but they can often rise again.

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You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?”This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It’s what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family.In Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. You’ll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a “Dolly Dollop,” what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday. Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake.Filled with more than 80 delicious dishes as well as photographs of Dolly and Rachel cooking and hosting all year long, Good Lookin’ Cookin’ is a treasured cookbook that will make you feel like part of the Parton family. With their trademark warmth and sisterly love, Dolly and Rachel remind you that cooking doesn’t need to be serious—it should be fun! And always good lookin’!

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Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book, brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!This engaging and vibrant pre-school book includes 100 words and visually stimulating photos for little ones to read, look at and learn. Researched and written by the YouTube phenomenon and educator Ms Rachel, fans will recognise familiar characters and gestures from their favourite videos. The 100 intuitive and simple words and photos are set around the home, outdoors, playtime, food, vehicles and more. The familiar words and images help with recognition while the chunky pages mean little fingers can keep the pages turning!With plenty of helpful tips and advice on speech development, it’s perfect for grown-ups looking for support about this important milestone in their child’s learning journey. This amazing book, ideal for babies and toddlers, offers hours of fun reading and makes learning to talk as easy as A B C!Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurpriseMy First Colouring BookPotty Time with BeanHide and Seek with HerbieFrankie's Train DayA Day on the FarmMs Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine

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''Among the best poems that Collins has ever written'' – NPRIn Water, Water Billy Collins writes with joy and wonder about the beauties and ironies of everyday life. The best poems, he believes, begin in clarity and end with a hint of the sublime: A cat learns to drink from a swimming pool. An astronaut recites Emily Dickinson in space. Here is a writer devotedly in love with the world around him, fascinated by its pleasures but generously sensitive of its pains.Ever a laureate of the oblique, Collins is especially sensitive to disappearances and acts of concealment, sketching objects by the outlines their absence leaves: ‘Everything in this hard place’, reflects one voice in ‘Crying in Class’, ‘is designed to disappear.’ From grief’s soft echoes, to the atheist equally afraid of heaven and hell, Collins remains as keenly vigilant of the light as he does the shadows which dance at its edges.‘A poet of plenitude, irony, and Augustan grace’ The New Yorker''Witty, wry and tender when it hurts, Water, Water is a pleasure to read and easy to give'' – The Washington Post

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"It''s rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that''s exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy."--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to· reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened· throw off the chains of what you are "supposed to be" · see God working in surprising ways you may have missed · identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire · serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life''s purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I''m Changing the Narrative.Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative. Your story isn''t over. The best is yet to come! *** "I always encouraged the young men in my football program to surround themselves with people who will make their lives better. At the top of that list for me is Rachel Baribeau. Her book, Relentless Joy, is a fantastic read for all ages."--Coach Bill Snyder, former head football coach of Kansas State University "In Relentless Joy, Rachel Baribeau explains how she has survived, thrived, and arrived to deliver the recipe of an overcomer. Do yourself a favor and jump on the joy train!"--David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion

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Play hide-and-seek with every toddler’s favourite teacher and rock star to the under 4’s Ms Rachel, in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap book. Join the fun and help Ms Rachel search for her friend Herbie as they play a wonderful game of hide-and-seek! Can you count to five while Herbie hides? Now see if you can find him! Is he behind the green plant? Or under the purple chair?Little ones will love lifting the six flaps and turning the pages as they search for Herbie. With colourful and bright illustrations and lots of surprises along the way, this interactive board book is perfect for reading fun with little ones. Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurpriseMy First Colouring BookPotty Time with Bean100 First WordsFrankie's Train DayA Day on the FarmMs Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine

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Who, in the name of wonder, had taken the Moonstone out of Miss Rachel''s drawer?A celebrated Indian yellow diamond is first stolen from India, then vanishes from a Yorkshire country house. Who took it? And where is it now? A dramatist as well as a novelist, Wilkie Collins gives to each of his narratorsa household servant, a detective, a lawyer, a cloth-eared Evangelical, a dying medical manvibrant identities as they separately tell the part of the story that concerns themselves.One of the great triumphs of nineteenth-century sensation fiction, The Moonstone tells of a mystery that for page after page becomes more, not less inexplicable. Collins''s novel of addictions is itself addictive, moving through a sequence of startling revelations towards the final disclosure of the truth. Entranced with double lives, with men and women who only know part of the story, Collins weaves their narratives into a web of suspense. The Moonstone is a text that grows imaginatively out of the secrets that the unconventional Collins was obliged to keep as he wrote the novel.

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