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Just Shy of Ordinary - A. J. Sass
A SYDNEY TAYLOR HONOR BOOK ★ In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan—especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There’s never been something they couldn’t research and figure out on their own. But there’s one thing Shai hasn’t been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai’s been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their “new normal,” Shai’s hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes going to public school. But when their academic evaluation places them into 9th grade instead of 8th, it sets off a chain of events that veer off ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Museum of Ordinary People - Mike Gayle
Discover Mike Gayle''s fantastic new novel A Song of Me and You , out now!Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she''s ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People.As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.****Your favourite authors love Mike Gayle****''Accomplished and moving'' Lisa Jewell''Mike Gayle has such a talent for delving into hearts, minds and contemporary issues'' Sophie Kinsella''An absolute triumph and a joy to read'' Ruth Hogan''Mike is always wise and wonderful'' Jenny Colgan
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99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers - Adam Sass
A charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It’s Us.  Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)—though he''s never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love—for real this time.Will Boy 100 be the One? Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the “Prince of Chicago,”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he’s too nervous to actually ask boys out. Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine “boyfriends” later, his account is hugely popular, and everyone is eagerly awaiting Boy 100. So is Micah. He’s determined that Boy 100 will be different. This time, Micah will sweep the boy off his feet, for real! So when Micah flirts with a hot boy on the L who’s wearing a vegan leather jacket and lugging a ton of library books, he is sure ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Tales of Ordinary Madness - Charles Bukowski
Inspired by D.H. Lawrence, Chekhov and Hemingway, Bukowski''s writing is passionate, extreme and has attracted a cult following, while his life was as weird and wild as the tales he wrote. This collection of short stories gives an insight into the dark, dangerous lowlife of Los Angeles that Bukowski inhabited.From prostitutes to classical music, Bukowski ingeniously mixes high and low culture in his ''tales of ordinary madness''. These are angry yet tender, humorous and haunting portrayals of life in the underbelly of Los Angeles.
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Just One of Those Days - Jill Murphyová
A wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family, and a charming, long-awaited third story to follow classic picture books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It''s raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear – it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there''s even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.The paperback edition of the Top 10 Bestselling picture book."Murphy''s acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults." - Guardian and Online"Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour." - The Bookseller
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Just One of Those Days - Jill Murphyová
A gorgeously warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, featuring the much-loved Bear Family from classic picture book Peace at Last. Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear - it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work. With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.
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Inverse Problems in Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications - Jaume Llibre, Rafael Ramirez
This book is dedicated to study the inverse problem of ordinary differential equations, that is it focuses in finding all ordinary differential equations that satisfy a given set of properties. The Nambu bracket is the central tool in developing this approach. The authors start characterizing the ordinary differential equations in R^N which have a given set of partial integrals or first integrals. The results obtained are applied first to planar polynomial differential systems with a given set of such integrals, second to solve the 16th Hilbert problem restricted to generic algebraic limit cycles, third for solving the inverse problem for constrained Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanical systems, fourth for studying the integrability of a constrained rigid body. Finally the authors conclude with an analysis on nonholonomic mechanics, a generalization of the Hamiltonian principle, and the statement an solution of the inverse problem in vakonomic mechanics.
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How Ordinary People Make Aid Work - Stefan Kruse
How community organizations and civic engagement drive the success of global health aid. What makes health-related development assistance truly effective? In How Ordinary People Make Aid Work, Stefan Kruse argues that the answer lies in the power of ordinary citizens. By examining the role of community organizations and social movements, Kruse challenges conventional approaches to aid, showing that true accountability requires more than institutional reforms or participatory spaces that offer citizens a seat at the table. Through rigorous analysis and compelling case studies, the book reveals how traditional forms of exercising voice—especially in politically challenging contexts—drive the success of donor-funded health projects. Kruse demonstrates that reducing infant mortality since the 1990s owes more to an engaged citizenry than to formal accountability mechanisms. Surprisingly, state capacity and democratic institutions show little effect on the success of health aid once citizen involvement is accounted for. By bridging macroeconomic studies of aid effectiveness with research on political behavior, these findings underscore the indispensable role of civic engagement in building resilient health systems. How Ordinary People Make Aid Work critiques the limitations of traditional, top-down development models and advocates for empowering communities to lead their own progress. It highlights how social ties and collective ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Twice Shy - Dick Francis
Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''An absolutely enthralling suspense right to the very end'' 5***** Reader Review''Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next'' 5***** Reader Review______Physics teacher (and crack shot) Jonathan Derry is given some tapes to look after by a friend. They''re not your usual tapes: they hold a computer programme which functions as a bookie-breaking betting system. When Jonathan''s friend is then killed in a suspicious explosion and two thugs with guns turn up at his house demanding the tapes, Jonathan realises that he''s been handed a whole lot more trouble. Jonathan knows he won''t be left alone unless he gives them what they want. However, he decides to play his own game. After all, he''s a crack shot.He can look after himself . . . Can''t he?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Twice Shy is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack - Tom Gauld
The inaugural collection of cartoons that introduced Tom Gauld’s literary wit to the world now in paperback!"Precise and wryly hilarious...Gauld''s both a literature nerd and a science-fiction nerd whose deadpan mashups belong on the same shelf as Kate Beaton."—NPRDrawn from Tom Gauld’s popular comics feature in The Guardian, You''re All Just Jealous of My Jetpack perfectly distills Gauld''s dark humor, impeccable timing, and distinctive style. Classic strips like “The Brontë Sisters: The Videogame†and “The Serious Rock Critic†(who’s written 32 books about Led Zeppelin) intermingle hilariously with piercing observations about politics and human behavior (see: “The Greedy Dog Stands on the Chair of Hope to Feast on the Sausage of Hubrisâ€) and whimsical imaginings of the future (see: “The ‘Great Automaton Strike’ of 2029 Saw the Birth of the Robot Protest Songâ€).Again and again, Gauld reaffirms his position as a first-rank cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of both literary and cartoon history.
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Lines from an Ordinary Life (LOL) - Sally Lang
From off beat love poems to poems about world events, Lines from an Ordinary Life will make you laugh, cry and think in equal measure. Taken from observations of ordinary life in all its extraordinariness, there is something for everyone. These aren’t poems about exotic lives or daring deeds, but the mundane and relatable moments that are common to our messy, quirky, wonderful lives.
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Timberlake Justin: Man of the Woods (2x LP) - LP (0190758132112)
LP vinyl - Man of the Woods je páté studiové album amerického písničkáře Justina Timberlakea. Man of the Woods je páté studiové album amerického písničkáře Justina Timberlakea. Rok vydání : 2018 (5.album) Seznam stop LP 1 Filthy / Midnight Summer Jam / Sauce / Man of the Woods / Higher, Higher / Wave / Supplies / Morning Light (Ft. Alica Keys) LP 2 Say Something (Ft. Chris Stapleton) / Hers (Interlude) / Flannel / Montana / Breeze Off the Pond / Off the Land / The Hard Stuff / Young Man
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Timberlake Justin: Man Of The Woods - CD (0190758132129)
Hudební CD - Man of the Woods je páté studiové album amerického písničkáře Justina Timberlakea. Man of the Woods je páté studiové album amerického písničkáře Justina Timberlakea. Rok vydání : 2018 (5.album) Seznam stop CD Filthy / Midnight Summer Jam / Sauce / Man of the Woods / Higher, Higher / Wave / Supplies / Morning Light ft. A.K / Say Something ft. C.S / Hers (Interlude) / Flannel / Montana / Breeze Off the Pond / Livin' Off the Land / The Hard Stuff / Young Man
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This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Cats Who Are Plotting to Kill You
Put a smile on your dial with this collection of sinister but adorable feline troublemakers. The only thing cuter than a fluffy animal, is a fluffy animal that looks as though it might want to murder you. This book of fabulous plotting kitties will have you feeling simultaneously judged and loved — a mighty combination that can propel you out of any rut. So next time you need a boost, these devious cats are here to the rescue.
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This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Tiny Animals That Will Make You Smile - Smith Street Books
The only thing more likely to put a smile on your face than a cute animal is a tiny cute animal.Science has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits—including literally lengthening your lifespan.That’s right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, this book will help you live longer. Featuring pint-sized pigs, teensy kittens, miniature bunnies, and the smallest, cutest creatures out there, we’ve compiled this collection for whenever you need a pick-me-up.
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This Book is Literally Just Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy
Feel all the feels with this collection of the planet’s cutest dogs. Just like Einstein’s theory of general relativity, it is a well-known fact of the universe that there is nothing cuter than a dog. Wet noses, waggy tails, floppy ears, and puppy eyes are best in show in this latest edition of This Books is Literally Just … the perfect anecdote for anyone who’s having a woof-ful day. Remember, the only paw-purse you need in life is to love a dog and have that love returned. And if you can’t have a dog, This Books is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy will do just that.
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JUST LIGHT LED stropní svítidlo černé 3 ramenné opálové sklo do obývacího pokoje 3000K LD 12153-18
Tříramenné LED stropní svítidlo JUST LIGHT v matně černém provedení s opálovými skleněnými stínidly. Svítidlo poskytuje teplé bílé světlo (3000K) o celkovém světelném toku 1290 lumenů a je vhodné pro žárovky s paticí E14. Je určeno především do obývacích pokojů a ložnic.
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If I Could Tell You Just One Thing... - Richard Reed
Adventures in advice with some of the world''s most remarkable people.President Bill Clinton, Clare Balding, Stephen Fry, Dame Judi Dench, James Corden, Margaret Atwood, Sir David Attenborough, Annie Lennox, Andy Murray, Joanna Lumley, Anthony Bourdain, Marina Abramovic, Sir Richard Branson, Sandi Toksvig, Jude Law, Nicola Sturgeon, Harry Belafonte, Olivia Colman, Simon Cowell, Martha Lane-Fox, Mario Testino, Esther Perel, Bear Grylls, Diana Athill, Mike Bloomberg, Ruby Wax, Alain de Botton, Jo Malone, Heston Blumenthal, Ruthie Rogers, Nitin Sawhney, Katie Piper, Richard Curtis, Shami Chakrabarti, and Michael McIntyre are just some of the many inspiring people who appear in Richard Reed''s fascinating book.In each case Richard asked them to share with him some of their hard-earned wisdom and insights into life and how to make the most of it.If I Could Tell You Just One Thing... is not only packed with great advice but is also an enormously entertaining, brilliantly written and stunningly designed book. Each of the encounters is complemented by a pen and ink portrait by the award-winning British artist, Samuel Kerr. The resulting book is a treasure trove for readers of all ages and interests and a perfect gift book for just about anyone.
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Fear is Just a Word - Azam Ahmed
''A work of journalistic brilliance and rare humanity'' GEORGE PACKER ''Truly a remarkable achievement'' JON LEE ANDERSON''Ahmed writes about Mexico with uncommon authority and a broken heart'' GARY SHTEYNGART''A stunning, colour-saturated portrait of the collapse of formal justice in one Mexican town'' STEVE COLLFear is Just a Word begins on an international bridge between Mexico and the United States, as fifty-six-year-old Miriam Rodriguez stalks one of the men she believes was involved in the murder of her daughter Karen. He is her target number eleven, a member of the drug cartel that has terrorised and controlled what was once Miriam''s quiet hometown of San Fernando, Mexico, almost one hundred miles from the US border. Having dyed her hair red as a disguise, Miriam watches, waits, and then orchestrates the arrest of this man, exacting her own revenge. Woven into this deeply researched, moving account is the story of how cartels built their power in Mexico, escalated the use of violence, and kidnapped and murdered tens of thousands. Karen was just one of the many people who disappeared, and Miriam, a brilliant, strategic and fearless woman, begged for help from the authorities and paid ransom money she could not afford in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Made for People - Justin Whitmel Earley
Discover the art of fostering life-giving, life-long friendships and the individual habits that make them possible.Loneliness is deadly. We know this psychologically and spiritually. Sin wants us to be alone, and it often feels like today''s world is tailor-made to keep us that way.In Made for People—by bestselling author of The Habits of the Household—Justin Whitmel Earley explains why God made us to experience deep friendship and how we can cultivate them despite a culture of busyness, disconnection, and fear of vulnerability.Through personal stories, research, and biblical wisdom, Justin paints of a picture of God''s design for "covenant friendships." This book will teach you:How loneliness points to our God-given needs.Why vulnerability is the beginning of real friendship.How to deepen the friendships we already have.Key habits that create a lifestyle of friendship. Isolation may be the norm of modern life, but it doesn’t have to be the story of yours, and it isn’t what you were made for. In fact, you were made to be among people who know you fully and love you anyway.Leave behind loneliness and build the life of deep connection you long for.
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Just a Regular Boy - Catherine Ryan Hydeová
An orphaned boy raised by a survivalist wends his way into the real world in an emotional novel about hope, fears, and found family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Out there is chaos, the collapse of society, and so much to be afraid of. All that matters is freedom.That’s what Remy Blake has been taught by his survivalist father. Raised off the grid in the middle of nowhere, his own survival skills not yet honed, Remy is days shy of his eighth birthday when his father unexpectedly dies. As seasons pass, supplies run out, and fending for himself grows more desperate, Remy sets out on foot, unprepared for the great unknown of civilization.He is found—near feral, silent, and terrified—in the small rural town of Blaire. To Anne, a nurturing mother of two adopted teenagers who’s still dealing with her own childhood rejections, Remy is not a lost cause. Just a challenging one. As Remy cautiously adapts to his new foster home, his family wants nothing more than to reassure him that he can trust the world. But to do so, they must first reexamine how much they trust the world themselves, and how much they should. As ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Mask of Mirrors - Carrick M. A.
''Utterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world.'' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassDarkly magical and beautifully imagined, The Mask of Mirrors is the unmissable start to the Rook & Rose trilogy, a rich and dazzling fantasy adventure in which a con artist, a vigilante, and a crime lord must unite to save their city. Nightmares are creeping through the city of dreams . . . Renata Virdaux is a con artist who has come to the sparkling city of Nadezra -- the city of dreams -- with one goal: to trick her way into a noble house and secure her fortune and her sister''s future. But as she''s drawn into the aristocratic world of House Traementis, she realises her masquerade is just one of many surrounding her. And as corrupted magic begins to weave its way through Nadezra, the poisonous feuds of its aristocrats and the shadowy dangers of its impoverished underbelly become tangled -- with Ren at their heart.''I was utterly entranced by this glittering world filled with masked vigilantes, cunning conwomen, and dark magic. A sheer delight!'' Katy Rose Pool, author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Guardians of Dawn: Ami - S. Jae-Jonesová
Sailor Moon meets Beauty and the Beast in Guardians of Dawn: Ami, the second book in a new, richly imagined fantasy series from S. Jae-Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong. When the Pillar blooms, the end of the world is not far behind.Li Ami was always on the outside outside of family, outside of friendships, outside of ordinary magic. The odd and eccentric daughter of a former imperial magician, she has devoted her life to books because she finds them easier to read than people. Exiled to the outermost west of the Morning Realms, Ami has become the sole caretaker of her mentally ill father, whose rantings and ravings may be more than mere ramblings; they may be part of a dire prophecy.When her father is arrested for trespassing and stealing a branch from the sacred tree of the local monastery, Ami offers herself to the mysterious Beast in the castle, who is in need of someone who can translate a forbidden magical text and find a cure for the mysterious blight that is affecting the harvest of the land. Meanwhile, as signs of magical corruption arise throughout the Morning Realms, Jin Zhara begins to realize that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Wonder of the Woodlands
Bring home the charm of the wild woods with creative botanical arrangements that are so much more than just bouquets of flowers.Containers lined with bark to replace ordinary glass vases. A bed of moss to cushion a vibrant spring arrangement. Ever-changing wreaths to showcase acorns, branches, lichen, twining vines, and delicate ferns throughout the year. A cloche holding an arrangement of dried mushrooms that might have come out of a fairytale. In this gorgeous celebration of the woodlands, renowned floral designer Françoise Weeks offers all the ways, from simple to complex, that you can bring the wildness and wonder of the forest to your indoor arrangements. Each chapter of Wonder of the Woodlands features the materials Françoise uses most—barks and logs; acorns and seeds; ferns, branches, moss, and lichen—and showcases how she builds her unique, beautiful arrangements, which last far longer than a vase of cut flowers. Inside are also Françoise’s insights on seeking out the most unique natural materials for arrangements, and how to responsibly forage or source them in a shop. And you’ll find her tips on how to reuse materials so you can enjoy lots of different arrangements without increasing your environmental impact. Bursting with images of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Illustrated Brief History Of Time - Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking is generally considered to have been one of the world''s greatest thinkers. Here, his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time is illustrated to bring his theories to life in a clear, captivating and visually engaging way.''This book marries a child''s wonder to a genius''s intellect. We journey into Hawking''s universe, while marvelling at his mind'' - The Sunday Times''Stephen Hawking can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit...'' - Observer''Exceptional writing explaining the mysteries and beauty of our universe. The book is very fascinating and highly enjoyable. Highly recommended'' - ***** Reader review''This book is mind blowing'' - ***** Reader review''A masterpiece'' - ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world-renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking.It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Diary of a Bookseller - Shaun Bythell
Love, Nina meets Black Books: a wry and hilarious account of life in Scotland's biggest second-hand bookshop and the band of eccentrics and book-obsessives who work there 'The Diary Of A Bookseller is warm (unlike Bythell's freezing-cold shop) and funny, and deserves to become one of those bestsellers that irritate him so much.' (Mail on Sunday) 'Utterly compelling and Bythell has a Bennett-like eye for the amusing eccentricities of ordinary people ... I urge you to buy this book and please, even at the risk of being insulted or moaned at, buy it from a real live bookseller.' (Charlotte Heathcote Sunday Express)Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown - Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. It contains 100,000 books, spread over a mile of shelving, with twisting corridors and roaring fires, and all set in a beautiful, rural town by the edge of the sea. A book-lover's paradise? Well, almost ... In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff, who include the ski-suit-wearing, bin-foraging Nicky. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Mother of Invention - Marcal Katrine
WATERSTONES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL‘I am absurdly excited for this book’ Caroline Criado PerezBestselling author Katrine Marçal reveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back. Every day, extraordinary inventions and innovative ideas are side-lined in a world that remains subservient to menBut it doesn’t have to be this way. From the beginning of time, women have been pivotal to our society, offering ingenious solutions to some of our most vexing problems. More recently, it is women who have transformed the way we shop online, revolutionised the lives of disabled people and put the climate crisis at the top of the agenda.Despite these successes, we still fail to find and fund the game-changing ideas that could alter the future of our planet, giving just 3% of venture capital to female founders. Instead, ingrained ideas about men and women continue to shape our economic decisions; favouring men and leading us to the same tired set of solutions.For too long we have underestimated the consequences of sexism in our economy, and the way it holds all of us – women and men – back. Katrine Marcal’s blistering critique ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Not of This World - Simon R. Green
Join Gideon Sable and his misfit crew for their biggest supernatural heist yet! Their target: the Preserve, Britain''s Area 51. The prize: something not of this world. . .Gideon Sable - con artist, master thief and self-proclaimed vigilante - is hired for a job he can''t refuse: to break into the Preserve, the British government''s version of Area 51. Once inside, he''ll have free reign to take any of the valuable, mystical artefacts he desires from the collection.But his benefactor is only interested in one thing: something almost impossible to steal. . .This may be Gideon''s most dangerous trial yet, not just because of the state-of-the-art supernatural security, but the otherworldly being it''s guarding.The one thing Gideon knows for sure is that with his crew, and the right amount of preparation, he can steal anything. Are they ready to face what the Preserve holds? Or, will Gideon find himself a permanent part of the collection?The next fast-paced instalment in the Gideon Sable urban fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo''s Six of Crows and C.K. McDonnell''s Stranger Times series.---Read all of the Gideon Sable Novels:The Best Thing You Can StealA ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness and Obsession - David Grann
As Sherlock Holmes once conceded to Dr. Watson, 'If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city, gently remove the roofs and peep in at the queer things which are going on, the strange coincidences, the planning, the cross-purposes, the wonderful chain of events, working through generations and leading to the most outréresults, it would make all fiction with its conventionalities and foreseen conclusions most stale and unprofitable.' And with such a spirit for investigation and discovery does David Grann set out in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes to unravel the truth of twelve great, real-life mysteries. Although Holmes is the subject of just one of the mesmerizing true stories in this collection, all twelve contain elements of intrigue.Many of the protagonists are sleuths: a Polish detective trying to determine whether an author planted clues to a real murder in his post-modern novel; an arson investigator racing to prove whether a man about to be executed is innocent; a legendary French con man questioning whether he is the one who is suddenly being conned; and scientists stalking a sea monster. Unlike the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, these tales are all true. The protagonists ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Rule of Three - Sam Ripley
‘The Rule of Three is a completely original, nuanced, one-sitting read that blew me away. Whip-smart dialogue, characters that haunt your dreams and a plot you might just die for. I loved it’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘The Rule of Three absolutely blew me away. An incredibly intense and original creepy page-turner that made me keep turning the pages in a desperate need to finish it and find out the answers! Utterly paranoia-inducing and brilliant. I loved it. It came for me and now it will come for you!' SARAH PINBOROUGH 'Ingenious, creepy and compelling. Sam Ripley is an exciting new voice in the field of chilling thrillers' ALEX NORTH The Whisper Man meets The Chalk Man with the paranoia of The Blair Witch Project in this chilling suspense thriller. That’s the one.That’s the girl who’s going to die. I didn’t believe in the Rule of Three. Not at first. It was just one of those urban myths you hear about all the time. A story my boyfriend told me about a girl cursed by the number three. A girl whose parents had killed themselves after her sibling had died in an accident. Which meant that she was doomed to die too ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland - Alistair Moffat
A comprehensive and detailed look into the Scottish Highlands.Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland.This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.
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Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death - Misa Sugiura
In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family – and the world – from the vengeful goddess of the underworld.Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she''s about to become legendary . . .Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human – torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she’s finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain.Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artefact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead . . . and she wants Momo to get it for her. Along with her friends, Momo must face fire demons, fanged mermaids,and spiders as big as horses. But even if they succeed, what will Momo do? Sacrifice the person most precious to her, or hand over the Jewel and unleash Izanami on the world?See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Brief History of Equality - Thomas Piketty
It’s easy to be pessimistic these days.We know that inequality has increased dramatically over the past two generations. Its ravages are increasingly impossible to ignore. But the grand sweep of history gives us reasons for hope.In this short and surprisingly optimistic history of human progress, the world’s leading economist of inequality shows that over the centuries we have been moving, fitfully and inconsistently but inexorably, toward greater equality. Thomas Piketty guides us through the seismic movements that have made the modern world: the birth of capitalism, the age of revolution, imperialism, slavery, two world wars, and the building of the welfare state. He shows that through it all, societies have moved toward a more just distribution of income and assets, reducing racial and gender inequalities and offering greater access to health care, education, and the rights of citizenship.To keep moving, he argues, we need to commit to legal, social, fiscal, and educational systems that can make equality a lasting reality, while resisting the temptations of cultural separatism. At stake is the quality of life for billions of people. We know we can do better.But do we dare?
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Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Lost Treasures - Rachel Chivers Khoová
"Rachel Chivers Khoo is Ireland''s answer to Enid Blyton." Children''s Books Ireland Perfect for fans of animal adventures and magical forests, this is a warm and cosy classic in the making. A delightful story of friendship, courage, caring for the environment and protecting what we hold dear. This enchanting tale will be loved by readers of The Magic Faraway Tree, The Borrowers, Wildsmith and The Boy Who Grew Dragons."We Finders have what we call the Golden Rule: Finders Keepers."While hunting for an old time capsule that his grandma once buried in the woods, Max never expects to discover the home of a small magical creature. Nor does he expect that magical creature to have an extensive collection of lost items, all catalogued and labelled. Yet this is how he meets Tuftorious Snook, collector of lost objects, and just one of the many Finders living in Silverthorn Forest.Thrilled by his discovery, Max can''t wait to find out more about these extraordinary creatures. But when he accidentally breaks the most important rule – never steal – he''s banished from their home. With Silverthorn Forest in danger, however, Max must somehow find a way to save Tuft and the other Finders before it''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland - Alistair Moffat
Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland. This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.
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The World in a Grain of Sand - Nivedita Majumdar
The World in a Grain of Sand offers a framework for reading literature from the global South that goes against the grain of dominant theories in cultural studies, especially, postcolonial theory. It critiques the valorization of the local in cultural theories typically accompanied by a rejection of universal categories – viewed as Eurocentric projections. But the privileging of the local usually amounts to an exercise in exoticization of the South. The book argues that the rejection of Eurocentric theories can be complemented by embracing another, richer and non-parochial form of universalism. Through readings of texts from India, Sri Lanka, Palestine and Egypt, the book shows that the fine grained engagement with culture, the mapping of ordinary lives not just as objects but subjects of their history, is embedded in much of postcolonial literature in a radical universalism – one that is rooted in local realities, but is able to unearth in them the needs, conflicts and desires that stretch across cultures and time. It is a universalism recognized by Marx and steeped in the spirit of anti-colonialism, but hostile to any whiff of exoticism.
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The Ends of the Earth - Greaves Abbie
The breathtaking new novel from the author of The Silent Treatment - for fans of Jojo Moyes, Joanna Cannon and Ruth Jones. 'A remarkable tale of love and loss and finding something different' KATIE FFORDE'Tender and intriguing, this page-turning story of loss and longing will twist your heart' RACHEL HORE'Mary and Jim's story will draw you in, keep you guessing and stir up every available emotion. A truly enthralling, moving read - I loved it' HOLLY MILLER_____________Mary O'Connor has been keeping a vigil for her first love for the past seven years. Every evening without fail, Mary arrives at Ealing Broadway station and sets herself up among the commuters. In her hands Mary holds a sign which bears the words: 'Come Home Jim.'Call her mad, call her a nuisance, call her a drain on society - Mary isn't going anywhere. That is, until an unexpected call turns her world on its head. In spite of all her efforts, Mary can no longer find the strength to hold herself together. She must finally face what happened all those years ago, and answer the question - where on earth is Jim?_____________'Poignant and moving, this is 2021's standout love story so far- and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Embers of the Hands - Barraclough Eleanor
A Times best History Book of the Year 2024''Every page glittering with insight... [a] wonderful book'' Dominic Sandbrook''Brilliantly written... evokes the wonder of an entire civilisation.'' Tom Holland''Takes us beyond the familiar into a real, visceral, far more satisfying Viking world.'' Dan Snow''A fascinating tour ... Barraclough looks beyond the soap-opera sagas to those lost in the cracks of history'' The New York TimesIt''s time to meet the real Vikings. A comb, preserved in a bog, engraved with the earliest traces of a new writing system. A pagan shrine deep beneath a lava field. A note from an angry wife to a husband too long at the tavern. Doodles on birch-bark, made by an imaginative child.From these tiny embers, Eleanor Barraclough blows back to life the vast, rich and complex world of the Vikings. These are not just the stories of kings, raiders and saga heroes. Here are the lives of ordinary people: the merchants, children, artisans, enslaved people, seers, travellers and storytellers who shaped the medieval Nordic world.Immerse yourself in the day-to-day lives of an extraordinary culture that spanned centuries and spread from its Scandinavian heartlands to the remote fjords of Greenland, the Arctic wastelands, the waterways and steppes ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Revenge of the Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell
Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light''Addictive... fascinating and provocative'' Guardian''Malcolm Gladwell explores the watershed moments that define this new age of societal upheaval... with curiosity and humor'' TIME Magazine''Gladwell is a great storyteller with a contagious sense of curiosity'' The Economist''The match that so elegantly graced the cover of The Tipping Point is now on fire'' Wall Street JournalWhy in the late 1980s and early ''90s did Los Angeles become the bank robbery capital of the world? What is the magic third and what does it have to do with racial equity? What do big cats and clusters of teen suicide have in common? These are just some of the questions Malcolm Gladwell addresses in this new work, which revisits the phenomenon of epidemics and examines the ways in which we have learned to tinker with and manipulate the spread of ideas, viruses, and trends-sometimes with great success, sometimes with disastrous consequences.Gladwell shows that - whether in neighbourhoods, schools, zoos, or conference rooms-today''s epidemics are no longer singular occurrences, but turbocharged versions of their ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey - Julia Laite
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION''A gripping, unputdownable masterpiece'' Hallie Rubenhold, author of the Baillie Gifford prize-winning The Five''Ingenious history writing'' Mail on Sunday''Extraordinary'' Guardian''A masterwork'' Australian Book Review''Imaginative and compelling, impassioned and powerful, and deeply, deeply moving'' Matt Houlbrook, author of Prince of TrickstersLydia Harvey was meant to disappear. She was young and working class; she''d walked the streets, worked in brothels, and had no money of her own. In 1910, politicians, pimps, policemen and moral reformers saw her as just one of many ''girls who disappeared''. But when she took the stand to give testimony at the trial of her traffickers, she ensured she''d never be forgotten. Historian Julia Laite traces Lydia''s extraordinary life from her home in New Zealand to the streets of Buenos Aires and safe houses of London. She also reveals the lives of international traffickers Antonio Carvelli and his mysterious wife Marie, the policemen who tracked them down, the journalists who stoked the scandal, and Eilidh MacDougall, who made it her life''s mission to help women who''d been abused and disbelieved. Together, they tell an immersive story of crime, travel and sexual exploitation, of lives long overlooked and forgotten by history, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Sale Of The Century - Chrystia Freeland
This is the first account of Russia''s second revolution - the country''s dramatic, wrenching transition from communist central planning to a market economy. Written by one of the finest writers on contemporary Russia, it is told by interweaving high politics with glimpses of the revolution''s impact on the lives of ordinary people.Beginning with a sharp portrayal of the dismal living conditions in the Soviet Union, she moves on to the romantic early days of the capitalist transformation. This was the height of market euphoria when, despite the chaos of everyday life, a prosperous future seemed within easy reach. Woven through the book are remarkable stories - of Yeltsin''s use of popular psychics, of the might of the ''robber barons'' who form alliances with criminal mafia gangs, of Machiavellian politicians who ''have dealt with the devil and believe they have made a good bargain''. In the final stage of the book, Freeland chronicles the end of the first wave of Russia''s capitalist revolution, detailing the economic crisis currently rumbling through the country.
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The Art of Rhetoric - Aristotle
For all men are persuaded by considerations of where their interest lies...Aristotle''s Art of Rhetoric is the earliest systematic treatment of the subject, and it remains among the most incisive works on rhetoric that we possess. In it, we are asked: What is a good speech? What do popular audiences find persuasive? How does one compose a persuasive speech? Aristotle considers these questions in the context of the ancient Greek democratic city-state, in which large audiences of ordinary citizens listened to speeches pro and con before casting the votes that made the laws, decided the policies, and settled the cases in court. Persuasion by means of the spoken word was the vehicle for conducting politics and administering the law. After stating the basic principles of persuasive speech, Aristotle places rhetoric in relation to allied fields such as politics, ethics, psychology, and logic, and he demonstrates how to construct a persuasive case for any kind of plea on any subject of communal concern. Aristotle views persuasion flexibly, examining how speakers should devise arguments, evoke emotions, and demonstrate their own credibility. The treatise provides ample evidence of Aristotle''s unique and brilliant manner of thinking, and has had a profound influence on later ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Forms of the Visible - Descola Philippe
Imagery and figuration are not just figments of an artist’s imagination. Perception and imagination are always shaped by what habit has taught us to discern. The visual path we spontaneously trace through the world depends on where we are situated in the four regions of the ontological archipelago: animism, naturalism, totemism or analogism. Each of these four regions corresponds to a way of conceiving the objects that make up the world, of perceiving the continuities and discontinuities in the folds of the world and of drawing the dividing lines between humans and nonhumans. From Alaskan Yup’ik masks and Aboriginal bark paintings to miniature landscapes from the Song dynasty and Dutch Golden Age interior scenes: each image reveals, through what it shows or fails to show, a certain figurative regime, identifiable by the formal means it uses and by the device through which it can unleash its power to act. The figurative regime enables us to grasp – sometimes better than words can – the contrasting ways of living that characterize the human condition and its relation to the nonhuman. By comparing a great diversity of visual images and artworks, Descola masterfully lays the theoretical foundations for an anthropology of figuration. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Royal Wardrobe: peek into the wardrobes of history's most fashionable royals - Rosie Harte
''I loved this book!'' - Alison Weir''[A] lively, gossipy forage through royal wardrobes'' - Daily Mail''A sparkling history'' - Dr Kate StrasdinPeek into the wardrobes of history''s most fashionable royalsWhy did women wear such heavy and uncomfortable skirts in the Elizabethan era?What the hell happened to Charles II''s pubic hair wig?How did Princess Diana''s revenge dress become so iconic?Fashion for the royal family has long been one of their most powerful weapons. Every item of their clothing is imbued with meaning, history and majesty, telling a complex tale of the individuals who wore them and the houses they represented.From the draping of a fabric to the arrangements of jewels, the clothing worn by royals is anything but coincidental. King at just nine years old, Edward VI''s clothes were padded to make him seem stronger and more manly; and the ever-conscious Elizabeth II insisted her coronation gown include all the representative flora of the commonwealth nations, and not just that of the United Kingdom. Yet reigning monarchs are not the only ones whose fashion sensibilities could mean make or break for the crown.Original and enlightening, Rosie Harte''s complete history delicately weaves together the fashion faux pas and Vogue-worthy triumphs that chart ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Ship Models from the Age of Sail - Kerry Jang
Most period ship models are built from kits, usually primarily of wood with some ready-made fittings. Although these commercial offerings have improved significantly in recent years, all of them can be enhanced in accuracy or detail by an experienced model maker. This book, by an expert ship modeler, distills lessons gleaned from a lifetime practicing the hobby to the highest standards, setting out methods of improving basic kits and gradually developing the skills and confidence to tackle the construction of a model from scratch. Using a variety of kits as the starting point, each chapter demonstrates a technique that can be readily improved or a feature that can be replaced to the advantage of the finished model. Topics include hull planking, representing copper sheathing, many aspects of more accurate masting and rigging, and how to replace kit parts and fittings from scratch. The impact of a period model depends on its accuracy, and this book provides guidance on plans and references, including where to find them and how they are best used. The plank-on-frame model, sometimes with exposed frames in the Navy Board style, has always been considered the crowning achievement of period ship modeling, and this book concludes with ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Short History of Brexit - Kevin O'Rourke
''Crisp, clear and quietly devastating'' Guardian''Excellent, authoritative, highly readable'' Irish TimesA succinct, expert guide to how we got to BrexitAfter all the debates, manoeuvrings, recriminations and exaltations, Brexit is upon us. But, as Kevin O''Rourke writes, Brexit did not emerge out of nowhere: it is the culmination of events that have been under way for decades and have historical roots stretching back well beyond that. Brexit has a history.O''Rourke, one of the leading economic historians of his generation, explains not only how British attitudes to Europe have evolved, but also how the EU''s history explains why it operates as it does today - and how that history has shaped the ways in which it has responded to Brexit. Why are the economics, the politics and the history so tightly woven together? Crucially, he also explains why the question of the Irish border is not just one of customs and trade, but for the EU goes to the heart of what it is about. The way in which British, Irish and European histories continue to interact with each other will shape the future of Brexit - and of the continent.Calm and lucid, A Short History of Brexit rises above the usual ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Land of Big Numbers - Te-Ping Chen
‘Te-Ping Chen’s Land of Big Numbers contains 10 illuminating, sharp stories set in China, penned by a former investigative reporter who worked in Beijing for several years’ The Independent‘In this magnificent collection of stories, the author and former Beijing-based correspondent vividly captures the desires and losses of a richly drawn cast while drawing on the realities of contemporary China’​ CosmopolitanA dazzling debut collection which, deftly and urgently, tells the stories of those living in the biggest and most complicated country on earth. A brother competes for gaming glory while his twin sister exposes the dark side of the Communist government on her underground blog; a worker at a government call centre is alarmed one day to find herself speaking to a former lover; a delicious new fruit arrives at the neighbourhood market and the locals find it starts to affect their lives in ways they could never have imagined; and a young woman's dreams of making it big in Shanghai are stalled when she finds herself working as a florist. These are just some of the myriad lives to be evoked in The Land of Big Numbers, a collection of stories which - sometimes playfully, sometimes darkly - draws back ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Dance Teacher of Paris - Suzanne Fortin
One brave woman will risk her life to save innocent Jewish children in occupied Paris. Paris, 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, Adele Basset continues to teach in her dance studio, providing a beacon of light and hope amongst so much terror and suffering.When the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele realises they are in terrible danger. Only she can save them. Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line to keep them safe.As the war rages, keeping her secret becomes more and more dangerous. Adele starts to question who she can trust and just how far she will need to go to protect the innocent children in her care.She must find a way for them to escape, if they have a chance of making it out of Paris alive... An absolutely heart-breaking and unforgettable novel about the strength of the human spirit and the courage of ordinary people in the darkest days of war. Fans of The Lost Girls of Paris, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Rose Code will be hooked from the very first page.
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House of Silence - Patricia Marques
THE SECOND NOVEL FROM PATRICIA MARQUES, FOLLOWING ON FROM THE COLOURS OF DEATHA woman''s body is found in a river just outside of Lisbon. Inspectors Isabel Reis and Aleksandr Voronov identify the murder victim as Marta Nunes - a youth centre worker who, like Isabel, classifies as Gifted. Born with special abilities, the Gifted are often looked at with a certain level of suspicion. In the search for her killer, Reis digs into Marta''s past. She soon discovers that she is connected to a number of missing women. All young, all telepathic Gifted, all vanished off the face of the earth. Marta might have been helping these missing girls, or she might have been hurting them. But Inspector Reis needs to find the truth about who killed Marta and why, and she needs to find where the missing girls go. Because some of them might still be alive out there . . .*Preorder now*Praise for the Inspector Reis series ''Breathtakingly original, and a captivating sense of place'' Val McDermid, bestselling author of Still Life ''Compelling and original, this glints with freshness'' Daily Mail ''A brilliantly inventive and twisty tale'' Claire McGowan, bestselling author of The Push ''A good detective story ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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