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Married to the Black Widow - Rob Parkes
SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NEW AUTHOR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2024*AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4''s 24 HOURS IN POLICE CUSTODY*''Not many people know how much their life is worth. I do.''The value of my life, or more specifically the cost of ending it, can be measured on a sliding scale based on method, reliability and efficiency. Fifteen thousand pounds would buy you plausible deniability and a brick across the back of the head from a London-based professional hitman. Or, if you''re on a budget, five grand for "some nutter" to come down from Glasgow.''Rob and his now ex-wife, Victoria, met at university. Their relationship started off happily, they moved to Falmouth in Cornwall before getting married. However, it quickly descended into a nightmare marriage of psychological manipulation, coercive control and emotional abuse - all from the woman who was supposed to love him.Rob''s life was gradually destroyed as Victoria extended a web of lies around him, manipulating, suffocating and isolating him from the outside world. It was only through his baby daughter, Grace, that he found the courage to leave Victoria. But even then, Rob could never really escape, and Victoria continued to haunt and torment his life. In fact, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Black Widow - Linda Calvey
Meet Linda Calvey, aka the Black Widow. When the love of her life, Mickey Calvey, is gunned down on a job gone wrong, Linda resolves to carry on his work. But in 1990, after years of living in fear of her lover Ronnie Cook, Linda finds herself accused of his murder, in a trial that shocks the nation. Linda refuses to confess. Until now...
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The Black Widow - Linda Calvey
UPDATED PAPERBACK FOR 2025If you think you know everything about the East End's toughest gangsters, think again.Meet Linda Calvey, aka the Black Widow.
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WOW! Pods Marvel Black Widow
Wow Pods Marvel Black Widow je sběratelská postavička z řady interaktivních stavebních bloků. Bloky obsahují infra senzor pro aktivaci osvětlení a fosforující efekty, přičemž po naskenování pomocí mobilního zařízení oživí postavu v rozšířené realitě. Hračka je vhodná pro děti od 3 let a je dodávána včetně baterií.
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Married To The Shooter - Ms. Michel Moore
Kapri James wasn''t born into the struggle of the game, but she craves it. Despite pleas from her mother, the upper-middle-class teen is addicted to ''slumming'' and living the fast life. Everything about the black-hearted mentality of Detroit draws her in with ease. Drug dealing, car jackings, home invasions, snatch and grabs, and mayhem in general have to be on a man s resume to catch her eye. Hardcore criminal Nolan White, known citywide as a shooter, fits that description to a tee, and Kapri has to have him. She is a hood Bonnie to his gangster Clyde, and the streets often run red when the couple is involved. Theirs is a union inked in cold blood.
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I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class (Manga) Vol. 4 - Amano Seiju
A FIRST DATE FOR MARRIED ENEMIES
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I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class (Light Novel) Vol. 1 - Amano Seiju
The light novel that inspired a manga—also from Seven Seas—and an anime! What happens when you get hitched to your nemesis? One newlywed student couple must figure out how to live in harmony in this hilarious rom-com!Archenemies Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane are notorious across their high school for their bitter rivalry. Every day is a new battleground, filled with constant bickering and fiery clashes. But everything changes when SaitoÂ’s domineering grandfather delivers a shocking ultimatum: marry his rival, or lose the family business to the dog! Reluctantly, Saito agrees, and to his surprise—so does Akane. Now, the two must navigate life as an unlikely couple, sharing a house, meals, and even a bed… without tearing each other apart! Can they keep their embarrassing marriage a secret from their classmates? And what could have possibly motivated Akane to agree to this arrangement in the first place?
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Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party - Katie Risor
A group of quirky forest creatures embark on heartwarming adventures in this graphic novel series opener featuring original gouache art. Perfect for beginning readers and graphic novel fans, especially those who love the Studio Ghibli films, Kasing Lung''s Labubus, and Tove Jansson''s Moomin. Includes nonfiction information at the back of the book​ about the autumnal season.Deep in the heart of the Forest lives a handful of monsters. The Forest is home to many creatures, big and small, like: boisterous Mossman, who is much kinder than he looks; cautious but cheerful Wallace; carefree, kind Grumpkin; and a sweet, mysterious entity named Shadow. The creatures prove that every day is an adventure as new discoveries draw them closer together. In this book, readers will get a glimpse at the woodland creatures' lives and discover three bite-sized stories, perfect for the autumnal harvest season. In Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party, Mossman and Wallace decorate pumpkins, Grumpkin meets a new friend, and the creatures celebrate fall with a lively Harvest Party. Cottagecore and Studio Ghibli meet in this graphic novel by debut author and illustrator Katie Risor. Risor's breathtaking gouache mixed-media illustrations shine throughout this graphic novel. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Married to the Amadeus - Muriel Nissel
The Amadeus Quartet, which was active from 1948 until 1987 is probably one of the most famous and distinguished string quartets of the 20th century. This volume tells the story of the Quartet from the inside, with its many triumphs and its periodic setbacks and traumas.
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The Listening Party Volume 2 - Tim Burgess
Sit back, relax, and relive the memories of over 90 more classic albums selected by Tim Burgess from his legendary Listening PartiesIn less than 2 years, tens of thousands of music lovers have pressed play at the same time as legendary musicians to share the communal experience of a Listening Party. Over 1,000 online events, fans and artists – from McCartney to Blondie, Joy Division to Iron Maiden – have shared insightful recollections, intimate conversations and behind-the-scenes revelations. This follow-up to the bestselling The Listening Party Volume 1 gathers together over 90 more of the most essential parties and celebrates the unique power of a Listening Party to connect music creators with listeners. It’s an appropriate tribute to the unifying power of music and how it continues to enthrall millions around the world every single day. "Hey Twitter, let''s all say a big thanks to Tim for these brilliant events this year! We really needed them. So much great music being talked about.''" - Sir Paul McCartney "Twitter being used for something really positive." - Mary Beard
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Memories - From Moscow to the Black Sea - Teffi
A vividly idiosyncratic personal account of the disintegration of Tsarist Russia after the Revolution, as alive to the farcical and the ridiculous as it is to the tragic; a bit like what Chekhov might have written if he had lived to experience it.' - Michael Frayn
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The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #2)
Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda (and sister to the Black Panther), sets out to save a group of kidnapped girls in this all-new, original middle-grade novel by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone!With the heart-shaped herb thriving, a group of Wakanda''s finest engineers working on expanding her dome technology, and the borders more fortified than ever, Princess Shuri can finally focus on what matters most: her training.Soon, a bigger problem rears its head. The princess hears whispers of exceptionally talented young girls across the world going missing. A young environmental scientist in Kenya, a French physics prodigy -- the list of the missing keeps growing and growing. And when this mystery hits home in a way the princess would''ve never expected, there''s no more time for hesitation: There are lost girls out there somewhere, and Shuri is determined not to let them be forgotten.
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Revolutionary Lives of the Red and Black Atlantic Since 1917
This volume explores the life histories of a wide range of radical figures whose political activity in relation to the black liberation struggle was catalysed or profoundly shaped by the global impact and legacy of the Russian Revolution of 1917, including C.L.R. James, Paul Robeson, Walter Rodney and Grace P. Campbell. -- .
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Now F**k Off!: The Little Guide to Succession - OH
In January 2024, Succession won four Golden Globes - including Best Drama - from a record 13 nominations, cementing the truth in stone: no other show since The Sopranos has come close to its influence, impact and intelligence. Fuelled by the uncertainty of the global pandemic and the ugly political aftermath of the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections, Succession''s premise is simple but devastating: rip a despicable yet powerful family apart using jaw-droppingly innovative and original one-liners, led by a wealth of top TV talent.The Little Guide to Succession is an essential and hilarious read for fans of the Roy family and the rest of the business class ensemble''s infamous and now-iconic wicked wit and quickfire quips. All the best quotes here, ready to be deployed at your command from this compact celebration of Succession."You can''t make a Tomlette without breaking some Gregs."Tom, to Greg (emailed to Greg 67 times in one evening), season two, episode nine, "DC"."You''re a clumsy interloper, no one trusts you and the only guy pulling for you is dead. Now you''re just married to the ex-boss''s daughter and she doesn''t even like you. You are fairly, squarely fucked."Karl, to Tom, when he "respectfully" threw his ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Black TV - Bethonie Butler
With iconic imagery and engrossing text, Black TV is the first book of its kind to celebrate the groundbreaking, influential, and often under-appreciated shows centered on Black people and their experiences from the last fifty years.  Over the past decade, television has seen an explosion of acclaimed and influential debut storytellers including Issa Rae (Insecure), Donald Glover (Atlanta), and Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You). This golden age of Black television would not be possible without the actors, showrunners, and writers that worked for decades to give voice to the Black experience in America.  Written by veteran TV reporter Bethonie Butler, Black TV tells the stories behind the pioneering series that led to this moment, celebrating the laughs, the drama, and the performances we’ve loved over the last fifty years. Beginning with Julia, the groundbreaking sitcom that made Diahann Carroll the first Black woman to lead a prime-time network series as something other than a servant, she explores the 1960s and 1970s as an era of unprecedented representation, with shows like Soul Train, Roots, and The Jeffersons. She unpacks the increasingly nuanced comedies of the 1980s from 227 to A Different World, and how they paved the way ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Thomas & Friends: A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine - Thomas & Friends
Join Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventure as he attends the Queen''s birthday celebrations.The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen''s birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in the biggest city in the land, London. And what better engine to take him there than Thomas the Tank Engine.A delighted Thomas makes the long journey to London where he is put on a barge and taken down the Thames seeing Tower Bridge, St Paul''s, The Shard, Parliament and many other landmarks along the way. Toddlers will delight in discovering the delights of London with their favourite engine.It''s a very proud day for the little blue engine in the big city and a perfect accompaniment to the Queen''s birthday celebrations. Great for toddlers aged 2 and up.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
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Black Gold - Jeremy Paxman
From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster‘A rich social history … Paxman’s book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES‘Vividly told … Paxman’s fine narrative powers are at their best’ THE TIMESCoal is the commodity that made Britain. Dirty and polluting though it is, this black rock has acted as a midwife to genius. It drove industry, religion, politics, empire and trade. It powered the industrial revolution, turned Britain into the first urban nation and is the industry that made almost all others possible.In this brilliant social history, Jeremy Paxman tells the story of coal mining in England, Scotland and Wales from Roman times, through the birth of steam power to war, nationalisation, pea-souper smogs, industrial strife and the picket lines of the Miner’s Strike.Written in the captivating style of his bestselling book The English, Paxman ranges widely across Britain to explore stories of engineers and inventors, entrepreneurs and industrialists – but whilst coal inevitably helped the rich become richer, the story told by Black Gold is first and foremost a history of the working miners – the men, women and often children who toiled in appalling conditions down in the mines; ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Black London - Avril Nanton, Jody Burton
London is a city justly proud of its cultural diversity, yet for too long tourists and Londoners alike have had to rely on guides focusing on its white history and landmarks. Now Black London allows us to see this familiar city anew, gathering together the places that tell the story of its Black inhabitants, stretching back to Tudor times.From Cleopatra’s Needle sitting on the Victoria Embankment, carved in Egypt three and a half thousand years ago, to the Black Lives Matters mural in Woolwich, the city is rich with features that symbolise its Black history.Here are places worth visiting and revisiting. Get your bearings, revise your history, and be inspired by the work of some remarkable individuals who made London a truly global, modern city.
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Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood - J. Michael Straczynski, John M. DeMatteis
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Spider-Man''s sensational black costume with the latest addition to the BLACK, WHITE, & BLOOD series! An all-star lineup of writers and artists assemble to spin fresh tales of Spider-Man! J.M. DeMatteis returns to the pages of ''Kraven''s Last Hunt'' to tell a never-before-seen story of Spidey''s past! J. Michael Straczynski rips Peter Parker''s (and the symbiote''s) heart out! And Dustin Nguyen''s stunning take on the wall-crawler will bring Spidey to uncharted heights! Greg Weisman and Javi Fernandez take Peter and the symbiote suit right to the bleeding edge! Erica Schultz and Marcelo Ferreira''s Spidey shows no mercy! Legend Dan Jurgens writes and illustrates a bold new take on one of the most iconic chapters of Spider-Man''s life! And more - in bold black, white and blood red! Collecting: Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood (2024) 1-4
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Kinver and Enville: The Photographic Collection - Bob Clarke, Tony Freer, Michael Reuters
TodayÂ’s village of Kinver first made an appearance in 736 AD as Cynibre. Despite being close to the Black Country and having a flourishing iron working industry from the seventeenth century to the mid-nineteenth century, the village avoided the spread of industry and housing. Even today much of the village lies within a conservation area and is surrounded by green belt land.The neighbouring village of Enville, its hall the seat of the former Earls of Stamford and Warrington, has also escaped the seemingly relentless spread of suburbia, and has retained its unspoilt individuality.Chapters cover canals and rivers, pubs, prominent properties, churches, the Kinver Light Railway and tourism. This attractive volume will evoke nostalgic memories for many people, and will give pleasure to residents and visitors alike.
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Traveling Black - Mia Bay
What was it like to travel while Black under Jim Crow? Mia Bay brings this dramatic history to life. With gripping stories and a close eye on the rail, bus, and airline operators who implemented segregation, she shows why access to unrestricted mobility has been central to the Black freedom struggle since Reconstruction and remains so today.
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Black Magic - Marjorie Bowen
A rediscovered gothic classic with a groundbreaking, gender-nonconforming protagonist at its heart. ‘I do not sin,’ he smiled. ‘I am Sin’In a quiet medieval city, alone in his shadowy chambers, Dirk Renswoude worships the devil. Then the wind brings the young scholar Theirry to his door. Could this beautiful man share his dark obsession? Under a hushed midnight sky, the pair swear themselves to the black arts, and to one another. Yet Dirk shies away at the slightest touch. He will not discuss his past. As the duo hex their way across moonlit woodlands and learned cities, it becomes clear that Dirk will stop at nothing to live the life he desires, while concealing one precious secret. 'A subtle and complex thriller…Just don’t give away its secret' Washington PostREADER LOVE - JOIN THE DARK SIDE:'Beware. This is dark gothic fiction at its best.''A thick and oozing tale of every possible sin and horror...perfect for spooky season''That twist!''For fans of historical fiction, or horror, or fantasy, this novel should prove absolutely scrumptious.''A super fun Gothic extravaganza.''Demons! Spells! Satanic rituals! Love triangles! Ghosts and witches! Medieval opulence! Gruesome violence! THE ANTICHRIST! ...Flat-out, straight-up awesome.'The Vintage Classics Weird Girls series: Dive into the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The CIA Book Club - Charlie English
A Book of the Year in the Daily Telegraph and Economist 'This book reads like a spy novel' FINANICAL TIMES 'Entertaining and vivid' OBSERVER 'Reads like a thriller' THE SUN –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- The astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. For almost five decades after the Second World War, Europe was divided by the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth. The Iron Curtain, a near-impenetrable barrier of wire and wall, tank traps, minefields, watchtowers and men with dogs, stretched for 4,300 miles from the Arctic to the Black Sea. No physical combat would take place along this frontier: the risk of nuclear annihilation was too high for that. Instead, the conflict would be fought in the psychological sphere. It was a battle for hearts, minds and intellects. No one understood this more clearly than George Minden, the head of a covert intelligence operation known as the ‘CIA books programme’, which aimed to win the Cold War with literature. From its Manhattan headquarters, Minden’s global CIA ‘book club’ would infiltrate millions of banned titles into the Eastern Bloc, written by a vast and eclectic list of authors, including Hannah ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Raisin in the Sun - Hansberry Lorraine
"Come to A Raisin in the Sun as you would to any classic. It speaks to us today as it did almost half a century ago." Bonnie GreerIn south side Chicago, Walter Lee, a Black chauffeur, dreams of a better life, and hopes to use his father''s life insurance money to open a liquor store. His mother, who rejects the liquor business, uses some of the money to secure a proper house for the family. Mr Lindner, a representative of the all-white neighbourhood, tries to buy them out. Walter sinks the rest of the money into his business scheme, only to have it stolen by one of his partners. In despair Walter contacts Lindner, and almost begs to buy them out, but with the help of his wife, Walter finally finds a way to assert his dignity.A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway and won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Hansberry was the youngest and the first Black writer to receive this award.Deeply committed to the Black struggle for equality and human rights, Lorraine Hansberry''s brilliant career as a writer was cut short by her death ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History - Alan Cowsill
MOVIE TIE-IN: Captain America: Brave New World is slated for release in February 2025, with Sam Wilson taking on the helm of Captain America. FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER: Captain America remains one of the most popular comic book characters ever, with a deep history rooted in both the comics and the big screen. His enduring legacy encompasses themes of community, compassion, and justice, a message that continues to resonate in today's world. SERIES CONTINUATION: This book continues in the line of Insight's illustrated guides to Marvel heroes, including Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant, Marvel Comics: The Variant Covers, Marvel's Black Panther: The Illustrated History of a King, and Marvel's The Black Widow: Creating the Avenging Super-Spy which are also available. Chronicling eight decades of the art of the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel: The Art of Captain America dives into the creation of the character in 1940 and his journey to becoming one of the most popular and recognizable Marvel characters of all time. Alongside exclusive interviews with the artists and minds that brought the character to life, this book is filled with stunning imagery and behind-the-scenes illustrations. Featuring iconic cover art and full-color panels, this is the complete exploration of the quintessential ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Avengers Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing) - Roy Thomas
One of the Avengers'' greatest eras has been assembled for this amazing Omnibus collection! Beginning master Avengers storyteller Roy Thomas'' run, it''s cover-to-cover watershed moments: the first appearances of Ultron and the Vision! The Black Widow''s surprise connection with the Red Guardian! Hercules'' epic battles with the Sub-Mariner and Dragon Man! The Avengers vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch defect! The Black Panther joins the team! The Avengers fight the X-Men! An all-new Masters of Evil! The first-ever full telling of Bucky Barnes'' tragic death! A reality-bending battle between the new Avengers and the original Avengers! And more! Featuring breathtaking artwork by John Buscema and Don Heck, this Omnibus is a must-have for every Avengers fan! Collecting: Avengers (1963) #31-58, Avengers Annual (1967) #1-2, X-Men (1963) #45; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #5, 8
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Beneath the Skin - Caroline England
‘I was gripped immediately’ KATERINA DIAMOND, author of THE TEACHER‘I didn''t want this book to end.’ ELISABETH CARPENTER, author of 99 RED BALLOONSThree women. Three secrets.Antonia is beautiful and happily married. Her life is perfect. So why does she hurt herself when nobody’s watching?Sophie is witty, smart and married to the best-looking man in town. She likes a drink, but who doesn’t?Olivia is pretending to be a happy wife and mother. But her secret could tear her family apart.Their lies start small, they always do. But if they don’t watch out, the consequences will be deadly.‘I loved Beneath the Skin. It''s so beautifully written and kept me hooked right to the end. Caroline England knows her wonderful cast of characters inside out. I didn''t want this book to end.’ ELISABETH CARPENTER, AUTHOR OF 99 RED BALLOONS''I loved this book. A clever, glamorous, observational, page turning read which pulled me in right from the start until the pivotal, and most satisfying end. Beneath the Skin transcends the ordinary crime genre, taking it to another level.'' AMANDA ROBSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OBSESSION‘Beneath the Skin is a startling debut. It slowly put me under its spell, until I was absolutely beneath its skin. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The CIA Book Club - Charlie English
The astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold WarThe astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.For almost five decades after the Second World War, Europe was divided by the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth. The Iron Curtain, a near-impenetrable barrier of wire and wall, tank traps, minefields, watchtowers and men with dogs, stretched for 4,300 miles from the Arctic to the Black Sea. No physical combat would take place along this frontier: the risk of nuclear annihilation was too high for that.Instead, the conflict would be fought in the psychological sphere. It was a battle for hearts, minds and intellects.No one understood this more clearly than George Minden, the head of a covert intelligence operation known as the 'CIA books programme', which aimed to win the Cold War with literature.From its Manhattan headquarters, Minden's global CIA 'book club' would infiltrate millions of banned titles into the Eastern Bloc, written by a vast and eclectic list of authors, including Hannah Arendt and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, George Orwell and Agatha Christie. Volumes were smuggled on trucks and aboard yachts, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Cinema in the Expanded Field
Part of the Documents series, this volume explores the history, theory and practice of exhibiting artists’ cinema, video installations and advertising films, focusing on the domains of performance and of the "expanded arts." Together with its companion volume, Exhibiting the Moving Image, the book offers case studies of "exhibitions," understood as events whose singularities emerge through the problematics they raise, toward the formation and redefinition of larger "exhibitionary complexes." The intention is to sketch alternative archaeologies of film exhibitions and complicate their histories as indexed either to the black box or to the white cube. Instead, Cinema in the Expanded Field maps situations of cross-pollination and hybridization, as well as exclusions between these devices, while accounting for the singularity—resulting from the relationship between the aesthetic domain, technical apparatuses, discourses and audiences in their spatial settings—of each of the events studied.
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The Running Girls - Matt Brolly
From the bestselling author of the Detective Louise Blackwell series comes a story of two murders, twenty years apart. There’s only one suspect. But what if he’s innocent?Twenty years ago, in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas, Annie Randall took her dog for a walk. The dog returned. Annie did not. When her body was found, cruelly broken and posed like a runner, there was only ever one suspect: Annie’s husband, Frank. Now he’s served his time and come home – but the locals won’t let him forget. Especially when there’s a new ‘running girl’ murder…Detective Laurie Campbell remembers Annie’s case. She’s also married to the Randalls’ son. Painfully conscious of the deep wounds within her family, and still suffering from a personal tragedy of her own, Laurie takes the lead on the new investigation. As much as the finger of suspicion points to her father-in-law, something doesn’t add up. If he didn’t commit the most recent murder, is it possible he never killed Annie either? And if he didn’t, who did?As a terrifying hurricane hits Galveston, Laurie finds herself in a dangerous race against time. Can she find the answers that could heal her broken family before the wind ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft - Claire Tomalin
The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft is the acclaimed bestselling biography by Claire TomalinWinner of the Whitbread First Book PrizeWitty, courageous and unconventional, Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most controversial figures of her day. She published A Vindication of the Rights of Women; travelled to revolutionary France and lived through the Terror and the destruction of the incipient French feminist movement; produced an illegitimate daughter; and married William Godwin before dying in childbed at the age of thirty-eight. Often embattled and bitterly disappointed, she never gave up her radical ideas or her belief that courage and honesty would triumph over convention.''Tomalin is a most intelligent and sympathetic biographer, aware of her impetuous subject''s many failings, yet with the perception to present her greatness fairly. She writes well and wittily'' Daily Telegraph''A vivid evocation not only of what Mary went through but also of how women lived in the second part of the eighteenth century. Most of all, however, Tomalin makes Mary Wollstonecraft unforgettable'' Evening StandardFrom the acclaimed author of Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self, Charles Dickens: A Life and The Invisible Woman, this celebrated biography is the definitive account of Mary Wollstonecraft''s life.Claire Tomalin is the award-winning author ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis - Robert B. Strassler, Shane Brennan
The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classic—also known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Country—which chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded.  As Xenophon’s narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks’ harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece.  This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Red Prince - Helen Carr
War, revolution and love – dazzling medieval history from a rising starWar, revolution, treason and love – the thrilling tale of Sir John of Gaunt brought to life by medieval history''s rising star. ‘The Red Prince announces Helen Carr as one of the most exciting new voices in narrative history.’ Dan Jones Son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV and the sire of all the Tudors. Always close to the English throne, John of Gaunt left a complex legacy. Too rich, too powerful, too haughty… did he have his eye on his nephew’s throne? Why was he such a focus of hate in the Peasants’ Revolt? In examining the life of a pivotal medieval figure, Helen Carr paints a revealing portrait of a man who held the levers of power on the English and European stage, passionately upheld chivalric values, pressed for the Bible to be translated into English, patronised the arts, ran huge risks to pursue the woman he loved… and, according to Shakespeare, gave the most beautiful of all speeches on England. *** A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2021. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY ‘In ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Talismans Of Shannara - Terry Brooks
***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanThe descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor, the Druid''s Keep, has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; and Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic, and their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker, he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren, he sends an untrue friend; and for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all...The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure - unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them, and Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Dictator's Wife - Freya Berry
''A gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller'' EMMA STONEX''A captivating story of women''s power, love and secrets'' LARA PRESCOTT''Compelling, atmospheric. It''s BRILLIANT'' MARIAN KEYESONE WOMAN KNOWS THE TRUTH. CAN YOU TRUST HER TO TELL IT?Laura flies to her parents'' homeland for the defence case of her life. Facing trial is Marija Popa, ''the Black Widow''; a constant at her husband''s side until the day his people rose up and executed him. Beautiful and beguiling, Marija insists she knew nothing of her husband''s dark affairs. For Laura, the case has a personal meaning. Her mother has never spoken of the horrors she witnessed under the old regime, and remains a shadow of the woman she used to be. As Laura prepares for the trial, she realises that to find the truth, she must enter the web of the dictator''s wife. But what secrets lie within?A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK.THE NEW EUROPEAN''S BEST FICTION PICK OF THE YEAR 2022. ----------''Richly imagined'' THE TIMES''Demands to be devoured in one sitting'' GLAMOUR''Magnificent'' CHARLOTTE PHILBY''A gripping and moving debut'' HARLAN COBEN''Fascinating, atmospheric, utterly gripping'' LIZ HYDER''Spellbinding'' JANE SHEMILT''Darkly compelling''STYLIST''Thrilling and remarkably assured'' NEW EUROPEAN''The ending left me breathless'' LARA PRESCOTT''Atmospheric, claustrophobic and so ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Frolic of the Beasts - Yukio Mishima
The gripping story of an affair gone horribly wrong, from one of Japan''s greatest twentieth-century writersKoji, a young student, has fallen hopelessly in love with the beautiful, enigmatic Yuko. But she is married to the literary critic and serial philanderer Ippei. Tormented by desire and anger, Koji is driven to an act of violence that will bind this strange, terrible love triangle together for the rest of their lives. A starkly compelling story of lust, guilt and punishment, The Frolic of the Beasts explores the masks we wear in life, and what happens when they slip. ''One of the greatest avant-garde Japanese writers of the twentieth century'' New Yorker
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The Wives of Halcyon - Eirinie Lapidaki
''Three women, a cult in the middle of nowhere, all married to the same man who thinks he is God. This book delivers everything I wanted and more. Genius. Incredible. Could not put it down.'' Ericka Waller''A brilliant and completely addictive read'' Ruth Hogan''[A] dazzling debut'' Good Housekeeping''A powerful read'' PrimaThree women controlled by one man – their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic facade, and Elijah’s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.‘A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women’ Carole Hailey‘An astonishing and extraordinary debut’ Charlie Carroll‘A fascinating story’ Ilona Bannister‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Anne Cater‘A stunningly written, powerful tale of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Seventeen Equations that Changed the World - Ian Stewart
From Newton''s Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere -- and they are fundamental to everyday life.Seventeen Equations that Changed the World examines seventeen ground-breaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras''s Theorem led to GPS and Satnav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrödinger''s cat.Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World is a highly original exploration -- and explanation -- of life on earth.
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The Crocodile Under the Bed - Judith Kerr
A magical new classic in the making from the creator of the beloved favourite, The Tiger Who Came to Tea.Once there was a little boy called Matty, and he was very sad…From the creator of the iconic picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, comes a brand new story about joy, parties… and crocodiles!Matty is sick, and very sad because he’s too sick to go to the Queen’s birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor, it seems that Matty might not miss out after all…
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Murder at the Hacienda - Amanda Allen
Former New York darling turned amateur sleuth Madeline Vaughn-Alwin finds herself trapped in the beautiful hacienda of the Luhan family with a killer at Christmas!Newly engaged Maddie is hoping for a quiet Christmas filled with fun and festivity with her gorgeous husband-to-be Dr David Cole, but the moment she bumps into old friend Katrina Wilton, Maddie''s Christmas plans are thoroughly destroyed. Katrina is now married to the dashing, yet troubled veteran Alfonso Luhan, son of the infamous local landowner, Don Victor Luhan, and is celebrating Christmas at the family hacienda, Los Pineros – Katrina insists that Maddie and David simply must join them.However, Maddie and David quickly find that things in the Luhan family are far from merry . . . Don Victor casts a cruel and overbearing hand over his ailing wife Isabella and their four children – all with their own secrets and eccentricities. So when Maddie stumbles across Don Victor''s brutally murdered body early one morning, snow turned crimson around the ghastly scene, she cannot believe she has once again been thrown into a murder mystery!As a snowstorm rages, and everyone is trapped inside the idyllic manor house, Maddie must act fast to solve a very tricky ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Frolic of the Beasts - Yukio Mishima
The gripping story of an affair gone horribly wrong, from one of Japan's greatest twentieth-century writersKoji, a young student, has fallen hopelessly in love with the beautiful, enigmatic Yuko. But she is married to the literary critic and serial philanderer Ippei. Tormented by desire and anger, Koji is driven to an act of violence that will bind this strange, terrible love triangle together for the rest of their lives.A starkly compelling story of lust, guilt and punishment, The Frolic of the Beasts explores the masks we wear in life, and what happens when they slip. 'One of the greatest avant-garde Japanese writers of the twentieth century' New Yorker
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The Harold Nicolson Diaries - Harold Nicolson
One of the great 20th century political diaries''A tremendous read'' SPECTATOR''One stops to marvel at the achievement. Honesty, decency, modesty, magnanimity, are stamped on every page, as evident as the wit'' EVENING STANDARDHarold Nicolson was one of the three great political diarists of the 20th century (along with Chips Channon and Alan Clark). Nicolson was an MP (Conservative, 1935-45, who also flirted with Labour after WWII). He had previously been in the Foreign Office and attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, and material from his period is included in this new edition for the first time. Nicolson never achieved high office, but rarely a day went by when he didn''t record what was going on at Westminster. He socialised widely, was married to the poet and author Vita Sackville-West, and together they created the famous garden at Sissinghurst. Both were bi-sexuals and had affairs outside their marriage. This new edition also draws on diary entries and letters previously considered too sensitive for inclusion. The diversity of Harold Nicolson''s interests and the irony in his writing make his diary a highly entertaining record of his life and times, as well as a document of great historical value.
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The Holiday Home - Fern Britton
You will love this heartwarming, witty novel fromSunday Times best-seller, Fern Britton. The perfect Cornish Escape!Two sisters. One House. The holiday of a lifetime…Set on a Cornish cliff, Atlantic House has been the jewel in the Carew family crown for centuries. Each year, the Carew sisters embark on the yearly summer holiday, but they are as different as vinegar and honey.Prudence, hard-nosed businesswoman married to the meek and mild Francis, is about to get a shock reminder that you should never take anything for granted.Constance, loving wife to philandering husband Greg, has always been outwitted by her manipulative sibling. Suspecting that Pru wants to get her hands on Atlantic House, Connie won’t take things lying down.When an old face reappears on the scene, years of simmering resentments reach boiling point. Little do the women know that a long-buried secret is about to bite them all on the bottom.Is this one holiday that will push them all over the edge, or can Constance and Pru leave the past where it belongs?Pendruggan: A Cornish village with secrets at its heart
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The Italian Woman - Jean Plaidy
When Catherine de'' Medici was forced to marry Henry of Orleans, her''s was not the only heart broken. Jeanne of Navarre once dreamed of marrying this same prince, but like Catherine, she must comply with King Francis''s political needs. And so both Catherine and Jeanne''s lives are set on unwanted paths, destined to cross in affairs of state, love and faith, driving them to become deadly political rivals.Years later Jeanne is happily married to the dashing but politically inept Antoine de Bourbon, whilst the widowed Catherine continues to be loved by few and feared by many - including her children. But Catherine is now the powerful mother of kings, who will do anything to see her beloved second son, Henry, rule France. As civil war ravages the country and Jeanne fights for the Huguenot cause, Catherine advances along her unholy road, making enemies at every turn...
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Katie the Catsitter 4: The Purrfect Plan - Colleen A.F. Venable, Stephanie Yue
Katie the Catsitter is back with her next adventure, and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and the Babysitters Club!"A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus ReviewsWANTED: TOP SECRET PLANKatie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she''s ready to spring into action! She''ll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city''s fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)Bonus: Don''t miss the Which Cat Are You Quiz inside!
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Gothic Fashion The History - Katie Godman
From the ancient barbarians responsible for the fall of Rome, to the black-lipped teenager updating their Instagram from a graveyard, Goths have been with us for a long time. Ideas about what is Gothic have changed and mutated, but a fascination with the dark and dramatic has remained a constant. The History of Gothic Fashion charts Gothic dress from its ancient and medieval origins to its various revivals and romanticised rebirths, examining its cultural inspirations including folk lore, 19th-century novels, the silver screen and rock music. For a subculture associated with literature and historical fashion, there are surprisingly few books that focus solely on Gothic fashion. The History of Gothic Fashion provides an in-depth overview of the evolution of the darker side of style.
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The Curse of Penryth Hall - Jess Armstrong
1922. Ruby Vaughn has made a life for herself running a bookshop alongside octogenarian Mr Owen. When she finds herself at Penryth Hall, deep in the Cornish countryside, painful memories emerge of her lost friendship with Tamsyn, now married to the rather sinister Sir Edward Chenowyth. Although desperate to leave, Ruby''s plans are thwarted when Penryth''s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward has been brutally killed in the orchard and fears are rife that a dormant curse has been awoken. Sceptical Ruby doesn''t believe in such things, nor in the power the locals swear Ruan Kivell, the Pellar, possesses to break the curse. But, to protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside this unsettling man to find out what really happened that night.
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Finding The Dream - Nora Robertsová
From the outside Laura Templeton''s life looks charmed: the daughter of a wealthy family, married to the man of her dreams and the mother to two beautiful daughters. But her dreams are short-lived, and it all collapses when Peter doesn''t prove to be the kind of husband or father material Laura has dreamed of. With her best friends, Margo and Kate, recently married and starting their own families, Laura feels isolated. Then her brother''s friend, bad boy Michael, asks to rent her stables and she reluctantly agrees. Laura finds him disturbingly attractive, but Michael is a man who has never stayed long with any project or commitment. Dare she lay her heart open once again?
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The Best Of Friends - Joanna Trollope
Let multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope draw you into this perceptive and prescient novel that will keep you gripped. She has a real skill in creating credible characters - and delving into our deepest thoughts and emotions. Perfect for readers of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse, this is a novel that will stay with you for a long time...''Trollope at her best'' -- Spectator''Undeniably warmhearted and socially topical...above all a novel filled with good advice'' -- Observer''Truly, I couldn''t put it down. I''m telling you, Trollope is a significant chronicler'' -- Daily Mail''Trollope has a keen ear for the yelps of distress, as lives are sliced in half byshabby betrayal... A book that is as enjoyable as it is thoughtful'' -- The Times''An absorbing read'' -- ***** Reader review''Great story, very touching but - a wonderful read'' -- ***** Reader review''An excellent book which I couldn''t put down'' -- ***** Reader review''Joanna Trollope never fails in her story telling'' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************DOES ''FRIENDS'' EVER REALLY MEAN JUST ''FRIENDS''?Gina and Laurence have been the best of friends ever since they were teenagers. Love has never been a factor.Now, Gina is married to the exquisitely tasteful Fergus and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Farrows of Hollywood - Marilyn Ann Moss
?The first intimate look at the cracked fairytale life of Hollywood''s first family, the Farrows. John Farrow was Hollywood royalty. An Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter, he was married to the talented and beautiful actress Maureen O''Sullivan, best known for playing Jane in Tarzan films with Johnny Weissmuller. Together they had seven children, including esteemed actress Mia Farrow, mother of journalist Ronan Farrow. From the outside, they were a fairytale Hollywood family. But all was not as it seemed.The Farrows of Hollywood: Their Dark Side of Paradise reveals that Mia Farrow''s allegations of sexual molestation by Woody Allen of their seven-year-old adopted daughter, Dylan, has roots in Farrow’s childhood relationship with her father, John Farrow. John was often an abusive father to his children, his wife, and to his co-workers in Hollywood. Called the most disliked man in Hollywood, John Farrow was a tortured, tragic artist and father. He left his children a legacy of trauma and pain that the family kept hidden. It erupted only years later when Mia Farrow unknowingly revealed her pain through her words and behavior in her allegations aimed at Allen.The book includes new research, never-before-revealed interviews with actors who worked with John Farrow, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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