nate yu s blast from the past maisie chan

A bighearted tale of family, forgotten stories and the search for belonging, from award-winning author Maisie Chan. Perfect for fans of Benjamin Dean, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter.'A firecracker of a book - packed with sparks and surprises' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce'Truly captivating' - Jen Carney'An absolute delight' - Clare Weze'Tender, funny and heartfelt' - Nazima PathanNate Yu Riley loves three things: his Switch, his ant farm (especially Betsy, queen of the colony) and his family. He's not so sure about some other things, like moving to a big city, starting a new school, and his parents making him do Chinese stuff. They're always trying to get him to embrace his heritage, but Nate can't speak Chinese, and he doesn't know anything about Chinese customs. But when Nate comes across an old shell casing engraved with a Chinese dragon, he can't stop thinking about it. And when he touches the shell, someone extraordinary appears. A ghost from long ago. Someone who needs Nate's help - and Nate might just need his, too ...

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over comes the third book in the hilarious and riveting Riley Thorn series: a zany and compelling contemporary romance with a head-scratching mystery to solve.***Riley and her private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago, are happy to finally have some normalcy as they move into their new fixer-upper. But for a psychic with a history of trouble, it''s only a matter of time before a new murder case lands on her doorstep.Riley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago have all moved into their new home. Not only do they finally have their own place – they also haven''t found any new dead bodies on the premises.Yep. It looks like summer is over, and so is Riley''s bad luck. Or is it?When Nick gives up sleeping and showering to obsess over the cold case that still haunts him, his intrepid business partner Mrs. Penny starts calling the investigative shots. It''s every bit as bad as you can imagine.Meanwhile, Riley has her hands full fixing up the crumbling crime scene they call home and setting boundaries with the breaking-and-entering octogenarians next door. You know – normal stuff.But normal comes to a screeching halt when Riley is abducted by a stranger, and her psychic powers go on the fritz. To make matters worse, it becomes clear that Riley''s new house guests are either in trouble or are trouble, after bad guys deliver a warning with a severed finger.Can Nick and Riley solve the case the old-fashioned way before they all end up in pieces? Or will a surprise birthday party, a dog doody bandit, an accidental arson, and a blast from the past be too much for them to handle?A must-read for fans of quirky romance stories and whodunit books, The Blast from the Past showcases Lucy Score’s singular talent for crafting an exciting mystery with memorable, madcap characters – while weaving in a compelling love story for good measure!TropesRomcomParanormal Murder MysteryContemporary RomanceWhodunitClairvoyant FMCUnlikely DuoThe Riley Thorn Series:The Dead Guy Next DoorThe Corpse in the ClosetThe Blast from the PastThe Body in the Backyard

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A dark cloud casts a long shadow in this thriller from the bestselling DI Bob Willis series. It is 1986. Assigned to a new Cold Case Unit, retired Detective Inspector Mungo ‘Bob’ Willis has reopened the investigation into the 1962 disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. Paul Bromfield was snatched from one of the last steam trains from Evercreech Junction to Burnham-on-Sea and later found dead in an abandoned bunker. A day at the seaside turned to tragedy. And a child’s name everyone remembers. The killer has been watching—waiting for this moment. When another child vanishes and chilling messages begin to arrive, Bob finds himself caught in a dangerous game. With time running out, he must decipher clues that have been hidden in plain sight for decades; clues that point to the lasting fallout of a forgotten nightmare. The truth is still out there. And it’s not finished with him yet.

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Whether you're ready to sail the high seas with Sinbad the Sailor,or fight alongside brave warrior Hua Mulan, you're guaranteed tofind your favourite legends right here. And no matter how the story starts, you'll always find your happyending. Including: Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, Hua Mulan and manymore.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFind out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appeared. Evolution – the story of changing life on Earth – is uncovered through examining fossils and remains, from dinosaur poo to shells to deep-frozen mammoths.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: Science

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In the summer of 1940 the British Isles stood isolated and alone facing the might of a seemingly unstoppable German war machine. Never before had the United Kingdom been in a state of such uncertainty and possible peril. Fortunately the full breadth of the English Channel held back Hitlers armies, and his ambition. Not so for the Channel Islands which stand just a few miles from the French coast. To abandon British territory to the enemy was unthinkable, yet the defence of the Channel Islands was impracticable, if not impossible. It was decided, therefore, to evacuate as many as wished to leave. This is the story of the muddled evacuation, of homes, animals and families left behind, of the German bombing of the islands, the fear of those left behind, and of those first days of German Occupation, told by the Islanders themselves through memoirs and letters, the local newspapers, and the politicians who decided the fate of tens of thousands of men women and children.

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Written and illustrated by creators of colour, Bedtime Stories showcasesa curated collection of favourite tales from Black history,based on important figures and events from around the world. Eachstory is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any momentwhen young readers are looking for an inspirational read!

Objev podobné jako Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past - Wendy Shearer, Alex Falase-Koya, Candice Brathwaite, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Ryan Crawford, Nan

Kniha - autor Jessie Burton, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The sequel to the million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune returns us to the mysterious Brandt family in Amsterdam in 1705 for a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young woman's determination to rule her own destiny. Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, winter has set in – her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Thea’s birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present. Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed...

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Emma Carroll''s books have sold over half a million copies! The future has a lot to learn from the past in this time-travelling adventure that explores the before and after of global warming.On one side of the underwater street is the remains of a house . . . It''s beautiful here, and eerie, a lost kingdom, a ghost village . . .It’s the near-future and Britain is having yet another heatwave. Of course, the government have put in the normal curfews for this kind of weather, and shops are forced to shut again. For Polly, it’s the sort of heat that makes her do wild, out-of-character things just to cool down.Like face her fear of deepwater. Essential when she and her brother have been sent to their aunt’s eco lake-side house for the summer.But Truthwater Lake is beginning to dry up. As the water level diminishes, a lost village emerges. Swimming over the rooftops at midnight, Polly dives down and is suddenly able to breathe, to hear church bells and bird song . . . Polly has discovered an underwater gateway . . . to the past!‘Absolutely gorgeous.’ Hilary McKay‘Gripping.’ Guardian, Best Books of 2022‘Spellbinding.’ School Reading List‘Gorgeously told.’ Nicola Penfold, LoveReading Book of the Month‘Exhilarating.’ FT

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**EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION with foiled gold symbol hidden under the cover. Only available while stocks last** There's something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?Meirionydd, 1783.Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can't speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry's investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind hers and Henry's destinies together in ways neither thought possible.Reveal the secret symbol that haunts Henry and Linette when you take off the book jacket.Available on first printing of THE SHADOW KEY only.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. Susan Stokes-Chapman conjures the beauty and darkness of eighteenth-century Wales in this simmering, splendid novel' Jennifer Saint'A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper'I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever' Stacey Thomas'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' Rosie AndrewsPRAISE FOR SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN:'A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed' Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month*'An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue' Red'Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written...a glorious treat' Daily Mail

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THE STUNNING NO.1 BESTSELLING YA THRILLER FROM HOLLY JACKSON, AUTHOR OF NETFLIX’S A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER''The queen of YA crime Holly Jackson returns with a blisteringly good standalone thriller'' – Observer''An instantly gripping, corkscrew-twisty thriller’ – The Guardian''Holly Jackson has smashed it again.’ – The Nerd DailyShortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2024 and winner of the Books are My Bag YA Award 202418-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness. Rachel is gone, presumed dead.The case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. But then Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again …Holly Jackson was ''BookTok Author of the Year'' at the 2023 TikTok Book Awards.The Reappearance of Rachel Price was No 1 in the Sunday Times Children’s bestseller listings on Sunday 14/4/2024 and in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover listings on Wednesday 10/4/2024

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The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark—now in paperback! Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned.As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. Alex Aster’s intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla’s memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

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James Falconer returns in the third House of Falconer historical novel from multi-million copy bestseller Barbara Taylor Bradford.The Somme, 1916. James Falconer, once a barrow boy on a London market, stands in the trenches, awaiting the command to go over the top. Away from his business empire in London, he is simply a soldier, war the great leveller.But, unlike his men, and unknown to them, deep down, Falconer doesn’t care if he lives or dies.When a face from the past offers James the chance to repair his fractured relationship with his estranged daughter, Leonie, he must decide if he can hold different things dear – and make space in his life for love.But the war has left terrible scars, both personal and professional, and swept huge changes through the glittering world he once inhabited. James must weather myriad storms as he attempts to right past wrongs and build a new life.''Bradford’s tale is enriched by dynamic characters, especially James, who heroically persists in his effort to rebuild his life. It’s a satisfying culmination to a richly drawn historical series'' Publishers Weekly

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‘The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels’ The IndependentDive into this gorgeous Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Sue Moorcroft – the perfect companion for a cold winter’s night!* * *A secret romance was just the start of the story…Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson’s Bar – an idyllic village where time seems to stand still. Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey – until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night.Six years on, and Maddy’s life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can’t help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she''d thought it was…The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft!‘Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape – what more could you ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it''s the perfect Christmas tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I didn''t want the story to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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On June 7th 1907, a ship packed with Russian Jews sets sail not to Jerusalem or New York, as many on board have dreamt, but to Texas. The man who persuades the passengers to go is David Jochelmann, Rachel Cockerell's great-grandfather.It marks the beginning of the Galveston Movement, a forgotten moment in history when 10,000 Jews fled to Texas in the lead-up to WWI. The charismatic leader of the movement is Jochelmann's closest friend, Israel Zangwill, whose novels have made him famous across Europe and America. As Eastern Europe becomes infected by anti-Semitic violence, Zangwill embarks on a desperate search across the continents for a temporary homeland: from Australia to Canada, Angola to Antarctica.He reluctantly settles on Galveston, Texas. He fears the Jewish people will be absorbed into the great American melting pot, but there is no other hope. In a highly inventive style, Cockerell uses exclusively source material to capture history as it unfolds, weaving together letters, diaries, memoirs, newspaper articles and interviews into a vivid account of those who were there.Melting Point follows Zangwill and the Jochelmann family through two world wars, to London, New York and Jerusalem - as their lives intertwine with some of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century, and each chooses whether to cling to their history or melt into their new surroundings. It is a story that asks what it means to belong, and what can be salvaged from the past.

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***THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*** ‘Fans of Cloud Atlas and Never Let Me Go will love The History of Bees’ Good Housekeeping ‘Dystopian and electric, this book is set to blow minds everywhere' Stylist 'Haunting and poignant ... an important and wonderful book' Dave Goulson, bestselling author of Bee Quest In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees – and to their children and one another – against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive—one that will give both him and his children honour and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation. China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao’s young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident—and is kept in the dark about his whereabouts and condition—she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him. Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written, The History of Bees joins these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought provoking story that is just as much about the powerful relationships between children and parents as it is about our very relationship to nature and humanity.

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The Doomsday Code: the third book in Alex Scarrow''s exciting TimeRiders seriesLiam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029.Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared and said, ''Take my hand . . .''But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no one knows exists.Its purpose: to prevent time travel destroying history . . . In 1993 British computer hacker Adam Lewis finds his name in a coded manuscript that is almost one thousand years old. How did Adam''s name get in there . . . and why? Confronted by Adam in 2001, the TimeRiders travel back to Sherwood Forest in 1193 to discover the origins of the ancient message. But when a strange hooded man appears interested in the same thing, they begin to wonder what terrible threat this cryptic link from the past holds for the future . . .The TimeRiders series:TimeRiders; Day of the Predator; The Doomsday Code; The Eternal War; Gates of Rome; City of Shadows; The Pirate KingsAlex''s thrillers for adults:A Thousand Suns; Last Light; october Skies; Afterlight; The Candle Man

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''An enchanting story about love, loss and the power of language'' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll FactorySometimes you have to start with what''s lost to truly find yourself...Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father''s feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary.One day, she sees a slip of paper containing a forgotten word flutter to the floor unclaimed.And so Esme begins to collect words for another dictionary in secret: The Dictionary of Lost Words. But to do so she must journey into a world on the cusp of change as the Great War looms and women fight for the vote. Can the power of lost words from the past finally help her make sense of her future?''A brilliant book about women and words - tender, moving and profound'' Jacqueline WilsonReaders LOVE The Dictionary of Lost Words:''If you only read one book this year, let it be this one!''''If you''re a fan of The Binding and The Betrayals you will surely love this''''A glorious combination of words, growing up, friendship, love, feminism and so much more''''The best love letter to words and language''''This book broke my heart ... I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans ... it''s one I will be reading again''Dictionary of Lost Words, Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, May 2022

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The seventh gripping volume in The Brighton Mysteries series by bestselling author Elly Griffiths. It starts with a magician and a murder in a Brighton boarding house; throw in a show on Brighton pier, a sinister radio personality and a potential serial killer, and you've got the next gripping book in the Brighton Mysteries series. Magician Max Mephisto, now divorced and living in London, is on his way to visit daughter Ruby and her new-born baby when he is hailed by a voice from the past, fellow performer Ted English, aka the Great Deceiver.Ted's assistant, Cherry, has been found dead in her Brighton boarding house and he's convinced that he'll be accused of her murder. Max agrees to talk to his friend, Superintendent Edgar Stephens, who is investigating the case. What Max doesn't know is that the girl's family have hired private detective duo Emma Holmes (aka Mrs Stephens) and Sam Collins to do some digging of their own.The inhabitants of the boarding house, most of whom are performing in an Old Time Music Hall show on Brighton pier, are a motley crew. The house is also connected to a sinister radio personality called Pal. When a second magician's assistant is killed, Edgar suspects a serial killer.He persuades Max to come out of semi-retirement and take part in a summer show. But who can pose as his assistant? Edgar shocks the team by recommending someone close. .

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NO ONE WANTED TO END UP AT MORGATE HOUSE. BUT THE GIRLS HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO . . . ''The thrilling, heartbreaking, and shocking story of dark secrets, twisted lives, lies, and manipulation. The twist! OMG!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ -----1985. Separated from her little sister at the children''s home where they are taken as orphans, Holly Moore is a troubled teenager in need of love. When she meets a man who promises to take care of her, she hopes her luck has finally changed.2015. The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton when the discovery of a young woman''s remains takes her back to an unsolved case from the past. As a constable, Jo was often called out to deal with runaways from Morgate House, but when Holly Moore disappeared - after another female resident fell from the cliffs - Jo was convinced the home was hiding something. Now, with only days before her forced retirement, Jo decides to track down Holly''s sister and re-open the case. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?A sister disappeared, a terrible wrong, and powerful people with something to hide . . . Discover the brand new emotional and thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Letter.''A compelling but heartbreaking tale of cruelty, loss and betrayal'' Woman''s Weekly-------------READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE GIRLS LEFT BEHIND:''A cracking tale'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Kept me gripped till the very end, good job I had tissues to hand'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I stopped everything to finish this book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Brilliant narrative, great characters . . . read it, you will love it!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Emily is the daughter of Penny Vincenzi whose books I adored so it''s no surprise that such talent has been passed on'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE EMILY GUNNIS:''Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you'' Sophie Kinsella''Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive novel Adele Parks''Fast paced and brilliantly plotted - all hallmarks of a bestseller'' Lesley Pearse

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A multi-award winning The Night Circus for children, with dashes of Harry PotterWinner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children''s Book Award 2016, and the North East Book Award 2015.When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the ''shop from nowhere'' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment.Recruited as Mr Silver''s apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium''s vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble.Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, color and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman.

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The heartwarming Christmas tale, now with an exclusive collection of short stories''A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets'' Liz Fenwick''A warm and engaging read.'' Trisha Ashley''A genuine voice of our times'' The Times_______________________The moving and uplifting festive novella . . .Nestled in the Devon countryside, the Keep has always been a refuge for the Chadwicks, even Ed, the black sheep of the family. When Ed finally returns to the Keep after ten years living in the USA, his strange, secretive behaviour means that he often clashes with his relatives. But as the autumn draws to a close and a sprinkling of snow dusts the moors, could the promise of a family Christmas at the Keep be enough to ease tensions and soothe the sting of a long-buried secret?Now with a new collection of short stories . . .There are ghosts and friends from the past here; restless wives and surprising romances; gifts from lovers old and new. Full of life and love, this new collection of short stories is the perfect treat for the festive season._______________________PRAISE FOR MARCIA WILLETT''Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good.'' Daily Mail''Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place.'' Rosanna Ley''Gentle yet poignant . . . a book to settle down with and enjoy'' Devon Life

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The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2024 is packed with all the information beginners need to use their new Raspberry Pi computer. Inside, you''ll also find the best projects from the past year for long-term Raspberry Pi enthusiasts.With a special section on Raspberry Pi 5, the latest and greatest in the Raspberry Pi microcomputer line, you''ll learn how to code and make with this incredible computer. We''ve also got plenty of tutorials and projects for the Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W, the smallest members of the Raspberry Pi family.In this 2024 handbook, you''ll find:A getting started guide for every Raspberry Pi model.Everything you need to know about the brand new Raspberry Pi 5.Inspiring projects for your next build idea.Tips on having some serious fun with electronics.Our super-simple robotics tutorial to get you started with your own robots.A guide to playing retro games with the diminutive Raspberry Pi Pico.We also have plenty of things you can do with Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and Raspberry Pi Pico W squeezed into these 200 pages. With the latest reviews, tutorials, project showcases, guides, and much more, this is your ultimate resource for Raspberry Pi!

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"The Fights That Make Us is a thought-provoking, heartwarming wonder." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Highly engaging, completely relatable and truly empowering, I loved this book." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. An unputdownable read about LGBTQ+ history and standing up for what you believe in, from award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt. Maybe there was a place in history for people like me, not on the edges of the story, but right in the centre. Jesse has recently come out as non-binary, and is struggling to find their place at school, and ideas for their project on lost stories from history. Thirty-five years earlier, Jesse's cousin Lisa is falling for her best friend, but with new laws being introduced to restrict LGBT people's rights, they'll have to fight for the world to accept who they are. When Jesse stumbles across Lisa's teenage diary, they are fascinated and horrified by her stories of living a secret life and protesting in the streets. Now it's Jesse's turn to find a way to shine a spotlight on a history that mustn't be forgotten. Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt: Winner of the Little Rebels Award Twice-nominated for the Carnegie Medal"A heartwarming and empowering read that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices from the past and present." Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody"An empowering, eye-opening and empathy-boosting book written with great sensitivity." Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How To Be Extraordinary"Gentle and compassionate" The Times Literary Supplement. "A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it!" L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency. "Warm, funny and believable" The Guardian

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Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the WorldÂ’s finest literature.Your favorite classics in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.The Literary World of the nineteenth century was lit up by six of England''s Greatest Poets. Wordsworth, Coleridge and Blake were in thevanguard of the early Romantic movement that broke from the past, emphasizing the individual and personal, embracing imagination over reason. Romanticism''s second wave saw Byron, Shelley and Keats come to the fore, rebels who breathed new life into the movement which spawned some of the best poetry in English Literature.

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‘Deftly entertaining … satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons’Barry Forshaw, The IndependentDEATH IN PARADISE is one of BBC One’s most popular series which averages 9 million viewers.DI Richard Poole is hot, bothered and fed up. He’s stuck on the tropical island of Saint-Marie, forced to live in a rickety old shack on a beach, and there isn’t a decent cup of tea to be found anywhere.When a boat explodes in the harbour, Richard and his team soon realise there’s a new murderer on the loose. But who is it? And why did the killer leave behind a ruby at the scene of the crime?As the police dig deeper, they uncover secrets that go back decades, and a crime from the past that can never be forgiven.Worse still, they soon realise this is only the beginning. They’ve got to catch the killer before there''s another death in paradise…An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole.READERS LOVE ROBERT THOROGOOD‘Fabulous, compulsive reading’ 5* Amazon Review‘Another wonderful read’ 5* Amazon Review‘Another excellentDeath in Paradise novel’ 5* Amazon Review‘Highly recommended’ 5* Amazon Review‘Good fun’ 5* Amazon Review

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Severe anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy and birth, distressing intrusive thoughts of accidental or deliberate harm to the baby, or fears connected to traumatic experiences. This practical self-help guide provides an active route out of feeling anxious. Step-by-step, the book teaches you to apply cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) techniques in the particular context of pregnancy and becoming a new parent in order to overcome maternal anxiety in all its forms. Working through the book you will gain understanding of your anxiety and how factors from the past and present may be playing a role in how you feel. Together with practical exercises and worksheets to move through at your own pace, you will gain the tools you need to help you move forward and enjoy parenthood.

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From bestselling author Juliette Aristides comes an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative personThe third Monacelli Studio title from Juliette Aristides, The Inner Life of the Artist contains a series of short, insightful essays and significant, meaningful quotes by contemporary and historical artists, each accompanied by a moving and inspiring selection of nearly 100 artworks from the past and present. For those interested in drawing, painting, and other art forms, important principles of Atelier teaching (classical and traditional art training and instruction) and fun practical exercises are applied throughout, with an emphasis on cultivating the artistic mind, along with the hand and the eye. Presented in a visually arresting compact package and wrapped in a cerulean cloth case, this is the perfect book to inspire creative thinkers.

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''Goodman''s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we''ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun'' TONI JORDANMeet Lady Gus and Lady Julia: unmarried, unruly and ready for adventure.To most of Regency high society, Lady Augusta ''Gus'' Colebrook and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids . . . they are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.When Lord Evan, a charming, escaped convict who has captured Gus''s heart, seeks their help to shield his sister and her lover from from their vindictive brother, the twins take the two women into their home. But Lord Evan''s complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows that if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him, they must clear his name of murder. But it is no easy task. The fatal duel was twenty years ago, and a key witness is nowhere to be found. Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan are thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemen''s clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. Will the truth be found in time, or will the dangerous secrets from the past destroy family bonds and rip new love and lives apart?💙Why readers LOVE The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies . . . 💙''If you love Georgette Heyer, you''ll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I''ve been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance!'' JENN MCKINLAY''A must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike'' JENNIFER ASHLEY''A truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits'' STEPHANIE MARIE THORNTON''Part heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful'' JOANNA LOWELL''Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new Bridgerton'' THE LADY

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Continuing the imperious rise of the Dark Lord! A Jedi makes a desperate deal. The Inquisitors'' mission evolves. And Darth Vader discovers a theft... And when the thief faces the consequences of their crime, Emperor Palpatine rewards Darth Vader with three gifts: A thing, a choice... and a voice. Seeking the path to his destiny, Vader returns to the place of his birth. There, echoes from the past reach out to him - both his own past, and the dark history of the Sith! Be here for a story that could only be called ''Fortress Vader''! Collecting: Darth Vader 19-25

Objev podobné jako Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 4: Fortress Vader - Charles Soule, Camuncoli Giuseppe

From one of our most treasured BBC broadcasters, The Spy Across the Water is the third instalment in James Naughtie''s brilliant spy series, woven around three brothers bound together through espionage.We live with our history, but it can kill us.Faces from the past appear from nowhere at a family funeral, and Will Flemyng, spy-turned-ambassador, is drawn into twin mysteries that threaten everything he holds dear.From Washington, he''s pitched back into the Troubles in Northern Ireland and an explosive secret hidden deep in the most dangerous but fulfilling friendship he has ever known.And while he confronts shadowy adversaries in American streets, and looks for solace at home in the Scottish Highlands, he discovers that his government''s most precious Cold War agent is in mortal danger and needs his help to survive.In an electric story of courage and betrayal, Flemyng learns the truth: that his life has left him a man with many friends, but still alone.''A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carré'' Ian Rankin''Naughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incident. The Spy Across the Water is perhaps his finest yet.'' Charles CummingPraise for James Naughtie:''As convincing as any of John le Carré''s'' Independent''Beautifully written, deftly plotted, skilfully paced, imaginatively conceived'' Robert Littell''An involved and beautifully plotted spy story'' Allan Massie''Hugely gripping and atmospheric'' Mail on Sunday''Complex and psychologically detailed'' Charles Cumming''A tour de force'' Kate Mosse

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*A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY*Humans, animals and disease. They're all inter-related, so why do we keep ignoring the elephant in the room?It's well known that Covid-19 may have come from a bat, but diseases are often transmitted in the other direction too. Humans have passed diseases to animals countless times through history, and it's the cross-currents of this relationship between humans, animals and disease that are explored by Liz Kalaugher in The Elephant in the Room. Taking the reader on a globe-trotting journey through time, Kalaugher presents a series of fascinating case histories of human-related wildlife diseases. Among the stories featured here are the early humans who may have carried pathogens responsible for the extinction of Neanderthals, the native birds of Hawaii that have been devasted by human-introduced disease, and the Tasmanian tiger that has been lost to the sands of time. Examining these tales and drawing on first-hand accounts from experts around the world, The Elephant in the Room is both a tragic history and an inspirational call to arms. It doesn't have to be this way. By learning from the past, it's possible to create a better, healthier environment for ourselves, our wildlife and our planet.

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The stage is set for a love across time.Youichi Kamisuki is a college student with the uncanny ability to see people’s pasts by gazing into their eyes. After being trapped inside due to the pandemic, his stale, stagnant life takes a turn when his next-door neighbor is murdered. In the chaos, he locks eyes with a stray cat and somehow meets a girl from the past named Miri, who can peer into the future.From across time, Miri warns Youichi that this murder will not be the last. With her help, he sets out to change the fate of his friends. As the two grow close, Youichi finds himself wanting to meet Miri. The only question is…where is she in the present?

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Faysal receives a mysterious letter about the death of aunt he can’t remember. Leaving his lover and his life in Europe behind, he returns to the village of his birth in Palestine and to his family’s extraordinary, deserted house, the palace on the higher hill. With a backdrop of violence and the permanent threat from settlers, Faysal wanders the once-lavish rooms as characters from the past return to shed light on his family story and on the story of his people.In beautiful, angry prose, Karim Kattan introduces us to an intimate Palestine of the imagination where dreams and nightmares are in constant conflict. With hints of One Hundred Years of Solitude and Brideshead Revisited, he gives a nuanced deeply moving vision of the tragedy of war and a picture of his homeland that feels entirely new to English-speaking readers.The book won the 2021 Prix des Cinq Continents de la Francophonie.

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A heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Kathryn HughesTorn apart by war. Can their love survive?1939American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship. When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate. As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past. Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?A tear-jerking and beautiful wartime read for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming. Praise for Catherine Law:'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'What a stunning read...' ?????????? Reader Review'You must read this book!' ?????????? Reader Review'A beautifully crafted story' ?????????? Reader Review

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''Full of secrets, Cornwall, and wonderful detail.'' Katie Fforde''Gloriously rich and layered.'' Liz Fenwick''Characters to fall in love with.'' Jackie Morris Time has forgotten this remote corner of West Cornwall, and left its many secrets undisturbed. Until now...Ezra Curnow has lived in the little cottage on the Trengrose estate all his life. He was born there, as was hisfather, and his grandfather before that. It is his own little Cornish paradise. Then the mistress of the estate, Eliza, dies without leaving a will, putting the cottage’s ownership into question. London financier Toby and his wife Minty are soon enticed by Trengrose’s charm and, worse still, see a lucrative rental opportunity in Ezra’s cottage.But Ezra is prepared to battle to save his beloved home, and has a number of secret weapons in his armoury. What Ezra doesn’t know is that Eliza also took some secrets to her grave – and she doesn’t intend to rest quietly until they come to light...A sumptuous Cornish tale packed with heart, relationships and mysteries from the past, from the bestselling author of The Sea Gate.READERS LOVE SECRETS OF THE BEES:''Without a doubt my favourite book of the year so far.''''***** ''A gorgeous, compassionate and surprising novel.''*****''Great twists... I can''t praise this book enough. Read it''*****''I loved every bit of this book from start to finish.''*****''One of the best stories I have read in a while... heartwarming''*****''A lovely read... one to help you lose yourself for a while''*****

Objev podobné jako Secrets of the Bees - Jane Johnsonová

Explore the history of the people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most destructive events in world history.If you''re keen on military history and World War II, this book is for you. This complete visual guide covers the events leading up to the war, major military battles around the globe, and the aftermath and its effects on our world today.Inside the pages of this chronological retelling, World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images and eyewitness accounts of people involved in the epic conflict. Discover:- Comprehensive and objective coverage of every major military conflict and its impact on the rest of the war, with vivid descriptions and first-person accounts- Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin- Find out about key battles, political, and economic forces, and technological advances that influenced the course of the war- Packed with striking graphics - including rarely seen colour photographs- Cross-referencing appears throughout, with timelines and global maps establishing an overview of each year of the conflict- Features on everyday life in the war and the discovery of Holocaust concentration camps add to the wider picture- Gallery spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the warRenowned military historian Richard Holmes authors this compelling military book which explores the key events, people, and equipment that defined the most destructive event in world history. Meet the key players of the war through thought-provoking profiles and eyewitness accounts - from national leaders making decisions to combatants on the front-line, and the civilians left behind. Also explore definitive battles that altered the course of the war such as Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings.The complexities of World War II are displayed throughout this history book using photographs and rare colour images, international maps, easy-to-understand text, and detailed timelines to show events in unprecedented depth and detail. World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled account of this devastating conflict so we never forget and continue to learn from the past.

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A spellbinding, muligenerational story set between the 1950s and the present, The Butterfly Room is an enchanting tale of heartbreaking secrets from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series.''Captivating . . . poignant yet uplifting'' – Woman''s OwnPosy Montague is approaching her seventieth birthday. Still living in her beautiful Suffolk family home, Admiral House, she is surrounded by memories of her idyllic childhood catching butterflies with her beloved father, and of raising her own children. But Posy knows she must make an agonizing decision.Despite the memories the house holds, and the exquisite garden she has spent twenty-five years creating, the house is crumbling around her, and Posy knows the time has come to sell it.Then a face appears from the past – Freddie, her first love, who abandoned her and left her heartbroken fifty years ago. Already struggling to cope with her son’s inept business dealings, and the sudden reappearance of her younger son after ten years in Australia, Posy is reluctant to trust in Freddie’s renewed affection. And, unbeknown to Posy, Freddie has a devastating secret to reveal . . .''A perfect beach read'' – Daily Mail''Prepare to be intrigued, moved to tears and ultimately uplifted'' – Lancashire Evening Post

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Shortlisted for the STR Theatre Book Prize 2023A manifesto for the future of playwriting, this book challenges you to be a part of that future in the belief that it is fundamentally important to write plays. Plays help us understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. Reading this book, you will be challenged to learn your craft, explode what you know, prioritise what is important to you, and write in the way that only you can write.Most books on playwriting explain how to create a believable character in a story driven by plot. This book, however, goes even further in its exploration of the playwright’s most valuable tool: theatricality. By learning from the past, and the present, the playwrights of tomorrow can create new, vivid, theatrical drama for the future.This manifesto also examines the process of writing, the art of collaboration, and the impact of writing on a playwright’s mental health. It identifies the highs and lows, as well as the trials and tribulations, of life as a playwright in today’s world. Theatre is a living artform. It is time for playwrights to acknowledge that fact and to celebrate the unique, primal thrill that a live theatre experience offers us. The future of playwriting is in your hands. Do you accept the challenge?

Objev podobné jako The Playwright's Manifesto - Paul Sirett

''Full of secrets, Cornwall, and wonderful detail.'' Katie Fforde''Gloriously rich and layered.'' Liz Fenwick''Characters to fall in love with.'' Jackie Morris Time has forgotten this remote corner of West Cornwall, and left its many secrets undisturbed. Until now...Ezra Curnow has lived in the little cottage on the Trengrose estate all his life. He was born there, as was hisfather, and his grandfather before that. It is his own little Cornish paradise. Then the mistress of the estate, Eliza, dies without leaving a will, putting the cottage’s ownership into question. London financier Toby and his wife Minty are soon enticed by Trengrose’s charm and, worse still, see a lucrative rental opportunity in Ezra’s cottage.But Ezra is prepared to battle to save his beloved home, and has a number of secret weapons in his armoury. What Ezra doesn’t know is that Eliza also took some secrets to her grave – and she doesn’t intend to rest quietly until they come to light...A sumptuous Cornish tale packed with heart, relationships and mysteries from the past, from the bestselling author of The Sea Gate.READERS LOVE SECRETS OF THE BEES:''Without a doubt my favourite book of the year so far.''''***** ''A gorgeous, compassionate and surprising novel.''*****''Great twists... I can''t praise this book enough. Read it''*****''I loved every bit of this book from start to finish.''*****''One of the best stories I have read in a while... heartwarming''*****''A lovely read... one to help you lose yourself for a while''*****

Objev podobné jako Secrets of the Bees - Jane Johnsonová

I entered the church...It struck me suddenly that all this crowd of men and women standing all round, these priests chanting and moving about the altar, were dead...Vernon Lee was a polymath whose copious writings include deeply learned studies of art, music, literature, and history, but also a small but exquisitely crafted group of Gothic tales, most of which first appeared in fin de siècle periodicals including the iconic Yellow Book. In these stories of obsession and possession, transgressive desire reaches out from the past -- through a haunting portrait, a murdered poet''s lock of hair, the uncanny voice of a diabolical castrato -- dragging Lee''s protagonists to their doom. Among those haunted by Lee''s ''spurious ghosts'' was Henry James, who praised her ''gruesome, graceful...ingenious tales, full of imagination''.This new edition includes Lee''s landmark 1890 collection Hauntings complete, along with six additional tales and the 1880 essay ''Faustus and Helena'', in which Lee probes the elusive nature of the supernatural as a ''vital...fluctuating...potent'' force that resists definite representation. Aaron Worth''s contextual introduction, drawing upon Lee''s newly published letters, reassesses her place in the pantheon of the fantastic.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Objev podobné jako The Virgin of the Seven Daggers - Vernon Lee

''Sometimes - not often - a book comes along that feels like Christmas. Philip Hensher''s timely, but timeless, selection of the best short stories from the past 20 years is that kind of book. His introduction is as enriching as anything that has been published this year'' Sunday TimesA spectacular treasury of the best British short stories published in the last twenty yearsWe are living in a particularly rich period for British short stories. Despite the relative lack of places in which they can be published, the challenge the medium represents has attracted a host of remarkable, subversive, entertaining and innovative writers. Philip Hensher, following the success of his definitive Penguin Book of British Short Stories, has scoured a vast trove of material and chosen thirty great stories for this new volume of works written between 1997 and the present day.Includes short stories by A.L. Kennedy, Tessa Hadley, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jackie Kay, Graham Swift, Jane Gardam, Ali Smith, Neil Gaiman, Martin Amis, China Miéville, Peter Hobbs, Thomas Morris, David Rose, David Szalay, Irvine Welsh, Lucy Caldwell, Rose Tremain, Helen Oyeyemi, Leone Ross, Helen Simpson, Zadie Smith, Will Self, Gerard Woodward, James Kelman, Lucy Wood, Hilary Mantel, Eley Williams, Sarah Hall, Mark Haddon and Helen Dunmore.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story

“Utterly thrilling, Gray paints a seedy and uncaring Hollywood that leaps off the page.”—The SunAll she wanted was to see her name in lights. Now, her disappearance has made her front-page news.It’s been twenty years since Madison James had any kind of success in Hollywood. Now she’s disappeared and a TikTok sleuth has found her purse discarded in a Los Angeles park. The news spreads like wildfire across a nation hungry for celebrity tragedy, and the struggling actress’s mysterious disappearance quickly becomes a national obsession.Detectives Sarah Delaney and Rob Moreno of the LAPD Missing Persons Unit take the case. But truth is a rare commodity in Tinseltown; some people will stop at nothing to get what they want and Delaney and Moreno soon find themselves mired in Hollywood’s dark underbelly with little in the way of clues. As revelations from the past emerge, it becomes apparent there is more going on than meets the eye. With an obsessive public watching every step of the investigation, can the police find Madison before she becomes more than just missing?

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THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate about abortion, the status of women and same-sex marriage underlined the scale of the transformation. The new diversity of the population and literary and musical prowess also revealed a country experiencing rapid alteration.The road to peace - that saw an end to war in Northern Ireland and culminated in the first visit to southern Ireland of a reigning British monarch in 100 years - illuminated the new Anglo-Irish dynamic. Explosive revelations about deep betrayals from the past destroyed the credibility of the traditionally powerful Catholic Church. And in the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Ireland rebounded and rebuilt to great success, but remained plagued by health and housing failures. Economic recovery, the end of civil war politics, ever closer European involvement and Anglo-Irish highs were followed by Brexit lows and increasing talk of Irish unity.There is much to open people''s eyes in this riveting account of contemporary Ireland. As the Republic enters its second century of independence, and the North continues to grapple with the legacy of the Troubles, Diarmaid Ferriter makes historical sense of post-1990s Ireland, and what lies in the darkest corners of its archives.

Objev podobné jako The Revelation of Ireland - Diarmaid Ferriter

This cli-fi novel from a notable archaeologist and anthropologist explores a frozen future where archaic species struggle to survive an apocalyptic Ice AgeOne thousand years in the future, the zyme, a thick blanket of luminous green slime, covers the oceans. Glaciers three-miles-high rise over the continents. The old stories say that when the Jemen, godlike beings from the past, realized their efforts to halt global warming had gone terribly wrong, they made a desperate gamble to save life on earth and recreated species that had survived the worst of the earth''s Ice Ages. Sixteen-summers-old Lynx and his best friend Quiller are members of the Sealion People—archaic humans known as Denisovans. They live in a world growing colder, a world filled with monstrous predators that hunt them for food. When they flee to a new land, they meet a strange old man who impossibly seems to be the last of the Jemen. He tells Lynx the only way he can save his world is by sacrificing himself to the last true god, a quantum computer named Quancee.

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Two crimes, one ticking clock. Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth. As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect?With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. _______________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? …gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? …clever and entertaining…????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

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A moving, honest and revealing memoir of living with chronic illness, and an examination of the ways a relationship with the natural world can affect us, from debut author and nature writer Nic WilsonWhen Nic Wilson begins researching the history of her local landscape and its wildlife, the last thing she wants to do is consider her own past. But as she unearths tales of giant sequoias, puss moths, nightingales and chalk streams, Nic realises her affinity with the nearby wild began as a way to handle growing up with a mother who lived with a debilitating chronic illness. Now in her forties, and struggling with mental and physical health herself, Nic revisits her childhood to trace the influence of the natural world on her life. As she grapples with revelations from the past, the boundaries between self and land become increasingly porous, and the lure of the wetlands around her home threatens to engulf her. Can she find the strength to face the waves of chronic illness - past and present - and learn to reach for steady ground?With the natural world facing more threats than ever before, Land Beneath the Waves inspires us to develop a meaningful bond with our local natural spaces and landscapes, illuminating a hopeful path towards a better future for human and non-human life.

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A relatable and hilarious one-panel comic about love, marriage, and everything in between, THE LOCKHORNS reaches millions of readers every day with some of the sharpest one-liners in the history of the funnies. This giftable hardcover book showcases hand-picked one-panel comics from the past twenty years and also includes an interview with the writer of THE LOCKHORNS, Bunny Hoest. The Lockhorns gently (and sometimes sharply) pokes fun at the antics of Loretta and Leroy Lockhorn. The panel finds laughs in the foibles of both partners, but their snappy repartee and witty banter belies the couple’s deep love and commitment to one another. Readers recognize the dialogue and illustrations as completely relatable—a window into their own lives or the lives of their family and friends. No matter what problems come their way, through thick and thin, through couples counseling and trips to the bar (for Leroy) or the mall (for Loretta), the pair realizes that they’re together “’til death do us part.” And they wouldn’t have it any other way!

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The prequel to the Murray McBride series—by the author of the beloved USA Today international bestselling novel The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride. The day before Murray McBride moves Jenny, his beloved wife of eighty years, into a memory care center, she convinces him to search for a case her grandfather buried long ago, said to contain “a treasure worth more than gold.” With the help of some new friends, Murray and Jenny retrace their steps from years before. Over the course of the day, Murray tenderly retells their love story—how they met, the challenges they faced and overcame, and their initial attempt at the quest. But the closer they get to the treasure, the more clearly Murray remembers why they abandoned the search the first time. With the exhilarating discovery at hand, Murray must decide whether to unearth the treasure, even if it means bringing up painful events from the past.This heartwarming novel is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove and Lisa Wingate’s The Prayer Box.

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Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present…'A deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, and sumptuous locations, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'An intriguing and heart-warming story. I couldn’t put it down.' BARBARA ERSKINE 'I loved it. I was completely immersed in the story and the setting. So clever and interesting and beautifully written' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Beautifully written, warm and intelligent' TRACY REES ‘A fascinating story – strong characters, an intriguing world, a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending. Perfect! It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher, the kind of read you get truly lost in.’ VERONICA HENRY 'An engrossing read, with a wide and varied cast of characters who leap off the page. A wonderful page-turner, I loved it.' JANE JOHNSONUncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel Hore delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can. Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life. On meeting her, journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy’s reputation and to heal the wounds, if only Nancy will trust her. But someone else wants to get to the bottom of the story first, someone who doesn’t want it to be told. Set in the beautiful environs of the Norfolk Broads in 2010, and in London in the '40s and ‘50s, when life for career-driven women was so different, The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is Sunday Times multi-million copy bestselling author Rachel Hore’s utterly compelling new novel, interweaving the past and the present.

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