night at the crossroads georges simenon

''She came forward, the outlines of her figure blurred in the half-light. She came forward like a film star, or rather like the ideal woman in an adolescent''s dream. ''I gather you wish to talk to me, Inspector . . . but first of all please sit down . . .'' Her accent was more pronounced than Carl''s. Her voice sang, dropping on the last syllable of the longer words.''Maigret has been interrogating Carl Andersen for seventeen hours without a confession. He''s either innocent or a very good liar. So why was the body of a diamond merchant found at his isolated mansion? Why is his sister always shut away in her room? And why does everyone at Three Widows Crossroads have something to hide?

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The first novel which appeared in Georges Simenon''s famous Maigret series, in a gripping new translation by David Bellos.Not that he looked like a cartoon policeman. He didn''t have a moustache and he didn''t wear heavy boots. His clothes were well cut and made of fairly light worsted. He shaved every day and looked after his hands. But his frame was proletarian. He was a big, bony man. His firm muscles filled out his jacket and quickly pulled all his trousers out of shape.He had a way of imposing himself just by standing there. His assertive presence had often irked many of his own colleagues.In Simenon''s first novel featuring Maigret, the laconic detective is taken from grimy bars to luxury hotels as he traces the true identity of Pietr the Latvian.This novel has been published in previous translations as The Case of Peter the Lett and Maigret and the Enigmatic Lett.''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

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''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray ''Try to imagine a guest, a wealthy woman, staying at the Majestic with her husband, her son, a nurse and a governess . . . In a suite that costs more than a thousand francs a day . . . At six in the morning, she''s strangled, not in her room, but in the basement locker room''Below stairs at a glamorous hotel on the Champs-Élysées, the workers'' lives are worlds away from the luxury enjoyed by the wealthy guests. When their worlds meet, Maigret discovers a tragic story of ambition, blackmail and unrequited love.This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret and the Hotel Majestic.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

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'Remarkable' New York Times'No one is better than Simenon at showing how banal domestic conflict can lead to murderous catastrophe' Financial TimesAn acerbic tale of marital warfare and emotional estrangement, in a brilliant new translationIn the oppressive silence of the sitting room, the woman finally smoothed out the paper and, without putting on her glasses, read the two words her husband had written:The cat. Amidst the din of their Parisian neighbourhood, Émile and Marguerite live in total silence. After a hasty marriage in their sixties, their uneasy peace was shattered when Émile’s beloved cat mysteriously disappeared and was later found dead. Branding his wife the culprit, Émile’s retaliation against Marguerite’s cherished parrot sparked a silent battle of wills. Now they live parallel lives, communicating only through spiteful notes, mocking glances and mute accusations. As their suspicion and resentment mount, this bitter game of psychological warfare becomes a twisted necessity, binding them together in a relentless cycle of torment from which there can only be one escape. First published in 1967, The Cat is a masterful exploration of marital discord, loneliness and the absurdity of human relationships, painting a vivid portrait of two souls trapped in quiet desperation.

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''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray It wasn''t a traditional painter''s smock that Madam Jonker was wearing. It was more a Dominican''s monk''s habit, the fabric as thick and soft as a bathrobe...She was holding a palette in her left hand, a brush in her right, and her black eyes lighted on Maigret with curiosity.During an undercover case Inspector Lognon is shot in a room he was sharing with a beautiful woman who has since disappeared. Inspector Maigret retraces Lognon''s secretive last few days and is drawn into the darker side of the art world.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret and the Apparition.''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian

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''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville ''Once alone in his office, he went over and opened the window as if being in charge of this case made him gasp for a breath of fresh air... It made him feel almost fond of the petty thieves, maniacs, swindlers and offenders of all kinds that he usually had to deal with.''Maigret has no taste for politics, or politicians, but when he is summoned to a clandestine meeting by a desperate government minister one evening, he finds himself drawn into an unsavoury world of corruption, scandal and cover ups.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

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‘Maigret moved slowly, edging his bulky frame through the throng in Rue Saint-Antoine, which burst into life every morning, the sunshine streaming down from a clear sky on to the little barrows piled high with fruit and vegetables’ In these three tales of deception, set in and around Paris, Simenon's celebrated detective uncovers chilling truths about the depths of the human instinct for self-preservation.

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'Irresistible... read him at your peril, avoid him at your loss' The Sunday Times A trio of Simenon’s finest psychological novels from the 1960s, including: The Hand, Betty and The Blue RoomAmidst the fury of a relentless snowstorm, the loyalties of two friends are put to the ultimate test, with fatal consequences. In the shadows of 1960s Paris, a woman on the brink of despair is offered a chance at redemption. But as the haunting truth of her past begins to emerge, it threatens to consume her. In a secluded hotel, an adulterous affair spirals into a terrible nightmare that will transform the couple’s lives forever. This new edition brings together Georges Simenon’s most gripping psychological novels from the 1960s, capturing the raw essence of human frailty and resilience during a time of profound social upheaval, and revealing the chilling brilliance of Simenon’s romans durs.

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''Quite simply a masterpiece'' John Banville''I''ve just found a stranger in my house. In a bed on the second floor. He was dying when I got there. You''re going to have to deal with it''Hector Loursat has been a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years ago. Shut away in his dilapidated mansion in the small town of Moulins, he barely speaks to his daughter. But when the sound of a gunshot penetrates the padded walls of his study one night, and he discovers a body, Loursat is forced to act. No longer able to ignore the world, he determines to get to the truth of what happened, and save an innocent life.

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''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves''You see, I mainly work at night. I''ve ended up getting to know everybody. They''re used to me in Pigalle, I exchange a few words with this person or that person. I go into the bars and cabarets where they give me a quarter bottle of Vichy without waiting for me to order anything.''An anonymous tip-off regarding the death of a restaurant owner sends Maigret into the world of Parisian nightlife, a notorious criminal gang and a man known as ''the Flea''.This novel has been pubished in a previous translation as Maigret and the Flea. ''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

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''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''You''re a good soul, inspector, and when you''re up against the second-rate criminals you get here in Paris, you''re a crack policeman. But this business isn''t for you. These guys play rough and they may hurt you. Just drop it! What concern is it of yours, anyway?''When Maigret learns that his hapless colleague Inspector Lognon is being menaced by some notorious American mobsters, he makes it his mission to bring them to justice - despite threatening warnings that he is out of his depth. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Inspector Maigret and the Killers.''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

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Hudební CD - A night at the nordic house je live album folk metalové skupiny Týr z roku 2022. A night at the nordic house je live album folk metalové skupiny Týr z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (Live) Seznam stop CD 1,2 Hel's Prelude / Gates of Hel / Grindavi?san / Sunset Shore / Ragnars kvae?i / Gavotte from Suite in G minor / Blood of Heroes / Ramund hin unge / Hold the Heathen Hammer High / The Lay of Thrym / Tro?ndur i? g?tu / Mare of My Night / Turi? Torkilsdo?ttir / Fire and Flame / Torkils D?tur / Ormurin Langi / By the Sword in My Hand / A?lvur Kongur DVD Hel's Prelude / Gates of Hel / Grindavi?san / Sunset Shore / Ragnars kvae?i / Gavotte from Suite in G minor / Blood of Heroes / Ramund hin unge / Hold the Heathen Hammer High / The Lay of Thrym / Tro?ndur i? g?tu / Mare of My Night / Turi? Torkilsdo?ttir / Fire and Flame / Torkils D?tur / Ormurin Langi / By the Sword in My Hand / A?lvur Kongur

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It is a dark and stormy night… When your car breaks down in a remote forest, you must take refuge in an ominous castle looming on the hillside, where a handsome, mysterious stranger invites you in. At dinner, you meet three vampires and decide which to spend the evening with. Choose to charm a creature of the night, have a fling with a few, or escape their clutches and discover who else lurks in the castle.Stranded in rural Transylvania on a stormy night, you stumble upon an ominous castle, where the mysterious inhabitants seem keen to have you… for dinner. In Hari Conner's newest choose-your-own-path book, the reader chooses between gothic romance, partying with werewolves, or seducing an ancient vampire into revealing their secrets. Get swept away from the 9-5 by a whirlwind romance or steamy encounters - if you can avoid meeting your end… With three main vampire romance paths with multiple endings, this story has fun, lighthearted elements as well as gothic themes, with choices to explore characters’ pasts in real European and queer history. Spend a Night at the Vampire Castle, if you dare.

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In Last Night at the Viper Room, acclaimed author and journalist Gavin Edwards vividly recounts the life and tragic death of acclaimed actor River Phoenix—a teen idol on the fast track to Hollywood royalty who died of a drug overdose in front of West Hollywood’s storied club, the Viper Room, at the age of 23.Last Night at the Viper Room explores the young star’s life, including his childhood in Venezuela growing up under the aegis of the cultish Children of God. Putting him at the center of a new generation of leading men emerging in the early 1990s— including Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage, and Leonardo DiCaprio—Gavin Edwards traces the Academy Award nominee’s meteoric rise, couches him in an examination of the 1990s, and illuminates his lasting legacy on Hollywood and popular culture itself.

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Social tourism is at a pivotal point. Over the past decade, there has been increased interest and research into social tourism issues, and as a result there is now much greater evidence on the important role that social tourism can play in providing significant benefits for the people supported through social tourism schemes. However, despite these advances and awareness of the benefits of tourism participation in most countries, there is still much confusion and ambiguity about the definition, role, and purpose of social tourism.This comprehensive volume reflects recent shifts in social tourism research by focusing on target groups and the benefits or constraints of these groups in holiday participation. The authors explore the diversity of issues, theories and social contexts that are relevant to social tourism research, offering a range of quantitative and qualitative methods and experimental designs as well as various policy and practice contexts to address policy issues. They also highlight opportunities for greater intensity of research on the importance of policy in advancing social tourism and to stress the fundamental role that social tourism can play in achieving strategic policy goals towards enhancing wellbeing, citizenship, and quality of life in the future.This book was originally published as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At The Canting Arms, every night is pub quiz night. So gather your friends and settle in for hundreds of stimulating and interesting questions, such as:At which Las Vegas hotel is it possible to pay for a gondola ride? Which two words in the NATO phonetic alphabet combine to give the name of a car manufacturer? Ken Loach in 1990 and Edgar Wright in 2023 have both directed what? Who is the only person to have both won the Eurovision Song Contest and sung a James Bond theme? In which 1972 novel do the characters speak to each other in a fictional language called Lapine?With rounds on Science, TV, Food & Drink, Award Winners, Music, Beauty & Cosmetics, Sport, and many more, there’s something for everyone. So what are you waiting for…it’s time for round one on Pot Luck…good luck everyone!

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This introductory survey looks at how Christianity took root in the second century, how it battled to stay true to the vision of Christ’s apostles, and how it developed in ways that would shape both the Church and Western culture over the next two thousand years

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Uniquely insightful study of the key decisions taken for the conduct of the RAF's offensive during the middle period of the Second World War.

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Standing at the crossroads - the Mississippi crossroads of Robert Johnson and the devil''s infamous meeting - Mark Radcliffe found himself facing his own personal juncture. Aged sixty, he had just mourned the death of his father, only to be diagnosed with mouth and throat cancer. Together these events led Radcliffe to think about pivotal tracks in music and how the musicians who wrote and performed them had reached the crossroads that led to such epoch-changing music.Crossroads is a warm, intimate account of music and its power to transform our lives, as Radcliffe takes a personal journey through these key tracks.

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Rediscovering a lost luminary of modernism and the Russian avant-garde This kaleidoscopic biography offers readers a compelling microhistory of a revolutionary moment in art and politics through its portrait of an enigmatic but influential figure: Ivan Aksyonov authored the first book-length study about Pablo Picasso, translated Elizabethan drama, and was a literary adviser to Vsevolod Meyerhold, as well as a teacher of Sergei Eisenstein in Meyerhold's institute and an important critic, before dying in 1935. Lars Kleberg traces Aksyonov's influences, interlocutors, and creative output in multiple genres and media to bring a complicated and fascinating character back to life. Kleberg invites us to reconsider the avant-garde and to understand the political and artistic ferment of the revolutionary era and its aftermath in new, deeper ways.

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One night to fall in love. One summer to change everything...Over the last few months, Connie's whole world has fallen apart. Her husband's run off with an older woman, the magazine she works for has gone bust and she's having to sell the family home. So when her beloved godmother, Lismay, begs her to help run the beautiful Château Villette, it couldn't come at a better time...No one knows the château quite like Connie. She spent a blissful summer there in her twenties, learning to cook delicious French food for the guests, ironing the lavender-scented sheets - and trying to resist the very handsome neighbour, Remy. As soon as she arrives, it's clear that the château is close to crumbling and Connie knows she's going to have her work cut out.Could it be the fresh start she didn't even know she needed - and will she find a way to save the château, before it's too late?

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'Lo's writing . . . shimmers with the thrills of youthful desire. A lovely, memorable novel' - Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet and The Night Watch.'An instant classic, the finest LGBTQIA+ romance I've read in ages.' - Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Music of What Happens and The BridgeFrom the award winning author of Ash comes a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1950s.Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father - despite his hard-won citizenship - Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

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IT’S HERE! The second perilous, poop-filled adventure featuring Captain Looroll and her super stinky nemesis ToiletTROLL! You’ll be on the edge of your (toilet) seat . . .When toxic baddie ToiletTROLL unleashes foul-smelling havoc at the museum, there’s only ONE superhero with the skills and courage to clean up the mess. Enter . . .CAPTAIN LOOROLL!Accompanied by her crew of brave, hygiene-loving friends, can our fearless pooperhero save the world from imminent and VERY MESSY destruction?(Pooping dinosaurs included!)From the acclaimed author-illustrator Matt Carr, creator of Superbat and Spyder, and packed with high-octane adventure, mild (poopy) peril – plus a warm-hearted friendship message.

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MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Glamorous and suspenseful." -Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room and The Mitford AffairPerhaps the best place in 1943 Hollywood to see the stars is the Hollywood Canteen, a club for servicemen staffed exclusively by those in show business. Murder mystery playwright Annie Laurence, new in town after a devastating breakup, definitely hopes to rub elbows with the right stars. Maybe then she can get her movie made.But Hollywood proves to be more than tinsel and glamour. When despised film critic Fiona Farris is found dead in the Canteen kitchen, Annie realizes any one of the Canteen's luminous volunteers could be guilty of the crime. To catch the killer, Annie falls in with Fiona's friends, a bitter and cynical group-each as uniquely unhappy in their life and career as Annie is in hers-that call themselves the Ambassador's Club.Solving a murder in real life, it turns out, is a lot harder than writing one for the stage. And by involving herself in the secrets and lies of the Ambassador's Club, Annie just might have put a target on her own back. "This vibrant, utterly delightful mystery expertly captures the drama, glamour and absurdity of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Malinda Lo, 410 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the award winning author of Ash comes a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1950s. Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father - despite his hard-won citizenship - Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

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Hudební CD - Blind Guardian Rok vydání: 2002 Rok reedice: 2018 Seznam stop CD 1 Remix / Precious Jerusalem / Battlefield / Under The Ice / Sadly Sings Destiny / The Maiden And The Minstrel Knight / Wait For An Answer / The Soulforged / Age Of False Innocence / Punishment Divine / And Then There Was Silence / Bonus / Age Of False Innocence (preproduction mix 2018) / Under The Ice (preproduction mix 2018) / CD 2 Original / Precious Jerusalem / Battlefield / Under The Ice / Sadly Sings Destiny / The Maiden And The Minstrel Knight / Wait For An Answer / The Soulforged / Age Of False Innocence / Punishment Divine / And Then There Was Silence

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New York Times bestselling author Trang Thanh Tran crafts a harrowing story about a teen searching for a future where she can finally be free from the monsters that haunt her …Ever since a hurricane devastated the small town of Mercy, Louisiana, a red algae bloom has taken over. Mutated wildlife lurks in the water that rises by the day, but Mercy has always been a place where monsters walk in plain sight. Especially at its heart: the Cove, where Noon's life was upended long before the storm at a party her older boyfriend insisted on.Now, Noon is stuck navigating the submerged town with her mom, who believes their family have been reincarnated as sea creatures. Alone with the pain of what happened that night at the cove, Noon buries the truth: she is not the right shape. When Mercy's predatory leader demands Noon and her mum capture the creature drowning residents, she reluctantly finds an ally in his deadly hunter of a daughter and friends old and new.As the next storm approaches, Noon must confront the past and decide if it's time to answer the monster itching at her skin.

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MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?

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All is quiet in the gallery, as two security guards keep watch. But something strange is happening in the paintings, as piece by piece the clothes from a man in one painting move to other images – with hilarious results! This fun story is written by Paul Shipton.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Children can re-cap the events of the book on pages 14–15.Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned languageCurriculum links: Art and design: Visiting a museum, gallery or site

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The stunning new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry, set in a beautiful chateau in gorgeous Provence, this is the perfect holiday read. Delicious French cooking, a blossoming love affair and a very handsome neighbour. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell.

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Capture the magic of winters past with this stunning gift for all the family by bestselling author Emma Carroll, and award-winning illustrator, Sam Usher.

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Kniha - 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1950s.

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This important stretch of railway line through the Midlands connects England’s second city with the strategically important railway centre of Derby. The area is served by local passenger services as well as forming part of the strategically important cross-country route linking Scotland and the North East of England with Bristol and the South West. However, it is the variety of freight traffic that draws the rail enthusiast to this area. The frequent passing of coal trains may have ceased, but this key stretch of railway still has a lot to offer. From oil and steel to aggregates and container traffic, all the country’s main freight operators are regular visitors to the area. This rail enthusiast popularity extends to the intermediate stations of Burton-on-Trent and Tamworth. The latter’s split-level platforms are particularly busy as the town sits at the crossroads of this cross-country route and the West Coast Main Line, which passes below. Less well-known outside of the enthusiast circle is the important junction at Water Orton, where services towards Leicester and the east of England leave the main Derby line.In this publication, John Jackson examines the 40 miles of railway from Birmingham to Derby in detail. The selection of photographs ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In partnership with Devolver Digital and Massive Monster, Oni Press proudly presents Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse—the hugely anticipated first official graphic novel exploration into the sprawling cosmology of the millions-selling, multiple BAFTA Award–nominated video game phenomenon that has Polygon begging players to "smash that worship button"! In a land pervaded by cruelty and evil, the most innocent among us—young Lamb—was selected to become a noble sacrifice. . . . Their death would be the magical rite that would forever seal the darkest of the Old Gods out of our realm and usher in a new age of bounty.So Lamb died . . . but then they made a deal of their own.At the crossroads of eternity, Lamb was met by the imprisoned deity known as the One Who Waits, who revealed the falsehoods and distortions of the false prophets who rule the world and the Old Faith. And so, Lamb was given a choice: Enter oblivion as intended . . .or return to the land of living with unholy powers and deliver a new cult unto the Earth.The Four Bishops of the Old Faith must fall. The disbelievers must be destroyed. And, as Lamb assembles their flock, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nghi Vo''s Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle returns with a standalone gothic mystery that unfolds in the empire of Ahn.Featured in BookBub | Book Riot | Gizmodo | Amazon Best SF&F of 2024 So Far pick | An NPR Best Book of the Year"A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling."—NPR on The Empress of Salt and Fortune"Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today."—Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren QueenThe Cleric Chih accompanies a beautiful young bride to her wedding to the aging ruler of a crumbling estate situated at the crossroads of dead empires. The bride''s party is welcomed with elaborate courtesies and extravagant banquets, but between the frightened servants and the cryptic warnings of the lord''s mad son, they quickly realize that something is haunting the shadowed halls.As Chih and the bride-to-be explore empty rooms and desolate courtyards, they are drawn into the mystery of what became of Lord Guo''s previous wives and the dark history of Doi Cao itself. But as the wedding night draws to its close, Chih will learn at their peril that not all monsters are to be found in the shadows; some monsters hide in plain sight.The Singing Hills Cycle has been ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"The best baseball book I’ve read in years." — Sam Walker • "An exhilarating story of innovation." — Ben Reiter • "Swing Kings feels like a spiritual successor to Moneyball." — Baseball ProspectusFrom the Wall Street Journal’s national baseball writer, the captivating story of the home run boom, following a group of players who rose from obscurity to stardom and the rogue swing coaches who helped them usher the game into a new age. We are in a historic era for the home run. The 2019 season saw the most homers ever, obliterating a record set just two years before. It is a shift that has transformed the way the game is played, contributing to more strikeouts, longer games, and what feels like the logical conclusion of the analytics era. In Swing Kings, Wall Street Journal national baseball writer Jared Diamond reveals that the secret behind this unprecedented shift isn’t steroids or the stitching of the baseballs, it’s the most elemental explanation of all: the swing. In this lively narrative romp, he tracks a group of baseball’s biggest stars—including Aaron Judge, J.D. Martinez, and Justin Turner—who remade their swings under the tutelage of a band of renegade coaches, and remade ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The unlivable is the most extreme point of human suffering and injustice. But what is it exactly? How do we define the unlivable? And what can we do to prevent and repair it? These are the intriguing questions Judith Butler and Frédéric Worms discuss in a captivating dialogue situated at the crossroads of contemporary life and politics. Here, Judith Butler criticizes the norms that make life precarious and unlivable, while Frédéric Worms appeals to a “critical vitalism” as a way of allowing the hardship of the unlivable to reveal what is vital for us.For both Butler and Worms, the difference between the livable and the unlivable forms the critical foundation for a contemporary practice of care. Care and support, in all their aspects, make human life livable, that is, “more than living.” To understand it, we must draw on the concrete practices of humans who are confronted with the unlivable: the refugees of today and the witnesses and survivors of past violations and genocide. They teach us what is intolerable but also undeniable about the unlivable, and what we can do to resist it. Crafted with critical rigor, mutual respect, and lively humor, the compelling dialogue transcribed and translated in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"The Balkan Kitchen is a treasure trove of delicious recipes, history and personal stories. A book to cook and learn from, to get lost in the beauty of a colourful diverse culture…and make you dream of visiting the region." – Olia Hercules "The Balkan Kitchen achieves what only the best recipe books can achieve…It is a book to come to for the food and stay with for the stories." – Tara Wigley "Irina's food is rich with history that tells of a region at the crossroads of myriad peoples and cultures." – Melissa Thompson In The Balkan Kitchen, Irina Janakievska gives a voice to the vast and varied dishes and cultural heritage of the Balkan region. Explore this diverse and expansive region of cuisine with recipes including everything from Aubergine in Walnut Sauce and Leek, Lemon, and Olive Salad to Easter Roast Lamb and Chicken Paprikash, and of course sweet treats such as Vanilici Cookies and Chocolate Baklava. Irina's food is as vibrant and joyful as the stunning location photography and evocative essays, and with over half of the recipes being vegetarian or vegan, this is a book for all to enjoy the flavours of the Balkans. With cultural anecdotes, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In 1517, a certain Dr Beale, rector of St Mary Spitall in London, roused the capital’s mob by laying the blame for an increase in poverty squarely upon the shoulders of grasping foreigners. ‘God has given England to Englishmen,’ he fumed, ‘as birds would defend their nest, so ought Englishmen to cherish and defend themselves and to hurt and grieve aliens for the common weal.’ But migration was not the only factor influencing Tudor attitudes to Europe. War, religion, commerce and dynastic security were all critical in linking England to developments abroad, in ways that remain strikingly relevant today.What were the forces that shaped the shifting perspectives of Tudor men and women and their rulers towards a continent at the crossroads? And what, in turn, were the responses of sixteenth-century Europeans to their counterparts across the Channel? The Tudors and Europe looks at a time when the very survival of England hung critically in the balance and asks if it has lessons for the present.

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When God''s Plan Is UnclearWhat in the world is God doing? It''s easy to wonder this. We are living in an unfolding story, and it''s hard to hold on when difficult circumstances linger, or your deepest prayer hangs in the air, seemingly unanswered. Thankfully the Bible is filled with people who experienced the same thing. They had to learn to trust God''s way and timing--and their stories give us insights to live that way too.Mining often-overlooked passages of Scripture, Laurie Polich Short has unearthed 30 practical, encouraging gems of wisdom found in the faith and lives of biblical heroes to help you · see more of God''s work as it unfolds in your life· have hope in circumstances that previously felt hopeless· be more comfortable--and possibly even excited--to lean into the unknownHere is your compass to living your story well when the way forward is unclear."Why, God? What are you doing, God? Questions at the crossroads of faith and doubt can lead us to dead ends or to new vistas. Laurie''s brilliant, biblical insights will help you see the map from God''s mysterious perspective."--JOHN BURKE, New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven

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Pre-order THE SEEKER OF LOST PAINTINGS, ​a historical page-turner about love, betrayal and a quest for the truth, coming Summer 2025. 'A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'A gorgeous debut' Heat ‘A standout novel of heartbreak, survival and hope in time of war' Rachel HoreTwo lovers caught at the crossroads of historyA daughter’s search for the truth When Max, a Jewish architect, is sent to the Dachau concentration camp, it’s only his talent for making exquisite porcelain figurines so admired by the Nazis that stands between him and certain death. Avant-garde artist and Max’s partner, Bettina, has no idea where he’s been taken but, when she learns of his fate, she’s determined to rescue him whatever the cost. A lifetime later, Bettina’s daughter, Clara, sets out to unravel the mystery of her identity. As she weaves together the fabric of her past, she discovers the terrible answers her mother wanted hidden forever. A heart-breaking historical tale that explores how the power of art can shape our relationships, our society and our future. For fans of Heather Morris and Kristin Hannah, The Porcelain Maker is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At the crossroads of art and science, The Beautiful Brain presents Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience through his groundbreaking artistic brain imagery. “Among the world’s greatest scientific illustrations. . . . They posit the thing between your ears as an immense cosmic universe, or at least one of the most intricate of all of nature’s creations. That the images are also undeniable as art only adds to the complexity.” —New York Times Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934) was the father of modern neuroscience and an exceptional artist. He devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body’s most complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of visualization, based on fanatically precise techniques and countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most remarkable illustrations in the history of science. This selection of Cajal’s exquisite drawings of brain cells, brain regions, and neural circuits features accessible descriptive commentary, explored in the text from multiple perspectives: Larry W. Swanson describes Cajal’s contributions to neuroscienceLyndel King and Eric Himmel explore his artistic roots and achievementEric A. Newman provides commentary on the drawingsJanet M. Dubinsky describes contemporary neuroscience imaging techniques This book is the companion to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Take a deep dive into one of the best-selling albums ever on the 50th anniversary of its release with this beautifully produced and authoritatively written slipcased edition.Veteran rock critic Martin Popoff leaves no stone unturned in taking apart Pink Floyd’s generation-spanning masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon, while exploring each of the album’s 10 tracks and their themes of madness, anxiety, and alienation. Chapters cover:The state of Pink Floyd as of 1972, with special emphasis on deposed founder Syd BarrettThe recording sessions at famed Abbey Road Studios, including techniques used and the roles of personnel such as engineer Alan ParsonsSong-by-song studies of each album side, including analyses of lyrics and the guitars, drums, keyboards, and synthesizers employed by members David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard WrightThe ground-breaking art and packaging created by design firm Hipgnosis and its founder Storm ThorgersonThe continent-hopping tours that supported the album and also introduced the songs before its releaseThe rock group’s trajectory post-Dark Side, including notable albums, tours, and the departure of WatersPopoff also takes you on side journeys examining each band member, session players, prog rock, the Live at Pompeii concert and film, Waters’ singular writing technique, Dark Side collectibles, awards, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set in the Yorkshire Dales during the 19th century, The Miner''s Wife by Diane Allen is a sweeping historical saga novel.Nineteen-year-old Meg Oversby often dreams of a more exciting life than the dull existence she faces at her family’s farm deep in the Yorkshire Dales. Growing up, she’s always sensed her father’s disappointment at not having a son to help with the farm work. So when Meg dances all night at the local market hall with Sam Alderson, a lead miner from Swaledale, a new light enters her life. Sam and his brother Jack show Meg a side to life she didn’t know existed. But when her parents find out, she’s forbidden from ever seeing them again. Although where there is love, there is often a way. When Meg’s uncle offers her the chance of helping to run the small village shop, she leaps at the opportunity, seeing it as a way to escape the oppressive family farm and see more of her beloved Sam. But as love blossoms, a darker truth emerges and Meg realizes that Sam may not be the man she thought he was . . .

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Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel to In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure. But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker's identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on?Four kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret. And it's getting . . . bleaker. After a mysterious explosion during the night at the local theme park called FUNTASTIC PLAINS, Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie each received an enamel pin that gave them superpowers. At first, the kids thought this was a random coincidence, but thanks to the former toymaker Mister Paul, they learn that’s likely not the case. The theme park FUNTASTIC PLAINS may have a motto of “where fun lives,” but the enamel pin crew thinks it just might be where fun goes to die. They’ll need to work together to find the elusive Pin Maker and discover the secret behind their superpowered pins . . . before there’s way more than just four kids with superpowers.In Search of the Pinmaker is the second in an all-new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In Search of the Pinmaker: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure - Briana Lawrence

The inspiring true story of Martha Gellhorn''s perilous, secret journey to become the only female journalist to cover the D-Day landings of 1944THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. JUNE 1944. On a dark night at the height of World War Two, thousands of ships charge across the ocean towards the French coast. This is Operation Neptune: the beginning of the fight to free Europe from the Nazis. The next few weeks will turn the tide of the war. On board one of the hospital ships, disguised as a nurse, is Martha Gellhorn. A seasoned war correspondent, she talked her way onboard, hiding in a lavatory until it was too late to send her back. Now Martha is on her way to make history as the only woman to set foot on the beaches on D-Day.

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William Hope Hodgson, an English author, collected occult detective short stories under the title Carnacki the Ghost-Finder.The Grey Room, a chamber in an old mansion, was the scene of a gruesome murder many years ago. He underestimates the strength of the manifestation, and he spends a wretched, terrifying night within his electrified pentacle. In Ireland, a derelict home exhibits paranormal activity, including what seems to be blood falling from the roof. Carnacki assembles a team of strong neighborhood guys and many dogs for the investigation. According to a Celtic tradition, a court jester was once burned to death while whistling in the fireplace of the chamber. The chamber is then completely destroyed, with all of its components being burnt in a blast furnace inside of a protective pentacle that features an old Celtic inscription. There is a female firstborn for the first time in seven generations, and her fiancée has just had her arm shattered by an unidentified attacker. Carnacki looks into a haunting that has occurred at his mother's home. The tenant informs Carnacki about the house's enigmatic past and rumours of a ghostly woman. Carnacki spends the night at the chapel dressed in armour, his camera at the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From acclaimed author K. Ancrum comes a queer romantic thriller in which the lives of Hollis, a boy in search of meaning, and Walt, a spirit with unfinished business, collide when Walt takes possession of Hollis's body...and maybe his heart. For fans of Adam Silvera and Aiden Thomas! Now in paperback!A School Library Journal 2025 Stars So Far list pick! An ALA Booklist's Editors' Choice Picks pick for 2025! A BookPage's Best Books of 2025 list pick!Hollis Brown is stuck. Born to a blue-collar American Dream, Hollis lives in a rotting small town where no one can afford to leave. Hollis's only bright spots are his two best friends, cool girls Annie and Yulia, and the thrill of fighting his classmates. As if his circumstances couldn’t get worse, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger named Walt results in a frightening trap. After unknowingly making a deal at the crossroads, Hollis finds himself losing control of his body and mind, falling victim to possession. Walt, the ghost making a home inside him, has a deep and violent history rooted in the town Hollis grew up in and he has unfinished business to take care of. As Walt and Hollis begin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'There is no contemporary American writer quite like Richard Powers ... It is rare to find a novel as intellectually and emotionally engaging as this' GUARDIAN'Formidable ... rewarding' SUNDAY TIMES'An astonishing performance' NEW YORK TIMESJonah, Ruth, and Joseph are the children of mixed-race parents who aspire to raise them beyond the constraints of time and identity, immersing them in a world of song. However, they cannot shield them from the realities of the outside world forever. Jonah, a talented young tenor, finds that the opera world remains preoccupied with his race. Ruth, rejecting classical music, disappears instead into a life dedicated to activism and a new relationship. Over the years, Joseph - the middle child, a pianist, and our narrator - struggles not only to stay connected to his siblings but also to carve out a future on his own. A powerful story of a tragedy of race in America, The Time of Our Singing is an enthralling, harrowing novel about the lives of choices of one family at the crossroads of identity.

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