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Philip Guston - Robert Storr
Driven and consumed by art, Philip Guston painted and drew compulsively. This book takes the reader from his early social realist murals and easel paintings of the 1930s and 1940s, to the Abstract Expressionist works of the 1950s and early 1960s, and finally to the powerful new language of figurative painting, which he developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on more than thirty years of his own research, the critic and curator, Robert Storr, maps Guston''s entire career in one definitive volume, providing a substantial, accessible, and revealing analysis of his work.With more than 850 images, the book illustrates Guston''s key works and includes many unpublished paintings and drawings. An extensive chronology, illustrated with photographs, letters, articles, publications, and other ephemera drawn from the artist''s archives and other sources, contextualizes Guston''s life and provides in-depth coverage of his life at home, his work in the studio, his relationship with fellow artists and his many exhibitions.Guston was able to speak about art with unrivalled passion and fluency. In celebration of this, the book features Guston''s own thoughts on his drawings and his great heroes of the Italian Renaissance.
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Philip Guston - Philip Roth
From October 14th 2025 to March 1st 2026, the Musée National Picasso-Paris will present an exhibition dedicated to the American painter Philip Guston, bringing together a group of figurative works and drawings made by the artist responding to to Philip Roth''s book Our Gang (1971). The exhibition will also show the satirical verve of Guston’s painting as well as a form of political commitment rooted in his discovery of Picasso’s Guernica, surrealism and Mexican muralism in the late 1930s.Supported by the Philip Guston Foundation and the artist''s daughter Musa Meyer, who have entrusted the museum with the Nixon drawings series, as well as never-seen-before works, the exhibition will offer a precise look at Guston''s work from the 1940s to the end of his life. In total, the book will feature around 150 works by Guston as well as the 73 drawings, along with Philip Roth’s text.
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Philip Guston - Philip Guston
A collection of dialogues, talks, and writings by Philip Guston (1913-1980), one of the most intellectually adventurous and poetically gifted of modern painters. It lets us hear Guston's voice - as the artist delivers a lecture on Renaissance painting, instructs students in a classroom setting, and discusses various artists and writers.
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Philip Guston - Musa Mayer
Written by Musa Mayer – Philip Guston''s daughter and President of the Guston Foundation – this book brings Guston''s life and his hugely rich and diverse output together into one succinct volume. Split into three sections covering Guston''s early career, his mid-century Abstract Expressionist work, and his controversial but now hugely influential late period, the book offers a complete introduction and overview of a mercurial figure.
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I Paint What I Want to See - Philip Guston
Illuminating reflections on painting and drawing from one of the most revered artists of the twentieth century''Thank God for yellow ochre, cadmium red medium, and permanent green light''How does a painter see the world? Philip Guston, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, spoke about art with unparalleled candour and commitment. Touching on work from across his career as well as that of his fellow artists and Renaissance heroes, this selection of his writings, talks and interviews draws together some of his most incisive reflections on iconography and abstraction, metaphysics and mysticism, and, above all, the nature of painting and drawing.''Among the most important, powerful and influential American painters of the last 100 years ... he''s an art world hero'' Jerry Saltz, New York Magazine''Guston''s paintings make us think hard'' Aindrea Emelife, Guardian
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Focal Points: Bruce Nauman - Robert Storr
Bruce NaumanÂ’s work surveyed by the former Museum of Modern Art curator who organized his major 1995 retrospectiveAmerican artist Bruce Nauman (born 1941) has worked across a wide range of mediums including neon, sculpture, video, installation, performance and drawing to pursue his question of what it means to create art. Edited by art historian Francesca Pietropaolo, this book brings together for the first time a selection of essays and articles on Nauman by the eminent art critic, art historian and curator Robert Storr. The first volume of StorrÂ’s Focal Points series, featuring introductory essays by Storr and Pietropaolo, this richly illustrated book gathers six texts on Nauman previously published in the art journals Parkett (1986), Modern Painters (2009) and Art Press (2009 and 2016), and in the exhibition catalogs Bruce Nauman (1994) and A Rose Has No Teeth (2007).Robert Storr (born 1949) formerly served as Senior Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York from 1990 to 2002, where he curated a seminal retrospective exhibition on Bruce Nauman in 1995. He is currently Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Art at the Yale University School of Art.
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Crumb's World - Robert Storr, R. Crumb
R. Crumb’s obsessions—from sex to the Bible, music, politics, and the vicissitudes and obscenities of daily life—are chronicled in this comprehensive book of work by the illustrious American comic artist.Instrumental in the formation of the underground comics scene in San Francisco during the 1960s and 1970s, Crumb has ruptured and expanded the boundaries of the graphic arts, redefining comics and cartoons as countercultural art forms. Presenting a slice of Crumb’s unique universe, this book features a wide array of printed matter culled from the artist’s five-decade career—tear sheets of drawings and comics taken directly from the publications where the works first appeared, comic book covers, broadsides from the 1960s and 1970s, and tabloids from Haight-Ashbury, Oakland, the Lower East Side, and other counterculture enclaves, as well as exhibition ephemera. Complementing this volume are historical works from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that have inspired Crumb and pages from his rarely seen sketchbooks from the 1970s and 1980s that reveal his exemplary skill as a draftsman. Documenting the critically acclaimed exhibition Drawing for Print: Mind Fucks, Kultur Klashes, Pulp Fiction & Pulp Fact by the Illustrious R. Crumb at David Zwirner, New York, in 2019, curated by Robert Storr, this publication ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Focal Points: Jasper Johns - Robert Storr
One of AmericaÂ’s most acclaimed curator-critics analyzing the work of one of its greatest paintersThe Focal Points series collects essays, articles and reviews by acclaimed curator and critic Robert Storr (born 1949). Expertly edited by art historian and curator Francesca Pietropaolo, and richly illustrated, the volumes offer StorrÂ’s illuminating insights into an artistÂ’s practice and way of thinking across recent decades and provide fresh interpretations of the varied territory of modern and contemporary art. This volume gathers, for the first time, StorrÂ’s writings on the work of American painter Jasper Johns (born 1930). An artist internationally recognized for his encaustic paintings of flags, targets and maps, JohnsÂ’ "Neo-Dada" works helped to formalize a shift in postwar American art, moving away from Abstract Expressionism and toward Pop art. StorrÂ’s essays and articles provide a unique look at JohnsÂ’ practice and its continuing relevance, encapsulating StorrÂ’s process of close examination of and prolonged thinking about JohnsÂ’ art.
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A Story is a Deal - Will Storr
A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma. ''Will Storr is a genius'' Rory Sutherland''A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer'' Adam Grant''Storr shares profound insights'' Seth Godin''Whip smart, insightful and ridiculously entertaining'' Jimmy Carr____________________________________________________ Using the latest findings from social psychology, evolutionary psychology, organisational psychology and neuroscience, A Story is a Deal argues that we won''t unlock the true power of story if we treat it merely as something we read on a page, see on a screen or hear in a speech. Storr shows how successful stories shape identities, which changes beliefs, drives action and achieves extraordinary results. With examples ranging from Aztec rituals to Apple''s legendary advertising successes (and long-forgotten fails), A Story is a Deal lays out a revolutionary new method for creating the most persuasive messaging: by harnessing the power of our storytelling brains._____________________________________________________''Intensely original and powerfully practical'' Jonah Berger''A fascinating insight into the human mind'' Levinson Wood''A very clever book that makes the reader feel cleverer with every page'' Daniel Finkelstein''Powerfully persuasive and urgently practical'' Bruce Daisley''Will Storr ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Gifts of Reading - Philip Pullman, William Boyd, Roddy Doyle, Iyer Pico, Robert Macfarlane, Chigozie Obioma, Jackie Morris, Candice Carty-Williams
With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak''This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...'' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world''s most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. ''You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people''s hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. ''You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. ''And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.'' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Story is a Deal - Will Storr
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Storytelling, acclaimed story guru Will Storr shows you how to engage and influence your audience to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with effectiveness and charisma.Using the latest findings from social psychology, evolutionary psychology, organisational psychology and neuroscience, A Story is a Deal argues that we won't unlock the true power of story if we treat it merely as something we read on a page, see on a screen or hear in a speech. Storr shows how successful stories shape identities, which changes beliefs, drives action and achieves extraordinary results.With examples ranging from Aztec rituals to Apple's legendary advertising successes (and long-forgotten fails), A Story is a Deal lays out a revolutionary new method for creating the most persuasive messaging: by harnessing the power of our storytelling brains.
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Solitude - Anthony Storr
''Brings excellent news for those who, whatever their reasons for doing so, live alone … Heartening'' Anita Brookner, Spectator''Storr is an incapable of writing an uninteresting paragraph'' Sunday Times''How can we find value in spending time alone?Many of the history’s geniuses were, by nature or circumstance, often solitary. Beethoven, Beatrix Potter, Henry James, Wittgenstein, Kipling. In this book, acclaimed psychiatrist Dr Anthony Storr explores the psychological value of spending time alone. How can we reconnect with what matters to us outside of our social relationships? How can we find an emotional difference between being alone and being lonely?Insightful and inspiring, this is a book that can help us feel more comfortable spending time alone, and show how to use solitude to focus on our interests, values and creative energies beyond the social sphere.
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The Heretics - Will Storr
Why do obviously intelligent people believe things in spite of the evidence against them? Will Storr has travelled across the world to meet an extraordinary cast of modern heretics in order to answer this question. He goes on a tour of Holocaust sites with David Irving and a band of neo-Nazis, experiences his own murder during ''past-life regression'' hypnosis, takes part in a mass homeopathic overdose, and investigates a new disease affecting tens of thousands of people - a disease that doesn''t actually exist. Using a unique mix of personal memoir, investigative journalism and the latest research from neuroscience and experimental psychology, Storr reveals why the facts just won''t convince some people, and how the neurological ''hero-maker'' inside all of us can so easily lead to self-deception and science-denial. The Heretics will change the way you think about thinking.
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Will Storr Vs. The Supernatural - Will Storr
When journalist and ghost sceptic Will Storr heads to Philadelphia to meet Lou Gentile, a demonologist, he expects a little fun with an amusing eccentric. What he gets are terrifying experiences of spectral lights and horrific demonic growling - and all of his safe, adult preconceptions about ghosts instantly vanish.In the cold light of day, Will decides on a quest for the truth about ghosts. He meets professional paranormal investigators and takes part in séances and a vigil in the most haunted house in Britain, tries out divining rods and ouija boards, and goes on set with TV''s Most Haunted. But Will also seeks out the sceptics in clinical psychology and philosophy who ask if spirits are really just in our heads.His journey is full of bizarre, terrifying and hilarious experiences, each one a new insight into life, death and what might come after.
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The Science of Storytelling - Will Storr
SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘If you want to write a novel or a script, read this book’ Sunday Times‘The best book on the craft of storytelling I’ve ever read’ Matt Haig‘Rarely has a book engrossed me more, and forced me to question everything I’ve ever read, seen or written. A masterpiece’ Adam RutherfordWhy stories make us human and how to tell them better.There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story – but few have used a scientific approach.In this incisive, thought-provoking book, award-winning writer Will Storr demonstrates how master storytellers manipulate and compel us.Applying dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to the foundations of our myths and archetypes, he shows how we can use these tools to tell better stories – and make sense of our chaotic modern world.INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL.
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Mrtvý z hory Storr - J. M. Dalgliesh
Majitel malé galerie Sandy Beaton je nalezen mrtvý ve sněhu na úpatí známé hory Storr. Detektiv Duncan McAdam musí nejen zjistit, co ho tam v nehostinném počasí přivedlo, ale především kdo měl důvod ho zabít. Zatímco Duncan rozplétá složitý případ, pronásleduje ho vlastní minulost. Dokáže odhalit pravdu o mrtvém a postavit se svým přízrakům?
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Selfie - Will Storr
‘Fascinating’ Guardian‘Brilliant’ Evening Standard‘Electrifying’ Financial Times‘So interesting I literally couldn’t put it down’ Sunday Times We live in the age of the individual. We are supposed to be slim, prosperous, happy, extroverted and popular. This is our culture’s image of the perfect self. We see this person everywhere: in advertising, in the press, all over social media. We’re told that to be this person you just have to follow your dreams, that our potential is limitless, that we are the source of our own success. But this model of the perfect self can be extremely dangerous. People are suffering under the torture of this impossible fantasy. Unprecedented social pressure is leading to increases in depression and suicide. Where does this ideal come from? Why is it so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell? To answer these questions, Selfie by Will Storr takes us from the shores of Ancient Greece, through the Christian Middle Ages, to the self-esteem evangelists of 1980s California, the rise of narcissism and the selfie generation, and right up to the era of hyper-individualistic neoliberalism in which we live now. It tells the extraordinary story of the person we all know so intimately – ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Clever Polly And the Stupid Wolf - Catherine Storr
CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has delighted generations of young children.Twelve stories written for the author''s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!Also in A Puffin Book, the sequel: POLLY AND THE WOLF AGAIN.
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Polly And the Wolf Again - Catherine Storr
Polly and the Wolf Again by Catherine Storr is a second book of stories written for the author''s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed. The blundering, endearing wolf is still determined to prove himself cleverer than Polly - but the resolute and affectionate Polly outwits him every time! Skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour and are accompanied by the original charming original black and white line drawings by Marjorie-Ann Watts.Reissued in ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics, this is a sequel to Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf - a much-loved classic for young children. Look out for: The Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, also published in Puffin.
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Music and the Mind - Anthony Storr
Why does music have such an effect on our minds and bodies? It is the most mysterious and most intangible of all forms of art. Anthony Storr believes that music today is a significant experience for a greater number of people than ever before, and in this book he explores why this should be so.
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The Discomfort Zone - Farrah Storr
''Honest, witty and insightful'' Emma Gannon''A brilliant, useful book'' Dawn O''Porter''Farrah has written a book about the things no one wants to talk about: failure, discomfort, and how to deal with both'' Sophia Amoruso, author of #GirlbossWhile it is human nature to shy away from things that are outside of our comfort zone, it is only by spending time in our discomfort zone that we can grow, and improve, and realise our full potential. Whether it''s putting yourself forward for a new challenge, asking for difficult feedback, nailing a presentation or getting a dream job, in this book Farrah Storr shows how you have to push through what she calls "brief moments of discomfort" in order to get to where you need to be.Farrah describes these brief moments of discomfort as "like HIIT training for your life" - and shows how the more you force yourself into them, the easier it will get. This book is full of advice, practical exercises and examples both from Farrah''s own life and career and from all sorts of other successful people, from athletes to entrepreneurs.By adopting the brief moments of discomfort, or BMD method, you will soon understand that nothing in life is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don't) - Philippa Perry
** Get closer the people who matter the most with the help of the nation's favourite therapist, PHILIPPA PERRY **'Brilliant ... Very few self-help books are this wise' THE TIMES, Best Books of the Year'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' STYLIST'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant'BELLA MACKIE'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met'Decca Aitkenhead, SUNDAY TIMES'Philippa Perry is a superwoman'CHRIS EVANS______________________________________________________________________________________Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems.How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Elizabeth and Philip - Tessa Dunlop
''A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship'' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail''A fresh and original approach'' - Hugo Vickers, Royal BiographerShe was ''sugar pink'' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain''s Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious ''Greek'' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain''s crown jewel and Philip''s supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip''s contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip''s suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Elizabeth and Philip - Tessa Dunlop
''A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship'' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail''A fresh and original approach'' - Hugo Vickers, Royal BiographerShe was ''sugar pink'' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain''s Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious ''Greek'' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain''s crown jewel and Philip''s supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip''s contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip''s suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don’t) - Philippa Perry
As seen on ITV 'This Morning''Brilliant . . . Very few self-help books are this wise' The Times'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' Stylist'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant' Bella MackieLife is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 2 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Adjustment Team' and 'The Father Thing', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. 'I am bowled over. I am so impressed by the variety in stories, and how interesting the individual story ideas are' Goodreads reviewer, 'Philip K.Dick is a master of messing with your head in a story' Goodreads reviewer, 'Enter the Mind of a Genius . . .This collection of short stories by Philip K. Dick are great, thought provoking, funny, and some really frightening' Goodreads reviewer, 'This blew my mind, and then some. The ideas and concepts alone need five stars.What an amazing man' Goodreads reviewer,
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The Princes in the Tower - Philippa Langley
REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURING NEW DISCOVERIESAfter ten years of research, The Missing Princes Project is now concluded and the results are in…''Philippa Langley has done it again.'' - The Times‘Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past — more so, perhaps, than most academics’ - The New York Times‘Philippa Langley deserves huge credit for her discoveries.’ - The Spectator‘a phenomenal untold story.’ - History Hit (Book of the Month)‘a gripping and ingenious work of historical detection’ - The Wall Street JournalHistory re-written: how a 540-year-old mystery has been solved.‘The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard III’s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.’ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they’d been lodged by the King’s Council – their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant - Briony May Smith
Meet Philippa, a courageous pheasant with the determination to make her forest home safer – and better – for everyone!Philippa Pheasant is a bright little bird who lives in the woods near the village of Fairhurst. But every time Philippa tries to cross the Old Oak Road, she is nearly knocked down pancake flat – and she''s had enough! She''s on the way to tell the villagers what for, when she stumbles across something very interesting... A tall lady, in a bright yellow uniform, standing in the middle of the road. Philippa has never seen the cars stop like that before! Which gives her an idea... Can she, Philippa, make her own bright outfit and little lollipop stick? Can she help all her critter friends cross the road, and get where they need to go?With spectacular bucolic artwork, and a plucky protagonist at its heart, this is Briony May Smith at her finest.
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Wild Woman - Forrester Philippa
An engaging blend of conservation stories and humorous, personal anecdotes from Philippa Forrester about women who, like her, choose to live and work in the wild.In Wild Woman, Philippa Forrester considers the grit and determination required for women to maintain connections to wildlife and succeed in the traditionally male-dominated fields of conservation and environmental biology. She shares stories of female conservation heroes and other extraordinary wild women working in nature and investigates the ways in which the natural world is a vital ''medicine'' for our mental health.Talking to women from around the world, Philippa studies and celebrates what it means to be a wild woman. From the sixteenth-century botanist who was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe to modern-day women responding to bear attacks in Yellowstone, working to rewild reserves in South Africa, photographing Caribou in the Arctic and more, Philippa examines how these women benefit from a life spent in the wilderness and also considers what the natural world gains from them.Relating some of her own experiences from three decades spent travelling around the world and working in some of the wildest places on Earth, Philippa asks: what does it take for a woman to live or work ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philippus Primary Latin - Gillian England, Nicola Holdsworth
Philippus and his beloved horse Pelagus are part of an acting troupe travelling around Italy in the early 1st century BC. Key Stage 2 children will learn Latin as they follow the adventures of Philippus and his troupe. Through fun and varied activities, children will discover that Latin is so much more than a dead language.Philippus Primary Latin provides a fabulous way to meet the National Curriculum requirements for language study at Key Stage 2:Pronunciation is easyNo specialist knowledge of Latin is required to teach the course, making it ideal for use by both specialists and non-specialistsEnglish vocabulary is improved through learning derivatives of Latin root wordsIt provides a good foundation and hook for the study of Modern Foreign LanguagesIt develops a good knowledge of ancient civilisation and its relevance to today's society, with links to the Key Stage 2 history programme of studyAll abilities and interests are engaged through following the adventures of entertaining characters, with fun and varied activities for learners to take part inThe flexible format means that it can be used as part of the curriculum, in after-school clubs or even for home studyBeautiful illustrations are an integral part of the learning experiencePhilippus Primary Latin consists ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philip
This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning sovereign in British history. It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight and authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years. Philip - elusive, complex, controversial, challenging, often humorous, sometimes irascible - is the man Elizabeth II once described as her 'constant strength and guide'. Who was he? What was he really like? What is the truth about those 'gaffes' and the rumours of affairs? This is the final portrait of an unexpected and often much-misunderstood figure. It is also the portrait of a remarkable marriage that endured for more than seventy years. Philip and Elizabeth were both royal by birth, both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, but, in temperament and upbringing, they were two very different people. The Queen's childhood was loving and secure, the Duke's was turbulent; his grandfather assassinated, his father arrested, his family exiled, his parents separated when he was only ten. Elizabeth and Philip met as cousins in the 1930s. They married in 1947, aged twenty-one and twenty-six. Philip: The Final Portrait tells the story of two contrasting lives, assesses the Duke of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philip B. White Label revitalizační olej na vlasy 60 ml
Philip B. White Label, 60 ml, Klasické vlasové oleje pro ženy, Revitalizační olej, který vlasům propůjčuje zdravý vzhled I vy můžete svým suchým nebo poškozeným vlasům dopřát potřebnou péči založenou na esenciálních rostlinných olejích. Olej na vlasy Philip B. White Label je navržen tak, aby vlasům dopřál to, co potřebují. Hydratuje je, zanechává je hladké a podporuje jejich lesk. Těšit se můžete také na příjemnou vůni propojující akordy levandule, gardénie, ylang-ylang, pelargonie a pomerančové kůry. Vlastnosti: zanechává vlasy pružné revitalizuje vlasy dodává jemným a zplihlým pramenům objemný vzhled odstraňuje maz a nečistoty zanechává pokožku hlavy čistou Složení: esenciální rostlinné oleje Jak používat: Olej na vlasy Philip B. White Label naneste na suché, neumyté vlasy. Začněte u kořínků a olej vmasírujte prsty až ke konečkům. Následně vlasy umyjte šamponem. Notino tip: Součástí řady Philip B. White Label je také jemný čisticí šampon, který vlasy intenzivně hydratuje a dodává jim pocit čistoty a svěžesti.
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Normal Women - Philippa Gregoryová
The bestselling, critically acclaimed new women’s history book from Philippa Gregory for 2025 – adapted for teen and YA readers!Today, when we think of women of the past, we often think of the 1800s and 1900s – crinolines and stage coaches, bonnets and balls – a time when women were told they were naturally inferior to men, and must stay at home while men went out to work and have fun.HUGE MISTAKE! There is so much more to women’s history than bonnets and big dresses! Ordinary women have been doing extraordinary things FOR EVER – it just didn’t make the history books (written by men!).Join multi-award-winning author Philippa Gregory as she tells the story of ordinary English women, making history for 900 years. Meet farmers, highwaywomen, pirates, ‘female husbands’, slaves, soldiers, criminals, writers, inventors, rioters and more – protesting, working, playing, taking risks, getting rich (and getting even!). Their story is one of ingenuity, diversity, rebellion, survival – and sisterhood.Adapted by Philippa Gregory from her best-selling, critically acclaimed Normal Women. This edition for younger readers has simplified, age-tailored content, delivered in bitesize sections, and is illustrated throughout by award-winning printmaker Alexis Snell.PRAISE FOR NORMAL WOMEN (teen edition):‘Impressively researched, by turns ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The White Queen - Philippa Gregory
THE FIRST IN A STUNNING SERIES, THE COUSINS' WAR, FROM INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR PHILIPPA GREGORY Set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War of the Roses, Philippa Gregory tells the story of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the Tower in a captivating family drama. Elizabeth Woodville is a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty. A woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family. A woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the Princes in the Tower. Their fate remains unknown to this day. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.Praise for Philippa Gregory: ‘Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form’ Good Housekeeping ‘Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer…all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men’ Sunday Times ‘Engrossing’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Princes in the Tower - Philippa Langley
‘Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past — more so, perhaps, than most academics’ – The New York Times''Philippa Langley has done it again.'' – The TimesA HISTORY HIT BOOK OF THE MONTHHistory re-written: has the 540-year-old mystery been solved?‘The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard III’s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.’ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they’d been lodged by the King’s Council – their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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2026 Philip's Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain - Philip's Maps
"The detail you need at a size you can read". The latest 2026 Philip''s Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain from the best-selling Road Atlas range has over 350 pages packed with exceptionally clear mapping and everything you need for exploring Britain. Now available as a practical paperback, it will enhance any trip.· Clear maps packed with extra details for a better journey· Huge 1:150,000 scale (approx 2.4 miles to 1 inch)· Large print place names· Large print index· Super-clear 10-page route planner to create the best journeys· Thousands of attractions clearly mapped, including castles, theme parks, gardens, zoos and more.· London''s expanded ULEZ clearly shown on approach mapping· Over 100,000 copies of the Philip''s Easy Read Road Atlases of Britain sold since launch in 2020.At last, a road atlas that everyone can read easily, in or out of the car, no matter what the conditions. With up-to-date mapping technology, your travels have never been easier to plan. This edition contains a wealth of useful information, including tourist attractions, to ensure the best possible journey. Whether it''s dark, or if you just can''t find your glasses, the 2026 Philip''s Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain is the ultimate ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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We Danced On Our Desks - Philip Norman
"Absolutely fabulous!" - Sir Ray Davies.The Kinks"We Danced On Our Desks offers a window on another lost world, a silver age of journalism when a magazine could please itself and celebrities would wait to be invited into its charmed circle. It''s also an unbeatable portrait of a writer finding his voice amid the distractions of a dementedly sybaritic decade." - The Observer"It''s wonderful. It intrigued and amused and delighted ... done with wit, verve, charm and self-deprecation." - bestselling author Anthony Quinn"A classic of its genre." - author David TaylorWE DANCED ON OUR DESKS is a compelling, entertaining and thrilling look at acclaimed journalist and writer Philip Norman''s experiences working on the Sunday Times Magazine at the height of its popularity in the 60s and 70s. From incredible interviews with the Beatles to Bob Dylan, Gaddafi to Indira Ghandi, and through seismic historical events such as the Vietnam War, Philip provides a vibrant cultural insight into the Swinging Sixties and uniquely documents key events in his own incredible life. provides a unique front row seat to the seminal events and the people who defined a generation and continue to impact us todayit''s a compelling story of an extraordinary life, as ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The White Queen - Philippa Gregoryová
THE FIRST IN A STUNNING SERIES, THE COUSINS' WAR, FROM INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR PHILIPPA GREGORY Set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War of the Roses, Philippa Gregory tells the story of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the Tower in a captivating family drama. Elizabeth Woodville is a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty. A woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family. A woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the Princes in the Tower. Their fate remains unknown to this day. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.Praise for Philippa Gregory: ‘Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form’ Good Housekeeping ‘Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer…all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men’ Sunday Times ‘Engrossing’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philip and Alexander - Adrian Goldsworthy
''A thrilling read'' Tom Holland''History-writing at its best'' Barry StraussBy the end of his short life, Alexander the Great had redrawn the map of the ancient world to create an empire that stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Indian subcontinent. But his success was not just the product of his own genius and restless energy, it was built on decades of effort by his father.History has portrayed Philip II of Macedon as a one-eyed old man whose assassination allowed Alexander to accede to power. But there was far more to him than this. Through decades of hard fighting and clever diplomacy, Philip unified his country and conquered Greece. His son inherited all of this at the perfect moment for him to win yet greater glory.The work of a master historian, Philip and Alexander describes how Philip and Alexander of Macedon transformed a weak kingdom in northern Greece into a globe-spanning empire and – in so doing – changed the course of history.
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A German Requiem - Philip Kerr
The third in the late Philip Kerr''s universally acclaimed Berlin Noir trilogy, A German Requiem sees detective Bernie Gunther enter the new and terrifying world of post-war Vienna. In the bitter winter of 1947 the Russian Zone is closing ever more tightly around Berlin. So when an enigmatic Russian colonel asks Bernie Gunther to go to Vienna, where his ex-Kripo colleague Emil Becker faces a murder charge, Bernie doesn''t hesitate for long. Despite Becker''s unsavoury past, Gunther is convinced that shooting an American Nazi-hunter is one crime he didn''t commit.But Vienna is not the peaceful haven Bernie expects it to be. Communism is the new enemy, and with the Nuremberg trials over, some strange alliances are being forged against the Red Menace - alignments that make many wartime atrocities look lily-white by comparison.Vividly evoking the atmosphere of postwar Vienna, A Germen Requiem brings all Philip Kerr''s pace and mordant wit to the tangle of guilt, suspicion, and double-dealing that laid the foundations for the Cold War.''For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerr''s Berlin Noir novels'' Sam Mendes, Guardian''Philip Kerr is the contemporary master of the morally complex thriller'' New York Observer
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 3 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Minority Report' and 'Sales Pitch', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. 'First time I have read Philip K. Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and the suspense that he puts into them' Goodreads reviewer, 'Most of the stories had something to say about society.It was interesting to see how 50 years later so many of the fears and criticism was still relevant. Highly recommended' Goodreads reviewer, 'Dick's stories are often surprising and spin a captivating yarn, but they are also teeming with fascinating ideas which ensure their ability to age well and keep modern readers interested' Goodreads reviewer, 'Each tale is filled with twists and turns, and it's a total pageturner' Goodreads reviewer,
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Philip's RGS Children's School Atlas - David Wright, Jill Wright
"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review- Philip''s atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip''s the UK''s leading school atlas publisher, in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun- Past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geographyThe atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America.Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.Now in its 16th edition, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent ''all round'' children''s atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philip's RGS Children's School Atlas - David Wright, Jill Wright
"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" customer review- Philip''s atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip''s in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun- Past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geographyThe atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America. Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.Now in its 17th edition, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent ''all round'' children''s atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philip's RGS Children's School Atlas - David Wright, Jill Wright
"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" customer review- Philip''s atlas, designed to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip''s in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun- Past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geographyThe atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America. Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.Now in its 17th edition, Philip''s RGS Children''s Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association''s award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent ''all round'' children''s atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Prince Philip Revealed - Ingrid Sewardová
For more than 70 years, Prince Philip was the Queen's constant companion and support, but his vital role in the monarchy has too often gone largely unnoticed. Now, in Ingrid Seward's superb biography of the Duke of Edinburgh, we get the chance to read the full story of his remarkable life and achievements. Born into the Greek and Danish royal families in 1921, a descendant of Queen Victoria, Prince Philip's aristocratic credentials were second to none. But, only 18 months after his birth, the family had to be rescued by a British warship from the island of Corfu after his father was exiled. His nomadic childhood was spent in Germany, Paris and eventually England where he was sent to boarding school. At the age of 18, while studying at Dartmouth Naval College, he was asked to look after the King’s two daughters, 13-year-old Elizabeth and her sister Margaret, during a royal visit. It was their first proper meeting and, only eight years later, their marriage in 1947 brought new light to the country after the perils of the war. But, within a few years, their lives were transformed when in 1952 she became Queen Elizabeth II, and he had to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Women of the Cousins' War - Michael Jones, Philippa Gregoryová, David Baldwin
A BRILLIANT BIOGRAPHICAL ANTHOLOGY FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S FOREMOST HISTORICAL NOVELISTS. Beautifully illustrated with rare portraits, The Women of the Cousins' War provides an accurate account of Elizabeth Woodline (The White Queen), Margaret Beaufort (The Red Queen), and Jacquetta (Lady Rivers) - the subjects of the first three novels in Philippa's beloved Cousins' War series. In this exciting addition to the Philippa Gregory ouevre, Philippa writes revealingly about the differences between history and fiction and examines the gaps in the historical record with the help of the two leading historical experts in their field who helped Philippa to research the novels. "An engrossing introduction to three courageous matriarchs who shaped English history."Publisher's Weekly
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Young Prince Philip - Philip Eade
A revelatory and racy biography of the early life of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.We have grown so used to seeing Prince Philip as a loyal, dutiful and occasionally bad-tempered old man that it is easy to forget what a strange and intriguing life he led when he was younger. ‘Young Prince Philip’ tells the story of the first, hugely intriguing, half of his life.In this fast-paced and highly entertaining biography, Philip Eade will focus on those aspects of the Prince’s early life that are most compelling: his father’s dramatic flight from revolutionary Greece; the subsequent madness of his deaf mother and prolonged absences of his feckless father; his school days in Nazi Germany; his relationship with his four sisters, all married to Germans, one to an officer in the SS; his rather breezy courtship and marriage to the most eligible girl in the world; and his alleged infidelities and membership of raffish circles during the 1950s and ‘60s.Written with great verve, ‘Young Prince Philip’ will be less reverential in tone than the traditional royal biography but no less meticulously researched and authoritative.
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The Venetian Game - Philip Gwynne Jones
''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax'' Daily Mail*****A game of cross and double-cross in Venice, one of the most beautiful cities on earth.From his office on the Street of the Assassins, Nathan Sutherland enjoys a steady but unexciting life translating Italian DIY manuals. All this changes dramatically when he is offered a large sum of money to look after a small package containing an extremely valuable antique prayer book illustrated by a Venetian master. But is it a stolen masterpiece - or a brilliant fake?Unknown to Nathan, from a vast mansion on the Grand Canal twin brothers Domenico and Arcangelo Moro, motivated by nothing more than mutual hatred, have been playing out a complex game of art theft for twenty years. And now Nathan finds himself unwittingly drawn into their deadly business . . .*****Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''I devoured all Philip''s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy'' Val McDermid''Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid'' Stephen Glover''Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Second Murderer : A Philip Marlowe Novel
Philip Marlowe is on the hunt for a missing heiress—and up against a rival PI—in this smart and atmospheric authorized mystery from acclaimed crime writer and "one-of-a-kind storyteller" Denise Mina (James Patterson), the first woman to recreate Raymond Chandler’s infamous detective.Has Philip Marlowe finally met his match? It’s early fall when a heatwave descends on Los Angeles. Private Detective Philip Marlowe is called to the Montgomery estate, an almost mythic place sitting high on top of Beverly Hills. Wealthy socialite Chrissie Montgomery is missing. Young, naïve, and set to inherit an enormous fortune, she’s a walking target, ripe for someone to get their claws into. Her dying father and his sultry bottle-blonde girlfriend want her found before that happens. To make sure, they’ve got Anne Riordan—now head of her own all-female detective agency—on the case, too. The search for Chrissie takes the two investigators from the Montgomery mansion to the roughest neighborhoods of LA, through dive bars and boarding houses and out to Skid Row. And that’s all before they find the body at The Brody Hotel. Who will get to Chrissie first? And what happens when a woman doesn’t want to be found? In The Second Murderer, Denise Mina ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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When I Die - Philip Gould
On 29 January 2008 Philip Gould was told he had cancer. He was stoical, and set about his treatment, determined to fight his illness. In the face of difficult decisions he sought always to understand the disease and the various medical options open to him, supported by his wife Gail and their two daughters, Georgia and Grace.In 2010, after two hard years of chemotherapy and surgery, the tests came up clear - Philip appeared to have won the battle. But his work as a key strategist for the Labour party took its toll, and feeling ill six months later, he insisted on one extra, precautionary test, which told him that the cancer had returned. Thus began Philip''s long, painful but ultimately optimistic journey towards death, during which time he began to appreciate and make sense of his life, his work and his relationships in a way he had never thought possible. He realized something that he had never heard articulated before: death need not be only negative or painful, it can be life-affirming and revelatory.Written during the last few months of his life, When I Die describes the journey Philip took with his illness, leaving to us what he called ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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