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Secrets from the North Pole - Saskia Gwinn
A charmingly illustrated volume about the magic of Christmas and the inner workings of the North Pole. Featuring a beautiful gold-foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is a book for families to treasure in the run up to the festive season.Christmas has been shrouded in secrecy for years . . . but what really goes on at the North Pole in the run up to the big day?Every year without fail, Santa Claus packs up his sleigh and soars across the night sky pulled by his reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world.But spreading Christmas magic is no small task and lots must happen to make sure everything is ready for the most special time of the year.Join Santa’s Head Elf, Ivy Everjingle, as she reveals secrets from the North Pole. From how Santa’s suit is designed and the magic of reindeer flight to the many different jobs of the Christmas elves and the magic of believing.This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas. Perfect for families to enjoy together in the run up to the big day and spark joy at the most magical time of the year.
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Letters from the North Pole - Annie Atkins
Read five letters from Santa Claus himself in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins. Five children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back! Discover five letters from Santa that children can pull out and read, each accompanied by a blueprint for their gift made by the elves in Santa s Workshop. In each letter the hidden world of the North Pole is revealed, from how reindeer can sleep standing up to what snacks Santa would like left out on Christmas Eve and how he gets round the world so quickly. But will the gifts the children have requested be made in time?
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The Queen
A charmingly funny Christmas picture book, featuring the royal family, plus some of the world s best-known landmarks.The Queen is off on a round-the-world tour in search of the perfect Christmas present. And she s not alone... Father Christmas is here to help!Follow the Queen and Father Christmas on a whirlwind tour of some of the world s best-known landmarks. From the North Pole to the Sydney Opera House, via the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and more. I absolutely adored this book... this is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot. Bookbag A wonderful romp of a read. The SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar s Book PrizeThe Queen s HandbagThe Queen s Present The Queen s Lift-Off
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The Elf on the Shelf Family Cookbook - Chanda A. Bell
A full-color, gifty Christmas cookbook filled with recipes, activities, and holiday magic, guided by the Scout Elves.The Elf on the Shelf is a phenomenon for families around the world. Every year, millions of Scout Elf helpers fly in from the North Pole to join in the Christmas cheer, with great excitement every day as parents watch their children discover their elves’ landing spots. Many families integrate their Scout Elf friends into food and kitchen traditions, with the holidays filled with laughter and fun as little and big hands tinker with ingredients, stirring, mixing, and pouring their hearts into something wonderfully delicious. These loving traditions are at the heart of Christmas magic!The Elf on the Shelf Family Cookbook is presented by an exceptional team of Mrs. Claus’ Sweet Shop Elves, who share their favorite holiday recipes, along with ingredient lists, tips, tools, and favorite recipes you’ll love to incorporate into The Elf on the Shelf tradition. With chapters starting in Scout Elf Return Week, usually in the last week of November, right up until Christmas Eve, when Scout Elves depart, the book shares fifty recipes, plus activities, projects, and ways to include your own family’s Scout Elf, who can’t help but get in on the kitchen action! This highly illustrated, interactive book includes:Basic culinary vocab, safety tips, and ways parents can bring their kids into the kitchenClassic and updated Christmas recipes with easy variations for breakfasts, snacks, desserts, drinks, and special elf-size food (you’ll love to set up little feasts for your Scout Elf pals!)Activities including Seek and Find, trivia for Movie Night (an annual tradition for The Elf on the Shelf families), and moreRecipes for special return celebrations on other holidays and birthdaysThe fun and elftastic recipes include The Cheer Is Here Pancakes!, Mrs. Claus’ North Pole Famous Peppermint Bark, Fa-la-Lollipops, Bitty Burger Bites, and Reindeer Munch Snack MixChock-full of inspiring ideas for holiday fun for young and old alike, The Elf on the Shelf Family Cookbook will be a treasured holiday companion for years to come!
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The Christmas Bear - Ian Whybrow
When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom s house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out, as he chases Santa s sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom s cosy bedroom.With a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details, The Christmas Bear is a Christmas book with a difference - and there s a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun!
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The North Pole - Erling Kagge
â ˜Extraordinaryâ ™ ANNE APPLEBAUMâ ˜Thrilling . . . a record of an infatuationâ ™ TELEGRAPH â ˜The book of a lifetimeâ ™ ELIF SHAFAKâ ˜The North Pole proves to be the perfect subject for himâ ™ MICHAEL PALIN Heart-catching . . . fabulous OBSERVER â ˜A beautiful bookâ ™ ALAIN DE BOTTONThe epic adventure story of humanityâ ™s obsession with the North Pole, from Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge who travelled there in 1990Throughout recorded human time, few places on Earth have inspired as much fascination as the North Pole. This is an otherworldly place where the sun rises and stays aloft for six whole months before setting, plunging the expanse of ice and water into darkness for half a year.Foot-stepping alongside Erling Kagge, who ventured to the North Pole in the spring of 1990, we hear the story of the North Pole as never told before. From Herodotus who first wondered what the northernmost point of our planet might be like, to the intrepid early cartographers who mapped the world, and the legendary expeditions led by Fridtjof Nansen and Robert Peary â “ the first polar explorer global celebrities â “ who were in the grip of a dangerous obsession to get to the North Pole first. What emerges is a new history of the world, spanning thousands of years, as seen from the â ˜silver-shining vacantnessâ ™ of the North Pole.Blending memories from Kaggeâ ™s own 1990 trip with this epic history, The North Pole is an adventure story, a book about enacting hidden human dreams, about difficult fathers and their difficult sons, and a psychological record of what it means to keep putting one foot in front of the other in the face of adversity. It is for anyone whoâ ™s gazed out at the horizon â “ and wondered what happens if you just keep walking. As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally giftedâ ™ RANULPH FIENNES
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I Am Not the Easter Bunny! - Saskia Gwinn
THIS Easter bunny looks a little bit funny. IN FACT, he looks a little bit like . . . A DINOSAUR. He has claws, and sharp teeth and seems pretty scary. Could he REALLY be the Easter bunny?! Hilarious, anarchic and with hugely fun details to spot, this is the perfect book for parents looking for an EGGcellent Easter gift – with added dinosaurs!
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Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole - Blomdahl Cecilia
Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world’s northernmost town. Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home.Along with her partner, Christoffer, and her dog, Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world—where polar bears roam free and northern lights shine bright. With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later.Through personal stories and firsthand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions. Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper understanding of why people choose to live in extreme environments and perhaps help you find the hidden magic of where you live too.
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Business Secrets from the Bible - Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Susan Lapin
Transform your finances, by enhancing your relationships and your spiritual powers with this compelling new resource In the newly revised second edition of Business Secrets from the Bible: Spiritual Success Strategies for Financial Abundance, renowned keynote speaker, consultant, and advisor Rabbi Daniel Lapin delivers an inspiring and practical guide to achieving your financial goals by deploying timeless truths from the Bible. In the book, you ll explore the secrets of creating revenue using timeless spiritual strategies, as well as concrete guidance on developing your self-discipline, integrity, and moral strength. The author explains how to develop the right financial and spiritual mindsets, showing you effective, Bible-based strategies to improve your life and increase your bottom-line. You ll also find: Brand-new updates and revisions to the widely read original, demonstrating how a focus on service and the wellbeing of others will be reflected in your own prosperityHands-on strategies for self-transformation in the face of fear and uncertaintyHow to seed and nurture new relationships that become part of the tapestry of your exciting financial reality A must-read resource for anyone interested in simultaneously getting closer to God and doing good by doing well. Escalating the financial destiny of readers around the world, Business Secrets from the Bible is the biblical, spiritual, and practical roadmap to prosperity that you have been waiting for.
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Journey from the North - Storm Jameson
After a lifetime of writing a novel every year, Storm Jameson turned to memoir with the ambition to write without lying . The result was an extraordinary reckoning with how she had lived: her childhood in Whitby, shadowed by a tempestuous, dissatisfied mother; an early, unhappy marriage and her decision to leave her young son behind while she worked in London; a tenaciously pursued literary career,always marked by the struggle to make money; and her lifelong political activism, including as the first female president of English PEN, helping refugees escape Nazi Germany. In a richly ironic, conversational voice, Jameson tells of the great figures she knew and events she witnessed: encounters with H.G. Wells and Rose Macaulay, and travels across Europe as fascism was rising. Throughout, she writes with electric candour and immediacy about her own motivations and psychology. Reissued with an introduction by Vivian Gornick, Journey from the North is one of the great literary memoirs: an uncommonly vivid account of a woman making a life for herself through the great shocks of the twentieth century.
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Journey from the North - Storm Jameson
When Storm Jameson set out to write a memoir... she found literary gold VIVIAN GORNICK A fascinating life story, told with passion, clarity and a fierce intelligence SARAH WATERSAfter decades of writing a novel every year, Storm Jameson found her form in the memoir. With stringent, witty self-scrutiny, she wrestled with the great events of her life: childhood struggles with her tempestuous mother; an early, unhappy marriage; repeated flights from settled domestic life; and a hard-won career in writing and politics.In a voice of electric immediacy, Jameson recounts the great shocks of the twentieth century, from losing her brother in the First World War to tirelessly helping refugees escape Nazi Germany during the Second. An arrestingly candid account of a rich life, this is one the great literary memoirs.
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The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the Worldâ
Master the art and science of using shameless propaganda for personal and social good. Influencers have always deployed the power of hype to get what they want. But never in history have people been so susceptible to propaganda and persuasion as they are now. Hype truly runs our world.Imagine if you could generate and leverage hype for positive purposesâ ”like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael F. Schein teaches you how. In The Hype Handbook, the notorious marketing guru provides 12 fundamental strategies for creating and leveraging hype for good, including ways to:Attract attention from people that matterCreate a community of acolytes to further your causeCreate an atmosphere of curiosity and intrigueSell your message with the skill of a masterCreate a step-by-step â œmanifestoâ Citing the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience, Schein breaks the concept of hype down into a simple set of strategies, skills, and techniquesâ ”and illustrates his methods through stories of the worldâ ™s most effective hype artists, including American propagandist Edward Bernays, Alice Cooper manager Shep Gordon, celebrity preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena, and digital guru Gary Vaynerchuk.Whatever your temperament, education, budget, background, or natural ability, The Hype Handbook delivers everything you need to apply the most powerful tools of persuasion for personal and business success.
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The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge - Rachel Hore
Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present… #39;A deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, and sumptuous locations, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE #39;An intriguing and heart-warming story. I couldn’t put it down. #39; BARBARA ERSKINE #39;I loved it. I was completely immersed in the story and the setting. So clever and interesting and beautifully written #39; ELIZABETH BUCHAN #39;Beautifully written, warm and intelligent #39; TRACY REES ‘A fascinating story – strong characters, an intriguing world, a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending. Perfect! It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher, the kind of read you get truly lost in.’ VERONICA HENRY #39;An engrossing read, with a wide and varied cast of characters who leap off the page. A wonderful page-turner, I loved it. #39; JANE JOHNSONUncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel Hore delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can. Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life. On meeting her, journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy’s reputation and to heal the wounds, if only Nancy will trust her. But someone else wants to get to the bottom of the story first, someone who doesn’t want it to be told. Set in the beautiful environs of the Norfolk Broads in 2010, and in London in the #39;40s and ‘50s, when life for career-driven women was so different, The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is Sunday Times multi-million copy bestselling author Rachel Hore’s utterly compelling new novel, interweaving the past and the present.
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Race to the Frozen North - Catherine Johnson
A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson.Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer.This is his remarkable and often untold story.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Magical Knits from the North - Katinka Sarjanoja, Meri Mort
Hand-crafted clothing and hand-knitted gifts have a magic of their own. This collection of poems, spells and 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories is designed to connect the reader with their deeper selves so they can impart some of that magic into the finished makes.
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Girl from the North Country - Bob Dylan, Conor McPherson
The extraordinary musical by Conor McPherson, set in a 1930s Minnesota guesthouse, full of hope, heartbreak and soul, featuring the iconic songbook of Bob Dylan.
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Boy from the North Country - Sam Sussman
A son returns home to his dying mother to discover the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of a woman whose life and wisdom he is only beginning to understand.
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (0099598477)
Kniha - autor Anders Ericsson; Robert Pool, 304 stran, anglicky - autor Anders Ericsson; Robert Pool, 304 stran, anglicky Anders Ericsson has spent three decades studying the geniuses and sports stars amongst us and reveals in "Peak" that, contrary to popular belief, we all have that same potential within us, it's just a question of exercising it and having a little guidance along the way.
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Crochet Secrets from the Knotty Boss - Anna Leyzina
This collection is packed with 100 tips and tricks for ways to improve your crochet skills. This informal reference guide of hacks will help you to troubleshoot many of the issues that arise with crocheting.
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The House of Fortune: Sequel to The Miniaturist (1509886095)
Kniha - autor Jessie Burton, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The sequel to the million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune returns us to the mysterious Brandt family in Amsterdam in 1705 for a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young woman's determination to rule her own destiny. Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, winter has set in – her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Thea’s birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present. Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed...
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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think - Carolyne Larrington
This brilliantly original and accessible guide explores how Valhalla and its Valkyries have inspired our cultural landscape, from Wagner to the Marvel Universe. Carolyne Larrington’s elegantly written retellings capture the beauty of the original myths, while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering the reader an intelligent and up-to-date take on these powerful stories.A ruggedly handsome blond man swings his huge hammer. Gaunt-faced figures with icicle crowns and frost-rimmed cheekbones march from the north through an endless winter. These strange supernatural figures might sound familiar—and also like creatures of myth and legend. Yet they haven’t stepped straight off the vellum of ancient manuscripts. Rather, these compelling characters are contemporary reimaginings of mythic figures from Old Norse mythology. All speak to our contemporary hopes and fears, bridging the gap between a vanished medieval past and a vibrant, living present. Larrington guides us on an enchanting journey through centuries of heroism, cruelty, and magic, while also exploring how these stories speak to the enduring human condition. This book is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Norse mythology and its cultural resonances through the centuries.
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Cities of the Plain - Cormac McCarthy
Two men marked by boyhood adventures now stand together, forced to confront a country changing beyond recognition. Cities of the Plain brings Cormac McCarthy s legendary Border Trilogy to its brutal, inevitable conclusion. The completed trilogy emerges as a landmark in American literature â “ Guardian1952, New Mexico. John Grady Cole, last seen in All the Pretty Horses, works as a ranch hands alongside Billy Parnham, of The Crossing. These are the dying days of the American frontier.From the north, the military encroaches upon the ranch. To the south are the mountains of Mexico, the pull of which prove irresistible to John Grady. And so it is that, when he falls in love with a sex worker south of the border, events are set into motion that will prove as dangerous as they are unstoppable. This haunting, deeply felt novel completes one of the literary masterworks of the 1990s â “ Telegraph Like a slow-acting hallucinogen, the book has managed to transform a Texas boy of sixteen looking for adventure into a mysterious figure that augurs the destruction of the world â “ Rachel Kushner, author of The Mars RoomCities of the Plain is the final novel in the Border Trilogy. It is preceded by the first two volumes: All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing.Praise for Cormac McCarthyâ ˜McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absoluteâ ™ â “ Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power â “ Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series [I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence â “ Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback MountainPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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Harry Potter: The Wands of the Wizarding World (Expanded and Updated Edition)
Journey behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in this stunning visual guide to wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them! This expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Wand Collection provides a comprehensive look into beloved characters of the wizarding world and their wands. In the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, each wand is as unique as the witch or wizard who wields it. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange’s or simple and elegant like Hermione Granger’s, each wand was designed and crafted by the filmmakers to reflect its owner’s identity. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: The Wands of the Wizarding World includes thrilling insights on magical characters and wands from all 8 Harry Potter films, as well as the Fantastic Beasts series. An in-depth visual guide to the wands of the wizarding world, read detailed profiles of each wand, view stunning exclusive photography, and learn about wand statistics, insights from cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This updated and expanded collectible volume is an ideal resource both for wand-wielding fans looking to learn the history behind these beloved items and for the next generation of aspiring Hogwarts students eager to start their journey into the wizarding world
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The Shadow Key - Susan Stokes-Chapman
**EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION with foiled gold symbol hidden under the cover. Only available while stocks last** There s something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?Meirionydd, 1783.Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry s investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind hers and Henry s destinies together in ways neither thought possible.Reveal the secret symbol that haunts Henry and Linette when you take off the book jacket.Available on first printing of THE SHADOW KEY only.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. Susan Stokes-Chapman conjures the beauty and darkness of eighteenth-century Wales in this simmering, splendid novel Jennifer Saint A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled Elodie Harper I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever Stacey Thomas A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology Rosie AndrewsPRAISE FOR SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN: A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month* An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue Red Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written...a glorious treat Daily Mail
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Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) - Alex Aster
The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark—now in paperback! Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned.As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. Alex Aster’s intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla’s memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.
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The Christmas Love Letters - Sue Moorcroft
â ˜The Queen of Christmas feelgood novelsâ ™ The IndependentDive into this gorgeous Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Sue Moorcroft â “ the perfect companion for a cold winterâ ™s night!* * *A secret romance was just the start of the storyâ ¦Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelsonâ ™s Bar â “ an idyllic village where time seems to stand still. Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey â “ until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night.Six years on, and Maddyâ ™s life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she canâ ™t help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she d thought it wasâ ¦The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft!â ˜Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape â “ what more could you ask for?â ™ ââââââ ˜Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.â ™ ââââââ ˜What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.â ™ ââââââ ˜Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!â ™ ââââââ ˜Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it s the perfect Christmas tale.â ™ ââââââ ˜I didn t want the story to end!â ™ âââââ
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The Ice Dragon - Martin George R.R.
From ancient times the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember. The ice dragon had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara s home. And only a winter child - and the ice dragon who loved her - could save her world from utter destruction.
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The Balloonist - MacDonald Harris
In 1976 Farrar Strauss in the USA and Gollancz in the UK, published the 5th novel by an American writer who had been gathering momentum on both sides of the Atlantic. It was both an intense love story and a Jules Verne-type science fiction adventure, centred on an attempt by a Swedish scientist, an American journalist and a French speaking adventurer to become the first people to set foot on the North Pole. To arrive there and return, borne on the wind by a huge red and white hydrogen balloon. The book was a critical sensation, and was runner up for the National Book Awards in 1977. What was not known at the time of first publication, nor indeed when Galileo reissued this extraordinary book in 2011, was that the author had actually based this fiction on a real event: the 1897 attempt by S. A Andree to fly to the North Pole. This is a new edition, the first in a uniform presentation of selected Harris works.
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Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon [Season 2] - Gina McIntyre
Return to Westeros with this deluxe book that explores the creation of season two of HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon.Following the huge international success of House of the Dragon season one, HBO’s acclaimed series returns for a second season. Author Gina McIntyre, who wrote Insight’s best-selling book on season one, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty, has returned to the set at Leavesden Studios near London to chronicle the making of season two, receiving unprecedented access to the production. Season two promises even more intrigue and action, with remarkable performances and unforgettable set pieces, all explored in-depth within this must-have volume that makes the perfect companion to McIntyre’s original book. Filled with concept art, on-set photography, and other dazzling visuals, this will be the ultimate exploration of a highly anticipated TV event. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Go behind the scenes of season two of House of the Dragon and discover exclusive insights and secrets from the show’s set. REVEALING INTERVIEWS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon through in-depth interviews with showrunner Ryan Condal and the incredible cast and crew. STUNNING IMAGERY: Explore a treasure trove of never-before-seen images, including concept designs for the show’s dragons, locations, and costumes, plus candid on-set photos. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: The only officially licensed making-of book for season two of HBO‘s House of the Dragon. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Dawn of the Targaryen Civil War is the perfect companion to Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty, The Art of Game of Thrones, and Game of Thrones: The Costumes, also published by Insight Editions
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Death in the Arctic - Tom Hindle
⠘A brilliantly clever puzzle box of a book full of Christie-esque twists, turns and thrills ⠓ with a gloriously realised setting⠙ Lucy Foley A trip into the arctic darkness you won t want to miss! J M Hall The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining. The Guardian Terrific... claustrophobic, surreal [and] dazzling The Sunday Times__________________________________________A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she⠙s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn⠙t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.It seems everyone⠙s a suspect.And it isn⠙t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .________________________________________ Fiendishly clever David Goodman With its secrets, suspicions and unusual setting, Death in the Arctic is [Hindle s] best yet! Anita Frank A clever, classy and unputdownable whodunnit in a wonderful setting. Daily Mirror A fantastic locked-room mystery My Weekly Chilling Crime Monthly This escapist mystery is out of this world! Fabulous An intriguing, addictive whodunnit.⠙ Woman⠙s Weekly________________________________________PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE A new heir to Agatha Christie . . . classic crime for the 21st century Ragnar Jónasson Clever, classy and captivating Chris Whitaker One heir to Christie Daily Mail This is riveting stuff, breathing new life into the traditional locked-room mystery. Hindle puts a 21st century spin on a Golden Age tale that s both captivating and cunning Sun Tricksy, expertly plotted and kept me guessing till the end Adam Simcox Twist after gut-punching twist M. W. CravenMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2024
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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin - Alison Goodmanová
Goodman s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun TONI JORDANMeet Lady Gus and Lady Julia: unmarried, unruly and ready for adventure.To most of Regency high society, Lady Augusta Gus Colebrook and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids . . . they are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.When Lord Evan, a charming, escaped convict who has captured Gus s heart, seeks their help to shield his sister and her lover from from their vindictive brother, the twins take the two women into their home. But Lord Evan s complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows that if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him, they must clear his name of murder. But it is no easy task. The fatal duel was twenty years ago, and a key witness is nowhere to be found. Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan are thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemen s clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. Will the truth be found in time, or will the dangerous secrets from the past destroy family bonds and rip new love and lives apart?💙Why readers LOVE The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies . . . 💙 If you love Georgette Heyer, you ll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I ve been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance! JENN MCKINLAY A must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike JENNIFER ASHLEY A truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits STEPHANIE MARIE THORNTON Part heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful JOANNA LOWELL Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new Bridgerton THE LADY
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The Letter Carrier - Francesca Giannone
What would happen if you finally met your soul mate - but they were married to someone else?THE SWEEPING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER Ambition, forbidden love and great longing... A magnificent storyteller ADRIANA TRIGIANI Weaving herself into the fabric of a southern Italian village during WWII, Anna challenges the status quo as the first female letter carrier in town. A connective string between its inhabitants, she not just delivers mail but the winds of change BARNES NOBLESalento, Italy, June 1934.A coach stops in the main square of Lizzanello, a tight-knit village where everyone knows each other. A couple gets off: The man, Carlo, a child of the South, is happy to be back home after a long time away; the woman, Anna his wife, is a stranger from the North. Carlo s brother is there to meet them, and he and everyone else can t help but notice that Anna is as beautiful as a Greek statue.But Anna is not like the other wives. She doesn t gossip or attend church. She reads books no one else has ever heard of.She even wears pants, just like a man, and thinks a woman should have rights just like a man. There aren t many options for a woman with Anna s sensibilities, so when she learns that the post office is hiring, she leaps at the opportunity. A female letter carrier? It is unthinkable.But Anna soon becomes the invisible thread connecting the town as she delivers letters between clandestine lovers, families waiting to hear news of loved ones away at war, even helping those who can t read. But for some in Lizzanello, letters come too little and too late. The seamstress, who was Carlo s first love, can t help but look at Anna as having taken her rightful place.Carlo s niece has put herself in a loveless marriage after an impetuous act of jealousy. And Carlo and his brother find themselves trying to cover up a recently unearthed surprise that could shatter all of their lives. Transportive, poignant, lush...Giannone brings the sun-soaked vineyards of southern Italy to life. At the beating heart of it all is Anna, the rule-breaking, big-hearted letter carrier JULIET GRAMES
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The Pieces of Us - Claire Alexander
Three Women. One Family. A Lifetime of Secrets. From the author of Meredith, Alone comes an unforgettable exploration of identity, resilience, and the bonds we can t break. Beautifully written, a story of womanhood in all its facets. I loved it!â ™ AMANDA PROWSEâ ˜Claire Alexander writes about our deepest emotional truths with acuity and a sense of hopeâ ™ JO LEEVERSâ ˜This book really was a real page turner, and I couldn t wait to pick it up as often as possibleâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜A gorgeous, moving novel that I loved and would highly recommendâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜I cried reading this. Just beautiful and one of those books that will stay in my mindâ ™ 5* Reader Review--Three generations of women. Three life altering events. As they discover the truth of their heritage, they ll discover what makes the pieces of us... At fifty-eight Minnie McAllister isnâ ™t an old woman. But as Alzheimerâ ™s ravages her mind, her brain says otherwise. Cat McAllister is tackling everything life can throw at her. And just when she thinks it canâ ™t get any worse, sheâ ™s faced with the discovery that Minnie might not be the mother she once knew. Meanwhile, Cat s daughter, Ruby McAllister, who is staring at a two very blue lines, faces a decision that will change the course of her life. As three generations of women are pulled in three different directions, each are forced to learn lessons about themselves that they never could have imagined. Praise for Meredith, Alone: Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful MARIAN KEYES Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel HEAT, BOOK OF THE WEEK Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely DAISY BUCHANAN Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much! JANE FALLON If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for MIRANDA DICKINSON I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book GILLIAN McALLISTER Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up JENNIFER SAINT
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The Merriest Misters - Timothy Janovsky
There is no one I trust more to deliver the holiday spirit wrapped up in perfectly-timed comedic gold than Timothy Janovsky ALICIA THOMPSON The Merriest Misters is endlessly inventive and just plain magical! R. ERIC THOMAS...............Saving Christmas? Easy!Saving their relationship? Not so much . . .Patrick Hargrave and Quinn Muller have been married for less than a year, but their passionate romance is cracking under the pressures of domestic life. That s until Christmas Eve, when Patrick wakes Quinn up with: I think I ve killed a man. When Quinn realises that the burglar Patrick knocked out is none other than Mr. Claus himself, the couple soon find themselves looped in by a harried elf to (red) suit up and save Christmas!But, as the sun rises on Christmas morning and the sleigh takes them back to the North Pole instead of New Jersey, they re in for a massive shock. The couple must assume the roles of Santa Claus and the first ever Merriest Mister, or Christmas will be cancelled . . . permanently.With Christmas - and their marriage - on the line, Patrick and Quinn agree to make a go of it for one year. But can running a toy shop together save their relationship, or will Patrick and Quinn be stuffing coal in each other s stockings by next Christmas?________________________________________________Readers are LOVING The Merriest Misters: Holiday spirit abounds, with lots of whimsy and room for creativity...I m not even that big of a holiday book reader, but I admittedly was starting to check the forecast in hopes of cooler days. Break out the hot chocolate! A joyfully queer romcom Queer people deserve this type of heartwarming, healing holiday story and I m so glad to see books like this being published. Feel like it would be the perfect read to cosy up with a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve! I absolutely adored this book, it was like Santa Clause the movie but make it LGBTQ+
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The Labyrinth - Simon Stalenhag
The Labyrinth is a unique vision of a dystopian future from one of the most sought-after visual storytellers in the world. A world covered by ruins and ash, the remnants of an otherworldly phenomenon that has ravaged the earth’s atmosphere and forced the few survivors deep underground. Matt, Sigrid and Charlie leave the safe harbour of the enclave for an expedition onto the wastelands of the surface world. During their journey they are forced to confront dark secrets from the time before civilization’s fall.Simon Stålenhagis the internationally acclaimed author and artist behind Tales From the Loop, Things From the Flood and The Electric State. He is world-renowned for his highly imaginative images and stories depicting illusive sci-fi phenomena in mundane, hyper-realistic Scandinavian landscapes. Perfect for fans of everything from Stranger Things to Jurassic Park to Westworld. PRAISE for SIMON STALENHAG #39;Tales has the magic. It #39;s got the robots, the weirdness, the dinosaurs. But most of all, it has the wonder. No one who picks this book up will be the same person when they put it down again #39; NPR on Tales from the Loop #39;No words to describe this novel in pictures. Stahlenhag defined a whole new aesthetic for scifi in the 21st century #39; Damien Walter on The Electric State #39;A chilling, unforgettable visual and narrative experience #39; Locus on The Electric State Stalenhag #39;s #39;stories crawl into my brain and mess with my memory of history, time and place #39; NPR on The Electric State
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Elmer and the White Bear - David McKee
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer s jungle!When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the north pole on a floating scrap of ice, and now he canâ ™t find his way home. Luckily, Elmer and Wilbur have an idea! But what caused the white bearâ ™s icy home to melt in the first place? Thatâ ™s a much more puzzling question. With a gentle introduction to the themes of climate change, this is David McKee s (1935â “2022) 31st Elmer story with artwork by his dear friend and fine artist, Marysia Milewski.
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The Reunion - Bronwyn Rivers
The pace spirals and the twists multiply S. R. WHITE , author of international bestseller HermitThe Dry meets The Hunting Party in this gripping thriller set in the isolated Australian bush, where five friends will wish they never returned . . .------------Ten years ago, six teenagers hiked into the Blue Mountains wilderness - and only five came out alive.The survivors have barely seen each other since the tragic bushwalk. Yet when an invitation arrives to attend a 10-year memorial of their friend s death, Hugh, Charlotte, Alex, Laura and Jack find themselves travelling back into the rugged landscape where it all began.The weekend at an isolated homestead in the bush - no phone signal, no distractions - should be a chance to reflect and reconnect.But each of the friends has been carrying secrets from the fateful hike. And someone will stop at nothing to get the truth.------------ An unputdownable debut that kept me guessing until the final page EMMA STYLES A real page-turner that keeps you engrossed from the beginning to the final surprising twist CANBERRA WEEKLY A gripping, twisty read . . . I raced through it in one sitting! LIZA NORTH Tense and twisty HUNTER VALLEY NEWS
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Eye of the Raven - Tim Hodkinson
Alone in a foreign land, Viking warrior Einar must choose his loyalties in the face of war. The gripping new instalment in the Whale Road Chronicles. For the first time, Einar and the Wolf Coats find themselves divided, on opposing sides in a time of warfare: the Wolf Coats in Ireland, and Einar in the Saxon domains of England.Einar leads a warband for King Aethelstan, but struggles to find acceptance as a Norseman in Saxon lands. Can he truly make common cause with the wily king of the English, if that means Vikings like himself are now his enemies? The rewards of alliance with Aethelstan could be all he desires... or a brutal death. But other threats loom from the north and west. With war brewing and a great battle on the horizon, can Einar and his comrades reunite in time - or will a clash for the ages make their split a permanent one?
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The Villa - Rachel Hawkinsová
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Gave me Taylor Jenkins Reid vibes and I loved it from start to finish... captivating ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review Grabbed me by the heart and didn t let go! I was literally gasping with every twist ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review Complex, suspenseful, creepy... perfect for those who love Ruth Ware or Lucy Foley ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review A phenomenal read that kept me up way past my bedtime ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review Daisy Jones and The Six vibes... A fantastic summer read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review _______As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is breathtaking, but it has a dark past: in 1974 it was rented by a notorious rockstar, who was joined by up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon and his girlfriend, Mari. By the end of the holiday Pierce is dead, and Mari goes on to write one of the greatest horror novels of all time.As Emily digs into the villa s history, she begins to think that Pierce s murder wasn t just a tale of sex, drugs, and rock roll gone wrong, but something more sinister - and that there might be clues hidden in the now-iconic works that Mari left behind.Yet the closer that Emily gets to the truth, the more tension she feels developing between her and Chess. As secrets from the past come to light, equally dangerous betrayals from the present also emerge - and it begins to look like the villa will claim another victim before the summer ends.An enthralling tale of gothic suspense that will keep you reading late into the night, The Villa is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley, with the rock-and-roll glamour of Daisy Jones and the Six._______ Praise for The Villa The White Lotus vibes with a side of moody, gothic suspense elements? We ll take it The Skimm A deliciously dark tale filled with twisted secrets, suspect loyalties, and deadly encounters. I tore through this haunting thrill ride at breakneck speed but hated to see it end . . . pitch-perfect . . . Hawkins is the reigning Queen of suspense Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author Clever and wickedly fun, The Villa is a moody labyrinth of a novel fortified by Hawkins s evident knowledge of Gothic conventions: missing manuscripts, debauched aristocrats, isolated locales... a spooky, intricate thriller Washington Post An engrossing tale about betrayal, sisterhood, and the power of telling your own story. Captivating! People Fans of twisty, creepy, layered thrillers will revel in their suspenseful stay at The Villa Bookpage Slick, twisty... a perfectly delicious read. I devoured it as fast as I could and wanted to read it again immediately. Buy one for yourself and another for your best friend because you ll want to talk about it for days Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author
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The Eagle and the Lion - Adrian Goldsworthy
Epic history as it is meant to be written! Simon Sebag Montefiore A sweeping and panoramic account of the first great superpower rivalry â “ a definitive account. Tom HollandThe Roman empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale.Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ruled over great cities and the trade routes to mysterious lands beyond. This was the region Alexander the Great had swept through, creating a dream of glory and conquest that tantalized Greeks and Romans alike. Tracing seven centuries of conflict between Rome and Persia, Adrian Goldsworthy shows how these two great powers evolved together. Despite their endless clashes, trade between the empires enriched them both, and a mutual respect prevented both Rome and Persia from permanently destroying the other.Epic in scope, The Eagle and the Lion reshapes our understanding of one of the greatest rivalries of world history.
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The Atom Station - Halldór Laxness
When the Americans make an offer to buy land in Iceland to build a NATO airbase after the Second World War, a storm of protest is provoked throughout the country. Narrated by a country girl from the north, the novel follows her experiences after she takes up employment as a maid in the house of her Member of Parliament. Her observations and experiences expose the bourgeois society of the south as rootless and shallow and in stark contrast to the age-old culture of the solid and less fanciful north. The Atom Station is the work of someone who has seen every cherished dream sold down the river, but who loves humanity too much to despair. His heroine refuses to be bullied or bought, a feminist before her time, full of curiosity and spirit Guardian
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The Second World War - Antony Beevor
Simply the ultimate Second World War history - SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE, DAILY TELEGRAPHA CONFLICT LIKE NO OTHER, it has come to define the very idea of war itself. Great power rivalry prepared the ground, yet so did bitter ethnic disputes following the collapse of four empires, as did the ideological clash between Fascism and Communism. More than any other, the Second World War was dominated, in the age of totalitarianism, by leaders who determined the course of events in a way we have not seen since then - and thought we would never see again.Using the most up-to-date scholarship and research, Antony Beevor assembles the whole picture in a gripping narrative that extends from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific and from the snowbound steppe to the North African Desert. Despite the titanic scale of his canvas, he never loses sight of the fates of the ordinary men and women whose lives were scattered by inexorable forces.Revised and with a new foreword to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, this is the unrivalled single-volume history of the greatest conflict the world has ever known, by our foremost historian of war.
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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes - Ruth Hogan
An irresistible novel of unexpected friendships, second chances and dark secrets, from the bestselling author and Queen of Uplit Ruth Hogan. Warm and wise Guardian | A book to really love Stylist | Will soften even the hardest of hearts Red | Subtle and poignant Good Housekeeping | Plenty of spirit and heart Daily Mail | An adorable heartfelt story Prima | Filled with hope and the power of friendship Evening Standard | A whimsical, wistful affair Sunday Express | A wrenching story of recovery MetroOnce a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Masha s life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her town s lido.Then a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl turned magician s wife turned seventy-something roller disco fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice - opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back ...Like her bestselling debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who lead us through a moving exploration of the joy of friendship and the simple human connections that make life worth living.*And if you loved The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, try Ruth Hogan s new novel, Queenie Malone s Paradise Hotel, which is out now . . . readers are saying it s her best yet*
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The Elf on the Shelf: How Old is Santa Claus? - The Elf on the Shelf
The Elves have been given their own mystery to solve.On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question â “ how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the answer! But will the Elves discover how old Santa is?A story full of fun, adventure, friendship and Elves!Charming and entertaining picture book to share over the festive periodPerfect for bedtime reading and story timeGreat stocking filler gift for a child at ChristmasFrom the global phenomenon, The Elf on the Shelf, comes this gorgeous picture book which taps into the magic and wonder of Christmas.
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Death in the Arctic - Tom Hindle
Terrific... claustrophobic, surreal and dazzling The Sunday Times Fiendishly clever David Goodman This escapist mystery is out of this world! Fabulous___________________________________________A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she⠙s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn⠙t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.It seems everyone⠙s a suspect.And it isn⠙t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .___________________________________________ A trip into the arctic darkness you won t want to miss! J M Hall With its secrets, suspicions and unusual setting, Death in the Arctic is [Hindle s] best yet! Anita Frank The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining, and now I really want airship travel to be a thing. The Guardian A fantastic locked-room mystery My Weekly Chilling Crime Monthly___________________________________________PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE A new heir to Agatha Christie . . . classic crime for the 21st century Ragnar Jónasson Clever, classy and captivating Chris Whitaker One heir to Christie Daily Mail This is riveting stuff, breathing new life into the traditional locked-room mystery. Hindle puts a 21st century spin on a Golden Age tale that s both captivating and cunning Sun Tricksy, expertly plotted and kept me guessing till the end Adam Simcox Twist after gut-punching twist M. W. Craven Dazzling Crime Monthly
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Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands - Jody Revensonová, Monique Peterson
Take your favorite Wizarding World wands on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, a gorgeous art book that fits in the palm of your hand!Each wand is as unique as the wizard or witch that wields it, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands is your miniature visual guide to these iconic spellcasting artifacts. Profiles feature in-depth information on the lore of each wand, stunning illustrations of the original props, insights from cast and crew, and other production secrets from the filmmakers’ archives. This pocket-sized collectible volume is an ideal resource for both veteran witches and wizards seeking to learn the history behind these beloved wands and for a new generation of Ollivander’s customers just learning how to cast Wingardium Leviosa. DOZENS OF WANDS: Showcases wands wielded by each of your favorite characters, including Bellatrix Lestrange’s talon-shaped wand to the simple and elegant wand wielded by Hermione Granger. BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that gave these powerful wands their charms! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A gorgeous book filled with Wizarding World knowledge that fits right in the palm of your hand? It must be magic. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!
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The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne - Freya Northová
You really must read this book. A rare and phenomenal life affirming read DINAH JEFFERIES Get ready to fall in love with Eadie Browne, the eponymous and eccentric heroine of this tender-hearted, steeped-in-nostalgia story about chosen family REDWhen your present meets your past, what do you take with you - and what do you leave behind?Eadie Browne is a quirky kid living in a small town where nothing much happens. Bullied at school, she muddles her way through the teenage years with best friends Celeste and Josh until University takes them their separate ways.Arriving in Manchester as a student in the late 1980s, Eadie experiences a novel freedom and it s intoxicating. As the city embraces the dizzying euphoria of Rave counterculture, Eadie is swept along, ignoring danger and reality. Until, one night, her past comes hurtling at her with consequences she could never have imagined.Now, as the new millennium approaches, Eadie is thirty with a marriage in tatters, travelling back to the town of her birth for a funeral she can t quite comprehend. As she journeys from the North to the South, from the present to the past, Eadie contemplates all that was then and all that is now - and the loose ends that must be tied before her future can unfold. A delightful dose of nostalgia HEAT A beautifully written tale about growing up, letting go and moving on SUN A gorgeous, heartfelt, atmospheric novel by a wonderful storyteller LUCY ATKINS A beautifully moving portrait of youth, friendship and love . . . I loved it MIKE GAYLE Beautifully written, funny and wise . . . heart-breaking and heart-warming ALEXANDRA POTTER
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To Tell You the Truth - Gilly Macmillan
Named a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year and Best Book to Gift! An unsettling and atmospheric thriller that’s almost impossible to put down . . . Will keep you guessing right up until its satisfying but unexpected conclusion. — Buzzfeed Riveting. — The New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed author of The Nanny and What She Knew—hailed by stalwarts including Ruth Ware, Liane Moriarty, Tess Gerritsen, and Shari Lapena—returns with another serpentine thriller that cleverly blends atmosphere, tarnished memories, mystery, and twisty secrets from the past into a potent, intense read that will leave you questioning everything you believe.To tell you the truth . . . everybody lies.Lucy Harper’s talent for writing bestselling novels has given her fame, fortune and millions of fans. It’s also given her Dan, her needy, jealous husband whose own writing career has gone precisely nowhere.Now Dan has vanished. But this isn’t the first time that someone has disappeared from Lucy’s life. Three decades ago, her little brother Teddy also went missing and was never found. Lucy, the only witness, helplessly spun fantasy after fantasy about Teddy’s disappearance, to the detectives’ fury and her parents’ despair. That was the start of her ability to tell a story—a talent she has profited from greatly. But now Lucy’s a grown woman who can’t hide behind fiction any longer. The world is watching, and her whole life is under intense scrutiny. A life full of stories, some more believable than others. Could she have hurt Teddy? Did she kill Dan? Finally, now, Lucy Harper’s going to tell the truth.Cross her heart.And hope to die. Spellbinding . . . Bold, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. This one will stay with me for a long time. — Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
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Warrior of Rome IV: The Caspian Gates - Harry Sidebottom
The Caspian Gates is the fourth in Harry Sidebottom s captivating Warrior of Rome Series.AD262 - the Imperium is in turmoil after the struggle for the throne. Furthermore, Ephesus, Asia s metropolis, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Its citizens live in fear as the mob overwhelms the city, baying for blood to avenge the gods who have punished them. Yet an even greater threat to the Empire advances from the North. The barbaric Goth tribes sail towards Ephesus, determined to pillage the city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians, and only he can defeat them. The Goths appetite for brutality and destruction is limitless and before long Ballista is locked into a deadly bloodfeud, with an enemy that has sworn to destroy him - and the Imperium - at all costs.Dr Harry Sidebottom is a leading authority on ancient warfare - he applies his knowledge with a spectacular flair for sheer explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama. Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love Sidebottom s recreation of the ancient world.Praise for Harry Sidebottom: Sidebottom s prose blazes with searing scholarship The Times The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction Andrew Taylor, author of The American BoyDr. Harry Sidebottom is Fellow of St Benets Hall, and Lecturer at Lincoln College, Oxford - where he specializes in ancient warfare and classical art.
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Death at the Terminus - Edward Marston
York, 1865. A passenger train stands ready to depart amid the bustle at the station. The flurry of passengers and porters, the swooping pigeons and barking dogs are thrown into a state of turmoil when an explosion rips through the brake van of the train, killing guard Jack Follis. In response to a summons from the North Eastern Railway, Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are sent to investigate. Was it an accident, deliberate vandalism or targeted murder? The longer the investigation goes on, the more complex it becomes. With a dizzying array of suspects and motives, will the combined skills of the detectives be enough to identify and catch the culprit?
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