thanks for the feedback sheila heen douglas stone

The authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach you how to take criticism productively in Thanks for the Feedback.We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We re assessed, coached, and criticized about our performance, personalities and appearance.We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships - but we dread it and even dismiss it. That s because while want to learn and grow, we also want to be accepted just as we are.Thanks for the Feedback is the first book to address this tension head on. In it, the world-renowned team behind the Harvard Negotiation Project offer a simple framework and powerful tools, showing us how to take on life s blizzard of comments and advice with curiosity and grace. I ll admit it: Thanks for the Feedback made me uncomfortable. And that s one reason I liked it so much. With keen insight and lots of practical takeaways, it reveals why getting feedback is so hard - and then how we can do better Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive Thanks for the Feedback is a road map to more self-awareness, greater learning, and richer relationships. A tour de force Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of Give and TakeDouglas Stone and Sheila Heen are Lecturers on Law at Harvard Law School and cofounders of Triad Consulting. Their clients include the White House, Citigroup, Honda, Johnson Johnson, Time Warner, Unilever, and many others. They are co-authors of the international bestseller Difficult Conversations. Stone lives in Cambridge, MA. Heen lives with her husband and three children in a farmhouse north of Cambridge, MA.

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The 10th anniversary edition of the classic guide to handling life s toughest conversationsWhat is a difficult conversation?Asking for a pay rise, saying no to your boss or spouse, confronting a friend, apologizing. We all have conversations that we dread and find unpleasant. But can we develop the skills to make such situations less stressful and more productive?Based on fifteen years of research and consultations with thousands of people, Difficult Conversations pinpoints what works. It teaches us to work through them by understanding that we re not engaging in one dialogue but three:- The what happened conversation (what do we believe was said and done)- The feelings conversation (the emotional impact on everyone involved) - The identity conversation (what does this mean for everyone s opinion of themselves)Use this ground-breaking, step-by-step book to turn your difficult conversations into positive, problem-solving experiences.

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LP vinyl - Thanks For The Night je singl Damned, vydaný v květnu 1984. Thanks For The Night je singl Damned, vydaný v květnu 1984. Rok vydání : 1984 (Singl) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP Thanks for the Night / Love Song (Demo)

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Douglas s slanted way of looking at reality makes the fuzzy sharp and the improbable probable. In a cock-eyed universe the level gaze is not much use STEPHEN FRY Douglas was something that we don t have a word for yet - a futurologist or an explainer NEIL GAIMAN In lieu of a conventional autobiography, this collection of letters, jottings and ephemera - interspersed with heartfelt tributes from admirers including Stephen Fry and Neil Gaiman - will have to serve as the definitive insight into this brilliant man s life and work. Alexander Larman All your readers have Douglas Adams Circuits in their heads, now: a glowing synaptic lens that has made the whole of space seem like a place as familiar and human as Earth. That makes us approach new tech, and the future, without fear CAITLIN MORANWhen Douglas Adams died in 2001, he left behind 60 boxes full of notebooks, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches and even poems. In 42, compiled by Douglas s long-time collaborator Kevin Jon Davies, hundreds of these personal artefacts appear in print for the very first time.Douglas was as much a thinker as he was a writer, and his artefacts reveal how his deep fascination with technology led to ideas which were far ahead of their time: a convention speech envisioning the modern smartphone, with all the information in the world living at our fingertips; sheets of notes predicting the advent of electronic books; journal entries from his forays into home computing - it is a matter of legend that Douglas bought the very first Mac in the UK; musings on how the internet would disrupt the CD-Rom industry, among others.42 also features archival material charting Douglas s school days through Cambridge, Footlights, collaborations with Graham Chapman, and early scribbles from the development of Doctor Who, Hitchhiker s and Dirk Gently. Alongside details of his most celebrated works are projects that never came to fruition, including the pilot for radio programme They ll Never Play That on the Radio and a space-inspired theme park ride.Douglas s personal papers prove that the greatest ideas come from the fleeting thoughts that collide in our own imagination, and offer a captivating insight into the mind of one of the twentieth century s greatest thinkers and most enduring storytellers.

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Millions watched as the Queen of England was laid to rest on the 19th of September 2022. A small guest was spied in amongst the floral tribute. Was it Mani??? This is a story of hopes, dreams and manifestation. How a spindly spider named Mani never gave up on his dreams to see the world and be loved. How he used friendship, belief and positive self talk to take him from his dark drainpipe home to being a guest at her Majesty s funeral. #ThanksForTheInviteYourMajesty

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Kniha - autor Cecelia Ahern, 490 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A compelling and perceptive tale of intimacy, memory and relationships from the bestselling authorHow can you know someone you've never met?Joyce Conway remembers things she shouldn't. She knows about tiny cobbled streets in Paris, which she has never visited. And every night she dreams about an unknown little girl with blonde hair.Justin Hitchcock is divorced, lonely and restless. He arrives in Dublin to give a lecture on art and meets an attractive doctor, who persuades him to donate blood. It's the first thing to come straight from his heart in a long time.When Joyce leaves hospital after a terrible accident, with her life and her marriage in pieces, she moves back in with her elderly father. All the while, a strong sense of deja vu is overwhelming her and she can't figure out why ...

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Dare you enter the stone circle . . .? The world s most unlikely ghost-busting duo - actress Diana and handsome young bishop Alistair - are back in this spine-tingling paranormal mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy authorThere are stories about the dilapidated stone circle at Chipping Amesbury, going back centuries. Of people going missing, never to be seen again. Of people found dead inside the circle. Of monsters, and of demons. The villagers may tell the tales with relish to visiting tourists, but a careful observer will notice that there is no transport to the stones, no tours on offer, and the locals stay well away.Alistair Kincaid, the youngest ever bishop of All Souls Hollow, is an expert in Britain s ancient stone circles. That s why, when landowner Sir Neville Chumley announces his plans to restore the circle to its ancient glory, he agrees to take part in a documentary about the project. Well - that, plus talented actress Diana Hunt is on board. Ever since their last encounter, when the pair of them hunted ghosts and solved a murder, the tabloids have dubbed them the Holy Terrors, and Alistair can t wait to see her again.But soon after filming begins, Alistair and Diana are plunged into a terrifying mystery. For the repositioning of the final stone unleashes a series of blood-chilling events that threaten to make them both believe in demons - if, that is, they make it out of the stone circle alive.The Holy Terrors novels are funny, scary and thoroughly entertaining - perfect for fans of Simon R. Green s urban fantasy novels, as well as those who enjoy American Horror Story, The Haunting of Hill House, horror novels, and murder mysteries with a supernatural twist.

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For the last decade, Carey Douglas has poured her heart into working for the Tripps. Now, with a new show, a book about to launch and a brand built on their marriage, the couple are on the verge of superstardom. There s only one problem: they can t stand each other. With disaster looming, the Tripps embark on their book tour and Carey is given the impossible task of keeping the quarrelling couple in line. Only this time she has a companion: James McCann, engineering whiz, know-it-all and enticing new addition to the team. While on the road, Carey and James vow to work together to keep their bosses secrets hidden. But if they stop playing along - and start playing for keeps - they may actually have the chance to build something beautiful together . . .

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A beautiful little guide to one of life s simple pleasures ⠓ pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned.Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. Pebble spotting is one of life⠙s simple joys. There⠙s nothing quite like searching the rocks on a beach until that special one catches your eye ⠓ a perfect shape, a gorgeous colour, an intriguing pattern.But what is it? Use this beautifully illustrated little guide to find out, and to discover your pebble⠙s fascinating life story and secrets. It could be even more special than you thought⠦Geologist and passionate pebble spotter Clive Mitchell has created a charming and wonderfully browsable book that is a perfect companion to a day out or holiday, or an idle moment at home.This book contains entries on 40 different types of pebble, complete with detailed facts about the composite rock⠙s structure and where to find them, with examples including:FlintFeldspar veinsSpotted slatesSerpentiniteGranite ovoidsThe rare rhomb porphyry ⠓ the holy grail of pebble huntingThe book includes a space to ruminate on your own findings, taking note of the treasures that you pick up along the way and discovering the secrets of the stones beneath your feet. The Pebble Spotter⠙s Guide is the perfect introduction to everything you didn⠙t know there was to know about the mindful pleasure of pebble spotting and the wonder of pebbles. Simply sit on a beach or next to a stream for 10 minutes and find amazing treasures at your feet; there is much to discover.

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The perfect stocking filler for beach lovers.A beautiful little guide to one of life s simple pleasures ⠓ pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned.Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. Pebble spotting is one of life⠙s simple joys. There⠙s nothing quite like searching the rocks on a beach until that special one catches your eye ⠓ a perfect shape, a gorgeous colour, an intriguing pattern.But what is it? Use this beautifully illustrated little guide to find out, and to discover your pebble⠙s fascinating life story and secrets. It could be even more special than you thought⠦Geologist and passionate pebble spotter Clive Mitchell has created a charming and wonderfully browsable book that is a perfect companion to a day out or holiday, or an idle moment at home.This book contains entries on 40 different types of pebble, complete with detailed facts about the composite rock⠙s structure and where to find them, with examples including:FlintFeldspar veinsSpotted slatesSerpentiniteGranite ovoidsThe rare rhomb porphyry ⠓ the holy grail of pebble huntingThe book includes a space to ruminate on your own findings, taking note of the treasures that you pick up along the way and discovering the secrets of the stones beneath your feet. The Pebble Spotter⠙s Guide is the perfect introduction to everything you didn⠙t know there was to know about the mindful pleasure of pebble spotting and the wonder of pebbles. Simply sit on a beach or next to a stream for 10 minutes and find amazing treasures at your feet; there is much to discover.

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Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is thrilled when she discovers that the holiday cottage her mum has rented for the summer is beside a stone circle. Thousands of years old, the local villagers refer to the ancient structure as the Witch Stones, and Aveline cannot wait to learn more about them. Then Aveline meets Hazel. Impossibly cool, mysterious yet friendly, Aveline soon falls under Hazel s spell. In fact, Hazel is quite unlike anyone Aveline has ever met before, but she can t work out why. Will Aveline discover the truth about Hazel, before it s too late?Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler.

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CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This second volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. HowardÂ’s fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This second volume collects issues 4-6 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers Jim Zub, Jeffrey Shanks, Ron Marz, Fred Kennedy and artists Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Dean Kotz, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan, Mike Perkins. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more!SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #4:Prepare for the BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE with this special issue, boasting a roguesÂ’ gallery of comic artists and writers channelling Robert E. HowardÂ’s most iconic characters. Explore captivating stories that set the stage for the mini-series, featuring CONAN (Zub/Dagnino), BRISSA (Zub/Kotz), SOLOMON KANE (Zircher), DARK AGNES (Kennedy/Belanger), CONRAD KIROWAN (Shanks/Donovan), and EL BORAK (Marz/Perkins).SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #5:An incredible story by legendary comics writer Jason Aaron and artist Geof Isherwood.SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6:An incredible story by legendary comics writer Jason Aaron and artist Geof Isherwood.

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â ˜Sheer delightâ ™ â “ The TimesThis 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and a new introduction.*****So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish is the fourth installment in Douglas Adams bestselling cult classic, the Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy trilogy .There is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Itâ ™s not an easy thing to do and Arthur Dent thinks heâ ™s the only human whoâ ™s been able to master this nifty little trick â “ until he meets Fenchurch, the girl of his dreams.Fenchurch knows how the world could be made a good and happy place. Unfortunately, sheâ ™s forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within Godâ ™s Final Message to His Creation they go in search of it.And, in a dramatic break with tradition, actually find it . . .Follow Arthur Dent s galactic (mis)adventures in the last of the trilogy of five , Mostly Harmless.*****Praise for Douglas Adams: A pleasure to read - New York Times Magical . . . read this book - Sunday Express One of the world s sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voices - Independent on Sunday

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In the words of Bill Gates, We all need people who give us feedback. That s how we improve. The art of giving feedback is widely recognised as one of the most powerful tools in education and equally one of the most variable aspects in the way it is applied. In The Feedback Pendulum, Michael aims to explore how the use of feedback has evolved over time, drawing on a combination of research and sharing experiences, and examples of best practices across the different phases of education to establish a culture of efficient and effective feedback that supports the teaching and learning cycle. This book will unpick the research, the experience of expert practitioners, and practical strategies in the different phases of education, including: the evolution of feedback over time; pre-school feedback; primary and secondary school feedback; specialist education feedback; parental feedback; and CPD feedback Through the use of spotlights from teachers and an education psychologist s perspective interweaved throughout, Michael provides a manifesto for enhancing feedback in education.

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Effective school leadership is effective leadership, regardless of where it occurs In March 2020, there was no manual for leading schools and school systems during a pandemic. School leaders had to figure things out as the crisis unfolded. But starting now, leaders have the opportunity to prepare for leading schools through distance learning with purpose and intentâ ”using what works best to accelerate studentsâ ™ learning all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity. Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders applies the wisdom and evidence of the VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best. Spanning topics from school climate at a distance, leader credibility, care for self and colleagues, instructional leadership teams, stakeholder advisory groups, and virtual visibility, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies school leaders can mobilize to lead the delivery of high-impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment. This powerful guide includes: Actionable insights and hands-on steps for each module to help school leaders realize the evidence-based leadership practices that result in meaningful learning in a distance environment Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how leaders can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost. Analysis of the mindsets that empower leaders to manage change, rather than technology Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future leadership strategies The mindframes for distance learning that serve leaders well in any instructional setting and will position schools after the pandemic to come back better than they were before The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders is the essential hands-on guide to leading school and school systems from a distance and delivering on the promise of equitable, quality learning experiences for students. Â

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First, let⠙s commend ourselves: how in the midst of a pandemic we faculty stepped up at record speed to teach in such a foreign learning environment. Try we did, adapt we did, and learn we did. But to be clear, and we already recognize this, this past spring was less about distance learning and more about crisis teaching. This time around we have the opportunity to be much more purposeful and intentional, and that⠙s where The Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction will prove absolutely indispensable. Much more than a collection of cool tools and apps, The Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction mobilizes decades of Visible Learning® research to reveal those evidence-based strategies that work best in an online environment. Supplemented by video footage and opportunities to self-assess and reflect, the book addresses every dynamic that must be in place for students to learn, even at a distance: Faculty-student relationships from a distance  Teacher credibility from a distance Teacher clarity from a distance Engaging tasks from a distance Planning learning experiences from a distance Feedback, assessment, and grading from a distance Keeping the focus on learning, from a distance or otherwise What does our post-COVID future hold? We suspect, Fisher, Frey, Almarode, and Hattie write, it will include increased amounts of distance learning. In the meantime, let⠙s seize on what we have learned to improve post-secondary education in any format, whether face-to-face or from a distance. We are all still active faculty members, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. The unexpected transition to remote learning doesn⠙t mean we no longer know how to teach. We can still impact the lives of our students and know that we made a difference. The Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction will show you how. ~Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Almarode, and John Hattie

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The novel from Number 1 bestselling Richard Judy author Louise Douglas.As wild fires creep a devastating path towards the idyllic town of Morranez, a vulnerable girl goes missing. But was she taken - or was she escaping... The summer is the hottest yet in the Brittany coastal town of Morranez, but when a new case lands on the desk of the Toussaints detective agency, there can be no time to relax. As wild fires bear down on the town, the alert goes out for a missing girl. Nineteen-year-old Briony Moorcroft has seemingly been taken from her sleepy Welsh village and brought to France. Her parents are baffled and scared â “ Briony needs her life-saving medicine or this case will become even more sinister, and with the police dragging their heels, the Moorcrofts are relying on Mila Shephard and Carter Jacksonâ ™s sleuthing skills. Meanwhile there are mysteries troubling Milaâ ™s life too. Two years after the accident that swept her sister Sophie and brother-in-law Charlie away and left their daughter Ani in Milaâ ™s care, new evidence resurfaces that makes Mila doubt everything. Can Carter and Mila find Briony before itâ ™s too late? And is the truth about Sophie and Charlie finally about to be revealedâ ¦Number One bestselling author Louise Douglas is back with a brooding, twisty tale of secrets and lies, love and loyalty. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley. Readers LOVE Louise Douglas: I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don t want to put it down. Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn t stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head. A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion â “ I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others. One of the few books I ve recently read when I ve not been able to put the book down until the mysteries had been solved. Great storyline gripping and intriguing. Wonderfully written descriptive and atmospheric the characters are excellent and the plot twists and turns to an exciting and unexpected finale. Great book couldnâ ™t put it down. Praise for Louise Douglas: I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended. Judy Leigh Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book. Milly Johnson A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read. Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.â ™ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superbâ ™ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea

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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . .THE SPINE-TINGLING NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints LISA JEWELL Douglas is a master storyteller JANICE HALLETT Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners CL TAYLOR---Do you trust the couple next door?When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door neighbours, she thinks she must have misheard.After all, the Morgans are a kind, retired couple who have moved to a suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens.But it sounded like they were planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her sheâ ™s made a mistake. Yet the more Lena looks into the Morgans, the darker things seem.And the more she fears it might be linked to a secret from her own past.Because, if her suspicions are true, then someone is in real danger.And it might just be herâ ¦---Praise for Claire Douglas Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home Thrillingly tense and twisty B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Stunning . . . with a killer twist Closer Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train Marie Claire Twisty, exciting yet so very real Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do SayThe Wrong Sister, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

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From Number ONE bestselling, Richard Judy pick, Louise Douglas.1968, Sicily. Just months after a terrible earthquake has destroyed the mountain town of Gibellina, Enzo and his wife Irene Borgata are making their way back to the family home, Villa Alba, on roads overlooked by the eerie backdrop of the flattened ghost town. When their car breaks down, Enzo leaves his young wife to go and get help, but when he returns there is no trace of Irene. No body, no sign of a struggle, nothing. 2003. TV showman and true crime aficionado Milo Conti is Italyâ ™s darling, uncovering and solving historic crimes for his legion of fans. When he turns his attention to the story of the missing Irene Borgata, accusing her husband of her murder, Enzoâ ™s daughter Maddi asks her childhood friend, retired detective April Cobain, for help to prove her fatherâ ™s innocence. But the tale April discovers is murky: mafia meetings, infidelity, mistaken identity, grief and unshakable love. As the world slowly closes in on the claustrophobic Villa Alba, and the house begins to reveal its secrets, will the Borgata family wish theyâ ™d never asked April to investigate? And what did happen to Enzoâ ™s missing wife Irene? Bestselling author Louise Douglas returns with an irresistibly compelling, intriguing and captivating tale of betrayal, love, jealousy and the secrets buried in every family history. Praise for Louise Douglas: Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book. Milly Johnson A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read. Kim Nash Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.â ™ Nicola Cornick A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read Rachel Horeâ ˜Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away. C.L. Taylorâ ˜Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant bestâ ™ Tammy Cohenâ ˜A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy.â ™ Amanda Jenningsâ ˜A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages.â ™Sunday Express, S Magazine

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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . .DON T MISS THE SPINE-TINGLING NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints LISA JEWELL No one does tense suburbia like Claire Douglas. The New Neighbour is gripping and unsettling â “ I loved it! CLARE MACKINTOSH â ˜An utterly compelling plot, a protagonist youâ ™re rooting for, and smartly plotted twists and reveals that come thick and fastâ ™ LUCY CLARKE Douglas is a master storyteller JANICE HALLETT Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners CL TAYLOR---When Lena helps her teenage son gather sounds for her media studies project, she doesn t expect her boom-microphone to pick up a conversation between her neighbours, the Morgans.And sheâ ™s certain they are planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her that she must have misheard. After all, the Morgans are a well-respected, upstanding couple in their early sixties. Theyâ ™ve never been in trouble with the law.Yet Lena canâ ™t stop thinking about it. Because what if she hasnâ ™t misheard? What if she can prevent something awful happening?After all, stopping it could help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .---Praise for Claire Douglas Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home Thrillingly tense and twisty B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Stunning . . . with a killer twist Closer Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train Marie Claire Twisty, exciting yet so very real Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do Say

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ALL SHE WANTED WAS A HOMELondon, 1936Ill and stuck in hospital at Christmas, seven year old Cora Kelly is excited to receive a visit from her mother, who brings her the gift of a gingerbread man. But little does Cora know that this will be the last time she sees her . . .As Cora continues her recovery on a farm in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, tragedy strikes her family and she moves back to London with her new guardian, Eliza.Here they live a happy, if simple, life. But, as the Second World War approaches, and the past comes knocking, everything changes.Will Cora be able to escape the inevitable, or is she destined to repeat her parents #39; mistakes?For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, The Gingerbread Girl is a heart-warming, festive novel from the Queen of family saga, Sheila Newberry. #39;So gloriously nostalgic . . . a perfect example of her talent. #39; Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool #39;Like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. #39; Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family

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â ˜Magicalâ ™ â “ Sunday Express This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Monty Python star and author of Douglas Adams s Starship Titanic, Terry Jones.*****Following the smash-hit sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams multi-media phenomenon and cult classic series.If you ve done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe?Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There s just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea.And did anyone actually make a reservation?Follow Arthur Dent s galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.*****Praise for Douglas Adams: Sheer delight - The Times â ˜One of the worldâ ™s sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voicesâ ™ â “ Independent on Sunday A pleasure to read - New York Times

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â ˜One of the world s sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voicesâ ™ â “ Independent on Sunday This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Simon Brett, producer of the original radio broadcast.*****In Life, the Universe and Everything, the third title in Douglas Adams blockbusting sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent finds himself enlisted to prevent a galactic war.Following a number of stunning catastrophes, which have involved him being alternately blown up and insulted in ever stranger regions of the Galaxy, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. An eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect, and their flying sofa in the middle of the cricket ground at Lord s, just two days before the world is due to be destroyed by the Vogons.Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown . . .Follow Arthur Dent s galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.*****Praise for Douglas Adams: Sheer delight - The Times A pleasure to read - New York Times Magical . . . read this book - Sunday Express

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THE NAIL-BITING THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE AT NO 9 SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS SAFE. SO DID THE OTHERS . . . Douglas s best yet - an ingenious concept with a corker of a twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER, bestselling author of THAT NIGHT An immersive page-turner with a twist I didn t see coming SARAH VAUGHAN, bestselling author of LITTLE DISASTERS________ *CARER/COMPANION WANTED FOR ELDERLY LADY* *YOUNG FEMALE PREFERRED * COMPETITIVE SALARY* *ROOM AND BOARD INCLUDED* Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly Mrs Elspeth McKenzie. But Elspeth s home is not as safe as it seems. Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una s presence. More disturbing is the evidence suggesting two girls lived here before. What happened to the girls? Why will the McKenzies not talk about them? As the walls close in around her, Una fears she ll end up just like the other girls . . . ________ A thriller that will leave you in a spin Sun A chilling novel. Very hard to put down Gilly MacMillan A wickedly clever page-turner of a psychothriller Emma Curtis If you like thrillers with plenty of killer twists and turns, then Just Like The Other Girls should definitely be high on your reading list My Weekly Praise for Claire Douglas: Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas TIM WEAVER, bestselling author of No One Home Tense, claustrophobic and gripping Paula Daly Absorbing and chilling Karen Perry Thrillingly tense and twisty B A Paris Kept me up last night - scary, twisty, all too believable Jane Corry

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Escape with the BRAND-NEW unmissable festive holiday romance, perfect for fans of The Holidate and Anyone But You.Christmas with your ex and his family in a cosy cottage in the snowy Scottish Highlands?It s the last place Mel imagined spending the holidays.But when her ex-boyfriend Finn shows up on her doorstep, only months after inexplicably dumping her at his sister s engagement party, asking her to pretend to his family they re back together, she agrees - on one condition. Mel can publicly dump Finn at the end of the week and show him just how it feels.But with Finn s mother set on making this Christmas picture-perfect, can Mel and Finn keep up the act without falling back into old feelings? As their white lie snowballs out of control, and the ice between them starts to thaw, Mel must decide if she really wants their romance to be just for the season - or something more...❤ Fake dating❤ Second chance romance❤ Christmas romance❤ Exes to lovers❤ Family meddlingYour favourite authors love Emily Stone... Romantic and full of warmth SARAH MORGAN A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend! SOPHIE COUSENS A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season JOSIE SILVER Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it! CATHY BRAMLEY Page-turning... A must-read SUE MOORCROFT

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Times and Sunday Times Book of the YearUpdated with a new afterword by the author Douglas Murray fights the good fight for freedom of speech ... A truthful look at today s most divisive issues â “ Jordan B. Peterson [Murrayâ ™s] latest book is beyond brilliant and should be read, must be read, by everyone â “ Richard Dawkins Are we living through the great derangement of our times? In The Madness of Crowds Douglas Murray investigates the dangers of â ˜wokeâ ™ culture and the rise of identity politics. In lively, razor-sharp prose he examines the most controversial issues of our moment: sexuality, gender, technology and race, with interludes on the Marxist foundations of â ˜wokenessâ ™, the impact of tech and how, in an increasingly online culture, we must relearn the ability to forgive. One of the few writers who dares to counter the prevailing view and question the dramatic changes in our society â “ from gender reassignment for children to the impact of transgender rights on women â “ Murrayâ ™s penetrating book, now published with a new afterword taking account of the book s reception and responding to the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests, clears a path of sanity through the fog of our modern predicament.

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The second Dirk Gently book by Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is a witty detective story perfect for fans of his phenomenally successful The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy.When a passenger check-in desk at Terminal Two, Heathrow Airport, shot up through the roof engulfed in a ball of orange flame, the usual people tried to claim responsibility. First the IRA, then the PLO and the Gas Board. Even British Nuclear Fuels rushed out a statement to the effect that the situation was completely under control, that it was a one in a million chance, that there was hardly any radioactive leakage at all and that the site of the explosion would make a nice location for a day out with the kids and a picnic, before finally having to admit that it wasn t actually anything to do with them at all. No rational cause could be found for the explosion â “ it was simply designated an act of God. But, thinks Dirk Gently, which God? And why? What God would be hanging around Terminal Two of Heathrow Airport trying to catch the 15:37 to Oslo? A thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy-epic - Douglas Adams, on Dirk Gently s Holistic Detective Agency.Continue this surreal series with the unfinished The Salmon of Doubt.

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THE TIMES #1 BESTSELLERTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Vogue s Best Books to Read in 2021One of O Magazine s 55 Most Anticipated Books of 2021One of Marie Claire s 25 Best 2021 Memoirs to Pre-Order Now Electrifying. The Sunday Times A glorious, rogue, raw account ... It is funny; it is shocking; it is good. The Times Dangerous, alluring and misunderstood: Sharon Stone remains one of our best ever movie stars ... Her new book serves as a spectacular reminder of the outrageous fun of her Nineties fame and why she is more than due for contemporary respect. Independent Brawler, hillbilly, misfit, thief - the actress s memoir of her hardscrabble life, The Beauty of Living Twice, is a feast of yarns and jokes. Daily Telegraph While [The Beauty of Living Twice] contains some startling personal revelations, equally affecting is Stone s warmth and grace, qualities that, by the end, feel quite miraculous . . . Writing with zeal and urgency, Stone argues for a stronger legal system, for rape kits on police shelves to be processed, for better training for teachers and paediatricians. Above all, she offers a hopeful glimpse of life beyond trauma . . . The Beauty of Living Twice promises the possibility of improvement or redemption, of compassion and understanding, of living honestly. The Washington Post Sharon Stone, one of the most renowned actresses in the world, suffered a massive stroke that cost her not only her health, but her career, family, fortune, and global fame. In The Beauty of Living Twice, she chronicles her efforts to rebuild her life, and the slow road back to wholeness and health. In an industry that doesn t accept failure, in a world where too many voices are silenced, Stone found the power to return, the courage to speak up, and the will to make a difference in the lives of women and children around the globe. Over the course of these intimate pages, Stone talks about her pivotal roles, her life-changing friendships, her worst disappointments, and her greatest accomplishments. She reveals how she went from a childhood of trauma and violence to a business that in many ways echoed those same assaults, under cover of money and glamour. She describes the strength and meaning she found in her children, and in her humanitarian efforts. And ultimately, she shares how she fought her way back to find not only her truth, but her family s reconciliation and love. Stone made headlines not just for her talent and beauty, but for her candour and her refusal to play nice, and it s those same qualities that make this memoir so powerful. The Beauty of Living Twice is a book for the wounded, and a book for the survivors; it s a celebration of women s strength and resilience, a reckoning, and a call to activism. It is proof that it s never too late to raise your voice, and speak out.

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The Meaning of Liff has sold hundreds of thousands of copies since it was first published in 1983, and remains a much-loved humour classic. This 42nd-anniversary edition has been revised and updated, giving fresh appeal to Douglas Adams and John Lloydâ ™s entertaining and witty dictionary.In life, there are hundreds of familiar experiences, feelings and objects for which no words exist, yet hundreds of strange words are idly loafing around on signposts, pointing at places. The Meaning of Liff connects the two.BERRIWILLOCK (n.) â “ An unknown workmate who writes â ˜All the bestâ ™ on your leaving card.ELY (n.) â “ The first, tiniest inkling that something, somewhere has gone terribly wrong.GRIMBISTER (n.) â “ Large body of cars on a motorway all travelling at exactly the speed limit because one of them is a police car.KETTERING (n.) â “ The marks left on your bottom or thighs after sunbathing on a wickerwork chair.OCKLE (n.) â “ An electrical switch which appears to be off in both positions.WOKING (ptcpl.vb.) â “ Standing in the kitchen wondering what you came in here for.*****Praise for Douglas Adams:â ˜Sheer delightâ ™ â “ The Timesâ ˜One of the worldâ ™s sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voicesâ ™ â “ Independent on Sundayâ ˜Magical . . . read this bookâ ™ â “ Sunday Expressâ ˜A pleasure to readâ ™ â “ The New York Times

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Espresso your thanks for a tea-riffic teacher with this punderfully heartwarming picture book of appreciation from the USA Today bestselling series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter!Celebrate a special teacher, mentor, or coach who helps you suc-seed and makes learning awesome to the core with this charming picture book of gratitude and love. Filled with punny rhymes of thanks and adorable illustrations of essential educator staples, this erase-istible story is the perfect gift to share with the one who teaches you a latte at daycare, preschool, kindergarten, grade school, and beyond and bakes each day filled with fun! Teacher, thank you a hole lotFor everything you do.You re special and tea-rifficIn all you say and brew!Offers meaningful messages of appreciation and love to celebrate teachers and the many amazing things they do!Beautifully bright illustrations plus punny rhymes are perfect for both kids and adults to delight in!A wonderful gift for teacher appreciation week, end of the school year, Christmas, or anytime of year!

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Strategies, techniques and ideas come and go in education, but feedback will always be an important aspect of effective teaching, learning and assessment. Feedback should be helpful and actionable, and pupils must embrace it, but the reality is that this doesn t always happen. Pupils receive feedback on a daily basis, from their teachers and peers, so how can we make sure it helps rather than hinders learning? This book aims to answer that key question and provide a wide range of practical examples for the classroom.Feedback: strategies to support teacher workload and improve pupil progress, the latest book by bestselling author Kate Jones, explores a variety of evidence-informed and workload-friendly feedback strategies. Jones examines the ingredients of effective feedback, shows what actionable feedback looks like in practice, explores verbal feedback approaches, advises on peer and self-assessment, and on harnessing technology to support teacher workload. Fascinating case studies reveal how classroom teachers and school leaders across primary and secondary are implementing feedback in their settings.

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The definitive story of The Stone Roses by Simon Spence, with an updated final chapter covering the reunion rollercoaster ride. From the Manchester backwaters to the worldwide 2012 tour, War and Peace lays bare the irresistible tale of the last of the great bands..Based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses closest associates, including six former band members, War and Peace is the first major biography of the band that defined a generation.Originally planned in collaboration with Reni, the reclusive drummer, this book had been a year in the making when the Roses, against all odds, announced their re-formation. It is a remarkable coda to an astonishing story. In 1989 their debut album and the single Fools Gold made them the most exciting British export since the Sex Pistols. With their incendiary aura the Roses became figureheads of the Madchester movement.War and Peace traces the band s genesis, studded with violent gigs and abandoned recordings, and shaped by their infamous manager Gareth Evans. The Roses legendary gigs culminated in the era-defining Spike Island show in 1990. From this pinnacle the unravelling was spectacular.But the true story behind their rise and fall - and resurrection - has never been told. Until now. * With 40 unseen photos, including from renowned rock photographer Dennis Morris This is the one. It s the definitive biography of the band, stuffed with photos that have never been seen before. The writing feels really fresh and definitive. It s a classic Alex Heminsley BBC 6 Music Book of the Month A comprehensive, no-holds-barred account... details with steely, forensic precision the story of the group s ascent, heyday and spectacular implosion. All the triumphs and disasters are here The Sunday Times An era-defining, definitive biography QSimon Spence collaborated with Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham on the acclaimed memoirs Stoned and 2Stoned. He has written for the NME, i-D, Dazed Confused and the Independent. He was at the Stone Roses legendary Blackpool and Alexandra Palace shows in 1989 and covered their era-defining Spike Island show for The Face.

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Deary s storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling. â “ The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories â “ four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don t know they re history fans yet) aged 7+. The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfatherâ ™s stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising... The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe s winter food stores, it s up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it s true that their father s the thief? The Great Monster While everyone else works, Sin-leqi reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn t have to work as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to an end, Sin-leqi is in trouble... The Great Cave Willow isn t the strongest or fastest in his tribe, but he is careful and clever. So when the brawny and brash Bull takes over as the tribe s chief, it s going to take all of Willow s wits to survive!Terry Dearyâ ™s Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age explores the world of the Stone Age through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Tambe, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable prehistoric settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

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A murder long forgotten. A fresh corpse in the water. Can Detective Bridgette Cash uncover the truth and release the innocentIn the fourth gripping installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, a manÂ’s body is found in a lake, dead for no more than a week. However, police records reveal he was killed ten years ago.As Detective Cash investigates, she discovers a web of secrets that shakes her resolve and questions the conviction of the individual wrongfully imprisoned for the crime.With her beliefs challenged, Bridgette must delve into the murky depths of the investigation to clear the name of the falsely accused and deliver justice. Can she succeed before time runs out?Trevor Douglas delivers a page-turning tale of intrigue and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The Cold Light of Day is a must-read for fans of police procedurals and suspense thrillers.______________________________________________________________Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers:????? Twists and turns all the way.????? Excellent read and would stay up late just to read the end of the mystery.????? I simply love these books.????? I really like the main character. She is very smart and can kick posteriors tooÂ…????? Another great book I had trouble putting it down????? Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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â ˜A devastating portrait of the cultures and logics underlying big tech. Rushkoff is going to make you mad enough to fight back. A vital, lucid, and enraging read.â ™ Naomi Klein, author of This Changes EverythingThe tech elite have a plan to survive the apocalypse: they want to leave us all behind. When Douglas Rushkoff was summoned to the desert to a private talk for the rich and powerful, he learned about â ˜The Mindsetâ ™: a theory that inevitable societal catastrophe can be evaded by individuals with enough money and the right technology. Here, Rushkoff traces the evolution of The Mindset through its origins in science and technology to its current expression in missions to Mars, island bunkers, and the Metaverse. This mind-blowing work of social analysis shows us how to transcend the landscape The Mindset has created â ” a world alive with algorithms and intelligences actively rewarding our most selfish tendencies â ” and rediscover community, mutual aid, and human interdependency.Â

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An award-winning historian reveals the harrowing, little-known story of an American effort to save the newly formed Soviet Union from disasterAfter decades of the Cold War and renewed tensions, in the wake of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, cooperation between the United States and Russia seems impossible to imagineâ ”and yet, as Douglas Smith reveals, it has a forgotten but astonishing historical precedent.In 1921, facing one of the worst famines in history, the new Soviet government under Vladimir Lenin invited the American Relief Administration, Herbert Hooverâ ™s brainchild, to save communist Russia from ruin. For two years, a small, daring band of Americans fed more than ten million men, women, and children across a million square miles of territory. It was the largest humanitarian operation in historyâ ”preventing the loss of countless lives, social unrest on a massive scale, and, quite possibly, the collapse of the communist state. Now, almost a hundred years later, few in either America or Russia have heard of the ARA. The Soviet government quickly began to erase the memory of American charity. In America, fanatical anti-communism would eclipse this historic cooperation with the Soviet Union. Smith resurrects the American relief mission from obscurity, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey from the heights of human altruism to the depths of human depravity. The story of the ARA is filled with political intrigue, espionage, the clash of ideologies, violence, adventure, and romance, and features some of the great historical figures of the twentieth century. In a time of cynicism and despair about the worldâ ™s ability to confront international crises, The Russian Job is a riveting account of a cooperative effort unmatched before or since.

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First published in 1922, The Undying Monster secured Jessie Douglas Kerruish s place in the history of British Weird fiction. The novel was adapted for the screen in 1942, and remains one of the definitive twentieth-century tales of lycanthropy and occult detection. Where grow pines and firs amain, Under Stars, sans heat or rain, Chief of Hammand, ‘ware thy Bane! The Hammand family have been hounded by an ancient curse for generations; now, after the close of the First World War, the only two survivors are Oliver and Swanhild. When Oliver is beset by a creature in the forest surrounding the Hammand estate, the siblings resolve to meet the curse head on before it seals their fate in the form of a violent death. Enlisting the service of the occult detective Luna Bartendale, the investigation begins to unshackle the Hammands from their doom, and the stage is set for battle with an immortal force of savage horror.

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This instant New York Times bestselling “dynamic detective story” (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain’s Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of the world. Now, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an “absolutely riveting” (Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author) new conclusion about Diesel’s fate. Brunt’s book is “equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, [and] yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history” (Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author).

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TWO MISSING WOMEN. AN OCEAN FULL OF SECRETS . . . A first-class mystery - perplexing and at times disturbing i Intelligence, imagination and lucid writing The Times__________Kate and Flora have always been haunted by a mystery - their mother, Christine, vanished without trace when they were children.But now Kate has a more urgent problem: Flora has disappeared too.In desperation, she searches Flora s house, and finds a scrap of paper with a name scribbled on it: Cal McGill.Cal is a sea detective : an expert in the winds and the tides, and consequently adept at finding lost things - and lost people.Can Cal find Flora?And might he even know the secret of what happened to their mother, all those years ago . . . ?__________ I m completely addicted to this series Dermot O LearyPraise for Mark Douglas-Home: I could not put it down 5***** reader review The best novel I have read in years. A real page turner 5***** reader review Utter brilliance 5***** reader review Many twists and turns and kept me intrigued to the end 5***** reader review

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Summery sweet and the ultimate slow-burn celebration of love in London, with actual laugh-out-loud snark. Ava and Finn are my new favourite black cat / golden retriever pairing, and I couldn t get enough of their chemistry Lucy Jane WoodA slow-burn, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers rom-com with a vibrant London setting, sizzling chemistry, and two polar-opposite strangers who just can t quite seem to let each other go . . .No one would ever call Ava Monroe a people person, which isn t ideal for a barista in a busy London coffee shop. She s sarcastic, blunt and cynical, and likes her men with strictly no strings attached. And despite desperate pleas from her best friend Josie to shake up her routine and make some new friends, she refuses to change her carefully controlled life.That is, until the insufferably cheerful, country-hopping, undeniably gorgeous Finn O Callaghan rolls into her coffee shop with a horrifyingly perfect proposal - a strictly friends-only fling. Finn s only in the city for the summer and needs a local to help him complete his London bucket list before he moves along for good, and Ava needs to reassure Josie she s got the makings of a social butterfly after all. It s an offer she can t refuse.As their mismatched friendship of convenience slowly becomes more tolerable, and as they work their way through Finn s bucket list around the sun-drenched city, from rooftops and floating bars to nights at the museum, their adventures - and Finn s company - start to feel... nice. Incredibly, terrifyingly, dangerously nice.But Ava has rules - and good reasons for them - and as the days get shorter, Finn s departure gets closer. Because that s the thing about summer: it always ends. Right? The Friendship Fling is fun, feisty, and sexy - I really loved it! The characters have such brilliant chemistry, and it s the perfect escapist novel to curl up with. I m excited to see what Georgia Stone does next! Emily Stone The slow-burn rom-com of my dreams! . . . Put The Friendship Fling on your summer bucket list right now! Annabelle SlatorREADERS ARE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP FLING... WOW this book was incredible. It was so FUNNY. Truly puts the com in rom-com. I lost count of the number of times this book made me laugh out loud ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If I could give it an extra star I would ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn t get enough of the characters - I could happily read a bonus chapter daily, just to check in and see how they re all doing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am OBSESSED ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute MUST read for anyone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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** SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2023**** WINNER OF THE 2022 GOVERNOR GENERAL S LITERARY AWARD IN FICTION**Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vulture, The Times Literary Supplement, and moreWhat if this world is just a first draft, made by some great artist in order to be destroyed?In this first draft, a woman named Mira leaves home to study. There, she meets Annie, whose tremendous power opens Mira s chest like a portal - to what, she doesn t know. When Mira is older, her beloved father dies, and she enters that strange and dizzying dimension that true loss opens up.Pure Colour tells the story of a life, from beginning to end. It is a contemporary bible, an atlas of feeling and a shape-shifting epic that is celestially bright and streaked with beauty. Beautiful and impossible to put down. Sheila Heti is a genius. Avni Doshi This one-of-a-kind novel... feels nothing less than vital. Observer An original, a book that says something new for our difficult times. Anne Enright, Guardian A treat. Stylist_______________________PRAISE FOR SHEILA HETI: Exhilarating...it made me want to write Sally Rooney, on How Should a Person Be? Sheila Heti has broken new ground Rachel Cusk, on Motherhood Complex, artfully messy and hilarious Miranda July, on How Should a Person Be? Thrilling, very funny, and almost unbearably moving Garth Greenwell, on Motherhood Courageous, necessary, visionary Elif Batuman, on Motherhood

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Hudební CD - Album obsahuje deset skladeb původně napsaných pro vystoupení v rámci rádiového programu A Prairie Home Companion, který Chris Thile moderuje. Chris Thile je americký virtuóz ovládající jedinečným způsobem mandolínu. Album obsahuje deset skladeb původně napsaných pro vystoupení v rámci rádiového programu A Prairie Home Companion, který Chris Thile moderuje. Chris Thile je americký virtuóz ovládající jedinečným způsobem mandolínu. Také zpívá a skládá, proslavil se jako člen akustického tria Nickel Creek a progresivní bluegrassové skupiny Punch Brothers. Seznam stop CD I Made This For You / Feedback Loop / Elephant In The Room / Douglas Fir / Thank You, New York / Stanley Ann / Modern Friendship / Falsetto / Balboa / Thanks For Listening

Objev podobné jako Thile Chris: Thanks For Listening - CD (7559793357)

It⠙s Christmas time in London and all is not calm⠦Discover the deadly new novel from world-renowned dancer and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas! It s a ten from us for this brilliant book CLOSER A showstopper of a read HEAT⠘I loved it! I⠙m quite convinced I⠙ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can ⠦⠙ ANTON DU BEKE✨✨✨After solving a series of murders at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, all Lily Richmond and Susie Cooper want is a peaceful Christmas. The last thing they expect is to find a dead body backstage at the Royal Albert Hall.Even worse, the victim is one of Lily⠙s students, a trust fund debutante set to be the new star of the ballroom dancing world.Lily and Susie set to investigating, but every clue throws up more questions, and around every corner lurk more suspects. And along the way, familiar faces on the dance scene will make themselves known ⠓ some that ought to stay in the past.Will the unlikely duo manage to wrap up the case in time to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones? Or is there a greater danger behind the scenes than they could have imagined?✨✨✨🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case🌹 One second chance romance🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition⠦If you like your crime deadly and your romance spicy, look no further ⠦✨✨✨Readers are LOVING Shirley Ballas: I was hooked from the very first page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, glamorous and quite unexpectedly spicy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strictly Come Dancing but with a twist of murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cleverly crafted mystery ⠦ I was totally absorbed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spelling binding plot in the glittering world of ballroom dance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely entertaining ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Dance to the Death - Sheila McClure, Shirley Ballas

A compassionate, thorough guide to this increasingly common gluten-related condition Celiac Disease For Dummies is the ultimate reference for living with celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive disorder characterized by a reaction to foods containing gluten. For the newly diagnosed and anyone wanting to learn more about the disease, this book offers jargon-free explanations of symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options. This updated edition covers the latest risk factors, testing, and scientific insights on how celiac disease develops. With the right approach, you can greatly ease symptoms. Discover helpful lifestyle changes and get expert guidance on gluten-free living. This Dummies guide can empower you to address celiac disease head-on and improve your quality of life. Learn the latest on what celiac disease is and how to manage symptomsHeal your intestines, prevent celiac-related cell damage, and live gluten freeCompare your treatment options and learn about new drug trialsGet helpful information on caring for a child or loved one with celiac disease Celiac Disease For Dummies is a welcome resource for anyone who has or suspects they have this common digestive condition.

Objev podobné jako Celiac Disease For Dummies - Anne Roland Lee, Sheila Crowe, Ian, MD Blumer, Benjamin Lebwohl

Kniha - autor J.K.Rowling, 368 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá This glorious, once-in-a-generation collector's edition of J.K. Rowling's classic first story will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime ... Galloping gargoyles! 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition of the original story, with a wealth of special features and celebratory bonus content guaranteed to delight brand-new readers and long-time fans alike: Beautiful hardback edition for the perfect special gift Original front cover from the very first 1997 edition, illustrated by Thomas Taylor - one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century Available for one year only - get your copy while stocks last! Original drawings from J.K. Rowling's own archive Thomas Taylor's charming account of...

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 25th Anniversary Edition (152664665X)

The Grace kids are just beginning to get used to Aunt Lucinda s strange old mansion when Simon suddenly disappears. At first Mallory thinks the twins are pulling some kind of prank, but when it becomes obvious that he s been snatched by goblins, Jared and his sister, Mallory, have to rely on the help of a mischievous house boggart, a nasty bridge troll, not to mention a loudmouthed hobgoblin, to get Simon back (and uncover why he was snatched in the first place). With the aid of a seeing stone the true nature of the secret world around them is now revealed. It s important the Grace kids tell their story but the faeries will do everything to stop them...

Objev podobné jako The Seeing Stone - Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Ameila Earhart was:A pilot A record-breaker An inspirationAmeila Earhart broke flying records, wrote best-selling books, launched a fashion label and fought for the rights of female pilots everywhere.Her disappearance, in the midst of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, is one of history s greatest unsolved mysteries, and today she is remembered as not only the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, but for being a bold, brace and adventurous woman who fought tirelessly for what she believed.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson MandelaThe Extraordinary Life of Greta ThunbergThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

Objev podobné jako The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart - Dr Sheila Kanani

Titled for the influential singer left almost voiceless by a terrible syndrome, the poems bring sweet melodies and rhythms as the voices blend and become multitudinous. There s an honouring of not only survival, but of persistence, as this part research-based, pensive collection contemplates what it takes to move forward when the unimaginable holds you back.

Objev podobné jako The Voice of Sheila Chandra - Kazim Ali

What if, one day, Europe was to crack along the length of the Pyrenees, separating Spain and Portugal from the rest of Europe?In Saramago s fable, a new island is sent spinning through the ocean like a great stone raft. While the authorities panic and tourists flee, three men, two women and a dog are drawn together by omens that burden them with a peculiar responsibility. In this magical realist tale, the six take to the road, finding themselves adrift in a world now unfamiliar and forced to reckon with their relationships, human psychology and the shakiness of belief itself.

Objev podobné jako The Stone Raft - Jose Saramago

Secrets, murder, and a moving gravestone: a chilling mystery that will shatter lives. A string of vanishings in West Ham turns deadly. Estranged from his partner Violet, Lawrence joins forces with an oddball reporter to track down the ruthless killer. Meanwhile, Violet s peaceful life in Norfolk is disrupted by a gravestone s sinister movement and a mysterious stalker. As shocking revelations about Lawrence s past emerge, the couple must confront their demons and reunite to uncover the truth. Based on real events, The Moving Stone is a gripping historical mystery that weaves together witchcraft and suspense, testing the limits of Lawrence and Violet s resolve as they race against time to stop a killer and confront the horrors that threaten to consume them. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Moving Stone - Jacqueline Beard