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The Alternative - Romeo Nick
Winners Take All meets Nickel and Dimed in this provocative debunking of accepted wisdom, providing the pathway to a sustainable, survivable economy. Confronted by the terrifying trends of the early twenty-first century – widening inequality, environmental destruction, and the immiseration of millions of workers around the world – many economists and business leaders still preach dogmas that lack evidence and create political catastrophe: Private markets are always more efficient than public ones; investment capital flows efficiently to necessary projects; massive inequality is the unavoidable side effect of economic growth; people are selfish and will only behave well with the right incentives. But a growing number of people – academic economists, business owners, policy entrepreneurs, and ordinary people – are rejecting these myths and reshaping economies around the world to reflect ethical and social values. Though they differ in approach, all share a vision of the economy as a place of moral action and accountability. Journalist Nick Romeo has spent years covering the world’s most innovative economic and policy ideas for The New Yorker. Romeo takes us on an extraordinary journey through the unforgettable stories and successes of people working to build economies that are more equal, just, and livable. Combining original, in-depth reporting with expert analysis, Romeo explores: The successful business owners organizing their companies as purpose trusts (as Patagonia recently did) to fulfill a higher mission, such as sharing profits with workers or protecting the environment The growing deployment of new models by venture capital funds to promote wealth creation for the poorest Americans and address climate change. How Oslo’s climate budgeting program is achieving the emission reduction targets the rest of the world continues to miss, creating a model that will soon be emulated by governments around the world How Portugal strengths democratic culture by letting citizens make crucial budget decisions The way worker ownership and cooperatives foster innovation, share wealth, and improve the quality of jobs, offering an increasingly popular model superior to the traditional corporation The public-sector marketplace that offers decent work and real protections to gig workers in California The job guarantee program in southern Austria that offers high-quality meaningful jobs to every citizen Many books have exposed what’s not working in our current system. Romeo reveals something even more essential: the structure of a system that could actually work for everyone. Margaret Thatcher was wrong: there is an alternative. This is what it looks like.
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Alternative - Romeo Nick
A provocative debunking of accepted economic wisdom which offers a new pathway to a sustainable, survivable economy. Confronted by the devastating trends of the early twenty-first century - widening inequality, environmental destruction, and millions of workers stuck in precarious, soul destroying work - many economists, politicians and business leaders argue that there is no alternative. They cling to the dogmas that got us in this mess in the first place: private markets are more efficient than public ones; investment capital always flows where it is needed; inequality is an inevitable side effect of economic growth; people only behave well with the right incentives.But a growing number of academic economists, business owners, policy entrepreneurs, and ordinary people are rejecting these myths and reshaping economies to reflect their ethical and social values. Journalist Nick Romeo, who covers the world s most innovative economic and policy ideas for the New Yorker, takes us on an extraordinary journey through the unforgettable stories and successes of people working to build economies that are more equal, just, and liveable. Combining original, in-depth reporting with expert analysis, Romeo explores everything from fair pricing in the Netherlands to large scale cooperatives in Spain to public sector marketplaces offering decent work and real protection to gig workers in California and demonstrates there is an alternative.
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The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy - Romeo Nick
A provocative debunking of accepted economic wisdom which offers a new pathway to a sustainable, survivable economy.Confronted by the devastating trends of the early twenty-first century - widening inequality, environmental destruction, and millions of workers stuck in precarious, soul destroying work - many economists, politicians and business leaders argue that there is no alternative. They cling to the dogmas that got us in this mess in the first place: private markets are more efficient than public ones; investment capital always flows where it is needed; inequality is an inevitable side effect of economic growth; people only behave well with the right incentives.But a growing number of academic economists, business owners, policy entrepreneurs, and ordinary people are rejecting these myths and reshaping economies to reflect their ethical and social values.Journalist Nick Romeo, who covers the world s most innovative economic and policy ideas for the New Yorker, takes us on an extraordinary journey through the unforgettable stories and successes of people working to build economies that are more equal, just, and liveable. Combining original, in-depth reporting with expert analysis, Romeo explores everything from fair pricing in the Netherlands to large scale cooperatives in Spain to public sector marketplaces offering decent work and real protection to gig workers in California and demonstrates there is an alternative.
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Nick Drake: The Life - Jack Richard Morton
This is the book we ve been waiting for . . . It is a biography to be treasured Joe Boyd The Drake completist could ask for nothing else Daily Telegraph Illuminating. The definitive word on Drake ObserverIn 1968 Nick Drake had everything to live for. The product of a loving, creative family and a privileged background, he was not only a handsome and popular Cambridge undergraduate, but also a new signing to the UK s hippest record label, Island.Three years later, however - having made three well-reviewed but low-selling albums - Nick had been overwhelmed by a mysterious mental illness. He returned to live in his family home in rural Warwickshire in 1971, and died in obscurity in 1974, aged just 26.In the decades since, Nick has become the subject of ever-growing fascination and speculation. Combined sales of his records now stand in the millions, his songs are frequently heard on TV and in films, and he has become one of the most widely known and admired singer-songwriters of his generation.Nick Drake: The Life is the only biography of Nick to be written with the blessing and involvement of his sister and Estate. Drawing on copious original research and new interviews with his family, friends and musical collaborators, as well as deeply personal archive material unavailable to previous writers - including his father s diaries, his essays and private correspondence - this is the most comprehensive and authoritative account possible of Nick s short and enigmatic life.Includes a foreword by Gabrielle Drake and over 75 photos, many rare or previously unseen.
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The Meaning of Geese - Nick Acheson
â ˜A magisterial diary for bird lovers.â ™ ObserverWINNER â “ BOOK OF THE YEAR - East Anglian Book Awards 2023ââââ The TelegraphAs seen on BBC Winterwatch 2023â ˜Honest, human and heart-grabbing. I loved this book so much.â ™ Sophie Pavelle, author of Forget Me Notâ ˜Delightfulâ ™ Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds that Changed the Worldâ ˜Fascinating and thought-provokingâ ™ Jake Fiennes, author of Land Healerâ ˜Awe-filled and absorbingâ ™ Nicola Chester, author of On Gallows DownThe Meaning of Geese is a book of thrilling encounters with wildlife, of tired legs, punctured tyres and inhospitable weather. Above all, it is the story of Nick Achesonâ ™s love for the land in which he was born and raised, and for the wild geese that fill it with sound and spectacle every winter.Renowned naturalist and conservationist Nick Acheson spent countless hours observing and researching wild geese, transported through all weathers by his motherâ ™s 40-year-old trusty red bicycle. He meticulously details the geeseâ ™s arrival, observing what they mean to his beloved Norfolk and the role they play in local peopleâ ™s lives â “ and what role the birds could play in our changing world. During a time when many people faced the prospect of little work or human contact, Nick followed the pinkfeet and brent geese that filled the Norfolk skies and landscape as they flew in from Iceland and Siberia. In their flocks, Nick encountered rarer geese, including Russian white-fronts, barnacle geese and an extremely unusual grey-bellied brant, a bird he had dreamt of seeing since thumbing his motherâ ™s copy of Peter Scottâ ™s field guide as a child.To honour the geeseâ ™s great athletic migrations, Nick kept a diary of his sightings as well as the stories he discovered through the community of people, past and present, who loved them, too. Over seven months Nick cycles over 1,200 miles â “ the exact length of the pinkfeetâ ™s migration to Iceland.
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Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo
In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. Queer star-crossed love amid a centuries-old feud takes center stage in this Romeo Juliet remix that knows sometimes, the best way is to make it gay.Verona, Italy. Seventeen-year-old aspiring artist Romeo dreams of a quiet life with someone who loves him just as he is. But as the heir to the Montague family, he is expected to give up his womanly artistic pursuits and uphold the family honor—particularly in their centuries-old blood feud with a rival family, the Capulets. Worse still, he is also expected to marry a well-bred girl approved by his parents and produce heirs. But the more Romeo is forced to mingle with eligible maidens, the harder it is to keep his deepest secret: He only feels attracted to other boys.In an attempt to forget his troubles for just one night, Romeo joins his cousin in sneaking into a Capulet party. During a fateful encounter in the garden, he meets the kindest, most beautiful boy he s ever met, and is shocked to learn he s Valentine, the younger brother of one of his closest friends. He is even more shocked to discover that Valentine is just as enamored with Romeo as Romeo is with him.So begins a tender romance that the boys must hide from their families and friends, each of them longing for a world where they could be together without fear. And as the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets escalates out of control, Romeo and Valentine find themselves in danger of losing each other forever—if not by society s scorn, then by the edge of a blade.The Remixed Classics SeriesA Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. LeeSo Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. MorrowTravelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae SafiWhat Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha SuriSelf-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemoreMy Dear Henry: A Jekyll Hyde Remix by Kalynn BayronTeach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo Juliet Remix by Caleb RoehrigInto the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie DimalineMost Ardently: A Pride Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole NovoaThis Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix by Elle Grenier
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Rome: The Art of War - Manda Scott
The Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott brings Ancient Rome to life in this memorable tale of treachery, espionage and violence. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. Superior in almost every way...one of the most entertaining Roman novels I have read...Head and shoulders above the crowd -- Simon Scarrow Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril! - Ben Kane Excellent series - each book was a joy to read - final book kept you guessing right up until the end -- ***** Reader review A superb and exciting read, finished at 3am, and which I cannot recommend enough... -- ***** Reader review There s only one way in which I could say Manda Scott s work is predictable: every time I pick up a new Scott book, I can guarantee it will be new, refreshing, fascinating and totally different from anything that s gone before. -- ***** Reader review***************************************************ROME ON A KNIFE EDGE. A TRAITOR IN THE MIDST. Rome: AD69. The Year of the Four Emperors. Three Emperors have ruled in Rome this year and a fourth, Vespasian, has been named in the East.As the legions march toward civil war, Sebastos Pantera, the spy whose name means leopard, returns to Rome intent on bribery, blackmail and persuasion: whatever it takes to bring the commanders and their men to Vespasian s side.But in Rome, as he uses every skill he has ever learned of subterfuge, codes and camouflage, it becomes clear that one of those closest to him is a traitor, who will let Rome fall to destroy him.Together the two spies spin a web of deceit with Rome as the prize and death the only escape.
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The Sweaty Startup - Nick Huber
Real-life, hard-won wisdom on how to start, run and grow a successful business, from the founder of The Sweaty Startup.If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, theyâ ™ll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you donâ ™t need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world thatâ ™s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating squeeze of digital innovation, and the elusive lure of billion-dollar payouts.Filled to the brim with practical insights, inspiring real-life stories, and actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, Nick will reveal how to create a business that succeeds on the most essential level: making money, consistently and predictably over the long term. His book will redefine entrepreneurship and become the go-to handbook for years to come.
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Where the Bones Lie - Nick Kolakowski
“WHERE THE BONES LIE is a road trip into California’s gleaming, seething underbelly. Movie stars, mobsters, wildfires—buckle up and hold on for a heady ride.” – Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author“WHERE THE BONES LIE isn’t just Nick Kolakowski’s strongest novel yet, it’s a helluva page-turner, loaded with sinister humor, a twisty plot, and the kind of complicated characters readers deserve. Don’t miss this one.”– Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity and Alter Ego“Nick Kolakowski is a noir voice for the 21st century.” – Steven Powell, Edgar-winning author of Love Me Fierce in Danger: The Life of James Ellroy“Nick Kolakowski’s WHERE THE BONES LIE starts off in fifth gear and never slows down. This is the best detective novel I’ve read in years.”– Steve Weddle, author of The County LineFor Dash Fuller, Hollywood’s underbelly is home. He’s spent years making the film industry’s worst secrets disappear, and it’s left him a cynical burnout with a taste for bourbon and self-loathing.But when a young woman comes to him with a peculiar quest, Dash sees a chance at redemption. Madeline Ironwood is the daughter of Ken Ironwood, a notorious smuggler and murderer who disappeared 20 years ago. Ken’s skeleton has just been discovered in a barrel at the bottom of a dried-up lake, and Madeline wants to know who killed him. Dash agrees to help, and as this desperate daughter and jaded cynic claw their way through a world of sun-bleached secrets, crooked cops, and Hollywood thugs, they soon uncover a conspiracy involving some of LA’s most powerful people. Get ready for a fast-paced, darkly funny thriller with a twist you won’t see coming.
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The Tennis Court - Nick Pachelli
Every one of the world s half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is unique-a work of art. And some are masterpieces.Nick Pachelli curates and profiles 200 of the world s most beautiful, iconic, significant, alluring, and idiosyncratic tennis courts from across the globe, each breathtakingly photographed. He explores the heavyweights, including Wimbledon s All England Lawn Tennis Club, which employs a hawk to keep stray birds from soiling the meticulous lawns. Arthur Ashe, the Grandstand, and Court 17 in Flushing, Queens, where hundreds of thousands of tennis fans gather every summer for the US Open. And there s Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros, whose clay seems to take on a different shade-burnt orange, burnt red, burgundy, umber-every time you see it.We visit far-flung treasures, such as Waiheke Tennis Club in New Zealand, where you ll need to take a plane, then a ferry, then a car or bus, and then walk before arriving there. Indoor marvels, including the Tennis Club de Belgique, which evokes the hushed, reverent feeling of a theatre, with skylights illuminating the court and leaving the spectators in the shadows. Hidden jewels, such as the tiny Tennis Club San Stin in Venice, a secret, single outdoor clay court tucked away behind a villa and a 15-foot wall shrouded with vines.There are urban courts, including the Knickerbocker Field Club, deep in the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Academies, like Rafael Nadal s tennis temple in Mallorca, Spain. And the extreme: a single court completely isolated in the wilds of Scotland; a court in northern Spain revealed when the tide goes out, the sand hardens, and the metallic plates that serve as lines re-emerge; and a court in Kenya made out of termite mounds.Throughout, Pachelli not only conducts a masterful, once-in-a-lifetime tour of the world s best courts, but in his writing does something equally immersive: He captures the real passion-some might say obsession-that tennis inspires. Because it s on the court, no matter how grandiose or mundane, whether in an exotic locale or around the corner, where tennis players truly see themselves. Where we come face-to-face with our temperament, our drive, our frustration, our bliss, our longing. This book made me fall in love with tennis all over again. â •Rennae Stubbs, former world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion How had I been so blind? I d seen a tennis court as an arrangement of lines, neat boxes, a net. This book reveals so much more: spaces within spaces, quirks and surfaces, shadows and light, and the communities most of all. What a gift. I won t look at the game the same way again. â •Louisa Thomas, staff writer, The New Yorker A pure pleasure to read and peruse. â •Christopher Clarey, New York Times bestselling author From Kent to Kenya, Marrakech to Melbourne. Indoors, outdoors. Seaside and underground. Pachelli captures the magic in this masterful book, which celebrates not just tennis, but this topspinning orb we call planet Earth. â •Jon Wertheim, New York Times bestselling author and correspondent for 60 Minutes I ve been around tennis all over the world, and this book truly speaks to the beauty and importance of tennis courts, whether at tennis academies or remote public courts. Every tennis player and fan will enjoy this book. â •Patrick Mouratoglou, world-renowned tennis coach and founder of Mouratoglou Academy This book contains hundreds of beautifully photographed tennis courts. The real joy, though, is found in the stories that unfold about each one. â •Katrina M. Adams, author and former president of the USTA Detailing the remote and far-removed to the legendary courts that have hosted the most storied events in tennis history, this gorgeous book lends us a lens to encounter the world. â •Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet magazine Can t travel right now? No worries; Nick Pachelli has got you covered. My recommendation: Open the book to a random page and start dreaming away. And who knows? One day you may find yourself exactly there. A truly dreamy book! â •Andrea Petkovic, former top-10 professional tennis player, host, and writer A stunning celebration of tennis that speaks to the heart of anyone with a passion for a pastime. â •Tom Coyne, New York Times bestselling author
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The Complete Lyrics - Nick Cave
I walk into the corner of my room, see my friends in high places I don t know which is which and whom is whom, they ve stolen each other s faces Spanning Nick Cave s entire career, from his writing for The Birthday Party, through highly acclaimed albums like Murder Ballads, Henry s Dream and DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!! up to his latest release, Ghosteen, this is a must-have book for all fans of the dark, the beautiful and the defiant - for all fans of the songs of Nick Cave.
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The Drunken Sailor - Nick Hayes
The Drunken Sailor traces the life of Arthur Rimbaud: poet, surrealist, libertine and gun runner. In dazzling artwork, Nick Hayes follows Rimbaud from his youth in Ardennes to the poetry salons of Paris, from the absinthe-glazed passion of his relationship with Verlaine to his flight into the jungles of Indonesia and the deserts of Yemen and Egypt. Told entirely in Rimbaudâ ™s own words, from a new translation of Le bateau ivre, The Drunken Sailor confirms Nick Hayesâ ™ place as one of the most talented graphic novelists at work today.
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The Sweaty Startup - Nick Huber
Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world thatâ ™s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating squeeze of digital innovation, and the elusive lure of billion-dollar payouts.
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The Alternative F1 History - Peter Nyggard
The Formula 1 World Championship celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025. The sportâ ™s rich history is full of great drivers, spectacular cars and exciting races. But there is also a myriad of weird and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories never or rarely told. This book is a look at the alternative Formula 1 history. Read about: The driver who knocked down his team principal; A suicide attempt during practice; The jazz band which produced two F1 drivers; A team sponsored by pop superstars Abba; How the World Champion was kidnapped... and how a F1 car killed a cyclist and a motorcycle rider on a public road. These and many more crazy and fascinating stories are covered in The Alternative History of F1. Author Peter Nygaard has attended more than 700 F1 races since 1974 and written several 30 books about motor racing.
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The Running Ground - Nick Thompson
How much does our speed and our decline depend on our minds, not our bodies?In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, top 25 Master marathoner Nick Thompson invites readers to defy the inevitable decline that comes with age. After setting the American record in the 50km for the 45-49 age group, Thompson is on a mission to explore how pain, endurance and talent exist in the mind of a runner. Inspired to run by his father as a young child, Nick Thompson began setting school records in high school and has never looked back since. Running for your Life is the story of Thompson s ambition to break down the physiology of running and reveals how we can power through psychological barriers and get faster with age. Guaranteed to make you rethink what it means to get older, Running for your Life is an exploration of how and why we age and what putting one foot in front of another can teach us about ourselves.
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The Rom-Commers - Katherine Center
She s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?Emma has big dreams, though she hasn t let herself think about them in years. Until her big break comes along: the chance to re-write a screenplay with her hero, Charlie-freaking-Yates! Even better: it s a rom-com - Emma s dream come true.Charlie is a Hollywood legend. He s also, as it turns out, kind of a jerk. He s written the worst rom-com Emma s ever read - and it turns out Charlie doesn t believe in love at all...But Emma s not going down without a fight. To help Charlie write the perfect rom-com, she needs to make him understand true romance. But the more she tries to teach him about love, the more real it all starts to seem . . .
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The Rise of the Roman Empire: An Alternative History, AD 375-641 - Timothy Venning
An alternative history of success rather than decline anf fall. The actual history is set out and the alternative history with Old Time Lines (OTL) for reference. It is a vivid narrative, deeply researched, full of events and people, great and minor igur6es who come to life. It is a story of division and controversy concerning imperial and dynastic ambition and struggle, often caustic family relationships, cultural and religious disputes with surviving paganism and the classical philosophy of Neo-Platonism, and exandng Christianity in church and state in both Empires. The Empires are expanding in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Division and crisis is followed by restoration, more division but finally re-unification.
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The Gates of Rome - Conn Iggulden
The ultimate Rome story From the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the intrigue of the Senate, from the foreign wars that secure the power of the empire to the betrayals that threaten to tear it apart, this is the remarkable story of the man who would become the greatest Roman of them all: Julius Caesar. In the city of Rome, a titanic power struggle is about to shake the Republic to its core. Citizen will fight citizen in a bloody conflict - and Julius Caesar, cutting his teeth in battle, will be in the thick of the action. The first instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.
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Traitors of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 18) - Simon Scarrow
TRAITORS OF ROME: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn enthralling Cato and Macro adventure from bestselling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border, aware that their movements are constantly monitored by spies from dangerous, mysterious Parthia. But the enemy within could be the deadliest threat to the Legion ... and the Empire. There s a traitor in the ranks. Rome shows no mercy to those who betray their comrades, and the Empire. But first the guilty man must be discovered. Cato and Macro are in a race against time to expose the truth, while the powerful enemy over the border waits to exploit any weaknesses in the Legion. The traitor must die ... Praise for Simon Scarrow s bestselling novels: Blood, gore, political intrigue...A historical fiction thriller that ll have you reaching for your gladius Daily Sport Gripping... ferocious and compelling Daily Express Brilliantly told adventures ... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow s high standards Sunday Sport
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The Perfect Rom-Com - Melissa Ferguson
Melissa Ferguson delivers yet another sparkling, laugh-out-loud romance! --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorShe’s written dozens of smash-hit romance novels. Too bad no one knows it.Aspiring author Bryony Page attends her first writers conference bursting with optimism and ready to sell her manuscript with long-shot dreams of raising awareness for The Bridge, her grandmother’s financially struggling organization where she teaches ESL full-time. But after a disastrous pitch session, she stumbles into correcting another author’s work in a last-ditch attempt to make a good impression with the agent. And she, as it turns out, is spot on.No one is more surprised than Bryony when the agent offers her the opportunity to be a ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, popular rom-com novelist. Bryony agrees on one condition: she’ll write books for this vain, demanding woman just as long as Jack Sterling, literary agent of the legendary Foundry Literary Agency, works to sell her own book too.What nobody predicted, however, was that Bryony’s books would turn Amelia Benedict into the Amelia Benedict, household name and bestselling author with millions of copies sold around the world.And just like that, the Foundry Agency can’t let her go.But on a personal note, Jack is realizing he can’t either.Don t miss the delightful romantic comedy, The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, a story of two seemingly mismatched hearts brought together by fate, proving that sometimes, the perfect love story is hidden in the pages of a well-loved book. . . . clever and adorable . . . brimming with warm humor and a lot of heart . . . --Rachel Linden, bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie I loved this book! --Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Best Life Book Club I couldn t put this book down! --Suzanne Allain, author of Mr. Malcolm s List
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The Eastern Front - Nick Lloyd
The First World War from a refreshingly unfamiliar angle . . . masterly Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Compelling . . . The Eastern Front is essential reading Margaret Macmillan, Financial Timesâ ˜A masterwork . . . This is the history of the Eastern Front Iâ ™ve waited all my life to readâ ™ Simon Sebag MontefioreThe definitive history of the Eastern Front in the First World War, from the acclaimed military historian and author of Passchendaele and The Western Front***********In the second volume of his landmark First World War trilogy, Professor Nick Lloyd tells the story for the first time of what Winston Churchill once called the unknown war : the vast conflict in Eastern Europe and the Balkans that brought about the collapse of three empires.Much has been written about the fighting in France and Belgium, yet the Eastern Front was no less bloody. Between 1914 and 1917, huge numbers of people - perhaps as many as 16 million soldiers and two million civilians - were killed, wounded or maimed in enormous battles that sometimes ranged across a front of 100 km in length. Through intimate eyewitness reports, diary entries and memoirs - many of which have never been translated into English before - Lloyd reconstructs the full story of a war that began in the Balkans as a local struggle between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and which sucked in Russia, Germany and Italy, right through to the final collapse of the Habsburg Empire in 1918.The Eastern Front paints a vivid and authoritative picture of a conflict that shook the world, and that remains central to understanding the tragic, blood-soaked trajectory of the twentieth century, and the current war in Ukraine.
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The Last Romeo - Justin Myers
James is 34 and fed up. His six-year relationship with Adam has imploded, he hates his job making up celebrity gossip, and his best friend Bella has just announced she s moving to Russia. Adrift and single in loved-up London, James needs to break out of his lonely, drunken comfort zone. Encouraged by Bella, he throws himself headlong into online dating, blogging each encounter anonymously as the mysterious Romeo. After meeting a succession of hot/weird/gross men, James has fans and the validation he s always craved. But when his wild night with a closeted Olympian goes viral and sends his Twitter-fame through the roof, James realises maybe, in the search for happy-ever-after, some things are better left un-shared. Seriously, wherefore art thou Romeo . . . From Justin Myers, author of sensational blog The Guyliner, this razor-sharp and cringingly candid account of one man s quest for The One is as sad, fearless and funny as dating itself.
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play - Nick Offerman
In July 2019, Nick took a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders. The trip, and the conversations between the three men, began a study and exploration of both the American West and its National Parks that addresses so many of the important issues that affect America today. This book both maps out the group s travels and dives deeply into subjects such as: the history and geology of the National Parks of the West; farming, animal life, and conservation; the importance of outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing; and building both local and national communities across party lines.
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The Forever War - Nick Bryant
This is a must read book for all those who love America and want it to be healed. -- Justin Webb, presenter of the BBC s Today programme and Americast Unflinching and insightful. -- Lyse Doucet, the BBC s Chief International CorrespondentFrom the author of When America Stopped Being Great, an insightful and urgent reassessment of America s past, present and future – as a country which is forever at war with itself.The Forever War tells the story of how America s extreme polarization is 250 years in the making, and argues that the roots of its modern-day malaise are to be found in its troubled and unresolved past.As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the American experiment is failing. Division, mistrust and misinformation are now the country s defining characteristics. The storming of the Capitol, the prosecution of Donald Trump and battles over gun rights and abortion raise the spectre of further political violence.Nick Bryant explains how the hate, divisiveness and paranoia we see today are in fact a core part of America s story. Combining brilliant storytelling, historical research and first-hand reportage, Bryant argues that insurrections, massacres and civil disturbances should sadly not be seen as abnormalities; they are a part of the fabric of the history of America.
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How to Defeat the Far Right - Nick Lowles
â ˜A brilliant and challenging bookâ ™ GORDON BROWNFrom the founder of Britainâ ™s leading antifascist organisation, HOPE not hate, this is an urgent call to resist the forces of extremism on the march in Western societies â “ and how to go about it.If youâ ™re shocked and disconcerted by the rise of intolerance and hate, youâ ™re not alone.Drawing from 35 years of campaigning and journalism, Nick Lowles shows how anti-immigration, antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks have proliferated in the modern world, and how Britain â “ with the likes of Tommy Robinson and the threat of Reform UK â “ has been far from immune from far-right politics.From HOPE not hateâ ™s pioneering campaigns against the BNP in east London to the impact of the â ˜manosphereâ ™ and the issues in Netflix s Adolescence; from explorations of the pernicious influence of â ˜race scienceâ ™ and conspiracy theory to the interplay of deprivation and intolerance in Britainâ ™s deindustrialised towns, Lowles entwines his inspirational story with hard-won lessons from decades of activism.His conclusions â “ which do not shy away from awkward truths for campaigners â “ suggest practical ways for the far right to be defeated. And he shares powerful examples â “ from a participant-led youth club in Hull to Syrian refugees connecting with local people over falafel in Bradford â “ of finding the joy in showing that, hard as it can seem, HOPE can triumph over hate.
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The Unstable Boys - Nick Kent
London 1968:The Unstable Boys are the name on every music insider s lips and tipped to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. This is their chance to hit the bigtime. They don t know they re about to be obliterated by a series of tragedies and a chaotic breakup that puts paid to the band s starry-eyed dreams of stratospheric success. One day you re the dog s bollocks; the next day you re a nobody - fame is a fickle friend.London 2016:Bestselling crime writer Michael Martindale has reached breaking point. Estranged from his wife and children following the very public fallout of his disastrous affair, he is alone, with only his self-pity to keep him warm at night. Until he makes the mistake of publicly declaring his admiration for his teenage musical obsession, the Unstable Boys. When the band s twisted and feral frontman, the Boy, turns up on his doorstep, Martindale quickly learns that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for.Razor-sharp and laced with a caustic wit, The Unstable Boys is a dark comic caper with an unmistakeable musicality from legendary music journalist Nick Kent.
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The Unstable Boys - Nick Kent
London 1968:The Unstable Boys are the name on every music insider s lips and tipped to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. This is their chance to hit the bigtime. They don t know they re about to be obliterated by a series of tragedies and a chaotic breakup that puts paid to the band s starry-eyed dreams of stratospheric success. One day you re the dog s bollocks; the next day you re a nobody - fame is a fickle friend.London 2016:Bestselling crime writer Michael Martindale has reached breaking point. Estranged from his wife and children following the very public fallout of his disastrous affair, he is alone, with only his self-pity to keep him warm at night. Until he makes the mistake of publicly declaring his admiration for his teenage musical obsession, the Unstable Boys. When the band s twisted and feral frontman, the Boy, turns up on his doorstep, Martindale quickly learns that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for.Razor-sharp and laced with a caustic wit, The Unstable Boys is a dark comic caper with an unmistakeable musicality from legendary music journalist Nick Kent.
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The Forever War - Nick Bryant
â ˜This is a must read book for all those who love America and want it to be healed.â ™ -- Justin Webb, presenter of the BBCâ ™s Today programme and Americastâ ˜Unflinching and insightful.â ™ -- Lyse Doucet, the BBC s Chief International CorrespondentFrom the author of When America Stopped Being Great, an insightful and urgent reassessment of Americaâ ™s past, present and future. With an updated new section covering the ever-changing political landscape.The Forever War tells the story of how Americaâ ™s extreme polarization is 250 years in the making, and argues that the roots of its modern-day malaise are to be found in its troubled and unresolved past.As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the American experiment is failing. Division, mistrust and misinformation are now the countryâ ™s defining characteristics. The storming of the Capitol, the prosecution of Donald Trump and battles over gun rights and abortion raise the spectre of further political violence.Nick Bryant explains how the hate, divisiveness and paranoia we see today are in fact a core part of Americaâ ™s story. Combining brilliant storytelling, historical research and first-hand reportage, Bryant argues that insurrections, massacres and civil disturbances should sadly not be seen as abnormalities; they are a part of the fabric of the history of America.
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The Tapping Solution - Nick Ortner
Nick Ortner, founder of the Tapping World Summit and bestselling filmmaker of The Tapping Solution, is at the forefront of a new healing movement. In his book, The Tapping Solution, he gives readers everything they need to successfully start using the powerful practice of tapping - or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Tapping is one of the fastest and easiest ways to address both the emotional and physical problems that tend to hamper our lives. Using the energy meridians of the body, practitioners tap on specific points while focusing on particular negative emotions or physical sensations. The tapping helps calm the nervous system to restore the balance of energy in the body, and in turn rewire the brain to respond in healthy ways. This kind of conditioning can help rid practitioners of everything from chronic pain to phobias to addictions. Because of tapping s proven success in healing such a variety of problems, Ortner recommends to try it on any challenging issue. In The Tapping Solution, Ortner describes not only the history and science of tapping but also the practical applications. In a friendly voice, he lays out easy-to-use practices, diagrams and worksheets that will teach readers, step-by-step, how to tap on a variety of issues. With chapters covering everything from the alleviation of pain to the encouragement of weight loss to fostering better relationships, Ortner opens readers eyes to just how powerful this practice can be. Throughout the book, readers will see real-life stories of healing ranging from easing the pain of fibromyalgia to overcoming a fear of flying.
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The Treasure Hunt - Nick Butterworth
Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper is planning a treasure hunt. All his animal friends are to follow a trail of clues around the park and the first one to reach the end will find the treasure! The animals are so excited they canâ ™t wait for the hunt to begin!Includes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
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The Vital Question - Nick Lane
Why is life the way it is? Bacteria evolved into complex life just once in four billion years of life on earth-and all complex life shares many strange properties, from sex to ageing and death. If life evolved on other planets, would it be the same or completely different?In The Vital Question, Nick Lane radically reframes evolutionary history, putting forward a cogent solution to conundrums that have troubled scientists for decades. The answer, he argues, lies in energy: how all life on Earth lives off a voltage with the strength of a bolt of lightning. In unravelling these scientific enigmas, making sense of life s quirks, Lane s explanation provides a solution to life s vital questions: why are we as we are, and why are we here at all?This is ground-breaking science in an accessible form, in the tradition of Charles Darwin s The Origin of Species, Richard Dawkins The Selfish Gene, and Jared Diamond s Guns, Germs and Steel.
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The Case of the Poisonous Pigs - Nick Sheridan
Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the third book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. There’s something growing in Snoops Bay. It started as a lump, then it became a bump, then a mound, then a hill. Now it’s a fully-fledged mutant mountain. Young detectives Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton know there’s more to the story than meets the eye and are determined to uncover the mystery. Little do they know, the biggest clue is lying a few miles away at Pigtopia, a brand-new pig theme park that’s hiding a mutant-sized secret . . .There’s always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!
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The Pickle Jar - Nick Vadasz
Fantastic flavour. Great for gut health. Pickles and ferments are the easy and delicious way to upgrade any meal!Discover 70 delicious recipes from the award-winning pickles and ferments brand, Vadasz. In The Pickle Jar, fermenting expert and founder Nick Vadasz shares his advice on how to make and use ferments and pickles with creative recipes that are easy to achieve.PART ONE: Learn how to make your own fermented foods, from classics like Kimchi and Sauerkraut to flavour-packed creations such as Pickled Fennel with Lemon and Fermented Honey with Garlic Chilli. PART TWO: Recipes to incorporate pickles and ferments into your everyday cooking. From Cheese and Pickle Quesadillas and Apricot and Curry Kraut Salad, to Kimchi Prawn Toast or even a Pickle Martini.Whether you want to learn to create ferments from scratch or find ways to save the kimchi languishing in your fridge, The Pickle Jar offers endless ways to unlock the power of pickles for a flavour and gut health superboost!Vadasz was first founded in 2011 and has been crafting delicious, healthy and award-winning pickles ferments ever since. Vadasz was the first UK based producer of cold brined pickles and chilled live ferments and is now stocked in all major supermarkets and a variety of restaurants nationwide. Vadasz has been awarded several accolades, including:- Grocer Food Brand of the Year 2024 (2 July 2024)- Great Taste Award Winners 2024 (2 Aug 2024)- Great British Food Awards 2024 Gold Medal (28 Oct 2024) - Grocer New Product of the Year 2024 - Champion Condiment (8 Nov 2024)- Grocer Top Launches of the Year 2024 Condiments (17 Dec 2024)
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The Organic Artist - Nick Neddo
Drawing on ancient techniques, artist and primitive arts instructor Nick Neddo shows you how to reconnect with nature to make and use your own all-natural art supplies.The Organic Artist encourages you to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, like charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural world, this book seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to your organic roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of suggestions for using nature as supplies for art, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are foundational to the creative process. Readers will refine drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Some of the projects and skills covered include the following: Making paper and wild ink Working with soapstone, clay, wood, and rawhide Printmaking and stenciling Natural pigments and dyes Camouflage and body painting Nature journaling Learn to find satisfaction in the natural process of transformation.
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The Sick Bag Song - Nick Cave
THE SICK BAG SONG chronicles Cave s journey with his band the Bad Seeds on a twenty-two-day, North American tour. It is a highly personal account that blends memories, musings, poetry, lyrics, flights of fancy and road journal.Drawing inspiration from Leonard Cohen, John Berryman, Patti Smith, Sharon Olds, folk ballads and ancient texts, THE SICK BAG SONG takes the form of an epic quest, turning over questions of inspiration, creativity, loss, death and romantic love. It is also a companion piece to his feature documentary 20,000 Days on Earth. THE SICK BAG SONG explores and develops the mystique of Nick Cave.The book began its life scribbled onto airline sick bags, which are reproduced in the book alongside the text.
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The Lying Room - Nicci French
* THE NEW ADDICTIVE THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE * ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable #39; Louise Candlish ‘Meticulously plotted, psychologically astute’ Sarah Vaughan #39;Confirms Nicci French as the giant of the genre #39; Erin Kelly ‘A pure adrenaline rush’ Jenny Colgan Neve Connolly looks down at a murdered man. She doesn #39;t call the police. ‘You know, it’s funny,’ Detective Inspector Hitching said. ‘Whoever I see, they keep saying, talk to Neve Connolly, she’ll know. She’s the one people talk to, she’s the one people confide in.’ A trusted colleague and friend. A mother. A wife. Neve Connolly is all these things. She has also made mistakes. One that is now spiralling out of control. Bringing those around her into immense danger. A liar. A cheat. A threat. Neve Connolly is all these things. Could she be a murderer?
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The Secret Path - Nick Butterworth
Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Itâ ™s a beautiful spring morning and a perfect opportunity for Percy the park keeper to trim the overgrown maze. But mazes can be rather confusing and when Percyâ ™s animal friends decide to have some fun, everyone is in for a surpriseâ ¦Includes a fabulous fold-out maze poster!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
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Project the Third Edition 2 Pracovní sešit s CD-ROM - Tom Hutchinson
Nejnovější, třetí vydání oblíbené učebnice pro ZŠ. Pracovní sešit obsahuje instrukce ke cvičením v češtině, anglicko-český slovníček, přehled mluvnice v češtině a cvičení označená dle stupně obtížnosti.Tried, tested, trusted ... and now even better!Teachers all over the world trust Project. This brand-new edition has been improved and updated in direct response to feedback from teachers. The tried and tested methodology, together with the wide range of material presenting real language in real contexts, will inspire a new generation of English learners from the ages of 9-10 years. Key features •New, clear vocabulary sections added to the grammar-based syllabus and integrated skills work. •Texts, topics and activities such as cartoons, traditional songs and stories and project work will all appeal to students. • English across the curriculum pages provide students with the language they need to discuss school subjects in English. •Culture sections within each unit enable students to explore differences and draw comparisons with their own cultural backgrounds. •Brand-new Culture DVD offers a wealth of visual material showing aspects of life in Britain and other English-speaking countries. •New Workbook Pack supports learner independence: the CD-ROM includes interactive exercises and selected material from the Culture DVD, and the Workbook itself contains graded exercises, progress checks, and clear can-do statements after every unit, reflecting the Common European Framework.
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The Cat and the King (NE) - Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt s fabulously funny début novel is illustrated throughoutwith his irresistible wit and humour. The King and his catmust find a new home when their castle burns down in an UnfortunateIncident with a dragon. The King discovers lots of new experiences,from washing-up to shopping - then danger looms when the dragonmakes its return!
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The Rescue Party - Nick Butterworth
Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper is having a day off. It is a perfect day for doing nothing. But Percyâ ™s peaceful picnic is disturbed when a little rabbit takes an unexpected tumble and needs helpâ ¦Includes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
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Remembered for a While - Nick Drake, Cally Callomon, Gabrielle Drake
Probably the most ambitious, generous and thorough volume about a musician to see publication Mouth MagazineThe authorised companion to the music of Nick Drake, compiled, composed and edited by Cally Callomon and Gabrielle Drake, with contributions from Nick s friends, critics, adherents, family and from Nick Drake himself.Remembered For A While is not a biography. It is, rather, an attempt to cast a few shards of light on Nick Drake the poet, the musician, the singer, the friend, son and brother, who was also more than all of these. We hope it will accompany all those in search of an elusive artist, whose haunting presence defies analysis.The book contains:* In-depth interviews with many of Nick s friends, most notably Paul Wheeler, Nick s close friend from Cambridge days, a singer-songwriter who, of all Nick s friends, perhaps best understood, from personal experience, Nick s journey through musical creation to despair and back again.* A selection of photos from all eras - some never seen before - with reproductions of documents such as the scrapbook Molly Drake kept of her son s press cuttings, and the original and rejected album covers.* Images of Nick s handwritten and typed lyrics, including the lyrics of some songs for which the music has never been found.* Newly commissioned pieces by Nick s friends Jeremy Harmer, Brian Wells, Robin Frederick and the poet Will Stone. Contributions also from the sleeve designer Michael Trevithick, Island Records s Ann Sullivan and the photographer and artist Nigel Waymouth.*Extracts from Nick s letters - part of an extensive correspondence that exists between Nick and his parents, which charts their relationship from the time he first went to boarding school until the time he came home, when his depression had settled upon him and he felt he had nowhere else to go. From this point, Nick s life was documented by his father, Rodney Drake, who kept a detailed diary, as he and his wife Molly struggled to understand their son s state of mind and how to help him. Passages from this poignant record are included.* A short musical guide to each song s key and tuning to accompany the lyrics, together with an explanatory interpretation of Nick s guitar performance, the result of several years close study by singer-songwriter Chris Healey.* A comprehensive guide to all of Nick s live performances. * And a lengthy essay by noted music critic Pete Paphides, which includes interviews with Nick s musical collaborators and friends - his producer Joe Boyd, his recording engineer John Wood and his orchestrator, the late Robert Kirby - as well as descriptions of the recording process of each album.
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The Primal Screamer - Nick Blinko
A gothic horror tale of severe mental distress and punk rock, The Primal Screamer is written in the form of a diary kept by a psychiatrist, Dr. Rodney H. Dweller, concerning his patient, Nathaniel Snoxell, brought to him in 1979 after a series of attempted suicides. Snoxell gets involved in the nascent UK anarcho-punk scene, recording and playing gigs in squatted anarchist centres. In 1985, the good doctor himself goes insane and disappears.This semi-autobiographical novel by singer, guitarist, lyricist and illustrator Nick Blinko features his unique artwork.
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The Longest Week - Nick Page
Reconstructing the moments; day by day, hour by hour, Nick Page examines the historical evidence to discover what really happened during Jesus final days
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Nick and Charlie - Alice Osemanová
A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Osemanâ ™s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper â “ now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?CHARLIE: â œI have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.â NICK: â œThings me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we re kind of boring. But thatâ ™s fine with us.â Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple â “ that theyâ ™re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyoneâ ™s asking if theyâ ™re staying together, which is a stupid question â “ theyâ ™re â ˜Nick and Charlieâ ™ for Godâ ™s sake!But as the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Or are they delaying the inevitable? Because everyone knows that first loves rarely last foreverâ ¦
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Pocket Rough Guide Rome: Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides, Annie Warren
This compact, pocket-sized Rome travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Rome. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Rome guidebook covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori, The Ghetto and around, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican.Inside this Rome travel book you will find:Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Rome – Villa Borghese, Roman Forum and Palatine, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Domus Aurea, St Peter’s, Basilica of San Clemente, Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Trevi Fountain, pizza, Campo de’ Fiori, Galleria Borghese, gelato, The Pantheon Ready-made itineraries samples –  created for different time frames or types of tripRome at a glance – an overview map of Rome with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find thereDay trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afieldPractical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directoryHandy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drinkIndependent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authorsAccommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see markedWhat’s new – a short overview of the changes in Rome in recent years for repeat travellersFree download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed Rome guidebook Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Rome with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.
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The Verdun Affair - Nick Dybek
The Verdun Affair is ravishingly beautiful, and as much about love as about war . . . Dybek is a storyteller of great power. If there s any justice, this novel will be widely read and recognized. I absolutely adored it Paula McLain, bestselling author of THE PARIS WIFE and CIRCLING THE SUNA sweeping, romantic, and profoundly moving novel, set in Europe in the aftermath of World War I and Los Angeles in the 1950s, about a lonely young man, a beautiful widow, and the amnesiac soldier whose puzzling case binds them together even as it tears them apart.In 1920, two young Americans meet in Verdun, the city in France where one of the most devastating battles of the war was waged. Tom is an orphan from Chicago, a former ambulance driver now gathering bones from the battlefield; Sarah is an expatriate from Boston searching for the husband who wandered off from his division and hasn t been seen since. Quickly, the two fall into a complicated affair against the ghostly backdrop of the ruined city. Months later, Sarah and Tom meet again at the psychiatric ward of an Italian hospital, drawn there by the appearance of a mysterious patient the doctors call Douglas Fairbanks (after the silent film actor) - a shell-shocked soldier with no memory of who he is. At the hospital, Tom and Sarah are joined by Paul, an Austrian journalist with his own interest in the amnesiac.Each is keeping a secret; each has been shaken by the horrors of war. Decades later, Tom, now a successful screenwriter, encounters Paul by chance in LA, still grappling with the questions raised by this gorgeous and incisive novel: How to begin again after unfathomable trauma? How to love after so much loss? And who, in the end, was Douglas Fairbanks?From the bone-strewn fields of Verdun to the bombed-out cafés of Paris, from the riot-torn streets of Bologna to the riotous parties of 1950s Hollywood, The Verdun Affair is a riveting tale of romance, grief and the far-reaching consequences of a single lie.
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Friday on My Mind - Nicci French
Rich in intrigue, intensity and atmosphere, Friday on my Mind is classic Nicci French - a dark, gripping and sophisticated masterclass in psychological suspense in which nothing is quite what it seems . . .When a bloated corpse is found floating in the River Thames the police can at least sure that identifying the victim will be straightforward. Around the dead man s wrist is a hospital band. On it are the words Dr F. Klein . . .But psychotherapist Frieda Klein is very much alive. And, after evidence linking her to the murder is discovered, she becomes the prime suspect.Unable to convince the police of her innocence, Frieda is forced to make a bold decision in order to piece together the terrible truth before it s too late either for her or for those she loves.Friday on my Mind is the fifth addictive and intriguing novel in the Frieda Klein series by the bestselling author Nicci French.Praise for Nicci French: Nicci French s sophisticated, compassionate and gripping crime novels stand head and shoulders above the competition Sophie Hannah French leads the field Sunday Express Brilliantly crafted . . . masterly control of suspense Daily Mirror Tense, frightening, gripping Easy Living Dark, nerve-tingling and addictive Daily Express
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The Dark Edge - Nick Louth
The higher you climb, the further you fall.On her way home after an overnight shift, DI Jan Talantire hears the control room relaying an emergency. Someone has fallen to their death from one of the highest cliffs in Devon. Jan is nearby so she agrees to hold the fort until uniformed cops arrive.At the scene, a small knot of people have gathered, all of whom have some connection to the victim, Joanne Dexter. Could one of them have been involved in her death?When the Commissioner personally asks Jan to take charge of the case, she is taken aback â “ such a small incident would usually be beneath a DI. But she soon realises thereâ ™s far more to this case than first meets the eye. This fall was no accident.Joanneâ ™s work forced her into close contact with some dangerous people. Could she have gotten on their bad side? Or was her killer someone closer to home?An unputdownable British crime thriller from the million-copy bestseller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Kate Ellis and Sally Rigby.
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The Wealth Ladder - Nick Maggiulli
An excellent book Scott Galloway Refreshingly honest Annie DukeIf you ve been spinning your wheels trying to get ahead financially, working more hours, or chasing the latest financial trends, but still find yourself stuck, the problem might not be your work ethic, your boss, or even bad luck. The real issue is likely your approach.But what if there was a better way? A new framework for understanding how to build wealth that actually worksâ ”not some get-rich-quick scheme or one-size-fits-all solution, but a philosophy that fundamentally changes how you think about money.Enter The Wealth Ladder. This revolutionary system doesnâ ™t tell you what to do; it teaches you how to think about your finances. In a world where interest rates, careers, and desires are always shifting, why should your strategy for building wealth stay the same? It shouldnâ ™t. Instead, you need a solid framework that adapts with you throughout your financial journey.The Wealth Ladder breaks down wealth into levels, each requiring a different strategy. What gets you from Level 1 to Level 2 is not the same strategy that will get you from Level 5 to Level 6. Throughout the book, youâ ™ll learn which strategies are best suited for each level, allowing you to tailor your approach as you climb higher. This framework will fundamentally change how you look at your finances, and the financial choices you make.Because the difference between those who build wealth and those who don t isnâ ™t just about hard workâ ”it s about following the right strategies and focusing time and energy where it matters most. With The Wealth Ladder, you won t need to guess where to put your focus. The path to financial success is clear; the only question left is, are you ready to climb?
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Italy: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists - Nick Trend
Imagine navigating the backstreets of seventeenth-Âcentury Rome in the dazzling but dangerous company of Caravaggio. Who will you meet as you drop in at the fabulous Villa Borghese—its owner, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of the pope, or Fillide Melandroni, well-Âknown courtesan and occasional artistÂ’s model? Fast-Âforward to the eighteenth century, and explore the Venice of Canaletto, Casanova, and Carnevale.With twelve chapters, each devoted to an artist or group of artists, and a dozen itineraries to choose from, you can immerse yourself in the world of the great and the not-so-good, wandering in and out of churches, palaces, and grand residences to admire their work in situ —Âall from the comfort of your armchair.Each of the chapters begins with an illustrated map, featuring hand-drawn vignettes that bring to vivid life episodes from the artist s often turbulent existence, as well as key landmarks and local color. Set off on your own Grand Tour for the twenty-Âfirst century.
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