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The Barracks - John McGahern

The iconic debut novel by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the Irish novelist everyone should read'' (Colm Tóibín).Elizabeth Reegan, after years of freedom - and loneliness - marries into the enclosed Irish village of her upbringing. The children are not her own; her husband is straining to break free from the servile security of the police force; and her own life, threatened by illness, seems to be losing the last vestiges of its purpose. Moving between tragedy and savage comedy, desperation and joy, John McGahern''s first novel is one of haunting power.''Marvellous.'' Susan Hill, Times''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn Bragg''Reminds one of the young Joyce ... McGahern is the real thing.'' Spectator

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The Dark - John McGahern

The celebrated second novel by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the Irish novelist everyone should read'' (Colm Tóibín) is ''a perfectly written tour de force'' (Sunday Times) and ''the best novel to come out of Ireland in many years.'' (Irish Times)Set in rural Ireland, John McGahern''s second novel is about adolescence and a guilty, yet uncontrollable sexuality that is contorted and twisted by both puritanical state religion and a strange, powerful and ambiguous relationship between son and widower father. Against a background evoked with quiet mastery, McGahern explores with precision and tenderness a human situation, superficially very ordinary, but inwardly an agony of longing and despair.''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn Bragg

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Love of the World - John McGahern

An enlightening collection of essays, reviews and speeches by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the Irish novelist everyone should read'' (Colm Tóibín).''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn BraggMcGahern did not spread himself thinly as a writer. Nearly all of his creative energy went into what was central for him: the great novels and stories that are now part of the canon of Irish and world literature. Yet he spoke out when he felt he had something worth saying and his non-fiction writings are of great interest to anyone who loves his work, and to all those interested in the recent history of Ireland. This book brings together all of McGahern''s surviving essays, reviews and speeches. In them his canon of great writers - Tolstoy, Chekhov, James, Proust and Joyce - is cited many times, with deep and subtle appreciation. His discussions of Irish writers who influenced him are generous and brilliant - among them Michael McLaverty, Ernie O''Malley and Forrest Reid. His interventions on issues he felt strongly about - sectarianism, women''s rights, the power of the church in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Creatures of the Earth - John McGahern

McGahern''s command of the short story places him among the finest practitioners of the form, in a lineage that runs from Chekhov through Joyce and the Anglo-American masters. When the collection was first published in 1992, the Sunday Times said ''there is a vivid pleasure to be had in the reading of these stories,'' while for Cressida Connolly in the Evening Standard ''these wonderful stories are sad and true . . . McGahern is undoubtedly a great short story writer.'' Many of the stories here are already classics: ''Gold Watch'', ''High Ground'' and ''Parachutes'', among others. McGahern''s spare, restrained yet powerfully lyrical language draws meaning from the most ordinary situations, and turns apparently undramatic encounters into profoundly haunting events: a man visits his embittered father with his new wife; an ageing priest remembers a funeral he had attended years before; a boy steals comics from a shop to escape the rain-bound melancholy of a seaside holiday; an ageing teacher, who has escaped a religious order, wastes his life in a rural backwater that he knows he will never leave.

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The Leavetaking - John McGahern

A haunting novel by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the Irish novelist everyone should read'' (Colm Tóibín). A day, crucial and cathartic, in the life of a young Catholic schoolteacher who has returned to Ireland after a year''s sabbatical in London where he married an American divorcee. As a result he now faces certain dismissal by the school authorities. Moving from the earliest memories of both the man and the woman, the novel recreates their breaking of the shackles of guilt and duty into the acceptance of a fulfilling adult love.''A beautiful, irresistible work of imagination. Sunday Telegraph''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn Bragg

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A Guest at the Feast - Colm Tóibín

A Guest at the Feast uncovers the places where politics and poetics meet, where life and fiction overlap, where one can be inside writing and also outside of it.From the melancholy and amusement within the work of the writer John McGahern to an extraordinary essay on his own cancer diagnosis, Tóibín delineates the bleakness and strangeness of life and also its richness and its complexity. As he reveals the shades of light and dark in a Venice without tourists and the streets of Buenos Aires riddled with disappearances, we find ourselves considering law and religion in Ireland as well as the intricacies of Marilynne Robinson''s fiction.The imprint of the written word on the private self, as Tóibín himself remarks, is extraordinarily powerful. In this collection, that power is gloriously alive, illuminating history and literature, politics and power, family and the self.''Tóibín''s voice is so powerful and distinct, his descriptions so precise, that a single thread does weave through each of these pieces and does not snap . . . perhaps Ireland''s greatest living male writer'' Sunday Times''An unsurprisingly erudite, gracefully written unpicking of the world'' Independent

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A Guest at the Feast - Colm Tóibín

A Guest at the Feast uncovers the places where politics and poetics meet, where life and fiction overlap, where one can be inside writing and also outside of it.From the melancholy and amusement within the work of the writer John McGahern to an extraordinary essay on his own cancer diagnosis, Tóibín delineates the bleakness and strangeness of life and also its richness and its complexity. As he reveals the shades of light and dark in a Venice without tourists and the streets of Buenos Aires riddled with disappearances, we find ourselves considering law and religion in Ireland as well as the intricacies of Marilynne Robinson''s fiction.The imprint of the written word on the private self, as Tóibín himself remarks, is extraordinarily powerful. In this collection, that power is gloriously alive, illuminating history and literature, politics and power, family and the self.

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The Letters of John McGahern - John McGahern

''Magnificent.'' Irish Times''Much to savour.'' The Times''An event in Irish culture.'' TLSThe collected letters of John McGahern, ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the most important Irish novelist since Samuel Beckett.’ (Guardian)John McGahern is consistently hailed as one of the finest Irish writers since James Joyce and Samuel Beckett.This volume collects some of the witty, profound and unfailingly brilliant letters that he exchanged with family, friends and literary luminaries – such as Seamus Heaney, Colm Tóibín and Paul Muldoon – over the course of a well-travelled life.It is one of the major contributions to the study of Irish and British literature of the past thirty years, acting not just as a crucial insight into the life and works of a much-revered writer – but also a history of post-war Irish literature and its close ties to British and American literary life.''McGahern brings us that tonic gift of the best fiction, the sense of truth - the sense of transparency that permits us to see imaginary lives more clearly than we see our own.'' John Updike

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The Country Funeral - John McGahern

Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. ‘My only concern’, John McGahern once said, ‘is that I get the sentence right and describe my world clearly and deeply.’‘The Country Funeral’ witnesses three brothers, John, Philly and Fonsie Ryan, as they travel west from Dublin to Gloria Bog – the heart of the territory where so many of McGahern’s stories take place – to attend the funeral of their uncle. Depicting the customs and rituals of the day, McGahern exquisitely traces how the brothers react to the area in unexpected and tender ways, and face their own feelings about the transience of life.Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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That They May Face the Rising Sun - John McGahern

Now a major motion picture: the Booker-shortlisted Irish author''s last novel: a ''masterpiece'' (Observer) - ''wise and compelling ... elegiac and graceful'' (David Mitchell) - by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) Joe and Kate Ruttledge have come to Ireland from London in search of a different life. In passages of beauty and truth, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters that move about them unfolds through the action, the rituals of work, religious observances and play. We are introduced, with deceptive simplicity, to a complete representation of existence - an enclosed world has been transformed into an Everywhere.''McGahern brings us that tonic gift of the best fiction, the sense of truth - the sense of transparency that permits us to see imaginary lives more clearly than we see our own.'' John Updike''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn Bragg

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Memoir - John McGahern

John McGahern''s astounding memoir of his childhood:''A glowing masterpiece.'' Hilary Mantel''The one Irish writer everyone should read.'' Colm TóibínAs wise and compelling a book as any of his elegiac and graceful novels.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, McGahern''s work since his first novel ... Memoir strips the skin off his fiction as he faces a desperate early life with great force and tenderness.'' Melvyn BraggThis is the story of John McGahern''s childhood, his mother''s death, his father''s anger and violence, and how, through his discovery of books, his dream of becoming a writer began. At the heart of Memoir is a son''s unembarrassed tribute to his mother. His memory of walks with her through the narrow lanes to the country schools where she taught and his happiness as she named for him the wild flowers on the bank remained conscious and unconscious presences for the rest of his life. A classic family story, told with exceptional restraint and tenderness, Memoir cannot fail to move all those who read it.''Magnificent ... Stand[s] supreme in the Irish canon.'' Irish Times''Profoundly beautiful.'' Daily Telegraph''Extraordinary, spellbinding, spiritual.'' Irish Independent''''In a tremendously distinguished career, he has never written more movingly, or with a sharper ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Amongst Women - John McGahern

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME McGahern''s ''masterpiece: the sort of book which you can give anyone of any age and know that they will be changed by it'' (Colm Tóibín) by ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel).''A book that can be read in two hours, but will linger in the mind for decades.'' Sunday TelegraphOnce an officer in the Irish War for Independence, Moran is now a widower, eking out a living on a small farm where he raises his two sons and three daughters. Adrift from the structure and security of the military, he keeps control by binding his family close to him. But as his children grow older and seek independence, and as the passing years bring with them bewildering change, Moran struggles to find a balance between love and tyranny.''McGahern brings us that tonic gift of the best fiction, the sense of truth - the sense of transparency that permits us to see imaginary lives more clearly than we see our own.'' John Updike''An overwhelming experience.'' The Times''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Collected Stories - John McGahern

A landmark event: the collected stories of ''one of the greatest writers of our era'' (Hilary Mantel) and ''the Irish novelist everyone should read'' (Colm Tóibín).''Wise and compelling ... Elegiac and graceful.'' David Mitchell''I have admired, even loved, John McGahern''s work since his first novel.'' Melvyn Bragg''Gentle, lyrical, an amorist of language, a natural historian of the soul.'' Irish Times''Exquisite stories . . . Here is a Dublin of tatty dancehalls and uneasy courtships, of kisses in damp doorways and unfulfilled hungerings . . . Writing of extraordinary beauty.'' Guardian

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The Voice Inside - John Farnham

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 ABIA BIOGRAPHY BOOK OF THE YEARAt last, the unflinching and unforgettable memoir of music and life from the much-loved Australian legend.Growing up in London and Melbourne, music was always part of John Farnham''s world. But the young John never dreamed of what was to come. Pop stardom in the 1960s. The release of Whispering Jack, the critically acclaimed and highest-selling Australian album of all time. A decades-long touring career. Twenty-one ARIA awards. Australian of the Year. The list of accolades and achievements is long - so, at first glance, the John Farnham story is one filled with remarkable highs.It is, however, so much more than that. It is the story of the resilience John found as his stellar career stalled, record companies turned their backs, and he faced financial ruin. John has never shown how hard he fell and how difficult it was to stay true to himself in an industry that can be ruthless. It is the story of family, friendship and finding your voice.Throughout a lifetime filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, John has remained steadfast, never losing his unique musical talent, creative strength nor his powerful ability to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Voice Inside - John Farnham

At last, the unflinching and unforgettable memoir of music and life from the much-loved Australian legend.Growing up in London and Melbourne, music was always part of John Farnham''s world. But the young John never dreamed of what was to come. Pop stardom in the 1960s. The release of Whispering Jack, the critically acclaimed and highest-selling Australian album of all time. A decades-long touring career. Twenty-one ARIA awards. Australian of the Year. The list of accolades and achievements is long - so, at first glance, the John Farnham story is one filled with remarkable highs.It is, however, so much more than that. It is the story of the resilience John found as his stellar career stalled, record companies turned their backs, and he faced financial ruin. John has never shown how hard he fell and how difficult it was to stay true to himself in an industry that can be ruthless. It is the story of family, friendship and finding your voice.Throughout a lifetime filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, John has remained steadfast, never losing his unique musical talent, creative strength nor his powerful ability to make human connections through his music. After his devastating ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stay the Course - John C. Bogle

A journey through the Index Revolution from the man who started it all Stay the Course is the story the Vanguard Group as told by its founder, legendary investor John C. Bogle. This engrossing book traces the history of Vanguard—the largest mutual fund organization on earth. Offering the world’s first index mutual fund in 1976, John Bogle led Vanguard from a $1.4 billion firm with a staff of 28 to a global company of 16,000 employees and with more than $5 trillion in assets under management. An engaging blend of company history, investment perspective, and personal memoir, this book provides a fascinating look into the mind of an extraordinary man and the company he created. John Bogle continues to be an inspiring and trusted figure to millions of individual investors the world over. His creative innovation, personal integrity, and stubborn determination infuse every aspect of the company he founded. This accessible and engaging book will help you: Explore the history of some of Vanguard’s most important mutual funds, including First Index Investment Trust, Wellington Fund, and Windsor Fund Understand how the Vanguard Group gave rise to the Index Revolution and transformed the lives of millions of individual investorsGain insight on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Elton John Activity Book - Nathan Joyce

Recognising one of the most-honoured performers of all time, The Elton John Activity Book is a celebration of a musical great. Perfect for the long-standing superfan or for those wanting to dive head-first into Elton’s world: this is a Sir Elton John lovefest.EGOT winner, Hollywood Royalty, philanthropist … there is nothing Sir Elton John has not excelled at. So much more than an artist, this extensive guides celebrates Sir Elton; his charitable work with Lady Diana, his place in the musical hall of fame, and features cameos from Elton''s famous friendships such as Lady Gaga and the Beckhams!The Elton John Activity Book is a unique opportunity to learn all there is to know about Elton – and the perfect companion for fans across the world.Following the incredible career of Elton, as we:Brush up on the Wit & Wisdom from Sir Elton John, from how he created some of his greatest hits, to the joys of raising a family and even his journey to sobrietyEnjoy gorgeous illustrations and bring them to life yourself by designing your own Elton Grand Piano, platform boots and even bedazzle Elton’s numberplateRelive some of his most famous interviews and check off Elton Bingo – making sure ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Escape From the Ghetto - John Carr

''Trust me, this is a great true story'' - Ken Follett ''It deserves to be ranked among the great survival stories of the Second World War'' - The Jewish Chronicle ~~~~~ The captivating true story of one boy''s flight across Europe to escape the Nazis. A tale of extraordinary courage, incredible adventure, and the relentless pursuit of life in the face of impossible challenges. In early 1940 Chaim Herszman was locked in to the Lódz Ghetto in Poland. Hungry, fearless and determined, he goes on scavenging missions outside the wire limits, until he is forced to kill a Nazi guard. That moment changes the course of his life, and sets him on an unbelievable adventure across enemy lines. Chaim avoids grenade and rifle fire on the Russian border, shelters with a German family in Berlin, falls in love in occupied France, is captured on a mountain pass in Spain, gets interrogated as a potential Nazi spy in Britain, and eventually fights for everything he believes in as part of the British Army. He protects his life by posing as an Aryan boy with a crucifix around his neck, and fights for his life through terrible and astonishing circumstances. Escape from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Duchess of Malfi, The White Devil, The Broken Heart and 'Tis Pity She's a Whore - John Webster, John Ford

These four plays, written during the reigns of James I and Charles I, took revenge tragedy in dark and ambiguous new directions. In The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil, John Webster explores the role of women and issues of power, sex and corruption in the Italian court, creating two unforgettable anti-heroines. In The Broken Heart, John Ford questions the value of emotional repression as his characters attempt to subdue their desires and hatreds in ancient Greece. Finally, Ford''s masterpiece ''Tis Pity She''s a Whore explores the taboo themes of incest and forbidden lust in a daring reworking of Romeo and Juliet.Jane Kingsley-Smith has edited the plays from the earliest quartos and added invaluable editorial material, including explanatory glosses and a new introduction that discusses how the playwrights used the theatre to explore issues around women, sex, power and violence. Together with the Penguin volume of Five Revenge Tragedies, edited by Emma Smith, this is the essential sourcebook for drama in the period. ''Revenge, hatred, villainy, incest, and murder upon murder are their constant themes ... and they handle these horrors with little or no moral purpose, save that of exciting and amusing the audience ... We should call ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christian The Lion: The Illustrated Legacy - John Rendall, Derek Cattani

The story that captured the imagination of the world...In 1969 Harrods department store in London sold a three month old lion cub to two young Australians, John Rendall and Anthony (Ace) Bourke. They called him Christian. For a year Christian lived happily and safely with John and Ace and his human ''pride'', initially in the World''s End on the King''s Road in Chelsea, where Derek Cattani first began photographing him.When Christian outgrew his London environment he moved first to the home of Bill Travers in Surrey. He was then entrusted to the care of George Adamson in Kenya, who with his wife Joy, had successfully rehabilitated their lioness Elsa, the subject of Joy''s Book Born Free.A year after Christian had been living in the wild John and Ace returned to Kenya to try and find him. The film clip of their emotional reunion has now been viewed by over 100 million people on YouTube.In 1973 Christian disappeared into the wild forever. George Adamson had uniquely rehabilitated a 5th generation zoo-bred lion.John and Ace''s first book about Christian was a million seller in the 1970s, and enjoyed a huge resurgence of interest after their YouTube clip went viral in 2006. This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Curious Life of the Cuckoo - John Lewis-Stempel

The perfect gift for nature lovers, in this beautifully illustrated small format hardback, John Lewis-Stempel delves into the cuckoo's unique behaviour and captivating role in our cultural imagination, in folklore, myth, literature and music, turning his exquisite prose to one of the strangest tales of the countryside. ---Is there any bird more mysterious than the cuckoo?It is invariably heard, and not seen. And if seen, it is mistaken for a sharp-winged hawk. The female cuckoo - by a trick that borders on alchemy - is able to disguise its egg as another's. In Greek myth the god Zeus assumed the form of a cuckoo to seduce Hera. But we forgive the cuckoo its con-artistry, because it is the true herald of spring. It is the bird that uplifts our wintered hearts, with that first two-note 'cuk-koo' unmistakable as it sounds across the country. In The Curious Life of the Cuckoo, John Lewis-Stempel explains one of nature's greatest enigmas in vivid, lyrical prose, and celebrates this iconic bird. ---‘That John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed.’ – Country Life‘His immense, patient powers of observation – along with a flair for the anthropomorphic – mean ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Complete Johnny Cash - Mark Stielper, Johnny Carter Cash

Every lyric to every song that iconic American artist Johnny Cash ever wrote.This is the complete, comprehensive catalogue of Cash''s 55-year career as a songwriter, including nearly 500 songs.Johnny Cash, ''The Man in Black'', is one of America''s most prolific and influential songwriters, speaking through his songs to the soul of the nation while capturing the victories and losses that marked his own life. This comprehensive and definitive book collects - for the first time - every one of his song lyrics alongside never-before-seen reproductions of handwritten pages from his own notebooks.Organised chronologically and with critical commentary on themes that appear throughout his work, including a foreword from his son, John Carter Cash, this book catalogues Cash''s range as a poet and storyteller. It traces his evolution from his earliest compositions to his last love song, through periods of personal struggle, political activism and tests of faith. What emerges is an unprecedented portrait of Johnny Cash as a timeless American artist.

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The Art of John Harris: Volume II - Into the Blue - John Harris

This second volume from Titan Books is a collection of world-renowned visionary artist John HarrisÂ’ unique paintings captures breath-taking, otherworldly vistas on a massive scale.The Art of John Harris II: Into the Blue is the third collection (second collection published by Titan) of world-renowned visionary artist John HarrisÂ’ unique paintings that capture future worlds on a massive scale, from vast landscapes and towering cities to breath-taking vistas. Readers will get a unique insight into the creative process behind the worlds depicted in the paintings as Harris takes them on a journey from sketch to finished painting, as well as his striking covers for a variety of esteemed science fiction authors, including John Scalzi, Ben Bova, Jack McDevitt, Orson Scott Card, Ann Leckie and many more.Â

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The Reckoning - John Grisham

''I couldn''t help thinking of Harper Lee''s great American novel To Kill a Mockingbird while reading The Reckoning . . . [Grisham] knows how to spin a yarn'' - Chicago Sun-Times''May be his greatest work yet'' - David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon?Pete Banning was Clanton''s favourite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family; a farmer, father, and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. Then one cool October morning in 1946, he rose early, drove into town, walked into the Church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell.As if the murder wasn''t shocking enough, it was even more baffling that Pete''s only statement about it - to the sheriff, to his defense attorney, to the judge, to his family and friends, and to the people of Clanton - was ''I have nothing to say''.What turned Pete from a pillar of the community into cold-hearted killer? And why won''t he confide in anyone? All his closest family knows is that it must have been something devastating - and that the fallout will haunt them, and the town, for decades to come . . .Further praise for The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Chrysalids - John Wyndham

The disturbing post-apocalyptic novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, author of The Day of the Triffids and The Kraken Wakes and dramatised on BBC Radio 4.David Strorm''s father doesn''t approve of Angus Morton''s unusually large horses, calling them blasphemies against nature. Little does he realise that his own son, and his son''s cousin Rosalind and their friends, have their own secret abberation which would label them as mutants. But as David and Rosalind grow older it becomes more difficult to conceal their differences from the village elders. Soon they face a choice: wait for eventual discovery, or flee to the terrifying and mutable Badlands. . . The Chrysalids is a post-nuclear apocalypse story of genetic mutation in a devastated world and explores the lengths the intolerant will go to keep themselves pure.''Perfect timing, astringent humour. . . one of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence'' Spectator''Remains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way'' GuardianJohn Wyndham Parkes Lucas Benyon Harris was born in 1903, the son of a barrister. He tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising, and started writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. From 1930 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Day The Numbers Spoke - John Agard

Celebrate the wonders of science, identity and the natural world with this collection of more than 100 poems by the acclaimed poet John Agard, author of Half-Caste. Jam-packed with beautiful interior illustrations, this anthology is perfect for budding poets, keen performers and those constantly curious children!This bumper collection comprises John Agard''s previous works, together for the first time:Einstein, The Girl Who Hated Maths- From the mysterious power of the decimal point to the oddity of odd numbers, fun and wonder are the essence of these remarkable poems.Hello H2O - From water-vapour to robots and outer-space to water, this highly original collection explores everything exciting about science. Delighting in the wonder and oddities physics, biology and chemistry have to offer, these poems will bring out the scientist in you.The Rainmaker Danced - From nature and science to identity, prepare to be transported on a journey through past and present. This collection explores the wonders of the world - inviting your child to ponder life''s questions with lots of fun along the way!John Agard is the winner of the Queen''s Gold Medal for Poetry, the Eleanor Farjeon Award, and most recently, the first poet to win The Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Prine John: Live At The Other End, Dec. 1975 (4x LP) - LP (0349784497)

LP vinyl - V prosinci 1975 odehrál John Prine tři akustické koncerty v green Village v klubu The Other End. V prosinci 1975 odehrál John Prine tři akustické koncerty v green Village v klubu The Other End. John Prine byl americký folkový lidový zpěvák a skladatel. Mezi jeho objeviteli byl například Kris Kristofferson, jehož zásluhou Prine v roce 1971 vydal své eponymní debutové album. Prine byl široce zmiňován jako jeden z nejvlivnějších skladatelů své generace a byl známý svými vtipnými texty o lásce, životě a současných událostech, stejně jako vážnými písněmi se společenským komentářem či písněmi, které připomínají melancholické příběhy z jeho života. V roce 2020 získal cenu Grammy za celoživotní přínos. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP1 Flashback Blues / Rocky Mountain Time / Living In The Future / Maureen, Maureen / Pretty Good / Hello In There / Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard / The Late John Garfield Blues / Quiet Man / The...

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Prine John: Diamonds In The Rough - LP (0349784658)

LP vinyl - Po svém debutovém albu v roce 1971 se John Prine v následujícím roce vrátil se svým druhým studiovým albem Diamonds In The Rough. Po svém debutovém albu v roce 1971 se John Prine v následujícím roce vrátil se svým druhým studiovým albem Diamonds In The Rough. Rok vydání : 1972 Rok reedice : 2020 Seznam stop LP 1 Strana A / Everybody / The Torch Singer / Souvenirs / The Late John Garfield Blues / Sour Grapes / Billy The Bum / The Frying Pan / LP 1 Strana B / Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You / Take The Star Out Of The Window / The Great Compromise / Clocks And Spoons / Rocky Mountain Time / Diamonds In The Rough

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Prine John: Live At The Other End, Dec. 1975 (2x CD) - CD (0349784472)

Hudební CD - V prosinci 1975 odehrál John Prine tři akustické koncerty v green Village v klubu The Other End. V prosinci 1975 odehrál John Prine tři akustické koncerty v green Village v klubu The Other End. John Prine byl americký folkový lidový zpěvák a skladatel. Mezi jeho objeviteli byl například Kris Kristofferson, jehož zásluhou Prine v roce 1971 vydal své eponymní debutové album. Prine byl široce zmiňován jako jeden z nejvlivnějších skladatelů své generace a byl známý svými vtipnými texty o lásce, životě a současných událostech, stejně jako vážnými písněmi se společenským komentářem či písněmi, které připomínají melancholické příběhy z jeho života. V roce 2020 získal cenu Grammy za celoživotní přínos. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop CD1 Flashback Blues / Rocky Mountain Time / Living In The Future / Maureen, Maureen / Pretty Good / Hello In There / Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard / The Late John Garfield Blues / Quiet Man / The...

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The Chrysalids - John Wyndham

A powerful post-apocalyptic allegory of persecution and intolerance, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of John Wyndham's science fiction masterpiece The Day of the Triffids contains an introduction by M. John Harrison. Nuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In the bleak, primitive society that has emerged from its ruins, any sign of deviation, no matter how small, is ruthlessly rooted out and destroyed. David lives in fear of discovery, for he is part of a secret group of children who are able to communicate with each other by transferring thought-shapes into each other's minds. As they grow older, they feel increasingly isolated. Then one of them marries a 'norm', with terrifying consequences. John Wyndham (1903-1969) the son of a barrister, tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising before writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. After serving in the Civil Service and the Army during the Second World War, he decided to try writing a modified form of Science Fiction, which he called 'logical fantasy'. Among his most famous books are The Day of the Triffids (1951), The Kraken Wakes (1953), The Chrysalids (1955), The Midwich Cuckoos ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Pony - John Steinbeck

Masterful linked short stories by Nobel prizewinner John Steinbeck, author of The Grapes of Wrath. The Red Pony is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Young Jody Tiflin lives on his father''s California ranch. He is thrilled when his father gives him a red pony, and later promises him the colt of a bay mare. Both these gifts bring joy to Jodi''s life - but tragedy soon follows. As Jodi begins to learn the harsh lessons of life and death, he starts to understand what growing-up and becoming an adult really means. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Search - John Henry Phillips

When archaeologist John Henry Phillips volunteered with a charity that took D-Day veterans back to Normandy, due to an administrative error he found himself without a hotel room and reliant on the generosity of one of the veterans who had a spare bed. That veteran was Patrick Thomas - and it was an encounter that would change both their lives forever.Patrick''s landing craft, LCH 185, had led the first wave into Sword Beach on D-Day, and stayed off Normandy until the 25th June when an acoustic mine sent it to the seabed along with most of the crew. His story transfixed John, and the resulting search for the shipwreck was to consume him.Jumping back and forwards in time, between vivid descriptions of the final days on board LCH 185 and John''s thrilling search to find the shipwreck, The Search is an emotional story of a devastating time in history, an unlikely, life-changing friendship and a quest to honour a wartime home and family lost over seventy-five years ago.

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Leading Change, With a New Preface by the Author - John P. Kotter

The international bestseller—now with a new preface by author John Kotter.Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter’s ideas on change management and leadership.From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recession—we’ve learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. It’s the rule. Now with a new preface, this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Change is more relevant than ever.John Kotter’s now-legendary eight-step process for managing change with positive results has become the foundation for leaders and organizations across the globe. By outlining the process every organization must go through to achieve its goals, and by identifying where and how even top performers derail during the change process, Kotter provides a practical resource for leaders and managers charged with making change initiatives work. Leading Change is widely recognized as his seminal work and is an important precursor to his newer ideas on acceleration published in Harvard Business Review.Needed more today than at any time in the past, this bestselling business book serves as both visionary guide and practical toolkit on how to approach the difficult yet crucial work of leading change in any type of organization. Reading this highly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Minders - John Marrs

The new Black Mirror-esque thriller from the author of the word-of-mouth sensation THE ONE - now a Netflix original series!Five strangers guard our secrets. Only four can be trusted...In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country''s most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they''re given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they''ll do anything to protect...From author of THE ONE and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT!_________________________''Marrs is brilliant at twists and for the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides'' PETER JAMES''One of the most exciting, original thriller writers out there. I never miss one of his books'' SIMON KERNICK_________________________"Gripping! It''s so incredibly intense; a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Exchange - John Grisham

John Grisham''s epic follow-up to his phenomenal global bestseller The Firm... TEN DAYS TO SAVE A LIFE. ONE SECOND TO END IT.Mitch McDeere has cheated death and come out the other side.Fifteen years ago, he stole millions from the mob and disappeared. Now, with his enemies jailed or dead, he has fought his way to the top of the biggest law firm in the world.When a new case takes him to Libya, he finds himself in the middle of the biggest hostage negotiation in recent history. The terrorists want $100 million in 10 days. Lives are on the line: and for McDeere, it''s personal.The clock is ticking. The stakes are high. And there''s nowhere left for McDeere to hide...💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER 💥Praise for The Exchange:''John Grisham remains one of the modern legends of literary fiction'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Amazing'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Gripping'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Riveting and full of suspense'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A very good read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Vampyre - John William Polidori

When Aubrey, a young Englishman, meets a mysterious man from London high society, Lord Ruthven, they become unlikely friends. Shortly after, Aubrey decides to accompany the noble on a trip to Rome. However, when a moral disagreement arises between the two, Aubrey decides to leave Ruthven in Rome, and goes off on his own. Arriving in Greece, Aubrey meets Ianthe, and the two share an immediate connection. After sharing stories and an evening together, Aubrey and Ianthe part ways for the night. However, after a devastating turn of events, Aubrey and Ruthven reunite, and Aubrey, ready to leave Greece behind, is happy to travel with the older man once again. But as they continue their travels, Aubrey slowly begins to notice Ruthven’s odd behavior. After even more consideration, Aubrey realizes a shocking pattern—nearly everyone that Ruthven comes in close contact to meets an untimely end. Afraid of his newly acquired knowledge, Aubrey attempts to distance himself from the suspicious man, though he is forced to reconsider his efforts when Ruthven expresses intent to marry Aubrey’s sister. First published under Lord Byron’s name, The Vampyre rose to immediate commercial success. However, though he was inspired by a discarded piece of Lord ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bonfire of the Insanities - John Crace

A new serving of satire from bestselling author and beloved Guardian columnist John Crace.''I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart.'' NIGELLA LAWSONIt ended as it began. With Downing Street under grey leaden skies. Someone’s idea of a cosmic joke. Only this time the rain had eased to a light drizzle rather than a torrential downpour. If you’re a Tory, you take your blessings where you find them on days like these.After fourteen years of Tory rule, John Crace has seen it all: a bucket-load of sleaze and scandals, myriad questionable policy decisions, and an ever-revolving door of impressive* candidates trying to get themselves to the top of a sinking ship.With a bumpy start, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party have taken the reins while Kemi Badenoch and the Tories slink off to regroup in opposition. Many proclaim that the United Kingdom’s political landscape has changed – but are those fabled sunlit uplands finally in view? Selected from Crace’s much-loved Guardian column, The Bonfire of the Insanities lights up a new chapter of governmental absurdity with mordant wit and caustic humour.(*terms and conditions apply)

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The Search - John Henry Phillips

When archaeologist John Henry Phillips volunteered with a charity that took D-Day veterans back to Normandy, due to an administrative error he found himself without a hotel room and reliant on the generosity of one of the veterans who had a spare bed. That veteran was Patrick Thomas - and it was an encounter that would change both their lives forever. Patrick's landing craft, LCH 185, had led the first wave into Sword Beach on D-Day, and stayed off Normandy until the 25th June when an acoustic mine sent it to the seabed along with most of the crew. His story transfixed John, and the resulting search for the shipwreck was to consume him. Jumping back and forwards in time, between vivid descriptions of the final days on board LCH 185 and John's thrilling search to find the shipwreck, The Search is an emotional story of a devastating time in history, an unlikely, life-changing friendship and a quest to honour a wartime home and family lost over seventy-five years ago.

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Agent to the Stars - John Scalzi

From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, Agent to the Stars is a brilliantly witty first-contact story unlike any other.Showbiz is about to go interstellarAs an ambitious young agent, Thomas Stein knows all about the art of the deal, even if his actors aren’t quite A-list material. But he’s about to receive some out-of-this-world clients – literally. The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to talk interstellar peace. One problem: they’re also hideous, and smell like rotting fish.For Stein, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the hottest name in Hollywood. Or on the planet. Yet it’s one thing to land a client’s blockbuster film role – and quite another to negotiate for an entire alien race. He’ll need every ounce of his charm, wit and wiles. But even with these considerable talents, can he really give the Yherajk the makeover they need to shine on the world’s stage?Praise for John Scalzi:‘John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today’ – Joe Hill‘Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced’ – Wall Street Journal

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The Defendants - John Ellsworth

Authentic and unputdownable, a high-octane legal thriller from lawyer turned bestseller, John Ellsworth.When he lands a high-profile murder case to defend, Thaddeus Murfee is up against his first major adversary.But itÂ’s not the prosecution.ItÂ’s his client.He might be fresh out of law school and a touch idealistic, but Murfee has a tenacity that belies his inexperience. HeÂ’ll need it as heÂ’s swept into a deadly game of treachery and lies.With a dark secret around every corner, Murfee has the fight of his life to uncover the truth and survive in the high-stakes world of the American criminal justice system.John EllsworthÂ’s heart-pounding and intricate thriller will leave you open-mouthed and wanting more.___________________________________________Praise for the Thaddeus Murfee legal thrillers:5.0 out of 5 Stars - Adventure, Excitement and Eliminating bud guysÂ…5.0 out of 5 Stars - Everything a Thriller Should Be.5.0 out of 5 Stars - Overwhelmingly engrossing...5.0 out of 5 Stars - Best fast read in a long time.5.0 out of 5 Stars - Mind-blowing Excitement.5.0 out of 5 Stars - Please read everything Mr. John Ellsworth writes.

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The Room Where It Happened - John Bolton

As President Trump’s National Security Advisor, John Bolton spent many of 453 days in the room where it happened, and the facts speak for themselves.The result is a “scathing and revelatory” (The New Yorker) White House memoir that is the most comprehensive and substantial account of the Trump Administration, and one of the few to date by a top-level official. With almost daily access to the President, John Bolton has produced a precise rendering of his days in and around the Oval Office. What Bolton saw astonished him: a President for whom getting reelected was the only thing that mattered, even if it meant endangering or weakening the nation. “I am hard-pressed to identify any significant Trump decision during my tenure that wasn’t driven by reelection calculations,” he writes. In fact, he argues that the House committed impeachment malpractice by keeping its prosecution focused narrowly on Ukraine when Trump’s Ukraine-like transgressions existed across the full range of his foreign policy—and Bolton documents exactly what those were, and attempts by him and others in the Administration to raise alarms about them. He shows a President addicted to chaos, who embraced our enemies and spurned our friends, and was deeply suspicious of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet the Artist: John Constable

Immerse yourself in the radical world of one of Britain’s greatest painters, John Constable, and make your own Constable-inspired artworks! Join Hannah Flanagan on a wonderful adventure through the revolutionary landscapes of John Constable, an artist who transformed landscape painting and forever shaped the image of the English countryside in art. Get to know Constable’s landscapes and what they meant to him through sketches, collage, and letters. Marvel at the ever-changing sky using a DIY cloud-viewer and create your own expressive cloudscapes, design a mini-sketchbook, experiment with unconventional materials to paint, and play around with scale inspired by Constable’s ‘six-footers’. Packed with make-and-dos and creative activities, Meet the Artist: John Constable is perfect for encouraging and inspiring budding young artists.Â

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The Hunger of the Gods - John Gwynne

The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne''s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceLik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series:''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony Ryan''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Rainmaker - John Grisham

Rudy Baylor is a rookie lawyer who is about to take on a career-defining case, fighting for justice for a young man whose death could have easily been prevented.This case has the power to change everything for Rudy - eliminate his debts and save his legal practice.But he''s never argued a case in court before. And he is up against the most expensive lawyers that money can buy.Can Rudy win against the odds? Or will the truth be buried forever?_______________________________________''A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos'' - Irish Independent''John Grisham is the master of legal fiction'' - Jodi Picoult''The best thriller writer alive'' - Ken Follett''John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers'' - Telegraph ''Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller'' - The Times''Grisham''s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.'' - Daily Record''Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they''re not just alive, they''re pulsating'' - Mirror''A giant of the thriller genre'' - TimeOut

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The Shadow of the Gods - John Gwynne

''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.Further praise for The Shadow of the Gods''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It''s everything I''ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book'' Robin Hobb''A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart'' FanFiAddict''Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dog Who Danced on the Moon - John Boyne

An affectionately illustrated bedtime story with witty wordplay that will also make grown-up readers smile – The TimesThere once was a boy called Jeremy GraceWho had a remarkable interest in space.He was quiet and shy, very often alone,Just him and his dog, spending time on their own.Jeremy dreams of journeying through space, but nobody believes in him . . . Nobody, that is, but Maxwell, his incredible dancing dog who encourages him to reach for the stars. The pair embark on an out-of-this-world adventure - but when they are faced with an incoming comet catastrophe, it takes bravery, daring and a little bit of dancing to save the day.Heartwarming and inspirational with a touch of magic, this read-aloud rhyming picture-book story encourages children to follow their dreams.This is the picture book debut from John Boyne, the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The illustrations are by award-winning rising star Ashling Lindsay.John Boyne, The Bookseller bestseller, May 2024

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The Shadow of the Gods - John Gwynne

''A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic'' Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.Further praise for The Shadow of the Gods''Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable'' Jay Kristoff''A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It''s everything I''ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book'' Robin Hobb''A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart'' FanFiAddict''Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Obsessed: The Autobiography - Johnny Sexton

'Sexton will go down as Ireland's greatest ever player' Gordon D'Arcy, Irish TimesNo Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration to teammates and fans alike, than Johnny Sexton. In his hotly anticipated autobiography, Johnny tells the story of his life and explores the sources of his unmatched will to win. The Sexton era was marked by four European Cups, four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams), a series win in New Zealand, two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world, and the World Player of the Year award. Always outspoken on and off the field, Sexton offers an honest look at his childhood, his seemingly inauspicious early experiences in club and professional rugby, his relationships with key teammates and coaches (including Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell), and his ideas about the game. Obsessed is more than just a brilliantly detailed account of a legendary playing career. It is also a work of deep self-exploration, tracing the psychological arc of a player who almost always felt embattled, who struggled with self-doubt, and who was still learning new lessons about being a team-mate and a leader ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Brethren - John Grisham

Trumble is a minimum-security federal prison, home to drug dealers, bank robbers and three former judges known as The Brethren.Each day in the law library, The Brethren spend hours fine-tuning their mail scam, and it''s starting to pay big.But when their scam goes awry and ensnares the wrong victim - a powerful man on the outside - they''re in trouble. Because this man has dangerous friends.Just as the prison failed to protect society from The Brethren, it won''t protect them from their victims..._____________________________''A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos'' - Irish Independent''John Grisham is the master of legal fiction'' - Jodi Picoult''The best thriller writer alive'' - Ken Follett''John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers'' - Telegraph''Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller'' - The Times''Grisham''s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.'' - Daily Record''Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they''re not just alive, they''re pulsating'' - Mirror''A giant of the thriller genre'' - TimeOutJohn Grisham, Sunday Times bestseller, December 2023

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The Confession - John Grisham

A gripping legal thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author and creator of Sooley and The Judge''s List._______________________________________An innocent man is days from execution. Only a guilty man can save him.Travis Boyette is a murderer. Nine years ago, he strangled a high-school cheerleader and buried her body so it could never be found. Then, he watched and waited as police arrested Donte Drumm, a local football star with no connection to the crime.Tried, convicted, and sentenced, Drumm was sent to death row whilst Boyette walked free.Now, Donte Drumm is four days from execution. But, as Boyette faces his own mortality, he has finally decided to do what''s right. He has decided to confess.But can he convince the state that they are about to execute the wrong man?_______________________________________''A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos'' - Irish Independent''John Grisham is the master of legal fiction'' - Jodi Picoult''The best thriller writer alive'' - Ken Follett''John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers'' - Telegraph''Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller'' - The Times''Grisham''s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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