the bedlam stacks natasha pulley

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE S ENCORE AWARD 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2018 A sheer fantastical delight The Times Epic New York Times An immense treat Observer Books of the Year A fast-paced adventure story i Magical Sunday Express In uncharted Peru, the holy town of Bedlam stands at the edge of a mysterious forest. Deep within are cinchona trees, whose bark yields the only known treatment for malaria. In 1859, across the Pacific, India is ravaged by the disease. In desperation, the India Office dispatches the injured expeditionary Merrick Tremayne to Bedlam, under orders to return with cinchona cuttings. But there he meets Raphael, an enigmatic priest who is the key to a secret which will prove more valuable than they could ever have imagined.

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January Stirling was one of the principal dancers of London s Royal Ballet. Now he s a climate refugee bound for Tharsis, the notorious terraformed colony on Mars.It s a utopia for the naturalised population. For January, as a dangerous Earthstronger whose body is unadjusted to the weaker Martian gravity, it s a life sentence to hard labour and ferocious discrimination. But he will live.Aubrey Gale, energy trillionaire and hereditary senator, is running for election on a hardline platform to protect the native population from dangerous immigrants. The path to equality is simple, requiring all Earthstrongers who choose to come to Mars to undergo the disabling and sometimes fatal process of surgical naturalisation. Which is no life at all.When a disastrous media encounter plunges Aubrey and January s lives into chaos, the solution is a five-year made-for-reality-TV marriage that could secure January s future and ensure Aubrey s political success . . .but it soon becomes clear that thousands of lives hang in the balance, and nothing is as it seems. Timely and utterly unputdownable, The Mars House is an exceptional genre-blending story about privilege, strength, life, and love across class divisions - perfect for fans of Babel by R.F. Kuang, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.

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Witty, bittersweet, surprising, and compellingly readable Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review A completely original and bewitching adventure A. D. Rhine, author of Daughters of Bronze and Horses of Fire A dazzling labyrinth of a book that pulls you in with both hands Luna McNamara, author of PSYCHE AND EROS This is more than a story of love and escape and broken chains. This is more than an exquisitely crafted tale. This book is a candle in a dark hour Maya Deane, author of Wrath Goddess Sing Quirky, tender, and endlessly inventive, this is a Greek myth retelling unlike any other. Pulley s big brain and huge heart are deployed to godly effect in THE HYMN TO DIONYSUS V. V. James, Sunday Times Bestselling author of SanctuaryRaised in a Greek legion, Phaidros has been taught to follow his commander s orders at all costs. But when he rescues a baby from a fire at Thebes palace, he defies those orders and keeps the blue-eyed boy s existence a secret.Years later, after a strange encounter that led to the death of his battalion, Phaidros has become a training master for young soldiers. He struggles with panic attacks and flashbacks, and he is not alone: all around him, his fellow veterans are losing their minds.Madness is not his only problem: Phaidros has become entangled with the search for Thebes lost young crown prince-a search that leads him to a blue-eyed witch named Dionysus, whose guidance is as wise as the events that surround him are strange. In Dionysus s company, Phaidros witnesses sudden outbursts of riots and unrest, and everywhere Dionysus goes, rumors follow about a new god, one sired by Zeus but lost in a fire . . .In The Hymn to Dionysus, bestselling author Natasha Pulley transports us to an ancient empire on the edge of ruin to tell an utterly captivating story about a man needing a god to remind him how to be a human.Praise for The Hymn to Dionysus [Pulley] makes the ancient world feel close-by. I was enthralled from the first page to the last Elyse John, author of Orphia and Eurydicius [A] fresh and stylish reimagining . . . Fans of Greek myth retellings won t want to miss this Publishers Weekly, Starred review This novel twists the ideas of duty and honour, exploring the depths of humanity and the power of connection in a world consumed by chaos. An absolute must-read Crystal King, bestselling author of In the Garden of Monsters and Feast of Sorrow

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDon t miss the brand new collection of never-before-seen ghostly tales from these eight authors plus four more. The Winter Spirits is out in October 2023 and available to pre-order now. You won t find a more thrilling winter read this year, or a better line up of writers who have mastered the gothic and ghostly. SARA COLLINS, Costa Award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton Featuring new and original tales from: Bridget Collins Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding | Imogen Hermes Gowar Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock | Kiran Millwood Hargrave Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies | Andrew Michael Hurley Sunday Times bestselling author of The Loney | Jess Kidd International award-winning author of Things in Jars | Elizabeth Macneal Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory | Natasha Pulley Sunday Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street | Laura Purcell Award-winning author of The Silent Companions ______________Long before Charles Dickens and Henry James popularized the tradition, the shadowy nights of winter have been a time for people to gather together by the flicker of candlelight and experience the intoxicating thrill of a ghost story.Now eight bestselling, award-winning authors - all of them master storytellers of the sinister and the macabre - bring the tradition to vivid life in a spellbinding new collection of original spine-tingling tales.Taking you from the frosty Fens to the wild Yorkshire moors, to the snow-covered grounds of a haunted estate, to a bustling London Christmas market, these mesmerizing stories will capture your imagination and serve as your indispensable companion to the cold, dark nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . .

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**Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize**A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022The Times Historical Fiction Book of the MonthThe truth must come out.In 1963, in a Siberian gulag, former nuclear specialist Valery Kolkhanov has mastered what it takes to survive: the right connections to the guards for access to food and cigarettes, the right pair of warm boots to avoid frostbite, and the right attitude toward the small pleasures of life. But on one ordinary day, all that changes: Valeryâ ™s university mentor steps in and sweeps Valery from the frozen prison camp to a mysterious unnamed town hidden within a forest so damaged it looks like the trees have rusted from within. Here, Valery is Dr. Kolkhanov once more, and heâ ™s expected to serve out his prison term studying the effect of radiation on local animals. But as Valery begins his work, he is struck by the questions his research raises: what, exactly, is being hidden from the thousands who live in the town? And if he keeps looking for answers, will he live to serve out his sentence?Based on real events in a surreal Soviet city, and told with bestselling author Natasha Pulleyâ ™s inimitable style, The Half Life of Valery K is a sweeping historical adventure.

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THE DAZZLING SECOND GHOST STORY COLLECTION FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON, NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK. Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHANFeaturing new and original stories from:Bridget CollinsImogen Hermes GowarKiran Millwood HargraveAndrew Michael HurleyJess Kidd Natasha PulleyElizabeth MacnealLaura Purcell Susan Stokes-Chapman Laura Shepherd-Robinson Stuart Turton Catriona Ward The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today s most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience. Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights.So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . .

Objev podobné jako The Winter Spirits - Jess Kiddová, Andrew Michael Hurley, Stuart Turton, Natasha Pulley, Bridget Collins, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Imogen Her

A Japan that never was, a future lost, ghosts that are not dead ... not even a partial list of ingredients can do justice to this wonderful cake of a book ... A time-defying thriller ROBIN HOBBStrange things are happening in Tokyo. As war with Russia looms, the city is plagued by strange electricity storms, while the staff at the British Legation have gone on strike, claiming that the building is haunted. Thaniel Steepleton is sent over from London to act as interpreter, bringing with him his partner, Keita Mori the watchmaker, their adopted daughter, Six, and Moriâ ™s clockwork octopus, Katsu. Thaniel is dazzled by life in Tokyo, but he feels increasingly out of his depth â “ especially when he meets Takiko Pepperharrow, and learns of her connection to Mori.But then Mori disappears, and Thaniel and Takikoâ ™s paths diverge as they desperately try to find him. As their searches lead them to snow-steeped prisons and mountainside shrines, Thaniel is faced with the terrifying revelation that Moriâ ™s powers are no longer enough to save them â “ and that the watchmakerâ ™s time may have run out.Natasha Pulleyâ ™s extraordinary new novel, The Kingdoms, will be available in Spring 2021.

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1680. London cooks in summer heat. Protestors light bonfires and riot, angry that James, the Duke of York - who is openly Catholic - will succeed his brother as King. When violent men kidnap and murder a rich merchant s daughter - even though her ransom was paid - King Charles II orders Harry Hunt of the Royal Society to help investigate. Harry has proved his worth before. A second woman goes missing: Elizabeth Thynne, England s richest heiress. Her husband receives a ransom letter from the same kidnappers. He is a close friend of the King s son, the Duke of Monmouth. Monmouth is Protestant and popular, preferred by most to succeed his father despite his illegitimacy. Under pressure from powerful men to find the killers and rescue Elizabeth, Harry uncovers a disturbing link to Bethlehem Hospital, better known as Bedlam. But he is falsely accused of the crimes. Desperate to prove his innocence - and to find the real culprits - his search takes him from Rotherhithe to Whitehall Palace, and to the house of the famous portrait painter, Sir Peter Lely, in Covent Garden. And back to Bedlam again. By its end, Harry holds the Monarchy s future in his hands.

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A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend.It is bedlam on the eighth floor.On this floor, the crawlers are given a new task: find and capture six monsters. The captured monsters will be turned into cards. The stronger, the deadlier, the better.At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, and they will have some of the most powerful cards available. So it’s crucial to assemble the toughest squad possible. But, like always, there is a catch. There’s always a catch.As Carl and Donut know all too well, just because someone is captured, it doesn’t mean they have been tamed.Her name is Shi Maria. She’s easily the most powerful monster in their area. If they want to survive, they must capture her. They call her the Bedlam Bride.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWNLONGLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION 2021 BEST NOVELFor fans of Matt Haig, Stuart Turton and Bridget Collins comes a sweeping historical adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Original, joyous and horrifying, The Kingdoms is an awe-inspiring feat of imagination and passion which had me in tears by the end - Catriona WardCome home, if you rememberThe postcard has been held at the sorting office for ninety-one years, waiting to be delivered to Joe Tournier. On the front is a lighthouse â “ Eilean Mor, in the Outer Hebrides.Joe has never left England, never even left London. He is a British slave, one of thousands throughout the French Empire. He has a job, a wife, a baby daughter.But he also has flashes of a life he cannot remember and of a world that never existed â “ a world where English is spoken in England, and not French.And now he has a postcard of a lighthouse built just six months ago, that was first written nearly one hundred years ago, by a stranger who seems to know him very well.Joeâ ™s journey to unravel the truth will take him from French-occupied London to a remote Scottish island, and back through time itself as he battles for his life â “ and for a very different future.

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FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON AND THE WINTER SPIRITS COMES A BRAND NEW COLLECTION OF GHOSTLY TALESFeaturing new and original stories from:Michelle PaverStacey HallsBridget CollinsImogen Hermes GowarKiran Millwood HargraveAndrew Michael HurleyJess KiddNatasha PulleyElizabeth MacnealSusan Stokes-ChapmanLaura Shepherd-RobinsonStuart TurtonCatriona Ward_________There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight.It is the time when darkness reigns.And strange things roam the earth.In this dazzling collection of original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring the old superstition of the witching hour to new and vivid life.Transporting you from the smog of London to the freezing mists of Svalbard, from an Irish town riddled with rumour to a sinister English boarding school, these thirteen stories will serve as your spinetingling companion to the long hours of winter.So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clock to strike . . .

Objev podobné jako The Witching Hour - Jess Kiddová, Andrew Michael Hurley, Stuart Turton, Natasha Pulley, Bridget Collins, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Shepherd-Robinsonová

Píše se rok 1900. Anglie padla. Londýn je průmyslovým centrem Francouzské republiky. Joe stojí na nádraží, na sobě má kvalitní plášť s podšívkou ze skotské kostky a nepamatuje si nic. Vůbec nic. Neví, kdo je, ani jak se tam ocitl. Muž bez minulosti. Ale čas od času jako by přece jen něco viděl - místa, lidi… Prý je to jistá forma epilepsie. Až mu jednoho dne přijde pohlednice… Co má Joe společného s majákem daleko u skotského pobřeží? Proč tam přichází zima během jediného dne? Kdo napsal jména na sloupy trčící z moře? Ale hlavně - jak dopadnou napoleonské války? A dožije se Joe současnosti? Ve strhujícím románu Natashy Pulleyové ucítíte pach krve, chlad mořské vody i ničivé plameny lásky. Je to nějakých čtyři sta stránek, ale člověk má pocit, jako by jich bylo polovic. Pokud můžete, vyhraďte si víkend a ponořte se… New York Times Poslední pecka Natashy Pulleyové, v níž ohýbá pravidla žánru, v sobě mistrovsky kombinuje historii, spekulativní fikci, romantiku a další prvky, čímž vzniká neuvěřitelně čtivý celek… Tohle je paráda. Publishers Weekly

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WINNER OF A BETTY TRASK AWARD 2016SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2017Thaniel Steepleton returns from his job at the Home Office to his tiny flat only to find a gold pocketwatch lying on his pillow. When the watch then saves Thanielâ ™s life in a blast that destroys Scotland Yard, he goes in search of its maker, Keita Mori â “ a kind, lonely Japanese immigrant. Meanwhile, Grace Carrow is sneaking into an Oxford library, desperate to prove the existence of the luminiferous ether before her mother can force her to marry.As the lives of these three characters become entwined, events spiral out of control until Thaniel is torn between loyalties, futures and opposing geniuses.

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Natasha Lester s most compelling novel yet! - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code Brave, bold, and beautiful . . .I couldn t stop reading - Kerri Maher, author of, The Paris Bookseller Natasha Lester at her best! - Chanel Cleeton, author of, Next Year in HavanaIn November 1973, a legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what happened to Astrid Bricard?NEW YORK, 1970. Astrid Bricard is determined to change the fashion world forever and escape the legacy of being the daughter of Mizza Bricard, infamous muse to Christian Dior. But when she meets fellow designer Hawk Jones, they embark on a passionate love affair and she finds herself cast in the same role as her mother, her own talent ignored.Then, before she can make her own mark on the world of couture, she disappears . . .PRESENT DAY. Astrid s daughter Blythe holds what remains of her mother and grandmother s legacies, and she s desperate to weave together the tragedies of the past to create something beautiful. But when her journey takes her to Paris, she quickly discovers that there may be more to her mother s disappearance than she first thought, and she s left with the question: What really happened to Astrid Bricard?Set in the opulent world of luxury fashion, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard is a heart-wrenching story of love, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret.Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.

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A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations SARAH WATERS A fierce and beautiful book EDMUND DE WAAL Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother s political past BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian A compelling reconstruction of her mother s life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Times Eloquent, piercing, gloriously humane PHILIPPE SANDSAfter the sudden death of her mother at age 75, Natasha Walter was thrown into a time of bewilderment and sadness. It was only when she began to search back through Ruth s history, that she began to understand how her life led to death by her own hand. She learns that Ruth had been brought up to be a conventional young woman, but chose to take huge risks and even break the law for her beliefs in the nuclear disarmament movement of the 1960s. Reaching further back she explores the history of Ruth s parents, and the story of her grandfather who, as part of the anti-Nazi resistance in the 1930s in Germany, was imprisoned for three years and then went on the run across Europe, finally finding safety in England.Honest about loss, this memoir also searches for what is valuable in the legacy of a family who lived through some of the great crises of the twentieth century. Without false hope, and with honest passion, Natasha Walter shows us why, even when success is far from assured, it is always important to stand up for what you believe.

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A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations SARAH WATERS A fierce and beautiful book EDMUND DE WAAL Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother s political past BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian A compelling reconstruction of her mother s life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Times Eloquent, piercing, gloriously humane PHILIPPE SANDSAfter the sudden death of her mother at age 75, Natasha Walter was thrown into a time of bewilderment and sadness. It was only when she began to search back through Ruth s history, that she began to understand how her life led to death by her own hand. She learns that Ruth had been brought up to be a conventional young woman, but chose to take huge risks and even break the law for her beliefs in the nuclear disarmament movement of the 1960s. Reaching further back she explores the history of Ruth s parents, and the story of her grandfather who, as part of the anti-Nazi resistance in the 1930s in Germany, was imprisoned for three years and then went on the run across Europe, finally finding safety in England.Honest about loss, this memoir also searches for what is valuable in the legacy of a family who lived through some of the great crises of the twentieth century. Without false hope, and with honest passion, Natasha Walter shows us why, even when success is far from assured, it is always important to stand up for what you believe.

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An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone, and Circe, this book is a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.This is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods.This is a story that will change history.Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree and bringing terrible danger to the mami wata.Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends - a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology - The Guardian One of the most epic and original fantasies Ive read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full of heart and imagination - Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel...knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones A triumph of storytelling - Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead This poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose Financial Times Fantastical creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl s journey to find herself Observer (YA Books of Month)

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Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale â “ and bring the story to life!What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away â “ hooray!With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

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Push, pull and slide the magical moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. Bring the story to life with this perfect Halloween gift for toddlers!Wiggle the witch s broomstick to make her and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains. Push and pull the tabs to see what happens when they are joined by a dog, a bird and a frog who all want a ride and .. . SNAP! Make the broom break in two.Move the magical scene-changing mechanism to scare away the greedy dragon who s hungry for a snack, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch the witch and her friends fly off on their brand new truly magnificent broom – whoosh!With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

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Welcome-welcome-welcome-welcome to Being Young! And to the inner life and internet ragepage of Natasha [Redacted]. Her first name is all youâ ™re getting: there are too many haters, trolls and stupid adults out there. Iffen you understand me then youâ ™ve picked up the rhythm of my heartbeat and maybe youâ ™re a friend. But that means youâ ™re a potential danger too, if you get too close and you know too muchâ ”be careful. Original, compelling and moving, Natasha [Redacted] is a coming of age story that charts the costs of trying to survive in the poisonous jungle that is â ˜growing upâ ™. Family breakdown, friends who turn out to be anything but friends, parents and their love interests who want bland conformity above all else, Internet wars and real-world violence populate Natashaâ ™s Internet â ˜ragepageâ ™. And we see Natasha too though her self-appraising â ˜sleevenotesâ ™, penned some unknown time after the events that she describes. At the end of it all, has she grown up? Will you like the answer anymore than Natasha does? Whatever the answerâ ”if youâ ™ve ever loved music with a matchless passion, wanted to form a band and play a gig on the Moon, you could be the friend that Natasha is waiting for. Read onâ ¦

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Push, pull and slide the tabs in this magical Moomin book and make all your favorite characters come to life! Wobble on a fluffy cloud with Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, sail from the top of the Moominhouse with Little My, and meet Snufkin coming home from his travels. Moving mechanisms on every page will introduce young readers to the Moomins and their fun-filled world. Based on the acclaimed Moominvalley CGI animation and using beautiful full-color images from the series, this preschool board book uses the bestselling Push, Pull Slide format to show the Moomin characters as youÂ’ve never seen them before.With simple rhyming text, chunky pages for little hands and sturdy interactive mechanisms, Meet the Moomins! is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the wonderful world of Moominvalley.

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From the award-winning author of The Whisperers, Orlando Figes Natasha s Dance: A Cultural History of Russia is a dazzling history of Russia s mighty culture. Orlando Figes enthralling, richly evocative history has been heralded as a literary masterpiece on Russia, the lives of those who have shaped its culture, and the enduring spirit of a people. Wonderfully rich ... magnificent and compelling ... a delight to read Antony Beevor A tour de force by the great storyteller of modern Russian historians ... Figes mobilizes a cast of serf harems, dynasties, politburos, libertines, filmmakers, novelists, composers, poets, tsars and tyrants ... superb, flamboyant and masterful Simon Sebag-Montefiore, Financial Times Awe-inspiring ... Natasha s Dance has all the qualities of an epic tragedy Mail on Sunday It is so much fun to read that I hesitate to write too much, for fear of spoiling the pleasures and surprises of the book Sunday Telegraph Magnificent ... Figes is at his exciting best Guardian Breathtaking ... The title of this masterly history comes from War and Peace, when the aristocratic heroine, Natasha Rostova, finds herself intuitively picking up the rhythm of a peasant dance ... One of those books that, at times, makes you wonder how you have so far managed to do without it Independent on Sunday Thrilling, dizzying ... I would defy any reader not to be captivated Literary Review Orlando Figes is Professor of History at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is the author of Peasant Russia, Civil War, A People s Tragedy, Natasha s Dance, The Whisperers and Just Send Me Word. His books have been translated into over twenty languages.

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How far would you go to discover your destiny? Itâ ™s the cusp of Natasha Sizloâ ™s forty-fourth birthday. Still reelingfrom her disastrous divorce, sheâ ™s navigating life as a single mum alongside a cutthroat career in LA real estate. In the meantime, her ex-husband is dating a Hollywood star and sheâ ™s just broken it off with her handsome but non-committal French boyfriend. Just when it seems things canâ ™t get worse, her beloved father is given months to live.So when sheâ ™s gifted a session with an astrologist, Natasha â “though a sceptic â “ figures she has nothing to lose. The reading is so eerily accurate that Natasha asks about her ex-boyfriend, the Frenchman she canâ ™t get over. To her surprise, the astrologist tells her that he is perfect for her. His birthday and birthplace â “ 2 November 1968 in Paris â “ line up with her astrological point of destiny.Natasha is distraught. Panicked, even. Is he really The One?Then she has a lightning bolt of an idea: her ex isnâ ™t the only man born on 2 November 1968 in Paris. Natashaâ ™s soulmate is still out there â “ she just has to find him.Unforgettable, inspiring and with a dusting of astrologicalmagic, Natashaâ ™s journey reveals what can happen when youask the universe for what you want and open your heartwhen the answer finally comes.

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WINNER ⠓ COSTA CHILDREN S BOOK AWARDTHE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE YEARThe second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti⠙s horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .Just as they think they⠙ve found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan ⠓ to cross the Channel on Ben⠙s narrowboat and find Sam. And there s something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . . Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home. One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year. The Sunday Times, Children s Book of the Week Empowering, rollicking, wistful and joyful. Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks War Magnificent odyssey . . . a rich and rewarding read . . . it deserves prizes. New Statesman A wonderful adventure. Piers Torday, author of The Frozen Sea Fast-paced and fascinating. BookTrust⠘Compelling.⠙ The Scotsman⠘Wonderful.⠙ The Week Junior⠘Impossible to put down.⠙ LoveReading4Kids⠘Exciting adventure.⠙ Just Imagine⠘Highly recommended.⠙ Books for Keeps

Objev podobné jako Voyage of the Sparrowhawk - Farrant Natasha

â ˜Absolutely stunningâ ¦ Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantasticâ ™ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winterâ ™s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems â “ and that some wishes never come for free.â ˜A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy daysâ ™ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bearâ ˜A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibilityâ ™ Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages Co. seriesâ ˜This book is unputdownableâ ™ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Starâ ˜Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written â “ everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fairâ ™ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Seaâ ˜Spooky and hauntingâ ™ Philippa Gregoryâ ˜Exciting and mysteriousâ ™ The Booksellerâ ˜A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical taleâ ™ Kirkusâ ˜Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale â ¦ I loved itâ ™ Emma Carrollâ ˜Absolutely stunning â ¦ Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantasticâ ™ A F Steadman

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023 Important and beautifully lyrical THE TIMES A fierce, urgent memoir AMY-JANE BEERTo grow up in rural poverty is to fight for life before you can walk. Natasha Carthew was born into a world that sat alongside picture-postcard Cornwall - one where second homes took the sea view of council properties, summer months shifted the course of people s lives, and wealth converged with poverty on sandy beaches.In the rockpools and hedgerows of the natural world, Natasha found solace in the wild landscape, and a means of escape in her mobile library. In Undercurrent she retraces the cliff paths of her childhood, determined to make sense of an upbringing shaped by political neglect and a life defined by the beauty of nature._____ A story of queer resistance, of community and of finding your own voice DAMIAN BARR By turns marvellous, moving and mesmerising ANITA SETHI A proud, defiant account CAUGHT BY THE RIVER Haunting and powerful KATE MOSSE Fierce and honest BBC COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE

Objev podobné jako Undercurrent - Natasha Carthew

At times roaring and visceral, in turn gentle and embracing, always driven by hope and determination RAYNOR WINN Haunting and powerful KATE MOSSE Natasha Carthew was born into a world that sat alongside picture-postcard Cornwall, one where second homes took the sea view of council properties, summer months shifted the course of people s lives, and wealth converged with poverty on sandy beaches.In the rockpools and hedgerows of the natural world, Natasha found solace in the beauty of the landscape, and in the mobile library she found her means of escape. In Undercurrent she returns to the cliff paths of her childhood, determined to make sense of an upbringing shaped by political neglect and a life defined by the beauty of nature.This is a journey through place, and a vivid story of hope, beauty and fierce resilience. Marvellous, moving and mesmerising ANITA SETHI A story of queer resistance, of community and of finding your own voice DAMIAN BARR

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Clare Rose and Molly are happy to be back at Sycamore Hill, getting ready for the school musical and training hard at hockey. When new girl Amy joins their class in the middle of term, she⠙s a bit of a puzzle to solve. The girls vow to use their detective skills to get to the bottom of this new mystery before it⠙s too late.

Objev podobné jako The Vanished Girl - Natasha Mac a

Sycamore Hill Boarding School, Donegal1963Clare is excited to start her first term at Sycamore Hill. New sports, new subjects, and new friends – chatty, confident Rose and quiet, nature-loving Molly.But something strange is going on. The girls see a face at the tower window and hear the sound of crying – could the school be haunted? And does it have anything to do with the mysterious death of a pupil years earlier?No one seems to want to answer their questions, but Clare and her friends are determined to investigate.Can they solve the mystery before a killer strikes again?

Objev podobné jako The Tower Ghost - Natasha Mac a

A compendium of over 100 astonishing objects related to the story of medicine.

Objev podobné jako The Medicine Cabinet - The Science Museum, Natasha McEnroe, Selina Hurley

Simply gorgeous! The prose flows as smoothly as the waters of the Nile, rich in sensory detail . . . . Solomonspulls back the layers of history to show us the true Cleopatra in all of her pride and glory. Luna McNamara, author ofPsyche Eros Wonderful. . . . A fresh and lively takeon a well-known tale. The TimesFrom the internationally bestselling author of Fair Rosaline comes a captivating historical novela powerful retelling of the life of one of the most beguiling and misrepresented female figures in history, Cleopatra.The favored daughter of the Pharaoh, Egyptian Princess Cleopatra spent her childhood hiding amid the scrolls in the great library of Alexandria, dreaming of one day writing her own story.When her father dies, naming both Cleopatra and her selfish brother Ptolemy as his successors to the throne, danger arises. While the young Queen sails the Nile to greet her people, her brother plots to eliminate her and rule the empire alone.But while Ptolemy has the power of the kingdom behind him, Cleopatra has her cunning wits. When the great Caesar arrives from Rome, she realizes he could be the key to her salvationthough courting this powerful man could cost her everything.Can Cleopatra save her life, her throne, and her beloved Egypt and finally write her own history?Told from the dueling perspectives of Cleopatra and Caesars mistress Servilia, I Am Cleopatra is a powerful, addictively readable reimagining of the alluring queens life. A modern retelling that goes beyond previous caricatures, I Am Cleopatra is a fascinating portrait of the flesh-and blood-woman behind the great legend. Natasha Solomons spellbinding story of female power and fragility, love and loss, fierce friendship and terrible betrayal introduces at last the real Cleopatra in all her glory and vulnerability.

Objev podobné jako I Am Cleopatra - Natasha Solomonsová

WINNER OF THE HOLYER AN GO AWARD 2023 Wyl Menmuir’s The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the sea and the people whose livelihoods revolve around it, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination. Since the earliest stages of human development, the sea has fascinated and entranced us. It feeds us, sustaining communities and providing livelihood, but it also holds immense destructive power that threatens to destroy all we have created. It connects us to faraway places, offering the promise of new lands and voyages of discovery, but also shapes our borders, carving divisions between landmasses and eroding the very ground beneath our feet. In this lyrical meditation on what it is that draws us to the waters #39; edge, author Wyl Menmuir tells the stories of the people whose lives revolve around the coastline and all it has to offer. In twelve interlinked chapters, Menmuir explores the lives of local fishermen steeped in the rich traditions of a fishing community, the beachcombers who wander the shores in search of the varied objects that wash ashore and the stories they tell, and all number of others who have made their lives around the sea. In the specifics of these livelihoods and their rich histories and traditions, Wyl Menmuir captures the universal human connection to the ocean’s edge. Into this seductive tapestry Wyl weaves the story of how the sea has beckoned, consoled and restored him.The Draw of the Sea is a meaningful and moving work into how we interact with the environment around us and how it comes to shape the course of our lives. As unmissable as it is compelling, as profound as it is personal, this must-read book will delight anyone familiar with the intimate and powerful pull which the sea holds over us.

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Meet the Gruffalo and all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this fun book shaped like the Gruffalo himself! Based on the bestselling classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Turn the sturdy shaped pages to discover everything you need to know about the Gruffalo â “ from his terrible features to his woodland home. With a simple text and colourful illustrations, All About the Gruffalo is the perfect introduction to the world of The Gruffalo for preschoolers, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book. Enjoy more Gruffalo novelty books: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book and Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book.

Objev podobné jako All About the Gruffalo - Julia Donaldsonová

* LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 ** A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK MARCH 2025 *â ˜A gripping, Kafkaesque foray into an all-too-plausible futureâ ™ JENNIFER EGANâ ˜So cleverly conceived, so relevant, that everyone should read it and sweatâ ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Extraordinaryâ ™ RUMAAN ALAMâ ˜Absolutely unputdownableâ ™ SANDRA NEWMANSara is returning home from a conference abroad when agents from the Risk Assessment Administration pull her aside at the airport. Using data from her dreams, their algorithm has determined that she is at imminent risk of harming her husband. For his safety, she must be transferred to a retention centre, and kept under observation for twenty-one days.But as Sara arrives to be monitored alongside other dangerous dreamers, she discovers that with every deviation from the facilityâ ™s strict and ever-shifting rules, their stays can be extended â “ and that getting home to her family is going to cost much more than just three weeks of good behaviour.Then, one day, a new resident arrives, disrupting the order of the facility and leading Sara on a collision course with the very companies that have deprived her of her freedom.The Dream Hotel is a gripping speculative mystery about the seductive dangers of the technologies that are supposed to make our lives easier. As terrifying as it is inventive, it explores how well we can ever truly know those around us â “ even with the most invasive surveillance systems in place.

Objev podobné jako The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami

On the glittering streets of New York is the city s worst kept secret: the mob. And Natasha Nicastro is at the centre of it all . . .Seventeen-year-old Tasha Nicastro lives a life of glitz and glamour, but she has no idea her family harbours a dark truth. Tasha might look like your classic high school mean girl, but behind the designer clothes is a sharpshooter who knows how to bring anyone to their knees. The only person who has ever gotten under her skin is her former best friend, Leo Danesi, the youngest son of the Nicastro family s rivals. After Leo returns to New York older and more handsome, Tasha thinks he ll be the worst of her problems - until the life she thought she knew takes a violent, shocking turn. When her father and beloved older sister are murdered before her eyes, Tasha learns the dark truth: Her family runs the most powerful Mafia branch in New York, and now she s set to inherit it all. Tasha vows vengeance on the mysterious new mob behind the hit, but she can t do it alone. She needs someone who already knows the underground world to help track them down. And that person is none other than Leo, the heir to his own family s dangerous empire. But Tasha is a Nicastro. She s been raised in the company of killers, and there s absolutely nothing she won t do to avenge her family. That is, if the enemy doesn t put her in gold chains first.Gossip Girl meets The Sopranos in this fast-paced drama about a teenage mafia heiress who would do anything to avenge her family, even join forces with her handsome enemy.Perfect for fans of:- Mafia Romances- Second Chance Romance- Rivals-to-Lovers- Thrillers- Mysteries

Objev podobné jako In the Company of Killers - Elora Cook

The Federationâ ™s Offensiveâ ”Rising Dawn. The Federation has been steadily preparing itself for the decisive battle. As the moment of truth rapidly approaches, the Empire which has long been on the offensive remains unaware of the threat. In these dire circumstances, only one person has noticed where everything is heading: Tanya. Zettour also refuses to simply watch and begins his grand plan to deceive the world. In the end, the one who will pull the trigger on this operation is a monster in the guise of a young girl...

Objev podobné jako The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 13 (light novel) - Carlo Zen, James Balzer, Shinobu Shinotsuki

Full of twists, the emphasis is on comedy . . . but the extraordinary Holmes can pull the heartstrings too. THE TIMESThe McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts - a luxurious, clandestine college dedicated to the fine art of murder where earnest students study how best to delete their most deserving victim.Who hasn t wondered for a split second what the world would be like the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death.The campus of this Poison Ivy League college-its location unknown to even those who study there-is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate...and where one s mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.Prepare for an education you ll never forget. A delightful mix of witty wordplay, breathtaking twists and genuine intrigue, Murder Your Employer will gain you admission into a wholly original world, cocooned within the most entertaining book about well-intentioned would-be murderers you ll ever read. A case study in the droll amusements of homicide, Rupert Holmes s send-up of higher education and even higher crimes and misdemeanors will keep you up at night-alternately turning pages and checking to make sure the front door is locked. Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked With dry humor and an eye for hidden clues, Rupert Holmes imagines a secret Hogwarts-like school that teaches the fine art of pulling off the perfect (and perfectly deserved) murder. An utterly creative and deliciously diabolical read. Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author A college with a degree in Homicide? Only Rupert Holmes could make murder laugh-out-loud funny. This book isn t clever-it s fiendishly clever. And the twists and tricks and endless surprises make me want to sign up for another semester! R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street

Objev podobné jako Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide - Rupert Holmes

Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo â “ with peep-holes and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending!Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, Have You Seen the Gruffalo? is a fun peep-inside book featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler s bestselling picture book, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book too.More Gruffalo novelty books to enjoy: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book, Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book and It s the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book.

Objev podobné jako Have You Seen the Gruffalo? - Julia Donaldsonová

* LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 ** A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK MARCH 2025 *â ˜A gripping, Kafkaesque foray into an all-too-plausible futureâ ™ JENNIFER EGANâ ˜So cleverly conceived, so relevant, that everyone should read it and sweatâ ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Extraordinaryâ ™ RUMAAN ALAMâ ˜Absolutely unputdownableâ ™ SANDRA NEWMANSara is returning home from a conference abroad when agents from the Risk Assessment Administration pull her aside at the airport. Using data from her dreams, their algorithm has determined that she is at imminent risk of harming her husband. For his safety, she must be transferred to a retention centre, and kept under observation for twenty-one days.But as Sara arrives to be monitored alongside other dangerous dreamers, she discovers that with every deviation from the facilityâ ™s strict and ever-shifting rules, their stays can be extended â “ and that getting home to her family is going to cost much more than just three weeks of good behaviour.Then, one day, a new resident arrives, disrupting the order of the facility and leading Sara on a collision course with the very companies that have deprived her of her freedom.The Dream Hotel is a gripping speculative mystery about the seductive dangers of the technologies that are supposed to make our lives easier. As terrifying as it is inventive, it explores how well we can ever truly know those around us â “ even with the most invasive surveillance systems in place.

Objev podobné jako The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami

***Looking for more spectacularly thrilling ghost stories by Carly Reagon? HEAR HIM CALLING is out now and THE INFIRMARY publishes in October 2025**Discover the spinetingling ghost story everyone is raving about: If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list Sarah Pearse author of THE SANATORIUM Will keep you up long after the witching hour Rebecca Netley, author of THE WHISTLING A satisfyingly good old-fashioned ghost story Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORA I hoovered this up in one go. Natasha Pulley, author of THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET A book that feels like it s watching you . . . unsettling and gripping Cari Thomas, author of THREADNEEDLE________The past isn t always dead and buried.A house with history. That s how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda it s the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years.But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan s behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house s mysterious past. But she s running out of time. Because something has awoken.And now it won t rest .________ Beautifully written. Carly Reagon is one to watch. C.J. Cooke, author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES Had me turning pages late into the night Anita Frank, author of THE LOST ONES An edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting read. I loved it. Kate Hamer, author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT

Objev podobné jako The Toll House - Carly Reagon

Evil and hope clash and burn in the epic and shocking conclusion to the Shadow of the Fox trilogy.⠘One of my all-time favourite fantasy novels!⠙ Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters series, on Shadow of the FoxAll is lost.Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has given up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, in order to save everyone she loves from imminent death. Now she and her ragtag band of companions must journey to the wild sea cliffs of Iwagoto in a desperate last-chance effort to stop the Master of Demons from calling upon the Great Kami dragon and making the wish that will plunge the empire into destruction and darkness.But even with their combined skills and powers, this most unlikely team of heroes knows the forces of Evil may be impossible to overcome. And there is another player in the battle for the scroll, a player who has been watching, waiting for the right moment to pull strings that no one even realized existed⠦until now.Readers are loving Julie Kagawa⠙s Shadow of the Fox series!⠘[An] action-packed adventure⠦ a textured and tangible world overflowing with culture, tradition and history⠦ I would highly recommend this book⠙ Paper Lanterns magazine⠘Hands down one of the best books I ve read this year!⠙⠘Julie⠙s writing is pure magic⠙⠘Buy this book, read it!⠙⠘If you have school or work, you ll be sleep deprived because you won t be able to put it down!⠙⠘Shadow of the Fox is one of the best fantasy books I ve ever read.⠙⠘If you want an action-packed fantasy set in historical Japan, with samurais, spirits, and demon-slayers, and a dash of romance, please pick up this book!⠙⠘This book was amazing!⠘It⠙s breathtaking!⠙⠘This book was simply put epic!⠙⠘I cannot wait for the next book⠙⠘MIND BLOWN!⠙*** Shadow of the Fox series Book #1: Shadow of the FoxBook #2: Soul of the SwordBook #3: Night of the Dragon

Objev podobné jako Night Of The Dragon - Julie Kagawa

Finalist for the Gotham Book Prize, the Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Award, and the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence * Longlisted for the Story Prize Named a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Chicago Review of Books, LitHub, and Electric Lit “A standout achievement…American speech is an underused commodity in contemporary fiction and it’s a joy to find such a vital example of it here.” —The Wall Street Journal From a superb new literary talent, a rich, lyrical collection of stories about a tight-knit cast of characters grappling with their own personal challenges while the forces of gentrification threaten to upend life as they know it.At Banneker Terrace, everybody knows everybody, or at least knows of them. Longtime tenants’ lives are entangled together in the ups and downs of the day-to-day, for better or for worse. The neighbors in the unit next door are friends or family, childhood rivals or enterprising business partners. In other words, Harlem is home. But the rent is due, and the clock of gentrification—never far from anyone’s mind—is ticking louder now than ever. In eight interconnected stories, Sidik Fofana conjures a residential community under pressure. There is Swan, in apartment 6B, whose excitement about his friend’s release from prison jeopardizes the life he’s been trying to lead. Mimi, in apartment 14D, hustles to raise the child she had with Swan, waitressing at Roscoe’s and doing hair on the side. And Quanneisha B. Miles, in apartment 21J, is a former gymnast with a good education who wishes she could leave Banneker for good, but can’t seem to escape the building’s gravitational pull. We root for the tight-knit cast of characters as they weave in and out of one another’s narratives, working to escape their pasts and blaze new paths forward for themselves and the people they love. All the while we brace, as they do, for the challenges of a rapidly shifting future. Stories from the Tenants Downstairs brilliantly captures the joy and pain of the human experience in this “singular accomplishment from a writer to watch” (Library Journal, starred review).

Objev podobné jako Stories from the Tenants Downstairs - Fofana Sidik

Army of the Dead: A Film by Zach Snyder: The Making of the Film is the official companion to Zack Snyder s latest zombie film.From the director of Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen, and Man of Steel, comes Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder s eagerly awaited return to the zombie scene, starring Dave Bautista. Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.Army of the Dead: A Film By Zach Snyder: The Making of the Film takes readers behind the scenes of this much-anticipated film and reveals the locations, characters, and zombies. The book is full to the brim with exclusive on-set photography, costume designs, storyboards by Zack Snyder, and more, and accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

Objev podobné jako Army of the Dead: A Film by Zack Snyder: The Making of the Film - Peter Aperlo

Kniha - autor Natasha Pulley, 336 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The International BestsellerIn 1884, Thaniel Steepleton returns home to his tiny London flat to find a gold watch on his pillow. But he has bigger things to worry about than generous burglars; he is a telegraphist at the Home Office, where he has just received a bomb threat. Six months later, the mysterious watch saves Thaniel's life in a blast that destroys Scotland Yard, and at last, he goes in search of its maker - a strange Japanese man called Keita Mori who has, among talents for clockwork and baking, the ability to tell the future. When physicist Grace Carrow enters the scene, events spiral beyond Thaniel's control.'Elegant plotting, lashings of invention and jump-off-the-page characterisation' Guardian'Immensely pleasureable reading ... Intricate, charming and altogether surprising' New York Times, Editor's Choice

Objev podobné jako The Watchmaker of Filigree Street (1408854317)

Move the sliders in this interactive toddler board book to enjoy all the fun of the fair with everyoneâ ™s favourite bear, Paddington, who is now a major movie star!Come and join the Paddington bear for a fun-filled day at the fair! Move the sliders in this pull, slide and play book and watch him slide down the helter-skelter, jet off on the Rocket Rollercoaster â ¦ and more!

Objev podobné jako Paddington: Fun at the Fair - Michael Bond

A subtle and insightful story about boredom, passion, curiosity and memory from the Nobel Prize-winner José SaramagoSenhor José is a lonely civil servant who spends his days labouring in the labyrinthine stacks of Lisbon s central registry. Among the file-cards for the living and the dead, one ⠓ of an apparently ordinary woman ⠓ will transform his life. Breaking away from his strict routine, José resolves to track the woman down, obsessively following a thread of clues in a bid to rescue her from an oblivion deeper than the grave. When a very good book finds us at just the right moment in life, it can become stitched into our own identity. All the Names ⠓ a novel about identity and connection ⠓ has become stitched into mine Samantha Harvey, Independent

Objev podobné jako All The Names - Jose Saramago

From Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation @MammyBanterOne month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas?Itâ ™s the most wonderful time of the yearâ ¦Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family â “ but no-one else is lifting a finger and sheâ ™s losing her elf-ing mind.From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Taraâ ™s glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays.Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happenâ ¦Hilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck â “ the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum.Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.

Objev podobné jako The Sh!te Before Christmas - Terry Serena

From Sunday Times bestselling author and viral TikTok sensation @MammyBanter One month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas? It s the most wonderful time of the year...Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family - but no-one else is lifting a finger and she s losing her elf-ing mind. From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Tara s glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays. Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happen...Hilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck - the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum. Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.

Objev podobné jako The Sh!te Before Christmas - Terry Serena

Play a game of Hide and Seek On the Farm to help find all the animals in this fun, interactive board book!With over 30 flaps to lift, peep-through holes and fun rhyming text, young children can search for their favourite farmyard animals in this book illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo. Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Can You Find the Easter Bunny?: A Felt Flaps BookIn the Jungle: A Push, Pull Slide BookNoisy Farm: A Sound Book

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A WATERSTONES BEST ROMANTASY PICK OF 2024__________________ A sparkling modern fairytale... like reading champagne NATASHA PULLEY Full of heart and mystery, and bejewelled with tiny glittering details SAMANTHA SHANNON I am in awe of the beauty of Joanne Harris s latest creation PAT CADIGAN__________________The wait is over... Million-copy bestseller Joanne Harris is back with her first fantasy novel in 6 years - and this time it s a love story.Orphaned, lonely, and lost in his photography work, Tom has no intention of falling in love. And yet, love finds him in the shape of beautiful Vanessa, who lives a dangerous double life in the heart of London s King s Cross.Tom s pursuit of Vanessa leads him to discover an alternate world, hidden amongst the streets and rooftops of London - and inhabited by strange and colourful beings. In this mysterious realm, two ancient factions - one of night, one of day - have waged war for centuries over a forbidden love and a long-lost prince of sun and starlight.But when Tom finds a secret market that appears only in moonlight, where charms and spells are bought with memories, he starts to wonder whether he s been here before...Romeo and Juliet meets fantasy in this spellbinding modern fairytale of fae courts, forbidden love, magical wars, lost princes, and secret worlds hidden just out of sight in the cavernous shadows of contemporary London - perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Samantha Shannon.Praise for Joanne Harris: A core fantasy... with a cool twist STEPHENIE MEYER A master of her craft MATT HAIG Exhilarating. Addictive. Fierce BRIDGET COLLINS Enchanting and thought-provoking IAN RANKIN Blazes with anger and sorrow MARIAN KEYES Utterly unforgettable CATRIONA WARD Bold, brave and timely SARAH PINBOROUGH Thought-provoking and evocative TOR.COM Moving and brilliant DAILY MAIL Dreamy METRO Magical, poignant, and wholly transporting PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Hauntingly evocative TIME OUT

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