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The Camino Portugues - Davis Kat

The Portuguese Way (Camino Portugues) is a 620km long-distance route from Portugal's capital Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This guide splits the route into 25 stages, with two coastal options, and takes in historic and religious sites and stunning scenery. With information on preparation, planning and accommodation.

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Walking the Camino de Santiago - DK Travel

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St James, is one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage routes, but it’s not just one route, it’s many. So which one to choose?Delving into the eight most popular routes, Walking the Camino de Santiago is an inspiring, at-home companion designed to help you understand, choose and plan your Camino before you ever set foot on the trail. Inside the book you’ll find:Chapters on each of the eight most popular routes, helping you decide which path is right for youClear explanations of each route’s character and historyStage-by-stage insights to help you understand distances, terrain and pacingHighlights of landscapes, towns and cultural landmarksPractical advice on food, accommodation and daily life on the CaminoThoughtful context for the Camino as a religious pilgrimage, cultural journey or personal retreatThe routes featured:Camino FrancésCamino PortuguésCamino del NorteCamino PrimitivoVía de la PlataCamino InglésCamino de InviernoCamino Finisterre–MuxíaPresented as a beautiful hardback, with gorgeous illustrations throughout and on the cover by renowned illustrator Claire Harrup, the book makes a thoughtful travel gift and lasting keepsake for anyone drawn to the Camino. Whether you’re planning your first Camino or simply exploring it from afar, Walking the Camino de Santiago offers a rich and inviting introduction to this timeless journey.

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Living the Camino Back Home - Brendan McManus SJ

Offers guidance for pilgrims returning home from the Camino, encouraging reflection on their journey and sustaining its spiritual significance in daily life, accessible to all faiths.The authors have worked for some years as Camino Companions, a ministry for welcoming pilgrims in Santiago de Compostella. In the course of their work they noticed that as well as providing a space for pilgrims to tell their unique Camino stories while in Santiago, pilgrims wanted help to reflect on the importance and relevance for their lives back home (the real Camino!). This book is a suggestion as to what pilgrims might do on returning home in terms of keeping that Camino spirit alive. Inevitably it is written from the Christian perspective of its authors, but it can be used by pilgrims of all faiths and none.We are all pilgrims in the world and our challenge is to live life as a journey, not buying into the consumer mentality but keeping our hearts open. Back at home we easily forget this and can drift along on autopilot. But we have a choice about how we live and love. God (or Mystery, or Spirit) is always with us, and can be seen especially when looking back on our experience. Hence the importance of reflection and taking time out to get perspective. The Camino ‘feeling’, or the spiritual dimension is always there, but we have to walk our road of trust as best we can wherever we find ourselves. The ‘Camino will provide’ even back at home.

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The Camino - Shirley MacLaine

''The Santiago Camino has been traversed for thousands of years by saints, sinners, generals, misfits, kings and queens. It is done with the intent to find one''s deepest spiritual meaning and resolutions regarding conflicts in Self'' - from the Introduction Shirley MacLaine is far more than a Hollywood legend - for the last three decades she has continued with her brave and public commitment to chronicling her personal quest for spiritual understanding. A truly inspirational woman, Shirley was prompted to take part in the annual pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain after receiving two anonymous letters imploring her to take the difficult trip. In her mid-sixties, Shirley managed to finish the nearly 500-mile trek in only thirty days - a phenomenal achievement. Throughout history, many illustrious pilgrims from all over Europe have taken up the trail, from St Francis of Assisi to Dante and Chaucer. Now it is Shirley''s turn. With rich insight, humility and her trademark grace, Shirley MacLaine gently leads us through the range of astonishing and liberating visions and revelations that are revealed to her as she walked the pilgrimage. THE CAMINO promises readers the journey of a thousand lifetimes.

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Call of the Camino - Suzanne Redfearn

From the bestselling author of In an Instant comes a deeply moving novel following the transformative journeys of two women walking entwined paths on a legendary route across Europe a generation apart. Reina Watkins lost her father when she was eight. Seventeen years later, she still carries that grief. When her budding journalism career takes an unexpected turn, it leads her to the ancient five-hundred-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain. Now she finds herself embarking on the same pilgrimage that her father made at her age, unaware of how profoundly it will change her. Back in 1997, Isabelle Vidal is a teenager on the run. Fleeing from her boarding school, she heads straight for the Way of Saint James. She’s heard the Camino will provide. And so it does, in the form of a handsome young American and the promise of a new life. But it could all fall apart if her troubles catch up with her. One woman is coming to grips with her past; the other is grasping for her future. But as each treads the same hallowed trail, it will knot their destinies together in a most miraculous way.

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Into the Weeds - Lydia Davis

An illuminating reflection on the creative process from acclaimed fiction writer, essayist, and translator Lydia Davis“Reporting from the slipstream of her reading life, [Davis] offers less a new way to think than perhaps an old one, pushing back against mechanization and the collapse of context by reframing reading in the most particular and human terms.”—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic When asked why she writes, Lydia Davis confesses that the question makes her uncomfortable. Maybe she would rather not know. Instead, Davis considers how she writes her stories, how other writers write, and what insights the how might provide into the why.  In this free-ranging exploration, Davis discovers that one reason she writes is for pleasure: the pleasure of encountering something that demands to be treated in language, of handling and manipulating the language into the form it ought to take, and, finally, of seeing a story exist where it didn’t exist before. As she observes the processes of some of the authors who interest her the most, she finds that there seem to be as many reasons to write as there are writers: to relive an experience, to share an experience, to articulate something one has not quite comprehended.  Reflecting on an eclectic mix of thinkers, including James Baldwin, Kate Briggs, Walter Raleigh, Christina Sharpe, Knut Hamsun, Grace Paley, Josep Pla, John Ashbery, and John Clare, Davis undertakes a clear-eyed, patient inquiry into the manifold reasons we choose to put pen to paper and begin something new.

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The End of the Story - Lydia Davis

The first and only novel by Lydia Davis, winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2013.''It surprised me, over and over, to find that I was with such a young man. He was twenty-two when I met him. He turned twenty-three while I knew him, but by the time I turned thirty-five I did not know where he was anymore.''Mislabelled boxes, confusing notes, wrong turnings - such are the obstacles in the way of the unnamed narrator of The End of the Story as she organises her memories of a love affair into a novel. With compassion, wit and what seems to be candour, she seeks to determine what she actually knows about herself and her past, but we begin to suspect, along with her, that given the elusiveness of memory and understanding, any tale retrieved from the past must be fictionBack in print at last, this is Lydia Davis''s first - and so far only - novel. ''Extraordinary'' Newsday''Brilliant'' New Yorker''Breathtakingly elegant'' Details''Beautifully written'' Marie Claire''Astonishing'' ElleLydia Davis is the author of Collected Stories, one novel and six short story collections, most recently Can''t and Won''t. She is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for her fiction and her translations of modern writers, including Gustave Flaubert and Marcel Proust. She won the Man Booker International Prize in 2013.

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Girls of the World - Linsey Davis, Michael Tyler

Encourage children to use their voices, talents, and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do! An inspiration for readers of all ages, New York Times bestseller Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before calls attention to the truth that it’s never too soon to become aware of and speak up about things that are important to you. Now is the perfect time for girls to show the world just who they are and what they’re capable of!Written by ABC News anchor and bestselling author Linsey Davis, together with co-author Michael Tyler, Girls of the World invites us to celebrate the equality and fairness we should all experience. It encourages girls to be strong, brave, and curious about the world and their place in it.Girls of the World:Features inspiring, motivating rhymes from Emmy award-winning ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael TylerIncludes whimsical illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy FlemingIs a great read-aloud for children ages 4-8Has a message that celebrates equality, fairness, and is meant to spur girls (and boys) on to be brave and take their place in a challenging worldConcludes with a personal note from Linsey Davis Look for additional inspirational picture books by Linsey Davis, including:One Big HeartThe World Is AwakeStay This Way ForeverHow High is HeavenSmallest Spot of a Dot

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Walking the Camino dos Faros - John Hayes

Guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses, along the Galician coast in northwest Spain. The 200km route is described across 8 stages of between 17 and 29km and takes in some of the area's most wild and enchanting coastal scenery, with dramatic cliffs and deep river estuaries. Incorporates some challenging walking.

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Lonely Planet Journey Camino de Santiago - Lonely Planet, Anna Kaminski, Eveleigh Mark, Narina Exelby, Josh West, Oliver Smith, Richard Kieckhiefer, M

Lonely Planet''s JourneyCamino de Santiago: the Camino Frances is the definitive guide to one of the world''s great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you''ll encounter along the way.Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Have the best Spanish omelette you’ll ever eat in Valdelafuente, wake to monks chanting at dawn in Roncesvalles, and order a nightcap of patxaran before you leave Navarra.InsideLonely Planet''s JourneyCamino de Santiago: the Camino Frances travel guide:Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with step-by-step coverage of this iconic path Six of our favorite ways to explore El Camino de Santiago, with itineraries ranging from 4 days to 5 weeksEasy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus elevation charts and a birds'' eye route trackerDiscoverthe best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours Interviews with locals and fellow pilgrims share stories, tips and insightsIn-depth features explore grief on the Camino; the truth about medieval pilgrims; the impact of Camino tourismDive deep into unmissable experiences from the Gothic majesty of Burgos Cathedral, to Maragato cookery in picturesque Astorga, and white-sand beaches on Cabo Fisterra''Essentials'' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel and moreStunning photography throughoutCovers: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port; Pamplona; Logroño to Santo Domingo; Burgos to Carrión de Los Condes; León; Ponferrada; Sarria; Santiago de Compostela; Cabo FisterraDiscover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet''s JourneyCamino de Santiago: the Camino Frances – your guide to experiencing one of the world''s great adventures your way.

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Hammer of the Gods - Stephen Davis

If ever there were Satanic Majesties of rock their name was Led Zeppelin. The band that out-sold the Rolling Stones and made Robert Johnson''s deals with the devil look like a playground game of conkers were as high, inflated and glorified as their namesake. In Stephen Davis''s scorching account of their phenomenally successful career, no aspect - however disquieting - is ignored. The narcotic, alcoholic and psychotic wreckage they wreaked, the disturbing influence of the notorious mage Aleister Crowley on lead guitarist Jimmy Page and the death of John Bonham are all recorded. Above all, the exultant, blazing charge of their music and its effects on Led Zeppelin and their fans is scrutinized. Hammer of the Gods by Stephen Davis is a fierce and fearless story about a band that remain a legend of musical, sexual and mystical power. It is the last word in rock ''n'' roll savagery.

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Camino Ghosts - John Grisham

John Grisham, no.1 bestselling author and master of the legal thriller, takes us back to paradise. Bookstore owner Bruce Cable is reunited once again with Mercer Mann for another thrilling mystery packed with sun, sand, and mayhem. Filled with unpredictable twists, the return to Camino Island is guaranteed to be this summer's perfect escape.Praise for Camino Winds:'In American icon John Grisham's new novel, Camino Winds, an odd assortment of mystery and crime authors, some of them felons themselves, discover one of their colleagues has been murdered during the fury of a massive hurricane-the perfect crime scene' Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing'The Camino Island series, featuring trouble-prone bookseller Bruce Cable, is a perfect escapist mix of detective action, insider riffs on the literary world - and even a little romance' Mail on Sunday'Camino Winds has all the usual Grisham hallmarks - a pacy plot and tension-filled scenes' Independent'Another compelling read from Grisham, and will satisfy old fans and please new readers alike' Press Association

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Camino Winds - John Grisham

The Sunday Times bestseller from international bestseller John Grisham. Is a Perfect Storm the Perfect Time for a Murder? ''Another gem from John Grisham'' Observer When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida''s Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of Bay Books in downtown Santa Rosa.The hurricane is devastating: homes and condos are levelled, hotels and storefronts ruined, streets flooded, and a dozen people are killed. One of the victims is Nelson Kerr, a friend of Bruce''s who wrote timely political thrillers. But evidence suggests that the storm wasn''t the cause of Nelson''s death - he had received several mysterious blows to the head.Who would want Nelson dead? The local police are overwhelmed with the aftermath of the storm and in no condition to handle the case. Bruce begins to wonder if the shady characters in Nelson''s novels were more fact than fiction. And somewhere on Nelson''s computer is the manuscript of his new novel - could the key to the case be right there, in black and white? Bruce starts to look into it and what he finds between the lines is more shocking than any of Nelson''s plot twists - and far more dangerous.Gripping, compelling and pacy, this exceptional thriller from international bestseller John Grisham is the perfect escapist read this summer.Praise for Camino Winds:''In American icon John Grisham''s new novel, Camino Winds, an odd assortment of mystery and crime authors, some of them felons themselves, discover one of their colleagues has been murdered during the fury of a massive hurricane-the perfect crime scene'' Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing''The Camino Island series, featuring trouble-prone bookseller Bruce Cable, is a perfect escapist mix of detective action, insider riffs on the literary world - and even a little romance'' Mail on Sunday''Camino Winds has all the usual Grisham hallmarks - a pacy plot and tension-filled scenes'' Independent''Another compelling read from Grisham, and will satisfy old fans and please new readers alike'' Press Association''The novel has enough plot twists to keep you engaged'' The Herald 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM

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The High-Flying, Deep-Diving Adventures of Kathy Sullivan - Diane Stanley

Discover the true story of Kathy Sullivan, the first woman to walk in space and the only woman who has been to both outer space and the depths of the ocean, in this inspiring nonfiction picture book biography.Growing up, Kathy Sullivan always knew the world was bigger than her neighborhood. She loved to study maps and wonder about distant places. And when she was six years old and saw Sputnik in the sky, she knew space would be the most amazing adventure of all. One of the first six trailblazing women to join NASA’s storied astronaut corps, Kathy was the first woman to walk in space and a veteran of three shuttle missions. She was in the first NASA Astronaut Group 8, provided support for the first Space Shuttle mission and the Kennedy Space Center crew, and was part of the team that launched, rescued, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope. After spending 532 total hours in space, Kathy left NASA and fulfilled another dream: traveling to the sea floor. Kathy became the first woman to travel to the Mariana Trench, the lowest known point on planet Earth. Kathy never forgot the maps she loved as a child and followed her curiosity to the highest reaches and most sunken depths—farther than anyone else.

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Camino Winds - John Grisham

The Sunday Times bestseller from international bestseller John Grisham. Is a Perfect Storm the Perfect Time for a Murder? ''Another gem from John Grisham'' Observer When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida''s Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of Bay Books in downtown Santa Rosa.The hurricane is devastating: homes and condos are levelled, hotels and storefronts ruined, streets flooded, and a dozen people are killed. One of the victims is Nelson Kerr, a friend of Bruce''s who wrote timely political thrillers. But evidence suggests that the storm wasn''t the cause of Nelson''s death - he had received several mysterious blows to the head.Who would want Nelson dead? The local police are overwhelmed with the aftermath of the storm and in no condition to handle the case. Bruce begins to wonder if the shady characters in Nelson''s novels were more fact than fiction. And somewhere on Nelson''s computer is the manuscript of his new novel - could the key to the case be right there, in black and white? Bruce starts to look into it and what he finds between the lines is more shocking than any of Nelson''s plot twists - and far more dangerous.Gripping, compelling and pacy, this exceptional thriller from international bestseller John Grisham is the perfect escapist read this summer.Praise for Camino Winds:''In American icon John Grisham''s new novel, Camino Winds, an odd assortment of mystery and crime authors, some of them felons themselves, discover one of their colleagues has been murdered during the fury of a massive hurricane-the perfect crime scene'' Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing''The Camino Island series, featuring trouble-prone bookseller Bruce Cable, is a perfect escapist mix of detective action, insider riffs on the literary world - and even a little romance'' Mail on Sunday''Camino Winds has all the usual Grisham hallmarks - a pacy plot and tension-filled scenes'' Independent''Another compelling read from Grisham, and will satisfy old fans and please new readers alike'' Press Association''The novel has enough plot twists to keep you engaged'' The Herald 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM

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The Merchant's House - Kate Ellis

The first mystery in the bestselling DI Wesley Peterson crime series set on the windswept Devon coast, by million-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis.''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' THE TIMES''Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' ANN CLEEVES''Haunting'' INDEPENDENT__________________DS Wesley Peterson, newly arrived in the West Country town of Tradmouth, has his hands full when a child goes missing and a young woman is brutally murdered on a lonely cliff path. Then his old friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, unearths the skeletons of a woman and a newborn baby in the cellar of an ancient merchant''s house nearby.As they begin to investigate the murders, Wesley starts to suspect that these deaths, centuries apart, may be linked by age-old motives of jealousy and sexual obsession. And the pressure is on if he is going to prevent a further tragedy . . .Discover your new favourite crime series. This is the perfect mystery for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, which will have you gripped until the final page.__________________What readers are saying about The Merchant''s House :''I couldn''t stop turning the pages . . . Something about this book just hooked me!'' Goodreads Review, 5 stars''Superb . . . Five stars'' Reader review, 5 stars''If you like Ian Rankin, LJ Ross, Elly Griffiths and James Oswald, you will enjoy Kate Ellis'' Reader review, 5 stars''Gripping . . . Love how the past and present bring the story together'' Reader review, 5 stars''You''ll fall in love with coastal England and find yourself walking the cobbled lanes in your imagination . . . Do not miss this series!'' Reader review, 5 stars''The first in an outstanding series of contemporary crime fiction'' Reader review, 5 stars''Fantastic read'' Reader review, 5 stars''Compelling . . Kept you guessing from start to finish. I would highly recommend it'' Reader review, 5 stars''Loved it!!'' Reader review, 5 stars''Kate Ellis has certainly got a talent for story telling which can grab the imagination from the start'' Reader review, 5 stars''Really unputdownable'' Reader review, 5 stars''Gripping. Kate Ellis is my new favourite author'' Reader review, 5 stars''A page-turner'' Reader review, 5 stars

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The Guardian of Lies - Kate Furnivall

*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances. Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father's farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive. But everything changes when André is injured - a direct result of Eloise's actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him. Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?Further praise for Kate Furnivall's novels: 'Murder, passion and betrayal scorch the pages of this superb Cold War spy adventure set in the atmospheric Camargue. Kate Furnivall is back and better than ever.' Louise Candlish 'Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you’ve read the final word' Jane Corry 'Exquisitely heart-wrenching & utterly engrossing' Penny Parkes 'A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!' Lesley Pearse ‘Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric’ Kate Mosse ‘A thrilling plot … Fast-paced with a sinister edge’ Times ‘Truly captivating’ Elle ‘Perfect escapist reading’ Marie Claire

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Scarlet: Defender of the Universe - James Davis

The funniest book of the year from an incredibly exciting new voice in children’s fiction!Are you sitting comfortably? Are you fantasising about bamboo? Do you have black and white fur? Are you huge and cute and cuddly-looking? Well, put this book down, because you are a panda, and this is not a book for pandas.This is a story about a girl called Scarlet. She’s nine years old, just like you, if you’re nine. If you’re not nine, then she’s more like someone else who is nine. She has red hair, just like you, unless your hair is brown. She is 127 centimetres tall, just like you, unless you’re taller or shorter. Her favourite colour is green, just like you, unless your favourite colour is grey, although that seems highly unlikely. And she is as smart as a shiny button, just like you.Scarlet only responds to the advert at the back of the Beano for the role of Defender of the Universe to prove to her annoying younger brother that it’s not a real thing… so she’s a little surprised to be told that she’s got the job and is now responsible for the safety of the entire galaxy. Along with her co-Defender Jasper, Pom-Pom, the cutest alien in existence, and Bot, the cleverest AI robot that’s ever been invented, Scarlet is thrown into a whirlwind adventure that takes her to the furthest reaches of the cosmos and back again, on a mission to prevent the destruction of planet Earth by an alien species who will do anything for a warm cup of hot chocolate.Illustrated throughout in black and white by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, My Brother is a Superhero, Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Mr Gum, Scarlet: Defender of the Universe is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed debut by James Davis – a middle-grade Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

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The Map of Bones - Kate Mosse

''Brilliant . . . The past is felt deep in the reader’s bones'' – The ObserverA sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land.Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope in search of her notorious cousin, Louise Reydon-Joubert – who vanished without trace half a century ago.Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly six generations later, Isabelle Joubert Lepard follows in her footsteps, determined to investigate the lives of her ancestors – and to honour their memory – only to discover that the evils of the past, though hidden, are far from buried.And that her life, too, is under threat . . .Painstakingly researched and beautifully told, The Map of Bones is the triumphant conclusion to Kate Mosse’s No.1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles, following the bestselling The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears and The Ghost Ship.''This is adventure-stuffed historical fiction in the grand tradition'' – The Telegraph''A fittingly terrific conclusion [to The Joubert Family Chronicles]'' – i newspaper* The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-10-24

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The Forgotten Garden - Kate Mortonová

''I have loved Kate Morton''s spellbinding novels since I was a teenager'' – Emilia Hart, bestselling author of WeywardRediscover this breathtaking intergenerational mystery from the multimillion-copy bestseller, Kate Morton.Three women. Three generations. One spellbinding mystery . . .Once upon a time, a little girl was found abandoned after a gruelling sea voyage from England to Australia. She carried nothing with her but a small suitcase of clothes, an exquisite volume of fairy tales and the memory of a mysterious woman called the Authoress, who promised to look after her but then vanished.Years later, Nell returns to England to uncover the truth about her identity. Her quest leads her to the strange and beautiful Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast, but its long-forgotten gardens hide secrets of their own.Now, upon Nell’s death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance: an old book of dark fairy tales and a ramshackle cottage in Cornwall. It is here that she must finally solve the puzzle that has haunted her family for a century, embarking on a journey that blends past and present, myth and mystery, fact and fable . . .Readers LOVE Kate Morton . . .''Magical . . . I literally couldn’t put it down''''A spellbinding story interwoven with fairy tales . . . An utter delight!''''I was hooked from the first page''''Nostalgic, old-fashioned storytelling sprinkled with a little magic''''Captivating, atmospheric and suspenseful''

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The House at Riverton - Kate Mortonová

Discover Kate Morton''s multi-million copy bestselling debut novel, The House at Riverton, a mesmerising story of tragedy and buried secrets, with this new edition.Winner of the Richard and Judy Book Club Best Read of the YearSummer, 1924.On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.Winter, 1999.Grace Bradley, ninety-eight, one-time housemaid at Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet''s suicide. Ghosts awaken, and memories, long-consigned to the dark reaches of Grace''s mind, begin to sneak back through the cracks. A shocking secret threatens to emerge; something history has forgotten, but Grace never could . . .Readers love The House at Riverton by Kate Morton . . .''I couldn''t put it down''''I felt fully immersed in the time and period''''Kate Morton writes beautifully . . . a thought provoking story that will stay with you long after''

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The Magician's Elephant - Kate DiCamillo

In this timeless fable, New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal and US National Ambassador for Children''s Literature Kate DiCamillo evokes the largest of themes – hope and belonging, desire and compassion – with the lightness of a magician’s touch.Another classic in the making by Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortune-teller''s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he must ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune-teller''s mysterious answer (An elephant! An elephant will lead you there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it is true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be told by Kate DiCamillo.

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The Forgotten Book Club - Kate Storey

‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft‘A moving, warm and comforting read’ Jennie Godfrey‘Tender and moving, The Forgotten Book Club is one to treasure’ Celia Anderson‘A wonderfully uplifting celebration of community and the joy of books’ Annie Lyons––––––––––––––––––––––––––Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book…For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank’s passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace’s heartache has only grown.When Grace’s grandson suggests joining Frank’s old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn’t a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading… in silence.Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank – nor his beloved book club – are forgotten.And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story…The perfect story for book lovers everywhere. Ideal for fans of Sally Page and Evie Woods.Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate Storey:‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ – Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop''An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful.'' – Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins ''The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It''s a love letter to the written word.'' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story – I loved it!'' – Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont‘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people’s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family – and just how complex they can be.'' – Platinum‘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.'' – Phaedra Patrick, The Library of Lost and Found‘A real treasure for booklovers everywhere who completely appreciate the joy, knowledge and healing that books can bring.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The Memory Library is a magical story…It’s a magnificent celebration of the wonderful world of books and libraries – one to treasure and re-read over and over again!’ – Celia Anderson, author of USA Today bestseller 59 Memory Lane‘There’s page after page of wonderful wisdom in this novel.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship and the power of books. I was completely swept away.’ – Kindle bestseller Annie Lyons

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The Promised Queen - Kate Johnson

''Funny, daring, and romantic, you’ll always have a good time with Kate Johnson'' Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil‘What’s so funny?’ she snapped.He wanted to brush away that sweaty hair from her nape and kiss her there. His fingers remembered the heat and silk of her skin when he’d unfastened her dress. The scent of her, warm and rich, still lived in his mind. He wanted to lick the salt from her skin.Remember you can’t have her. ‘Nothing,’ he said. ‘At all.’ He stood and extended his hand. ‘Your vessel awaits.’–In a world without magic, only the cunning survive…In a realm where magic has vanished and a kingdom teeters on the brink, Ember Hart, a master thief with a hidden past, is thrust into a strange new world and a destiny she never sought. Anointed as ‘the Promised One’, she is bound by a twisted prophecy into an unholy union with the kingdom’s beastly prince. Rumours of his brutality haunt the palace halls.But Ember is no sacrificial lamb.Forming a precarious alliance with the dangerous Rhaell, Captain of the Guard, Ember seizes the chance to return home by helping to restore the kingdom’s lost magic. In this land of danger and desire, can she reclaim her freedom or, with every barb and bated breath, will her growing awareness of Rhaell risk everything she yearns for?–Readers are LOVING The Promised Queen!‘A vibrant magical world, woven throughout with Johnson''s trademark wit, snark and spice’ Ruth Frances Long''The story had me hooked from the beginning—there’s magic, drama, romance, and some great twists that kept me guessing.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The Promised Queen by Kate Johnson is a one in a lifetime book!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Heart pounding adventure with a thief searching for stones to complete a heart.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Clockmaker's Daughter - Kate Mortonová

From the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and Homecoming, Kate Morton brings us her trademark mix of secrets, lies, and haunting, intricately layered mysteries. Set across the Victorian era and present day, The Clockmaker''s Daughter is a perfect summer read.My real name, no one remembers.The truth about that summer, no one else knows.Summer, 1862. Abandoned as a child, Birdie grew up in the hands of a mysterious stranger, becoming by turns a thief, a friend, a muse and a lover. Shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she retreats with a group of artists to Birchwood Manor – a beautiful house on a quiet bend of the Upper Thames. The scene is idyllic but, one hot afternoon, a gunshot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time.2017. Over one hundred years later, Birchwood Manor has welcomed many newcomers – but guards its secrets closely. That is, until another young woman is drawn to the house. And, as the mystery begins to unravel, we discover the stories of those who have passed through Birchwood Manor since that fateful day in 1862 . . .‘The Clockmaker’s Daughter is an ambitious, complex, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters. This is Kate Morton at her very best’ – Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale

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The City of Tears - Kate Mosse

A Sunday Times Best Paperbacks of the Year Pick''Religious fanaticism, political intrigue and the heart-wrenching tale of a lost child . . . with women firmly centre stage'' – The Mail on SundayA gripping story of one family’s fight to survive against the devastating tides of history, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is an epic adventure, sweeping from Carcassonne to Paris and Amsterdam.Paris, 1572. For ten violent years, the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Now, peace has been brokered and a royal engagement announced that could see the country reunited at last.An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend the wedding. Little does she know that her family’s most dedicated enemy will also be there, that the Jouberts will soon be forced to flee for their lives to Amsterdam, and that someone she loves dearly will disappear without a trace . . .The City of Tears is the second volume in Kate Mosse’s No. 1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles. Continue the adventure with The Ghost Ship.Praise for The Joubert Family Chronicles:''A tour de force'' — The Observer, on The Burning Chambers''An utterly absorbing epic'' — Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Paris Apartment, on The City of Tears''Meticulously researched and stunningly written'' — Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Wait for Me, on The Ghost Ship

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The Devouring Light - Ellis Kat

IT''S BEEN WAITING FOR THEM.Clown in a Cornfield meets The Cabin in this twisty, blood-curdling delight from acclaimed author Kat Ellis about a group of rivals stranded in an abandoned house that seems to have its own plans for them.When Haden Romero and her rival, Deacon Rex – alongside their bands, including Haden’s ex, Cairo – are stranded on their way to a rock festival, she thinks missing the gig is the worst thing that could happen.She’s wrong.Marooned in treacherous swamplands with no way out, the group stumbles upon an eerie, decaying house. It seems like a safe haven, a place to wait out the storm.The house, however, isn’t just abandoned – it’s been waiting for them.Bodies begin to pile up. The walls start to close in. Twisted secrets come to light. And unless Haden and the others can survive long enough to escape, the house will claim them – forever.True horror in the most fun sense of the word, The Devouring Light will have readers on the edge of their seats, bracing themselves for jump scares, flinching with every plot twist, and – most importantly – reading with the lights on.''The Devouring Light is a masterclass in YA horror: compelling characters, edge-of-your-seat twists and some truly horrifying moments. This book will give you nightmares and leave you wanting more.'' – Kathryn Foxfield, author of Getting Away with Murder‘The Devouring Light is a great twist on classic haunted house tales, with wonderfully drawn characters and a sense of foreboding that remains long after the final page. A dark, twisted delight.’ – Vincent Ralph, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets Never Die''The Devouring Light is a dark and twisted descent into madness. I loved it.'' – Cynthia Murphy, author of Keep Your Friends ClosePraise for Kat Ellis: ''Harrow Lake is a captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets. You’ll hear Mister Jitters in the deadly whisper of the pages as you race through this chilling, thrilling book.'' – Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

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The Secrets You Keep - Kate White

You’ve lost your memory. A woman has been murdered. Your husband is keeping secrets. How do you know who to trust? Months after being involved in a terrible car crash, Bryn Harper is physically healed but her emotional scars remain raw. She has no memory of the accident and is plagued with bad dreams.When Bryn and her husband, Guy, host a dinner party Bryn swears money has been stolen while Guy seems unfazed. Bryn confronts the caterer that night and is horrified to discover the woman’s brutally slain body the next day.As the case is investigated, Bryn is dragged into a fresh nightmare and learns that Guy is keeping things from her. Another murder occurs and Bryn realises the danger is getting ever closer to home. How well does Bryn really know the man she loves?For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don’t miss this tense and page-turning novel. Before I Go to Sleep meets The Husband’s Secret.Praise for The Secrets You Keep ‘Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed, Kate White’s clever psychological thriller lures us into the life of vulnerable narrator Bryn whose marriage is not what she thought it was. The uncertainty develops as the stakes ramp up ever higher, and I was holding my breath as I turned the last few pages.’ Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew‘True to form, Kate White’s The Secrets You Keep kept me up way past my bedtime, anxiously turning the pages. Taut, tense, and utterly gripping, I could not go to sleep until I found out whodunit.’ Jessica Knoll, author of Luckiest Girl Alive‘Mesmerizing and thrilling… mystery lovers will be well served with this novel, as it grabs the reader instantly and can be devoured in one afternoon.’ Booklist‘This can’t-put-it-down murder mystery from the former editor of Cosmo follows an author pushed to the brink by escalating chaos.’ Cosmopolitan

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The Messenger - Megan Davis

Perfect for fans of Tana French, Chris Whitaker and Rosamund Lupton, this prize-winning debut comes from an eclectic, cut-throat new voice in thriller writing.'Intelligent, gripping and stylish' SOPHIE HANNAH'A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris' CHRIS WHITAKER A crime he didn't commit. A truth he must deliver.Seven years ago, one night of teenage rebellion changed the lives of Alex and Sami for ever.Alex's father was found dead and both boys were imprisoned for murder, despite protesting their innocence.Now, Alex has a single purpose following his release: discover who really killed his father.Yet as he searches for answers and atones for the sins of his past, Alex uncovers a disturbing truth with far-reaching consequences.'Megan Davis's electric, suspenseful and stunning evocation of contemporary Paris is unforgettable' ELIZABETH MACNEAL'A well-written, intriguing novel with an excellent sense of place' KAMILA SHAMSIE

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The Kindness of Strangers - Kate Adie

Kate Adie''s story is an unusual one. Raised in post-war Sunderland, where life was ''a sunny experience, full of meat-paste sandwiches and Sunday school'', she has reported memorably and courageously from many of the world''s trouble spots since she joined the BBC in 1969. THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS encompasses Adie''s reporting from, inter alia, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tiananmen Square and, of course, the Gulf War of 1991. It offers a compelling combination of vivid frontline reporting and evocative writing and reveals the extraordinarily demanding life of the woman who is always at the heart of the action. Although an intensely private person, Kate Adie also divulges what it''s like to be a woman in a man''s world - an inspiration to many working women.

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The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook - Kate Rew

''An important, inspiring book by someone that has encouraged million of people to experience the wonders and friendships of Britain''s rivers, lakes and seas'' ROBERT MACFARLANE''A treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into rivers, estuaries, lakes and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim or a great adventure. I loved this book!'' LYNNE COXCapturing the freewheeling spirit, community and wisdom that defines The Outdoor Swimming Society movement, founder Kate Rew reveals everything you need to know to explore rivers, lakes, seas and estuaries. Sharing tales of her own inspiring swims, Kate explores the rich and varied life of outdoor swimmers, from the physiology of cold to planning lazy hazy downstream swims. An exquisite guide for beginners and enthusiasts alike, The Outdoor Swimmers'' Handbook will lead you to the shore and become your trusted companion for the adventures ahead.

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The XO Marshmallow Cookbook - Kat Connor, Lindzi Shanks

From the creative minds behind the world's favorite gourmet marshmallow company—XO Marshmallow—explore the world of marshmallow-making with over 50 recipes and countless tips and tricks to make your life a bit sweeter. Nobody knows marshmallows better than Kat and Lindzi, the founders of XO Marshmallow, a company that specializes in delicious, flavored gourmet marshmallows. In their debut cookbook, they share some of the secrets to their success. Infused with recipes, stories, and advice, join Kat and Lindzi as they walk you through their journey of marshmallow-making—from start to s''more.You’ll find instructions on how to make homemade marshmallows, a variety of flavors (including fan favorites like Salted Caramel, Rainbow Sherbet, and Champagne), and more recipes incorporating marshmallows that are perfect for any gathering, including homemade rocky road ice cream, marshmallow fudge, and the perfect cup of hot cocoa. The beautifully illustrated and contemporary feel of the XO Marshmallow Cookbook makes it just as giftable as it is practical—so use it, display it, and get creative. If you aren’t having fun and making a little bit of a mess while you are making marshmallows, are you even doing it right?

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Camino Ingles - Anna Dintaman, Matthew Harms, David Landis

Walk the Camino Ingles or `English Way' from the Spanish seaport cities of A Coruna or Ferrol on the path long-trodden by British pilgrims arriving by sea. This lesser-known Camino route showcases the misty forests and enigmatic culture of Galicia, and can be walked in 4-7 days.

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Davis Miles: Miles Davis and his favorite Tenors (10x CD) - CD (600512)

Hudební CD - Miles Davis na tomto deseti CD. Miles Davis na tomto deseti CD. Seznam stop CD 1 / The New Sounds: Conception / Dig / My Old Flame / It #039;s Only a Paper Moon / Blue Period: Bluing / Blue Room / Out of the Blue / Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins: Airegin / Oleo / But Not for Me / Doxy / CD 2 / Miles David Coll.items: the Serpent #039;s Tooth I / The Serpent #039;s Tooth II / #039;round About Midnight / Compulsion / No Line / Vierd Blues / In Your Own Sweet Way / Sonny Rollins Moving Out: Movin #039; out / Swingin #039; for Bumsy / Silk N #039; Satin / Solid / More Than You Know / CD 3 / Miles amp; Horns: Tasty Pudding / Floppy / Willie the Wailer / For Adults Only / Morpheus / Down / Blue Room / Whispering / Al Cohn amp; Zoot Sims: It #039;s a Wonderful World / Brandy and Beer / Two Funky People / Chasing the Blues / Halley #039;s Comet / You #039;re a Lucky Guy / The Wailing Boat / Just You, Just Me / CD 4 / Miles Davis All Star Sextet: Blue...

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The City of Tears - Kate Mosse

A breathtaking historical novel of revenge, persecution and loss, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse follows on from her Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers. May 1572: for ten violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the country has been torn apart over matters of religion, citizenship and sovereignty. But now a precarious peace is in the balance and a royal wedding has been negotiated. It is a marriage that could see France reunited at last. An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend this historic wedding in Paris in August. But what Minou does not know is that the Joubert family's oldest enemy, Vidal, will also be there. Nor that, within days of the marriage, on the eve of the Feast Day of St Bartholomew, her family will be scattered to the four winds and one of her beloved children will have disappeared without trace . . . Sweeping from Paris and Chartres to the City of Tears itself - the great refugee city of Amsterdam - this is a story of one family's fight to stay together and survive against the devastating tides of history . . .

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The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel - Marton Kati

‘An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader’ WALTER ISAACSON From the bestselling author of Enemies of the People An intimate and deeply researched account of the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful – and elusive – woman in the world. Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany, she spent her twenties working as a research chemist, only entering politics after the fall of the Berlin Wall. And yet within fifteen years, she had become chancellor of Germany and, before long, the unofficial leader of the West. Acclaimed author Kati Marton sets out to pierce the mystery of this unlikely ascent. With unparalleled access to the chancellor’s inner circle and a trove of records only recently come to light, she teases out the unique political genius that is the secret to Merkel’s success. No other modern leader has so ably confronted authoritarian aggression, enacted daring social policies and calmly unified an entire continent in an era when countries are becoming only more divided. Again and again, she’s cleverly outmanoeuvred strongmen like Putin and Trump, and weathered surprisingly complicated relationships with allies like Obama and Macron. Famously private, the woman who emerges from these pages is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while staying true to one’s moral convictions. At once a riveting political biography, an intimate human portrait and a revelatory look at successful leadership in action, The Chancellor brings forth from the shadows one of the most extraordinary women of our time.

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The Chancellor - Marton Kati

‘An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader’ WALTER ISAACSONFrom the bestselling author of Enemies of the PeopleAn intimate and deeply researched account of the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful – and elusive – woman in the world.Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany, she spent her twenties working as a research chemist, only entering politics after the fall of the Berlin Wall. And yet within fifteen years, she had become chancellor of Germany and, before long, the unofficial leader of the West.Acclaimed author Kati Marton sets out to pierce the mystery of this unlikely ascent. With unparalleled access to the chancellor’s inner circle and a trove of records only recently come to light, she teases out the unique political genius that is the secret to Merkel’s success. No other modern leader has so ably confronted authoritarian aggression, enacted daring social policies and calmly unified an entire continent in an era when countries are becoming only more divided. Again and again, she’s cleverly outmanoeuvred strongmen like Putin and Trump, and weathered surprisingly complicated relationships with allies like Obama and Macron.Famously private, the woman who emerges from these pages is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while staying true to one’s moral convictions. At once a riveting political biography, an intimate human portrait and a revelatory look at successful leadership in action, The Chancellor brings forth from the shadows one of the most extraordinary women of our time.

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The Confidence Code - Claire Shipman, Katty Kay

The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback and updated with a new introductionConfidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into our lives.Is confidence hardwired into the DNA of a lucky few, or can anyone learn it? Is it best expressed by bravado, or is there another way to show confidence? Which is more important: confidence or competence? Why do so many women, even the most successful, struggle with feelings of self-doubt? Is there a secret to channeling our inner confidence?In The Confidence Code, journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman travel to the frontiers of neuroscience on a hunt for the confidence gene and reveal surprising new research on its roots in our brains. They visit the world’s leading psychologists who explain how we can all choose to become more confident simply by taking action and courting risk, and how those actions change our physical wiring. They interview women leaders from the worlds of politics, sports, the military, and the arts to learn how they have tapped into this elemental resource. They examine how a lack of confidence impacts our leadership, success, and fulfillment.Ultimately, they argue, while confidence is partly influenced by genetics, it is not a fixed psychological state. That’s the good news. You won’t discover it by thinking positive thoughts or by telling yourself (or your children) that you are perfect as you are. You also won’t find it by simply squaring your shoulders and faking it. But it does require a choice: less people pleasing and perfectionism and more action, risk taking, and fast failure.Inspiring, insightful, and persuasive, The Confidence Code shows that by acting on our best instincts and by daring to be authentic, women can feel the transformative power of a life on confidence.

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The Map of Bones - Kate Mosse

A sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land. Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. When the violent Cape wind blows from the south-east, they say the voices of the unquiet dead can be heard whispering through the deserted valley.Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, arrives in search of her cousin — the notorious she-captain and pirate commander Louise Reydon-Joubert — who landed at the Cape of Good Hope more than sixty years before, then disappeared without a trace . . .Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862. Nearly one hundred and eighty years after Suzanne’s perilous journey, another intrepid and courageous woman of the Joubert family — Isabelle Lepard — has journeyed to the small frontier town once known as Oliftantshoek in search of her long-lost relations. Intent on putting the women of her family back into the history books, she quickly discovers that the crimes and tragedies still shadow the present.And now, Isabelle faces a race against time if she is to discover the truth, and escape with her life . . .

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The Finish Line - Kate Stewart

''A modern day re-telling of Robin Hood . . . giving us all the steam. Buckle up.'' – Glamour The only love I''ve ever known or craved is the kind that keeps me sick, sick with longing, sick with lust, sick with need, sick with grief. The distorted kind that leaves scars and jaded hearts.Tobias King has lived most of his life in the shadows. A loner, and ruthless thief, he’d never deny that he’s a villain. As the enigmatic leader of the band of vigilantes known as the Ravenhood, his life’s ambition has always led in one direction – revenge.But his path is disrupted when he falls for the one woman that could destroy what he’s spent two decades plotting. His all-consuming passion for Cecelia Horner comes at a great cost, including the loss of all he holds dear.But Tobias is a fighter, and he’s determined to have it all: to settle old scores and win back the woman he loves . . .Kate Stewart''s Ravenhood Trilogy is a gritty, sexy and romantic modern-day take on Robin Hood, filled with breathtaking twists. This unconventional love story is a white-knuckle ride filled with suspense, steam, addictive bad boys, action, and ALL OF THE FEELS.Begin this bestselling series with Flock and Exodus, or jump straight into The Finish Line.

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The Hotel Balzaar - Kate DiCamillo

In a wise and magical follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales – and where every moment is a story in the making.At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta’s mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform and instructs her to roam as she will ... but quietly – invisibly – like a mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat with the bellman, study the painting of an angel’s wing over the fireplace, and watch a cat chase a mouse around the face of the grandfather clock, all while dreaming of the return of her soldier father. One day, a mysterious countess with a parrot checks in, promising a story – in fact, seven stories in all. As the stories unfold, Marta begins to wonder: could the secret to her father’s disappearance lie in the countess’s tales?

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Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage - Davis Kat

A guidebook to walking Japan’s UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, covering the Nakahechi, Choishimichi/Koyasan and Kohechi routes, as well as a Hongu loop, highlights of the Iseji route and shorter walks around Kumano Sanzan shrines. Since many of the trails involve steep ascents and descents, a moderate level of fitness is required. Routes vary from 5 to 64km (3–40 miles) and crisscross the mountainous Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka. Some can be enjoyed in a single day or half-day, whereas the Nakahechi and Kohechi routes lend themselves to a 4-day mini-trek. Spring and late autumn are best for the trails, although the Nakahechi can be walked year-round. 1:50,000 mapping plus larger-scale maps for key towns and the main shrines Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and refreshments Advice on planning and preparation Fascinating insights into Japanese culture and spiritualityGPX files available to download

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The Appletree Animal Agency - Katya Balen

The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets. "Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The Times, The 20 Best Children's Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet's son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?Set in the cosy village of Mossdale in the lead up to their village fête, this uplifting animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers age 6, 7, 8 and 9. And don't miss the friends' next snowy adventure as they try to help a cheeky puppy at Christmas in The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos!"Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both." Daily Mail

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A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel - Davies Kate

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honour, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur... From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

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A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel - Davies Kate

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honour, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur... From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

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The Lake House - Kate Mortonová

The Lake House by Kate Morton is a mysterious and enchanting novel from the number one bestselling author of The House at Riverton and Homecoming.June 1933, and the Edevane family’s country house, Loeanneth, is polished and gleaming, ready for the much-anticipated Midsummer Eve party. Alice Edevane, sixteen years old and a budding writer, is especially excited. Not only has she worked out the perfect twist for her novel, she’s also fallen helplessly in love with someone she shouldn’t. But by the time midnight strikes and fireworks light up the night skies, the Edevane family will have suffered a loss so great that they leave Loeanneth forever.Seventy years later, after a particularly troubling case, DC Sadie Sparrow is sent on an enforced break from her job with the Metropolitan Police. She retreats to her beloved grandfather’s cottage in Cornwall, but soon finds herself at a loose end. Until one day, Sadie stumbles upon an abandoned house surrounded by overgrown gardens and dense woods, and learns the story of a baby boy who disappeared without a trace.Meanwhile, in the attic writing room of her elegant Hampstead home, the formidable Alice Edevane, now an old lady, leads a life as neatly plotted as the bestselling detective novels she writes. That is, until a young police detective starts asking questions about her family’s past, seeking to resurrect the complex tangle of secrets Alice has spent her life trying to escape . . .

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The Land of Neverendings - Kate Saunders

As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, another future classic from Costa Winner Kate Saunders (Five Children on the Western Front).Emily watched, in a trance of astonishment, as the bear opened the picnic basket, took out a tartan rug and spread it on Holly’s bed. And then the penguin spoke. Actually spoke. ‘What’s going on? This isn’t Pointed End!’The bear said, ‘It looks like a human bedroom. We must’ve come through the wrong door.’‘But there aren’t any doors to the hard world in Deep Smockeroon! And we don’t have a human bedroom any more. We’re in a box in the attic.’What if there exists a world powered by imagination?A world of silliness, where humans and their toys live on long after they’ve left the Hard World . . . and what if the door between that world and this one was broken?Welcome to the Land of Neverendings.Moving, raw and funny in all the right ways, The Land of Neverendings is a rip-roaring adventure, but it also gives an honest portrayal of grief for young readers, and shows us that whilst sadness does exist in the world, it doesn''t have to cancel out happiness, or silliness, even when you lose someone you love.‘This is written from the heart and can’t fail to make yours sing.’ The Times''Imagination, memories and new beginnings triumph.'' The Sunday Times‘A beautiful and often very funny book about imagination, family and love.’ BookTrust‘Funny and tender, heartbreaking and life-affirming.’ Bookseller

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Lonely Planet Kids My First Lift-the-Flap Dinosaur Atlas - Kate Baker, Lonely Planet Kids

Discover the ROARSOME world of dinosaurs with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book for dino-mad kids!Take a hands-on tour through the amazing world of dinosaurs and learn about where they lived, what they ate and how they spent their days. From the terrifying T-rex to the long-necked diplodocus, you''ll find some of the biggest, mightiest and deadliest dinos inside the pages of this book – with exciting lift-the-flaps that reveal extra secrets and surprises!Inside My First Lift-The-Flap Dinosaur Atlas:Over 50 interactive flaps to lift, all hiding amazing extra facts and dinotastic-detailsFascinating introduction to the world of dinosaurs that explores these incredible creatures across the continentsBeautiful visuals on every page with illustrations by Teresa Bellon, best known for illustrating Lonely Planet Kids'' My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas, as well as several Usborne and Pan Macmillan children''s booksWritten by Kate Baker, author of many Lonely Planet Kids'' books including A Place Called Home, A Time to Celebrate, Seek and Find Cities, and Happiness Around the WorldContents feature: The World of Dinosaurs; North America; South America; Europe; Africa; Asia; Oceania; Antarctica Explore the world of dinosaurs through the eyes of an early reader with this fun and entertaining follow-up to My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas. This is the perfect reading gift for dino-mad children everywhere!

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Rebel Without a Cause - Glyn Davis

Nicholas Ray’s 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause is a globally recognised landmark of post-war American cinema. The film follows twenty-four hours in the life of troubled teen Jim Stark (James Dean), the new boy in town, who becomes drawn into a maelstrom of shifting social allegiances, emotional turmoil, and violence. Rebel tackled head-on the thorny political issue of juvenile delinquency from the perspective of the adolescents, contributed to the genesis of the teen movie, and was pivotal in bringing The Method acting style to wider audiences. Dean’s nuanced and dextrous performance as the film’s lead character was paramount in establishing the actor’s iconicity.In his study of the film, Glyn Davis foregrounds the concept of rebellion, exploring in detail what it meant to be a rebel in the 1950s, the role that cinema has played in articulating rebellion and providing a haven for rebels, and why James Dean’s archetypal depiction of a teenage rebel has endured. Combining sharp close analysis with perceptive contextualisation, Davis scrutinises Nicholas Ray’s status as a maverick director, the challenges that The Method presented to calcified standards of performance in Hollywood, and the ways in which Rebel contributed to the shaping of new articulations of masculinity and sexuality. Ray’s film, Davis ultimately argues, has an ambiguous stance on rebellion, depicting both the lure and the terror of rejecting conformity.Davis examines the significant contributions to Rebel Without a Cause made by an array of cast and crew members: from screenwriter Stewart Stern to composer Leonard Rosenman, from production designer Malcolm Bert to costume designer Moss Mabry, from lead actors such as Dean and Mineo to secondary players such as Marietta Canty and Edward Platt. Highlighting the film''s shifting critical reception, he unpacks its legacy and the reasons that it continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.

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The Secrets of Wishtide - Kate Saunders

From the bestselling, award-winning novelist Kate Saunders comes the first in ‘The Laetitia Rodd Mysteries’, six novels featuring a Victorian lady detective, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, M. C. Beaton and Grantchester''A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable’ James Runcie, author of ''The Grantchester Mysteries''Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon, living modestly in Hampstead with her landlady Mrs Bentley. She is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, her brother Frederick, a criminal barrister, introduces her to Sir James Calderstone, a wealthy and powerful industrialist who asks Mrs Rodd to investigate the background of an ‘unsuitable’ woman his son intends to marry – a match he is determined to prevent. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, deep in the frozen Lincolnshire countryside, where she soon discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern. Mrs Rodd’s keen eyes and astute wits are taxed as never before in her search for the truth – which carries her from elite drawing rooms to London’s notorious inns and its steaming laundry houses. Dickensian in its scope and characters, The Secrets of Wishtide brings nineteenth-century society vividly to life and illuminates the effect of Victorian morality on women’s lives. Introducing an irresistible new detective, the first book in the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series will enthral and delight.

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