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Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and All s Faire in Middle School, this sequel to the Eisner Award-nominated The Cardboard Kingdom follows the kids as they solve the mystery of a new neighborhood monster.A mystery is afoot in the Cardboard Kingdom.Vijay, the Beast, renounces his title after being bullied by neighborhood teenagers. No one--not his big sister Shikha or his friends--can seem to draw him back out of his shell. That very night is when it starts. At first, no one believes Nate, who breaks his leg trying to pursue what he saw from his bedroom window. But then there s another, and another. An unknown monster has been spotted roaming the Kingdom after dark. It s ghastly, it s quick, and it might even have giant tentacles. Or claws. Or wings. Okay, there might be some varied testimonies on what exactly this monster looks like.Forget Halloween--the newly minted Monster Mashers will go to any lengths to protect the Kingdom and uncover this mystery. But how did the monster get here? What does it want? And mostly importantly, who is behind its creation?The Cardboard Kingdom: Roar of the Beast was created, organized, and drawn by Chad Sell with writing from nine other authors: Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez.

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Meet the ultimate Dream Team!Tito LOVES spending his nights dreamweaving with Neena! Not only is it fun seeing his dreams come to life but he is also getting stronger. But with Darkweavers on a mission to break down the barrier between the dream and waking worlds, the Dream Team are on high alert! Then a mysterious creature starts hounding their teacherâ ™s dreams â “ making them cranky (to say the least) and turning school into an ACTUAL nightmare. Will Tito be ready to put his skills to the test and face the beast?A fun and exciting new series, for fans of Laura Ellen Anderson, Star Friends, Peanut Jones and Witch for a Week.

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The book that bites back is BACK! In the fourth beastly book from Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of 8-12, there are surprises in store for Bethany about her missing familyâ ¦For centuries, the beast has tormented the world. But now, thereâ ™s a change to a menu, and the beast is going cold turkey â “ which essentially means eating no priceless works of art . . . or purple parrots . . . or CHILD-SIZED PRANKSTERS.Ebenezer and Bethany are attempting to help the beast vomit some good into the world â “ even though they really havenâ ™t come anywhere close to managing the business of do-gooding themselves. But Bethany is distracted by her date-not-a-date with Geoffrey, while Ebenezer is worried by a file which reveals a truth about Bethanyâ ™s parents that might just ruin life for everyone at the 15-storey house . . .The beast is left to teach itself how to be good. But its impulses canâ ™t be ignored, and all the worst parts of the beast crawl out of the beastâ ™s belly to form a dreadful child.At first the beast is charmed by its ghastly progeny. So clever! So horrible! But to its surprise, it develops something approaching a conscience. When the child finds out the truth about Bethanyâ ™s parents and plans to use it against her, can Ebenezer and the beast stop it from destroying Bethanyâ ™s hopes and dreams for ever?The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors!

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLEREnter the House of the Beastâ ¦ As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast with this dark fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong â “ featuring illustrations throughout by the author.You are a very lucky young lady, to be chosen by the Dread Beast.Alma would not have chosen the Beast. But when her mother falls ill, she is not left with the luxury of choice. After all, luxury was never something they could afford.Forced into a desperate bargain with her estranged father and his house, one of the noble families that serve the gods and wield their powers, she irrevocably binds herself to the Dread Beast, the most fearsome of the gods. However, it is a vow made in vain when death comes for her mother anyway.Now vengeance is Almaâ ™s sole aim. And she has a god on her side â “ a beautiful, eldritch monster with starlit hair. The Beast that has chosen her.A darkly enchanting fairy tale with blood on its teeth, House of the Beast is a story of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness â “ beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful worldbuilding, Wongâ ™s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLEREnter the House of the Beastâ ¦ As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast with this dark fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong â “ featuring illustrations throughout by the author.You are a very lucky young lady, to be chosen by the Dread Beast.Alma would not have chosen the Beast. But when her mother falls ill, she is not left with the luxury of choice. After all, luxury was never something they could afford.Forced into a desperate bargain with her estranged father and his house, one of the noble families that serve the gods and wield their powers, she irrevocably binds herself to the Dread Beast, the most fearsome of the gods. However, it is a vow made in vain when death comes for her mother anyway.Now vengeance is Almaâ ™s sole aim. And she has a god on her side â “ a beautiful, eldritch monster with starlit hair. The Beast that has chosen her.A darkly enchanting fairy tale with blood on its teeth, House of the Beast is a story of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness â “ beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful worldbuilding, Wongâ ™s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

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The book that bites back is BACK! In the second beastly book from Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of 8-12, revenge is a dish best served with a surprise â ¦ Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original â “ I thought this was brilliant , Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenOnce upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit him up expensive presents. But then The Bethany arrived â ¦Now notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to DE-BEAST their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a notorious prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary work. And Ebenezer is secretly missing the beast s vomity gifts. And neither of them are all that sure what good people do anyway â ¦Then there s Claudette, who s not been feeling herself recently. Has she eaten something that has DISAGREED with her?The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors!

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LP vinyl - Legendární třetí album Iron Maiden vychází ve formě 3LP doplněno o koncertní záznam Beast Over Hammersmith z března 1982 z legendární londýnské show, která byla součástí světového turné Beast On The Road. Legendární třetí album Iron Maiden vychází ve formě 3LP doplněno o koncertní záznam Beast Over Hammersmith z března 1982 z legendární londýnské show, která byla součástí světového turné Beast On The Road. Skupina Iron Maiden patří k nejpopulárnějším reprezentantům britské rockové hudby. V nedávné anketě pořádané u příležitosti královnina diamantového výročí bylo jejich album The Number Of The Beast zvoleno nejlepší britskou deskou posledních šedesáti let. Také v našich končinách se sláva kapely „hvězd dotýká”. Opakovaně vyprodávají stadióny, s každým vydavatelským počinem útočí na nejvyšší příčky prodejního žebříčku. Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP1 - The Number Of The Beast Invaders / Children Of The Damned / The Prisoner / 22 Acacia Avenue /...

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Order now to receive the gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITIONonly available on the first printing while supplies last! The collectors hardcover features a reversible jacket, stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, a printed case, and beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations throughout. As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story. Ava Reid, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofA Study in DrowningStep into the dark coming-of-age fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra illustrator Michelle Wong, where a young woman bound to a mysterious god seeks revenge on her aristocratic family in a story of divine rituals, brutal magic, and twisted lovefeaturing illustrations throughout by the author.Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma found solace in solitudeso long as her mother was by her side. But when illness strikes, Alma reaches out to the father shes never known and uncovers a dark truth: shes a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods, and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, a harbinger of death.To save her mother, Alma agrees to sacrifice her arm in a blood-soaked ceremony that binds her to the Beast. But the cure never comes, leaving her trapped in a hostile, gothic estatedespised by her relatives and used as a pawn in her fathers schemes.Now vengeance drives her, guided by the god who shadows her every step. He appears only to hera beautiful, monstrous princewhispering that shes destined to reshape the world. With his dark magic fueling her, Alma sets out to destroy the House that took everything from her. But as their bond deepens and their plans grow more perilous, she must decide if her gods honeyed wordsand her forbidden feelings for himare leading her to victory, or dragging the mortal world to ruin.A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge,House of the Beastdazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wongs debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.Erin A.Craig, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Thirteenth ChildIf you enter the House of the Beast, prepare to find:Morally grey characters with toxic, codependent relationships (M/F, M/M)Vengeful heroine and her chaotic-evil trickster godSlow-burn yearning and forbidden attractionFamily rivalries and court intrigueDeadly trials and divine bargainsNightmare realm full of monsters and secretsMagic, violence, and madnessStunning black-and-white art by the author woven through the textFor fans of One Dark Window, Blood Over Bright Haven, and A Study in Drowning

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The Rising Volt Tacklers are on an amazing adventure to find the Six Hero Pokémon! Ready to tag along? Let⠙s go!Liko and her friends have found another member of the Six Hero Pokémon, Lapras! As they are getting ready to fly away on their next adventure, Roy spots the black Rayquaza soaring above them! Will the black Rayquaza agree to join them on their adventures? Or will a battle with Explorer Amethio cause trouble?The Pokémon Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with the Paldea Pokémon pals by their side.Based on the exciting episode ⠘Roar of the Black Rayquaza , from Pokémon Horizons: The Series.Catch and collect our other exciting Pokémon Young Reader books, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series:Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Fuecoco [9780008743154]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Rivals in the Dark of Night [9780008743147]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: A Challenge from the Explorers [9780008743208]

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Hudební CD - V roce 2017 připravili Iron Maiden ve spolupráci s americkou obchodní sítí Walmart exkluzivní vydání alba The Book Of Souls, jehož součástí byla figurka jejich maskota Eddieho. Nyní figurku nabízejí sběratelům po celém světě v rámci katalogové kampaně zahrnující všechna alba. V první vlně si lze sam V roce 2017 připravili Iron Maiden ve spolupráci s americkou obchodní sítí Walmart exkluzivní vydání alba The Book Of Souls, jehož součástí byla figurka jejich maskota Eddieho. Nyní figurku nabízejí sběratelům po celém světě v rámci katalogové kampaně zahrnující všechna alba. V první vlně si lze samostatně pořídit čtyři alba (Irona Maiden, Killers, The Number Of The Beast a Piece Of Mind) v remasterované podobě z roku 2015 a též sběratelský box The Number Of The Beast (Collectors) se zmíněnou figurkou, inkriminovaným albem v novém digipackovém provedení a prostorem pro další desky z této série. Skupina Iron Maiden patří k nejpopulárnějším...

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Hudební CD - V roce 2017 připravili Iron Maiden ve spolupráci s americkou obchodní sítí Walmart exkluzivní vydání alba The Book Of Souls, jehož součástí byla figurka jejich maskota Eddieho. Nyní figurku nabízejí sběratelům po celém světě v rámci katalogové kampaně zahrnující všechna alba. V první vlně si lze sam V roce 2017 připravili Iron Maiden ve spolupráci s americkou obchodní sítí Walmart exkluzivní vydání alba The Book Of Souls, jehož součástí byla figurka jejich maskota Eddieho. Nyní figurku nabízejí sběratelům po celém světě v rámci katalogové kampaně zahrnující všechna alba. V první vlně si lze samostatně pořídit čtyři alba (Irona Maiden, Killers, The Number Of The Beast a Piece Of Mind) v remasterované podobě z roku 2015 a též sběratelský box The Number Of The Beast (Collectors) se zmíněnou figurkou, inkriminovaným albem v novém digipackovém provedení a prostorem pro další desky z této série. Skupina Iron Maiden patří k nejpopulárnějším...

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Immortal. Powerful. Bloodthirsty. Her sanity hangs in the balance. An ageless, unkillable assassin must kill to maintain her sanity, or risk succumbing to all-consuming bloodlust. Her most challenging contract yet: restore order to the gang-ridden city of Easy in post-World War 3 America. To succeed, she must manipulate the gangs into turning against each other while grappling with her own demons and a growing attraction to the sociopathic second-in-command of Easy s most ruthless gang. In a city where life is cheap, even an immortal is pushed to her limits. Navigating the treacherous underbelly of Easy, she must confront the beast within and decide how far she s willing to go to maintain her fragile grip on sanity. Nature of the Beast is the thrilling sequel to Primal Nature in the Primal Series. _______________________________________Praise for the Primal series:????? Superbâ ¦I was blown away. ????? First of a fascinating series. . . ????? Next book please!????? Wowâ ¦????? This is a book that s not for the faint hearted. ????? Hooked with the first bookâ ¦

Objev podobné jako Nature of the Beast - Monique Singleton

The GLAAD Award-winning co-creator of Wynd delivers a timely and topical fable, for fans of Twig and Marceline the Scream Queen!The elusive guardian spirit Zawa is eternally trapped inside her mountain, a folk legend with only industrial sludge to eat, and nothing to nourish her. The result is nothing but bitterness, paranoia, and an existence that no one would envy. But when two siblings from a nearby village, Bandit and Thatcher, help her escape, they’ll quickly learn that the way to calm Zawa’s heart is through a good meal shared with friends! But with a corrupt mayor and his private army enraged at the prospect of Zawa being free, it will take more getting involved to truly set things right… From GLAAD Award-winning and Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Michael Dialynas (Wynd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), this macabre yet charming eco-fable about the freedom in friendship and nature overcoming greed will charm the hearts of readers of all ages. Collects Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #1-5.

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LP vinyl - Toto jedinečné vystoupení z roku 2002 před francouzským publikem v La Mutualite v Paříži ve Francii je jedinou dostupnou nahrávkou této jednorázové historické události. Toto jedinečné vystoupení z roku 2002 před francouzským publikem v La Mutualite v Paříži ve Francii je jedinou dostupnou nahrávkou této jednorázové historické události. Dream Theater je americká progresivní metalová skupina založená v roce 1985 pod názvem Majesty Johnem Petruccim , Johnem Myungem a Mikem Portnoyem , když navštěvovali Berklee College of Music v Bostonu , Massachusetts . Následně opustili svá studia, aby se dále soustředili na kapelu, která se nakonec jmenuje Dream Theater. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD, LP Invaders / Children of the Damned / The Prisoner / 22, Acacia Avenue / The Number of the Beast / Run to the Hills / Gangland / Hallowed be thy Name

Objev podobné jako Dream Theater: Lost Not Forgotten Archives: The Number of the Beast 2002 (CD + LP ) - CD-LP (0196587095116)

Hudební CD - Toto jedinečné vystoupení z roku 2002 před francouzským publikem v La Mutualite v Paříži ve Francii je jedinou dostupnou nahrávkou této jednorázové historické události. Toto jedinečné vystoupení z roku 2002 před francouzským publikem v La Mutualite v Paříži ve Francii je jedinou dostupnou nahrávkou této jednorázové historické události. Dream Theater je americká progresivní metalová skupina založená v roce 1985 pod názvem Majesty Johnem Petruccim , Johnem Myungem a Mikem Portnoyem , když navštěvovali Berklee College of Music v Bostonu , Massachusetts . Následně opustili svá studia, aby se dále soustředili na kapelu, která se nakonec jmenuje Dream Theater. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Invaders / Children of the Damned / The Prisoner / 22, Acacia Avenue / The Number of the Beast / Run to the Hills / Gangland / Hallowed be thy Name

Objev podobné jako Dream Theater: Lost Not Forgotten Archives: The Number of the Beast 2002 - CD (0196587095024)

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser!The Beast s heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella - but could she ever love someone so beastly?Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all the land, as she teaches Beast that looks aren t everything - it s what s on the inside that matters most. Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:*A brand new story for 2021: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood*The Fairytale Hairdresser and RapunzelThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and CinderellaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping BeautyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the PeaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and AladdinThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the FrogThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina

Objev podobné jako The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast - Abie Longstaff

One of the most interesting detectives in crime fiction THE TIMESThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache s world of facts and feelings.Hardly a day goes by when nine-year-old Laurent Lepage doesn t cry wolf. His boundless sense of adventure and vivid imagination mean he has a tendency to concoct stories so extraordinary and so far-fetched that no one can possibly believe him.But when Laurent disappears, former Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is faced with the possibility that one of his tall tales might have been true.So begins a frantic search for the boy and the truth. And what Gamache uncovers deep in the forest leads back to crimes of the past, betrayal and murder, with more sinister consequences than anyone could have possibly imagined . . .Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache. Penny combines clever plotting with beautifully evocative descriptions DAILY EXPRESS

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Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this enchanting new series, where thereâ ™s a magical mix-up for every princess!Twelve-year-old Ella dreams of adventure, but she s stuck with a stepfamily who treat her like a maid. So when she unexpectedly - magically - wakes up in a land far, far away, she s thrilled! That is, until she stumbles into the castle of a mysterious beast . . .Belle needs to save her family from ruin, so she s going to enter a royal competition to win a favour from the prince. But when she unexpectedly - magically - wakes up in a land far, far away, she s stuck with a mysterious pair of glass slippers, and a demanding stepfamily . . .A delightful fairy tale mash-up - Publishers Weekly, starred review

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â ˜This was the original GAME OF THRONESâ ™ George R.R. MartinAvailable for the first time in English, THE KING WITHOUT A KINGDOM is the seventh and final volume of The Accursed Kings series.The reign of the Capetian kings has ended and John II, â ˜The Goodâ ™, takes the throne.Under the leadership of this vain, cruel, incompetent monarch The Hundred Years War escalates and England and France begin to tear each other apart. Warring factions plunder the land, famine threatens the people and the Black Death spreads far and wide. France is bleeding to death around the new kingâ ¦

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A fascinating history , Charles Moore, The Spectator A powerful history of the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate.From the taking of the holy city of Jerusalem in the 7th century AD by Caliph Umar, to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following the end of World War I, Christian popes, emperors and kings, and Muslim caliphs and sultans were locked in a 1300-year battle for political, military, ideological, economic and religious supremacy.In this powerful history of the era, acknowledged expert on the history of the Middle East and the Crusades Simon Mayall focuses on some of the most significant clashes of arms in human history: the taking and retaking of Jerusalem and the collapse of the Crusader states; the fall of Constantinople; the sieges of Rhodes and Malta; the assault on Vienna and the â ˜high-water markâ ™ of Ottoman advance into Europe; culminating in the Allied capture of Jerusalem in World War I, the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the dissolution of the sultanate and the caliphate, and the formation of modern Europe and the modern Middle East. The House of War offers a wide, sweeping narrative, encompassing the broad historical and religious context of this period, while focussing on some of the key, pivotal sieges and battles, and on the protagonists, political and military, who determined their conclusions and their consequences.

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The author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil returns after more than a decade to give us an intimate look at the magic, mystery, and decadence of the city of Venice and its inhabitants.Venice, a city steeped in a thousand years of history, art and architecture, teeters in precarious balance between endurance and decay. Its architectural treasures crumble—foundations shift, marble ornaments fall—even as efforts to preserve them are underway. The City of Falling Angels opens on the evening of January 29, 1996, when a dramatic fire destroys the historic Fenice opera house. The loss of the Fenice, where five of Verdi s operas premiered, is a catastrophe for Venetians. Arriving in Venice three days after the fire, Berendt becomes a kind of detective—inquiring into the nature of life in this remarkable museum-city—while gradually revealing the truth about the fire.In the course of his investigations, Berendt introduces us to a rich cast of characters: a prominent Venetian poet whose shocking suicide prompts his skeptical friends to pursue a murder suspect on their own; the first family of American expatriates that loses possession of the family palace after four generations of ownership; an organization of high-society, partygoing Americans who raise money to preserve the art and architecture of Venice, while quarreling in public among themselves, questioning one another s motives and drawing startled Venetians into the fray; a contemporary Venetian surrealist painter and outrageous provocateur; the master glassblower of Venice; and numerous others-stool pigeons, scapegoats, hustlers, sleepwalkers, believers in Martians, the Plant Man, the Rat Man, and Henry James.Berendt tells a tale full of atmosphere and surprise as the stories build, one after the other, ultimately coming together to reveal a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting. The fire and its aftermath serve as a leitmotif that runs throughout, adding the elements of chaos, corruption, and crime and contributing to the ever-mounting suspense of this brilliant book.

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Kniha - autor Nick Lloyd, 688 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A tour de force of scholarship, analysis and narration . . . Lloyd is well on the way to writing a definitive history of the First World War' Lawrence James, The Times 'This well-researched, well-written and cogently argued new analysis . . . will undoubtedly now take its rightful place as the standard account of this vital theatre of the conflict' Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny _________________ In the annals of military history, the Western Front stands as an enduring symbol of the folly and futility of war. However, as bestselling military historian Nick Lloyd reveals in this highly-praised history - the first of an epic trilogy -- the story is not one of pointlessness and stupidity, but rather a heroic triumph against the odds. With a cast of hundreds and a huge canvas of places and events, Lloyd tells the whole tale, revealing what happened in France...

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This book s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war . . . It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last. - The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month As the Second World War enters its final stages, millions in Germany are forced from their homes by bombing, compelled to seek shelter in the countryside where there are barely the resources to feed them.Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and her older sister Billie have escaped the devastation of the city for the relative safety of a dairy farm. But even here the power struggles of the war play out: the family depend on the goodwill of Luisa s brother-in-law, an SS officer, who in expectation of payment turns his attention away from his wife and towards Billie. Luisa immerses herself in books, but even she notices the Allied bombers flying east above them, the gauntness of the prisoners at the camp nearby, the disappearance of fresh-faced boys from the milk shed - hastily shipped off to a war that s already lost.Living on the farm teaches Luisa about life and death, but it s man s capacity for violence that provides the ultimate lesson, that robs her of her innocent ignorance. When, at a birthday celebration, her worst fears are realized, Luisa collapses under the weight of the inexplicable.Ralf Rothmann s previous novel, To Die in Spring, described the horror of war and the damage done on the battlefield. The God of that Summer tells the devastating story of civilians caught up in the chaos of defeat, of events that might lead a twelve-year-old child to justifiably say: I have experienced everything.

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Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen s profound and unmistakable lyrics. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world.In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them. Cohen s music is studded with allusions to Jewish and Christian tradition, to stories and ideas drawn from the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah. From his 1967 classic Suzanne, through masterpieces like Hallelujah and Who by Fire, to his final challenge to the divinity, You Want It Darker he drew on spirituality for inspiration and as a tool to create understanding, clarity and beauty.Born into a prominent and scholarly Jewish family in Montreal, Canada, Cohen originally aspired to become a poet, before turning to song writing and eventually recording his own compositions. Later, he became immersed in Zen Buddhism, moving in 1990 to a Zen monastery on Mount Baldy, California where he remained for some years. He died, with immaculate timing, on the day before Donald Trump was elected in 2016, leaving behind him a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius looks deeply into the imagination of one of the greatest singers and lyricists of our time, providing a window on the landscape of his soul. Departing from traditional biographical approaches, Freedman explores song by song how Cohen reworked myths and prayers, legends and allegories with an index of songs at the end of the book for readers to search by their favourites. By the end the reader will be left with a powerful understanding of Cohen s story, together with a far broader insight into the mystical origins of his inimitable work.

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From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist.⠜Brilliant⠝ ⠓ KATHERINE RUNDELL⠜This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.⠝ ⠓ LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events⠜An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner⠝ ⠓ THE TIMES, Children s Book of the WeekGertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don⠙t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don⠙t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good⠦ until they receive a mysterious invitation.Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb ⠓ a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they⠙ve ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out ⠓ before it⠙s too late!Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket⠙s A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the unbelievably hilarious, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon ⠓ an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity.

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A novel about the magical lure of books and summoning the courage to rewrite our stories by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls.Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer’s affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books’ previous owners—an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers’ tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story—and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde I am jealous of everything whose beauty does not die. I am jealous of the portrait you have painted of me ... Why did you paint it? It will mock me some day - mock me horribly! A story of evil, debauchery and scandal, Oscar Wilde s only novel tells of Dorian Gray, a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the picture becomes his hideous secret, as it follows Dorian s own downward spiral into cruelty and depravity. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a masterpiece of the evil in men s hearts, and is as controversial and alluring as Wilde himself.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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*THE PERFECT UP-LIT SUMMER READ, RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB* One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don t lose it. Keep it Richard JudyMeet the Keeper of Lost Things . . . Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners.But the final wishes of the Keeper of Lost Things have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters . . . Touching, funny and romantic Daily Mail A charming read, perfect for the holidays The Lady A warm and heartfelt debut PrimaAnd if you loved The Keeper of Lost Things, don t miss Ruth Hogan s other novels, Queenie Malone s Paradise Hotel, and The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes.*The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan was chosen by followers as the winner of the Richard and Judy Autumn 2017 Book Club. It charted in the top ten for Sunday Times Paperback Fiction in weeks 48, 49 and 50 of 2017.

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FROM THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 48 LAWS OF POWER AND THE 33 STRATEGIES OF WAR Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust New York Magazine Astonishing The Times Teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause Independent on Sunday When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections and captured great minds. Immerse yourself in the twenty-four maneuvers and strategies of the seductive process, understand how to Poeticize Your Presence, and Master the Art of the Bold Move. In this condensed version of Greene s bestselling The Art of Seduction, learn how to gain mastery over the subject of your desire, and how to keep those you want constantly anticipating what comes next. Every bit as essential as The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history s greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power.

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For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Mint on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world s ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of Element Encyclopedias . This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you ll ever find.The latest in the popular series of Element Encyclopedias , this is the largest, most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years.Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fishermen?Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered floor covering?Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints?What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar?What is the most important symbol in the World?Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more, from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred Geometry.Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian Diwali ritual.Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most important visual symbols in the world.

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This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film ElioThe next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Elio presents the story behind the out-of-this-world film from Pixar Animation Studios. Adventure across the galaxy with alien-obsessed Elio in this essential story of connection, friendship, and searching for your place in the world, or in this case, universe. This book highlights the stunning artwork from the film #39;s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. © 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved. EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT ANIMATION FILMMAKING: Fans will want to delve into and explore this Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and Pixar. Add The Art of Elio to the shelf with other bestselling books like The Art of Elemental, The Art of Turning Red, and The Art of Soul.Perfect for: Animators and animation students Disney fans of all ages Cinephiles and movie buffs Pop culture enthusiasts and historians Families that love watching Disney and Pixar films together Fans of sci-fi books and movies People interested in aliens, extraterrestrials, space, and space travel

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A timely and important perspective on how people frame decisions and how relying on sacred values unwittingly leads to social polarization.When you are faced with a decision, do you consider the best outcome, or do you consider your deepest values about which actions are appropriate? The Cost of Conviction contrasts these two primary strategies for making decisions: consequentialism, the former, or prioritizing oneÂ’s sacred values, the latter. Steven Sloman argues that, while both modes of decision making are necessary tools for a good decision maker, people err by deploying sacred values more often than they should, especially when it comes to sociopolitical issues. As a result, we oversimplify, grow disgusted and angry, and act in ways that contribute to social polarization. In this book, Sloman provides a new understanding of todayÂ’s societal ills and grounds that understanding in science.The book begins by covering the philosophical and conceptual background of the two decision-making strategies, then takes a deep dive into the psychology of decision making. Drawing on historical and current examples of the use of the two strategies, the author provides a thorough overview of the psychology of decision making, including work on judgment, conscious and unconscious decision-making processes, the roles of emotion, and even an analysis of habit and addiction.With its unique emphasis on sacred values, The Cost of Conviction is an eye-opening must-read for all decision makers, especially those who wish to understand judgment, social decision making, and leadership.

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A feast for the mind. â ”PUBLISHER S WEEKLY A contemporary voice with the ease of Natalia Ginzburg s or Irene Nemirovsky s. â ”GUADALUPE NETTEL, author of Still Born Nuanced, deeply rich, and a joy to read. â ”CHARLOTTE FOX-WEBER, author of What We Want  In the twenty-first century, our romantic ambitions are intrepid... We want egalitarian and honest bonds, and we are eager to understand what that means. We also want to fall in love, to have sex, and to be loved; we want stability and adrenalineâ ”the lifeboat and the open seaâ ”, we want everything at the same time. But is it possible to have all of that? Or is this a recipe for frustration? Is this an honest yearning or a mere aspiration, a desire for completeness? Am I an idiot if I pursue it? Am I a cynic if I give up on it?Born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish community in the heart of Buenos Aires, Tenenbaum learned about the sexual and emotional habits of the secular world like an anthropologist discovering an unknown civilisation. Drawing from philosophy, feminist activism, conversations with friends, and from an attempt to turn her own experience into a laboratory for personal and collective reflection, Tenenbaum dives into the universe of affection, celebrates the end of romantic love as we know it, and proposes the eroticization of consent.The End of Love is a tool for the creative destruction of romantic love and the principles that sustain it so that, from its ashes, a better loveâ •one that makes men and women freer in their relationshipsâ •can rise.Â

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`Upon her neck and breast was blood, and upon her throat were the marks of teeth having opened the vein: - to this the men pointed, crying, simultaneously struck with horror, a Vampyre, a Vampyre! John Polidori s classic tale of the vampyre was a product of the same ghost-story competition that produced Mary Shelley s Frankenstein. Set in Italy, Greece, and London, Polidori s tales is a reaction to the dominating presence of his employer Lord Byron, and transformed the figure of the vampire from the bestial ghoul of earlier mythologies into the glamorous aristocrat whose violence and sexual allure make him literally a lady-killer . Polidori s tale introduced the vampire into English fiction, and launched a vampire craze that has never subsided. `The Vampyre was first published in 1819 in the London New Monthly Magazine. The present volume selects thirteen other tales of the macabre first published in the leading London and Dublin magazines between 1819 and 1838, including Edward Bulwer s chilling account of the doppelganger, Letitia Landon s elegant reworking of the Gothic romance, William Carleton s terrifying description of an actual lynching, and James Hogg s ghoulish exploitation of the cholera epidemic of 1831-2. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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#39;A stunner from the first page - an end-of-the-world, coming-of-age tale of quiet majesty. I loved this novel #39; Justin Cronin, author of The PassageWHAT IF our 24-hour day grew longer, first in minutes, then in hours until day becomes night and night becomes day? What effect would this slowing have on the world? On the birds in the sky, the whales in the sea, the astronauts in space, and on an eleven-year-old girl, grappling with emotional changes in her own life...? One morning, Julia and her parents wake up in their suburban home in California to discover, along with the rest of the world, that the rotation of the earth is noticeably slowing. The enormity of this is almost beyond comprehension. And yet, even if the world is, in fact, coming to an end, as some assert, day-to-day life must go on. Julia, facing the loneliness and despair of an awkward adolescence, witnesses the impact of this phenomenon on the world, on the community, on her family and on herself. #39;It is never what you worry over that comes to pass in the end. The real catastrophies are always different - unimagined, unprepared for, unknown… #39;

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This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated feature film Inside Out 2.The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Art of series, The Art of Inside Out 2 presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios and the sequel to the beloved blockbuster Inside Out. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film #39;s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. © 2024 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT ANIMATION FILMMAKING: Fans will want to delve into and explore this Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and Pixar. Add The Art of Inside Out 2 to the shelf with other bestselling books like The Art of Elemental, The Art of Turning Red, and The Art of Soul.Perfect for: Animators and animation students Disney fans of all ages Cinephiles and movie buffs Pop culture enthusiasts and historians Families that love watching Disney and Pixar films together

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First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson s award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature.In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson—author of Silent Spring—began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life’s most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to others who might hope to introduce a child to the beauty of nature. “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder,” writes Carson, “he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from generation to generation, as treasured as the memory of an early-morning walk when the song of a whippoorwill was heard as if for the first time. Featuring serene color photographs from renowned photographer Nick Kelsh, “this beautifully illustrated edition makes a fine gift for new and prospective mothers and fathers” (Gregory McNamee), and helps us all to tap into the extraordinary power of the natural world.

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Longlisted for the FT McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2017Finance is shrouded in mystery for outsiders, while many insiders are uneasy with the disrepute of their profession. How can finance become more accessible and also recover its nobility?Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai takes up the cause of restoring humanity to finance. With deft wit, he draws upon a rich knowledge of literature, film, history, and philosophy to explain finance s inner workings. Through this creative approach, he shows that outsiders can easily access the underlying ideas and insiders can reacquaint themselves with the core values of their profession. This combination of finance and the humanities creates unusual and illuminating pairings: Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope are guides to risk management; Jeff Koons becomes an advocate of leverage; and Mel Brooks The Producers teaches us about fiduciary responsibility. In Desai s vision, the principles of finance also provide answers to critical questions in our lives: bankruptcy teaches us how to react to failure, the lessons of mergers apply to marriages, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model demonstrates the true value of relationships.The Wisdom of Finance is a wholly unique book, offering an enlivening new perspective on one of the world s most complex and misunderstood professions.

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FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR OF THE GOD OF SMALL THINGSLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017NOMINATED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR FICTIONLONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE 2018THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE and THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER At magic hour; when the sun has gone but the light has not, armies of flying foxes unhinge themselves from the Banyan trees in the old graveyard and drift across the city like smoke... So begins The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Arundhati Roy s incredible follow-up to The God of Small Things. We meet Anjum, who used to be Aftab, who runs a guest-house in an Old Delhi graveyard and gathers around her the lost, the broken and the cast out. We meet Tilo, an architect, who although she is loved by three men, lives in a country of her own skin . When Tilo claims an abandoned baby as her own, her destiny and that of Anjum become entangled as a tale that sweeps across the years and a teeming continent takes flight... A sprawling kaleidoscopic fable Guardian, Books of the Year Roy s second novel proves as remarkable as her first Financial Times A great tempest of a novel... which will leave you awed by the heat of its anger and the depth of its compassion Washington Post

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The last novel by the international superstar and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Kundera is the saddest, funniest, and most lovable of authors. TimesAn artist, clearly one of the best to be found anywhere. Salman Rushdie Kundera designs fictions of the highest order. Ian McEwanCasting light on the most serious of problems and at the same time saying not one serious sentence; being fascinated by the reality of the contemporary world and at the same time avoiding realism - that s The Festival of Insignificance.In Kundera s earlier novel, Slowness, Vera, the author s wife, says to her husband: you ve often told me you meant to write a book one day that would have not a single serious word in it . . . I warn you: watch out. Your enemies are lying in wait. Far from watching out, Kundera finally and fully realises his old aesthetic dream in a novel that we could view as a summation of his whole work. A strange sort of summation. Strange sort of epilogue. Strange sort of laughter, inspired by our era, which is comical because it has lost all sense of humor. What more can we say of Kundera s last novel? Nothing. Just read.

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An absolutely unputdownable read Grimdark MagazineThe Tyranny of Faith is the epic sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling debut The Justice of Kings, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most powerful and feared of the Emperor s Justices - must face down a growing threat to the Empire. A Justice s work is never done. The Battle of Galen s Vale is over, but the war for the Empire s future has just begun.Concerned by rumours that the Magistratum s authority is waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance on the streets. Yet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the Emperor s grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with rescuing the missing prince.His quest will lead Vonvalt - and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the Empire s southern frontier, where they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and his templar knights . . .and a dark power far more terrifying than they could have imagined. Praise for the Empire of the Wolf series Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down Nicholas Eames The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . .. Richard Swan s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more Sebastien de Castell Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series James IslingtonThe Empire of the Wolf seriesThe Justice of Kings The Tyranny of Faith The Trials of Empire

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For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Blue on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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Fascinating and vivid. New Statesman Thoroughly researched. The Spectator Intriguing. BBC History Magazine Vividly told. BBC History Revealed A timely warning against persecution. Morning Star Astute and thoughtful. History Today An important work. All About History Well-researched. The TabletOn the morning of Thursday 29 June 1682, a magpie came rasping, rapping and tapping at the window of a prosperous Devon merchant. Frightened by its appearance, his servants and members of his family had, within a matter of hours, convinced themselves that the bird was an emissary of the devil sent by witches to destroy the fabric of their lives. As the result of these allegations, three women of Bideford came to be forever defined as witches. A Secretary of State brushed aside their case and condemned them to the gallows; to hang as the last group of women to be executed in England for the crime. Yet, the hatred of their neighbours endured. For Bideford, it was said, was a place of witches.Though â ˜pretty much worn awayâ ™ the belief in witchcraft still lingered on for more than a century after their deaths. In turn, ignored, reviled, and extinguished but never more than half-forgotten, it seems that the memory of these three women - and of their deeds and sufferings, both real and imagined â “ was transformed from canker to regret, and from regret into celebration in our own age. Indeed, their example was cited during the final Parliamentary debates, in 1951, that saw the last of the witchcraft acts repealed, and their names were chanted, as both inspiration and incantation, by the women beyond the wire at Greenham Common.In this book, John Callow explores this remarkable reversal of fate, and the remarkable tale of the Bideford Witches.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025A spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and yearsâ ”an epic of love and family, India and America, tradition and modernity, by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Inheritance of LossWhen Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists. â ˜I wanted to pack a little suitcase and stay inside this book foreverâ ™ Ann Patchett Profound, sparkling, funny, exquisitely written, [The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny] teaches us how to live in full-throated exultation for the astonishments of this worldâ ™ Lauren Groff

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It is symbolic that Adam Smith s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day.

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For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Lilac on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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Contrary to predictions that it would become increasingly redundant in a globalizing world, citizenship is back with a vengeance. The Oxford Handbook of Citizenship brings together leading experts in law, philosophy, political science, economics, sociology, and geography to provide a multidisciplinary, comparative discussion of different dimensions of citizenship: as legal status and political membership; as rights and obligations; as identity and belonging; as civic virtues and practices of engagement; and as a discourse of political and social equality or responsibility for a common good. The contributors engage with some of the oldest normative and substantive quandaries in the literature, dilemmas that have renewed salience in today s political climate. As well as setting an agenda for future theoretical and empirical explorations, this Handbook explores the state of citizenship today in an accessible and engaging manner that will appeal to a wide academic and non-academic audience. Chapters highlight variations in citizenship regimes practiced in different countries, from immigrant states to non-western contexts, from settler societies to newly independent states, attentive to both migrants and those who never cross an international border. Topics include the selling of citizenship, multilevel citizenship, in-between statuses, citizenship laws, post-colonial citizenship, the impact of technological change on citizenship, and other cutting-edge issues. This Handbook is the major reference work for those engaged with citizenship from a legal, political, and cultural perspective. Written by the most knowledgeable senior and emerging scholars in their fields, this comprehensive volume offers state-of-the-art analyses of the main challenges and prospects of citizenship in today s world of increased migration and globalization. Special emphasis is put on the question of whether inclusive and egalitarian citizenship can provide political legitimacy in a turbulent world of exploding social inequality and resurgent populism.

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The triumphant conclusion to both the Fall of Shannara series and the entire Shannara saga - a truly epic final adventure from the master of modern fantasy. As the Four Lands reels under the Skaar invasion, its defenders must decide what they will risk to save their home. As one group remains to protect the Four Lands, another undertakes a perilous journey across the sea to the Skaar homeland, carrying with them a new piece of technology that could change the face of the world forever. And yet a third is trapped in a deadly realm from which there may be no escape.Packed with all of the hallmarks of Terry Brooks s magnificent storytelling, The Last Druid is a fitting end to a saga that has enthralled millions of readers around the world.Praise for Terry Brooks: I can t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks s books I ve read (and re-read) over the years Patrick Rothfuss Terry s place is at the head of the fantasy world Philip Pullman I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara Peter V. Brett A master of the craft . . . required reading Brent Weeks

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The 4,000-year history of the city of Jerusalem unfolds in an exceptional graphic narrative that touches on the birth of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as well as famous conquerors and mighty empires, and more. This engaging and even-handed 256-page graphic novel, written by renowned historian Vincent Lemire and illustrated by cartoonist and animator Christophe Gaultier, is an excellent choice for the classroom and for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating story of Jerusalem. The story of Jerusalem is in many ways the story of the development of Western civilization—religions were born on its streets, famous conquerors laid siege to it, and great empires clashed over it. Four thousand years ago, Jerusalem was a small, isolated village perched on a ridge line between the Mediterranean and the desert. Today it is a bustling metropolis with almost one million inhabitants, attracting visitors from all over the world. Considered the cradle of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—the three major monotheistic religions—and a spiritual capital for more than half of humanity, Jerusalem #39;s history gives us a unique perspective into the histories of these different religious identities. Readers will meet Abraham, King Herod, Empress Helena (the mother of Constantine I), Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Saladin, Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, General Edmund Allenby, Palestinian nationalist Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, former Mayor Teddy Kollek, and many other famous people who have helped build the story of Jerusalem. But it takes many hands to make a city, and the history of the city is the history of the residents who lead lives both great and small within its walls. As Lemire and Gaultier guide us through the lives of Jerusalem’s most famous residents, so too do they introduce us to the people, priests, craftsmen, architects, and residents who have built the history of Jerusalem over the last five millennia.

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