the cloisters katy hays

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 5 BESTSELLER . . . IN HARDBACK AND NOW IN PAPERBACK!The Secret History meets Ninth House . . . the discovery of a mysterious deck of tarot cards lays bare shocking secrets within a close-knit circle of researchers at New York''s famed Met Cloisters museum.-------''Glamour, power, seduction, ambition – The Cloisters has it all. I adored this deliciously gothic, beautifully written novel.'' LOUISE O''NEILL,''Dark and enigmatic . . . a story of academic obsession, Renaissance magic and the ruthless pursuit of power. Captivating in every sense.'' SARAH PEARSE''Elegant and atmospheric and suffused with brooding menace.'' LUCY CLARKE''Sultry and sinister . . . teems with sexual tension, the secrets of divination, and scholarly obsessiveness . . . jaw-dropping.'' SARAH PENNER‘Beguiling and atmospheric, an entrancing and gripping tale.’ KATE MOSSE-------Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, hoping to spend her summer working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Instead, she is assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its collection of medieval and Renaissance art.Drawn into a small circle of charismatic but enigmatic researchers, Ann happy to indulge some of their more outlandish theories, including the museum''s curator who is fixated on tarot and the real possibility of predicting the future.But when Ann discovers a mysterious, once-thought lost deck of 15th-century Italian tarot cards she finds herself at the centre of a dangerous game of power, toxic friendship and ambition.And as the game being played within the Cloisters spirals out of control, Ann must decide who she trusts . . .Instant Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024

Objev podobné jako The Cloisters - Katy Hays

One of the most anticipated historical fiction books of 2024A Book Riot Recommended Read10 noteworthy books for October 2024 Washington Post''Sparkles with suspense and the magical power of women... I devoured this novel'' Laurie Lico Albanese''Perfect for lovers of witchy fantasy'' Historical Novel Society1348. As the Black Plague lays waste to Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned back to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile.Ginevra has a gift—using the ancient practices of alchemy she learned as a young girl, she can heal the sick. But when word traveled of her unusual craft, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now, the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return.She obliges, assuming the city’s leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amidst a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence’s churches for priceless relics, leaving mysterious vials of brightly colored liquids in their place. If she succeeds, she’ll be a recognized physician, never accused of witchcraft again.But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she’s merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she’s been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won’t think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want.''An interesting look at the intersection of folk magic, medicine and religion in the 14th century'' Washington Post''A twisty, historical witchy escape'' Entertainment Weekly''Magical in every sense of the word'' Katy Hays''Magnificent'' Sarah Penner''Get ready to be transported'' Mary O''Malley, Skylark Bookshop''Captivating and original'' Maxwell Gregory, Madison Street Books

Objev podobné jako The Stone Witch of Florence - Anna Rasche

From the bestselling author of The Cloisters comes this electrifying thriller about an affluent family whose annual retreat to Italy is shattered when a decades-old murder resurfaces . . . think The Talented Mr Ripley meets Succession meets The White Lotus . . .On the glittering island of Capri, anything can be a mirage. But one thing is true: there''s nothing deadlier than a family with everything to lose . . . The world was shocked by playwright Sarah Lingate’s death thirty years ago at an opulent,white-washed villa on the island of Capri. Absolved of the crime, the Lingate family maintains that what happened that night was a tragic accident. And every July they return to Capri to prove it’s true.This time, Helen Lingate - sole heir to the family fortune - has a plan. Tightly controlled by her father, she enlists the help of the family assistant, Lorna Moreno, to free herself from her family’s stranglehold on her life. And yet, behind closed doors, the legendary Lingate family unity is at breaking point. Upon arrival at the villa in Capri, an anonymous gift awaits them: the necklace Sarah was wearing the night she died.In the aftermath, the paranoid, insular Lingates begin to unravel. As the investigation into her mother’s death is reopened, Helen begins to lose trust in everyone around her: her controlling father Richard, drug-addled aunt Naomi, aloof uncle Marcus, and even Lorna, whose past she realizes is frustratingly opaque. And as the family fractures, the long-hidden truth about that night and the secrets they’ve kept from one another boil to the surface - and they might not leave the island alive.''Sultry and sophisticated with a menacing undercurrent that keeps you thrillingly unsettled until its final spellbinding twist. Let the languid glamour of Capri gently take you by one hand, an ice cold Negroni in the other, but watch your step — the cliffs are treacherous and so, too, is a family with everything to lose.''RACHEL KOLLER CROFT, author of Stone Cold Fox''Engrossing and sinister . . . a must-read for 2025.'' JULIE CLARK, author of The Last Flight***Readers Love The Vipers!***''A thrilling murder mystery, that had me hooked from start to finish.'' FIVE-STARS''A pulse-pounding thriller that challenges everything you think you know about family and loyalty.'' FIVE-STARS''Katy Hays has a great eye for detail and although I’ve never visited Capri, I felt as if I was transported there; a lively place full of colour and warmth and nestled within, a strange and dysfunctional family with secrets.'' FIVE-STARS''This is a novel to savour and enjoy...quite simply a joy to read!'' FIVE-STARS''Nothing is as it seemed and the meticulously built tower of lies and pretending falls apart piece by piece.'' FIVE-STARS[The Vipers is published in the US as Saltwater]

Objev podobné jako The Vipers - Katy, MA and PhD in Art History Hays

Take the Kata path to scientific thinking and superior results!In this long-awaited companion to the groundbreaking book Toyota Kata, Mike Rother takes you to the next level of developing business mindset and capability for the 21st Century. Much more than a list of management concepts, The Toyota Kata Practice Guide walks you through the process of making improvement, adaptation, and even innovation routine behavior.Designed to help a coach (the manager) and a learner work together for developing new skillsets, The Toyota Kata Practice Guide delivers the information, insight, and frameworks you need to:• Form habits that help you solve problems and achieve challenging goals • Modify the thought patterns that drive your behavior• Develop an organizational mindset that drives superior results The Improvement Kata gives learners the means to experiment their way through obstacles and achieve tough goals; the Coaching Kata gives managers the means to accelerate and cement their people''s learning.In the new age of business, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs is no longer the end game. A manager’s job today is to develop patterns of thinking and acting in their people that lead to success with any challenge. Consistent, mindful practice is the best way to do it—and The Toyota Kata Practice Guide is the best way to get there.

Objev podobné jako The Toyota Kata Practice Guide: Practicing Scientific Thinking Skills for Superior Results in 20 Minutes a Day - Mike Rother

Transform your love-making into erotic ecstasy with this fully illustrated book that unlocks the secrets of the Kama Sutra – the most ancient, renowned and explicit guide to sexual pleasure.‘Pleasures are as necessary for the well-being of the body as food.'' Kama Sutra‘The Modern Kama Sutra’ opens up a new and exotic world of sexual pleasure that will change your sex life for ever.Inspired by the ancient text of the Kama Sutra, this fully illustrated book offers over 40 easy-to-follow explicit positions (try positions such as ''Splitting the Bamboo'', '' The Congress of the Cow'', ''Yab Yum'' and the ''Canopy of Stars''), step-by step instructions and practical tips and 200 stunning colour photographs that guarantee to enhance your erotic pleasure and improve your sexual technique.‘The Modern Kama Sutra’ is for the modern couple, catering for both experienced lovers and for those wanting to experiment. You will learn how to heighten your awareness of your own and your partner’s bodies, and achieve an emotional intimacy and sexual intensity never before experienced.Why not try fast sex sequences for instant pleasure – use all kinds of locations, from the kitchen table and bathroom shower to the living room sofa and even the office floor!Learn how massage and intimate touching can enhance your sexual desire. Discover how to indulge the body and the senses with separate chapters on seduction, foreplay and oral sex.

Objev podobné jako The Modern Kama Sutra - Kamini Thomas, Kirk Thomas

For all the naughty cowgirls and cowboys out there, this book serves up some unwholesome fun with 64 sexual positions based on the original Kama Sutra, with a distinctly Yellowstone twist. Nights on the ranch can get real lonely…but not if you’ve got this book in your pocket. Cowboy Kama Sutra features 64 buck-wild sex positions for cow-people of all kinds, complete with full instructions for saddling up and riding hard, plus extra tips and tricks from the ranch to make your night even hotter. If you are a fan of cowboy culture, you will love trying out creative positions like:The Bullrider’s RevengeThe Cowboy Two-StepThe Open Barn DoorThe Cattle DriveThe Churning of the ButterThe Tumbleweed TossThe Outlaw’s CarryThe Barn CatAnd moreDesigned with inclusivity in mind, Cowboy Kama Sutra is fully illustrated with steamy full-color illustrations featuring various pairings of cowboys, cowgirls, and cow-people. Flirty, funny, and full of sexy fun, it’s the perfect gift book for bachelorette parties, weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, date night, and more. Cowboy Kama Sutra will have you grabbing your pardner and heading for a roll in the hay.

Objev podobné jako Cowboy Kama Sutra - The Editors of Quiver

Who says epic love stories have to end with a chaste kiss? They won’t when you’ve got this spicy Book of Forbidden Knowledge in your pocket. For all the naughty knights and merry maidens out there, The Romantasy Kama Sutra invites you to throw on your cloak of desire and embark on a quest of passion with 64 sex positions inspired by the Kama Sutra—now with 100% more ancient secrets, fiery temptation, and star-crossed romance.Get ready to unleash your inner bard and swoon with positions like:The Bonded PairThe Starlit EmbraceThe Unicorn’s HoofThe Churning of the TidesThe Secret of the Forest NymphThe Dragon’s Wing WrapThe Faerie SwingThe Celestial CradleThe Knighting CeremonyAnd more!Fun, funny, fully illustrated, and destined to ignite the bedrooms of couples of all kinds, The Romantasy Kama Sutra is the perfect book for couples looking to mix a little fantasy into their reality. To all the fans of writers like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Scarlett St. Clair, get ready to claim your mate and storm the castle. Your next date night is going to be legendary.*Potion for Flexibility not included, but recommended.*

Objev podobné jako The Romantasy Kama Sutra - The Editors of Quiver

Immerse yourself in the extraordinarily transcendent practice of the yoga of Niguma.The yoga of Niguma comes to us from a secret tradition passed down over hundreds of years by Buddhist yogis in Tibet. The practice originated with the eleventh-century female yogini Niguma, who mastered and transmitted a tradition of remarkable practices that culminate in physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness. In this book, His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche, a Tibetan master who holds this lineage for today’s generation, is now opening up the practice to make its extraordinary benefits accessible to the modern yogi. The yoga of Niguma consists of twenty-five sets of yogic exercises. Some are physically challenging while others are quite subtle in nature; all are grounded in meditation on the breath. Kalu Rinpoche illuminates the practice by sharing his own personal journey with the yoga of Niguma and how the lineage came to be. He also teaches us how we can prepare the mind for this practice with meditation and how to balance our emotions. Then, Rinpoche takes us step-by-step through the twenty-five illustrated sequences of Niguma yoga. Coauthor Michele Loew, an international yoga teacher, shares supportive Hatha yoga techniques that will bolster your Niguma yoga practice. The yoga of Niguma is a revered method that integrates body, mind, and breath. Dive in to discover for yourself a gradual, profound groundswell of subtle awakening.

Objev podobné jako The Yoga of Niguma - Loew Michelle, Rinpoche Kalu

Property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson offer an insider’s look at the Cotswolds’ most charming and inspirational private homes.Foreword by the Duchess of MarlboroughAt Home in the Cotswolds is a celebration of beautiful Cotswold houses and their interiors. Katy and Mark take us on a tour of the villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as they uncover some of the most charming and inspirational homes in the region: a chocolate box cottage, an exquisite old rectory, a Georgian farmhouse, a quintessential manor house, an historic stately home, and more. Home to artists, writers, rock stars, and royalty—and featured in popular TV shows and films such as Bridget Jones’s Diary, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice—the cottages and grand houses of the Cotswolds have captured the imagination of people around the world. The featured homes, along with their adjacent gardens, were chosen not only for their architectural beauty but for their stunning interiors, which range in style from classical English country retreat to chic contemporary dwelling. Each house, and the interior design of its rooms, reflects the charm and character of its owners—and comes with its own unique and intriguing story. With the homes’ idyllic settings, this gorgeous coffee table book presents inspirational ideals of English country style certain to fascinate and delight.

Objev podobné jako At Home in the Cotswolds - Katy Campbell, Mark Nicholson

What is the Kama Sutra? Is it a spiritual text written by a visionary man of wisdom in India almost two millennia ago? Or is it the world''s first mucky book? Well, it''s the former - it''s a spiritual text written by a visionary man of wisdom in India almost two millennia ago. Though shocking for its time, the Kama Sutra has gone on to become the world''s most respected guide book on all matters sexual, and is now on top of the wardrobes or under the beds of over sixty percent of the world''s teenage boys.It is a common and misconceived belief among the younger generations that sex is something not only void in the minds of our senior citizens, but is most likely physically impossible for those who are at or beyond retirement age. The glorious truth may come as a bit of a shock to the youth of today - it may even conjure up images in their minds best left ''till after lunch! The world''s oldies are sexually active. New and exciting research has uncovered startling new evidence that oldies are still ''at it'', and still ''do it'' whenever they don''t have a bad back. Can it be true? Are our most senior citizens getting their wrinkly legs over? If you are an older person, take heart - there''s a lot of dusty action out there. Sex in the twilight years, though similar in mechanics to the couplings of youth, is in fact vastly different. This book exposes the secret world of grey love and covers every aspect of senior congress - from geriatric anatomy and attraction, through to mating rituals, sex positions, post-sex heart condition medication and proper service and care of pace makers.

Objev podobné jako The Codgers' Kama Sutra - Ian Baker

Turkey is a land torn between East and West, between its glorious past and a dangerous, unpredictable future. After the violence of an attempted military coup against President Erdogan in 2016, an event which shocked the world, journalist and novelist Kaya Genç travelled around his country on a quest to find the places and people in whom the contrasts of Turkey’s rich past meet. As suicide bombers attack Istanbul, and journalists and teachers are imprisoned, he walks the streets of the famous Ottoman neighbourhoods, telling the stories of the ordinary Turks who live among the contradictions and conflicts of Anatolia, one of the world''s oldest civilizations. Featuring new material on the 2023 elections, The Lion and the Nightingale presents the spellbinding story of a country whose history has been split between East and West, between violence and beauty - between the roar of the lion and the song of the nightingale. Weaving together a mixture of memoir, interview and his own autobiography, Genç takes the reader on a contemporary journey through the contradictory soul of the Turkish nation.

Objev podobné jako The Lion and the Nightingale - Kaya Genc

The Cheerleaders is Kara Thomas'' edge-of-your-seat thriller about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead.''Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing'' - Karen McManus, author of One of Us Is LyingThere are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.First there was the car accident – two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night.Then the murders happened – two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it.Monica''s sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they''d lost.That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it''s not that easy. After she discovers the letters in her stepdad''s desk, unearths an ancient phone, and meets a strange new friend at school, Monica can''t just move on.There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn''t mean anyone else is safe.

Objev podobné jako The Cheerleaders - Kara Thomas

What if the secret to out-of-this-world sex was written in the stars? Uncover your perfect positions, playmates and pleasures with this celestial guide to sexuality. The phenomenal power of the zodiac can enhance many areas of your life, and that includes the bedroom. Whether you're searching for toe-tingling new positions or a passionate partner who'll broaden your horizons, astrology can guide you towards the perfect intimate experience for your specific needs. Inspired by the ancient Indian text itself, The Zodiac Kama Sutra is a pocket-sized guide to having the best sex according to your astrological sign. Inside you will find: - An introduction to the 12 signs of the zodiac and the meanings of the sun, rising and moon signs - An overview of each sign's unique sexual desires, appetites and compatibilities - Tantalizing tips and positions that align with each sign's individual personality traits So whether you're a lustful Leo or a playful Pisces, dive into this little book and see your sex life soar to celestial heights.

Objev podobné jako The Zodiac Kama Sutra - Lydia Levine

Kazu Kibuishi''s thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

Objev podobné jako Amulet: Prince of the Elves - Kazu Kibuishi

Katy Lironi's story is first and foremost, a musical, family memoir. Both parents come with their own lives immersed in the Scottish music scene of the 1980s - Katy enmeshed in everything that was Edinburgh-based C86 indie pop, while her bandmate and future husband, Douglas MacIntyre, embraced the Scottish post-punk era.

Objev podobné jako Matilda In The Middle - Katy Lironi

Let''s get it on! Make your love life sizzle with this collection of mind-blowing sex positions inspired by the classic Eastern book of erotica. With positions ranging from slow and sensual to frisky and fun, this book features all the classics as well as adventurous new positions to try. You''ll never want to go back to missionary again. The original Kama Sutra was an ancient text that provided insights into finding happiness and fulfilment with your partner - but it also depicted varied sexual positions and techniques, for a satisfying sex life. Saving you from spending your vital energy on wading through any non-raunchy teachings, this little book contains a hand-picked selection of the best and most exhilarating positions for any kind of mood. Find out all about such delights as:- The Lap of Luxury - The Glowing Triangle - The Splitting Bamboo - The Crouching Tiger - The Ascent to Desire May this book help you to open your mind (as well as your legs). Remember - make love, not war!

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Kama Sutra - Sadie Cayman

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China, and discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford''s beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging facts introduce readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It''s time to celebrate!

Objev podobné jako Celebrations Around the World - Katy Halford

Talking to a Pie about Walking the Dog is psychotherapist and ADHD advocate Katy Fraser’s memoir-come-toolkit offering a deeply relatable perspective from a neurodivergent woman. Drawn from her experience living and now thriving with the diagnosis. Katy’s childhood provides a foundation for her shared knowledge. Structured in three parts, each section of Talking to a Pie about Walking the Dog offers a new way of thinking built upon her person-centred therapy work. Discover a unique blend of ADHD healing practices and advice to support embracing self-love and authenticity. 10% of book sales will directly support ADHD Aware, a Brighton-based national charity hosting confidential, resourceful peer support drop-in sessions in person and online for those impacted by ADHD and their families.

Objev podobné jako Talking to a Pie About Walking the Dog - Katy Fraser

Discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals in this musical reimagining of this celebrated suite for children – push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Saëns’ score. One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home... The book includes extracts from “The Swan,” “Aquarium,” “Fossils,” and “Finale” (From Disney’s Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite’s music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, with details about his composition of Carnival of the Animals. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.

Objev podobné jako The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals - Katy Flint

Katy-Evans Bush's third full collection addresses the present chaotic political times with anger, intelligence, humour and a bracing honesty that lets no one off the hook.

Objev podobné jako Joe Hill Makes His Way into the Castle - Katy Evans-Bush

MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Hugely entertaining'' THE TIMES''The best kind of book to curl up'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER ''The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY

Objev podobné jako A Deadly Night at the Theatre - Katy Watson

MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?

Objev podobné jako A Deadly Night at the Theatre - Katy Watson

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move to thehome of their deceased great-grandfather, but the strange houseproves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature luresthe kids' mom through the basement. Desperate not to lose her, theyfollow her into an underground world inhabited by strange creatures.

Objev podobné jako The Stonekeeper - Kazu Kibuishi

''Mesmerising . . . an extraordinary piece of writing.'' - The i paper''A book that has the rare quality of being both poetic and accessible . . . missing Delicacy would be a huge mistake.'' - Guardian''A book that gets wiser, darker, and more brutally truthful every time you turn the page. Word of mouth is slowly turning it into a passionately recommended cult hit. A book you give a friend in trouble.'' - Caitlin Moran''Hilarious . . . heartbreaking.'' - The Observer''A layer cake of truth, pain and wisdom iced with charm. I loved it.'' - Sue PerkinsFrom award-winning comedian and writer Katy Wix comes Delicacy - a different kind of memoir from an astonishing new voice. Twenty-one snapshots of a life - some staccato, raw and shocking, some expansive, meditative, and profound, underpinned with moments of startling humour that shatter the darkness - all beginning with a single memory. A memory of cake. The sickly royal icing marked the moment Katy found her voice. The madeira cake was the sun her group therapy sessions orbited. The ''missing cake'' from a lost holiday has never let go. The Bara brith eaten in hospital after a life-altering car crash was as tough as the metal that hit her. The supermarket rock cake was where she ''practised wanting''. Shocking, raw, darkly funny and deeply humane, Katy Wix''s exploration of trauma, grief, addiction, love, loss, memory and hope is truly unforgettable.''Painfully raw and incredibly funny'' - Simon Amstell ''A book that offers many pleasures . . . hectically funny, eloquently angry.'' - TLS''Katy sees the world like no one else and deciphers it with extraordinary beauty. Delicacy took my breath away'' - Lolly Adefope''Heartbreaking, ridiculously clever and laugh out loud funny. One of the best books on trauma I''ve ever read'' - Scarlett Curtis ''Fabulous story-telling and completely delicious writing'' - Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast ''Katy is a stunning writer, seamlessly moving between bitingly funny moments and moments that make you violently, cathartically sob at 2am. An absolute belter of a book that stays with you'' - Roisin Conaty ''Brilliantly original, funny and insightful. Dry and comic, but also very moving. I absolutely loved Delicacy'' - Katy Brand''Gentle, heartbreaking, laugh out loud funny and poetically told - an intimate memoir that stays with you'' - Rose Matafeo''A stunning book in which darkness and light, tragedy and humour, pain and hope are all masterfully, affectingly balanced'' - Liam Williams''Deeply comforting in how relatable it is, hilarious, and moving. I felt like this book was my best friend as soon as I started reading it'' - Mae Martin''Brimming with graceful, charming writing - this book perfectly encapsulates so many moments we face as girls and women and I only wish I''d read it sooner'' - Kiri Pritchard-McLean''Honest, raw, profound, deeply moving and funny'' - Bridget Christie

Objev podobné jako Delicacy - Katy Wix

''It took me four days to read this book and I really enjoyed it'' GUARDIAN ''One of my all-time favourite books. It''s a very lively, funny story'' JACQUELINE WILSON ''Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written'' AMANDA CRAIG Katy Carr has grand plans to be beautiful, graceful and ladylike . . . one day! But for now she has hair that is always tangled, bootlaces undone, a torn dress and she doesn''t care about being well-behaved. With a wild imagination and high spirits, she is always up to mischief, but there never has been a heroine as lovable as Katy. Then a terrible accident happens and it takes all her courage and hard-learned patience to keep her dreams alive.This collection of the best in children''s literature, curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

Objev podobné jako What Katy Did - Coolidge Susan

Relive the golden era of Hindi cinema with Mahesh Bhatt as he recounts the Khwaabon Ka Safar (the journey of dreams) of iconic film studios in India.Did you know that German filmmaker Franz Osten partnered with an Indian studio on some of India''s earliest blockbuster films in the 1930s? Do you know which production house invented the Hindi "formula filmmaking'' style in the 1950s that still drives big budget Bollywood films?Khwaabon Ka Safar with Mahesh Bhatt takes us through the incredible journey of Bollywood''sandmark film studios which gave us iconic stars and cinematic masterpieces. This book provides the captivating stories behind Bollywood''s top thirteen studios from Prabhat Film Company (1929) to Filmayala (1958) with which the studio era ended.The book weaves in various interesting anecdotes about our erstwhile studio system, the great entrepreneurial skills of the forefathers of Hindi cinema, their iconic films and the superstars they created.A must-read for all film aficionados.

Objev podobné jako Khwaabon Ka Safar - Mahesh Bhatt

PRE-ORDER THE SWAN''S DAUGHTER, THE LATEST FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROSHANI CHOKSHI!''LINGERS LIKE A FEVER DREAM'' V.E. SCHWAB''INTOXICATING'' EMILY HENRYThe addictive and haunting Sunday Times bestseller!Every fairy tale must come to an end.In the tradition of sumptuous gothic novels like The Cloisters and The Bloody Chambers comes a dark fairy tale-infused story about a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets - from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.Once, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. In exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when the couple return to Indigo''s childhood home, they find the shadow of another girl lurking in the manor''s extravagant rooms: Indigo''s beloved friend, who disappeared without a trace.Faced with his wife''s dark secrets, the bridegroom is unable to resist breaking his promise. Even if it threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives.Combining the lush, haunting atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the dreamy enchantment of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is a spellbinding and darkly romantic page-turner about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.AUTHORS LOVE THIS:''Gorgeous and ornate'' HOLLY BLACK''A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense'' ALIX E. HARROW''A shimmering tapestry'' YANGSZE CHOO''Dark, haunting, and thrumming with mystery, magic, and love'' SUE LYNN TAN''An opulent, engrossing tale'' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE''Darkly gorgeous and utterly entrancing'' SHANNON CHAKRABORTY

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*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*''An unputdownable novel about female friendship and the events that shape us'' COSMOPOLITAN''Addictive, nostalgic and comforting, this layered family mystery crept round my heart'' CLAIRE DAVERLEYPen and Alice, childhood best friends from Toronto, are in their first year at the University of Edinburgh. Each has come to the city for her own reasons.Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she''ll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father''s - now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox - lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lennox''s centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents'' secret, just as she''s falling in love for the first time . . .Meanwhile Alice, an aspiring actor, sees university as her route to the West End and beyond. The star of this year''s theatre production, she''s making the most of the power she wields as an object of desire - until an affair with her tutor begins to slip from her control. Witty, warm and wildly unputdownable, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is at once a love story and an irresistible mystery, a celebration of female friendship, and a study of how looking back can help us move forward.''A book to lose yourself in'' FRAN LITTLEWOOD''Brimming with heart'' JENNY JACKSON''Luminous . . . as smart as it is delicious, as nostalgic as it feels fresh'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN''Joyous, clever, and wholly transportive'' KATY HAYS''Emma Knight''s witty, wistful debut will keep you up all night'' JOANNA RAKOFF''A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us'' CARLEY FORTUNE

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''The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it''s never too late to remake yourself into someone better'' MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH ''The Secret Garden should be on every child''s bookshelf'' THE TIMES ''There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will'' SOPHIE DAHL ''A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic'' NEW YORK TIMES''She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden''Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle''s estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the isolated house on the Yorkshire moors holds secrets that Mary cannot resist exploring: pitiful crying that echoes down the corridors at night and a hidden walled garden. When a robin leads Mary to the buried key, not only is the garden unlocked, but also her heart. And as the garden blooms, for the first time in her life, Mary discovers friendship. This is where the magic begins . . . A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children''s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgsonová-Burnettová

''Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Fast-paced, witty and fun'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Be prepared to read fully into the night'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the vibrant and twisty new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS...''Sheer delight from start to finish'' Janice Hallett''Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing'' The Times ''As fiendishly clever as its characters'' Jennie GodfreySHE PLAYS BY HER OWN RULES.Few can know the mysterious woman called the Queen of Fives. A talented hustler in silk and furs, she tricks fortunes from unscrupulous men with five signature moves. Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn Le Blanc has five days to win the hand of the most eligible duke in England - and disappear with the family riches.BUT HAS SHE MET HER MATCH?As Quinn targets the corrupt, charismatic Kendals, a stranger watches her from the shadows. Soon a dangerous game begins to play out within the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of London''s high society. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and Quinn may not have the upper hand for long...---''A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb'' Daily Mail''Audacious, cunning, quick-witted'' Louise Candlish''A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn''t get more exciting than this'' Erin Kelly''A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages'' Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS:''The perfect holiday read'' Guardian''Punch-the-air good'' Kiran Millwood Hargrave''Delightfully mischievous'' The Times''Imagine Ocean''s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith'' Erin Kelly''Impressive'' Sunday Times''Kept me hooked ''til the last page'' Jennifer Saint

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''[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus''s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.'' - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN''[How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.'' KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN''Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.'' - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage''s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel''s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley''s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla''s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

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* A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR ** A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION PICK OF THE MONTH *''A splendid romp from a wonderfully clever historical novelist'' - TELEGRAPH''An exhilarating voyage into another era'' - FINANCIAL TIMESHe looked as if he had just received some very bad news. In that he was certainly right, for he was perfectly and incontrovertibly dead...London, 1774. Susan Bell - daughter of the kindly Dean of Westminster - enjoys a pleasantly uneventful life within the confines of the abbey. That is until a group of scholars from the Society of Antiquaries comes armed with a letter from King George III, giving them permission to exhume Edward I and examine his body.As they prepare to open the tomb, a ghostly figure is seen wandering the cloisters, wearing the crown of the dead king. Then one of the Antiquaries is found viciously murdered, and the corpse of Edward I is stolen. With the abbey in uproar and her father''s position under threat from the scandal, Susan feels bound to investigate. Could one of the Society''s members be harbouring a deadly secret, or is one of the abbey''s own a killer? The new historical mystery from the bestselling author of Black Drop, Blue Water and Scarlet Town. Perfect for readers of Andrew Taylor, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and S.J. Parris.

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''Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Fast-paced, witty and fun'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Be prepared to read fully into the night'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS...''Sheer delight from start to finish'' Janice Hallett''Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing'' The Times ''As fiendishly clever as its characters'' Jennie GodfreyThey whisper her name in every corner of town. The lady with a hundred faces, a thousand lives.Five moves, five days - for such are the rules of her game.1898. Quinn Le Blanc, London''s most talented con woman, has five days to pull off the seemingly impossible: trick an eligible duke into marriage and lift a fortune from the richest family in England.Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn is the jewel of the season. Her brilliant act opens doors to the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of high society - and propels her into the inner circle of her target: the corrupt, charismatic Kendals.But as she spins in and out of their world, Quinn becomes tangled in a dangerous web of love, lies and loyalty. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and she may not be the only one playing a game of high deception...---''A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb'' Daily Mail''Audacious, cunning, quick-witted'' Louise Candlish''A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn''t get more exciting than this'' Erin Kelly''A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages'' Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS:''The perfect holiday read'' Guardian''Punch-the-air good'' Kiran Millwood Hargrave''Delightfully mischievous'' The Times''Imagine Ocean''s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith'' Erin Kelly''Impressive'' Sunday Times''Kept me hooked ''til the last page'' Jennifer Saint

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According to VālmÄ«ki’s Sanskrit Rāmāyaṇa (early centuries CE), ÅšambÅ«ka was practicing severe acts of austerity to enter heaven. In engaging in these acts as a Śūdra, ÅšambÅ«ka was in violation of class- and caste-based societal norms prescribed exclusively by the ruling and religious elite. Rāma, the hero of the Rāmāyaṇa epic, is dispatched to kill ÅšambÅ«ka, whose transgression is said to be the cause of a young Brahmin’s death. The gods rejoice upon the Śūdra’s death and restore the life of the Brahmin. Subsequent Rāmāyaṇa poets almost instantly recognized this incident as a blemish on Rāma’s character and they began problematizing this earliest version of the story. They adjusted and updated the story to suit the expectations of their audiences. The works surveyed in this study include numerous works originating in Hindu, Jain, Dalit and non-Brahmin communities while spanning the period from ÅšambÅ«ka’s first appearance in the VālmÄ«ki Rāmāyaṇa through to the present day. The book follows the ÅšambÅ«ka episode chronologically across its entire history—approximately two millennia—to illuminate the social, religious, legal, and artistic connections that span the entire range of the Rāmāyaṇa’s influence and its place throughout various phases of Indian history and social revolution.Â

Objev podobné jako Sambuka and the Ramayana Tradition - Aaron Sherraden

WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN''S FICTION''Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart'' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE''What a consummate storymaker Nina Bawden is'' MICHAEL MORPURGO''Nina Bawden is a master at capturing the taste of growing up'' NEW YORK TIMES''D''ya want a peppermint pig, Mrs Greengrass?''Poll looked at the milkman, thinking of sweets, but there was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkman''s coat pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen. ''What''s a peppermint pig?''''Runt of the litter. Too small for the sow to raise. He''d only get trampled in in the rush.''Mother took the pig from him and held it firmly while it kicked and squealed. ''Well, he seems strong enough. And even runts grow.''''Oh,'' Poll said. ''Oh, Mother.'' She stroked the small, wriggling body. ''Theo,'' she shouted, ''Look what we''ve got!''It is a difficult year for the Greengrasses. Poll''s father has lost his job and gone overseas, the family are living off the charity of two aunts, and Poll and her brother Theo just can''t seem to keep out of trouble. It takes a tiny, mischievous pig to bring laughter back into their lives.This is a collection of the best children''s literature, curated by Virago, and will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving), E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

Objev podobné jako The Peppermint Pig - Nina Bawden

Are you ready to set out on a puzzle adventure around Britain from your own front room?Can you solve the fiendish clues and make your way from map to map on the trail of a mysterious treasure?Do you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of history?The bestselling puzzle phenomenon is back with a whole new twist on the treasure hunt. Based on 40 brand new maps stretching across the whole of Britain, The Ordnance Survey Great British Treasure Hunt will offer hours of brain-teasing fun. From the highlands of Scotland, to the White Cliffs of Dover and taking in iconic locations like Loch Ness, Glastonbury Tor, Stratford-Upon-Avon and the cloisters of Cambridge, you''ll have to piece together the clues, scour the maps and crack codes and anagrams on the trail of a mysterious treasure.As you travel across Britain you''ll discover the riches of myth and history that are hidden throughout the land.With over 330 puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling and an ultimate master puzzle with the chance to win real treasure, there''s only one question left.Do YOU have what it takes to accept the challenge?

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''[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus''s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.'' - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN''[How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.'' KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN''Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.'' - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage''s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel''s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley''s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla''s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

Objev podobné jako How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon - Iwan Rhys Morus

'Delectably perverse and lushly written . . . the perfect gothic treat for a cold winter's day.' KATY HAYS, author of The Cloisters'Dark in spirit and gothic in its atmosphere, this is The Nutcracker as you’ve never known it.' CULTUREFLYLight and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets. In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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A propulsive page-turning thriller following the hit reality TV show Garden State Goddesses where secrets are uncovered, intense rivalries surface, and a startling murder propels a producer on a riveting quest for the truth.On this season of Garden State Goddesses: Getting canceled means getting killed.When Hope Bennett marries Carmela’s brother, Leo, she becomes not only a Fontana, but a Garden State Goddess—and not everyone is happy. Secrets will be revealed, decades-long rivalries will surface, and a sudden murder will lead to a reality reckoning no one is prepared for—least of all the show’s producer, Eden, who must race to catch a killer and save the most dramatic season of all time.“Juicy, gossipy, and deliciously vicious, one thing is certain: this New Jersey neighborhood has enough secrets to guarantee renewal. Readers will be clamoring for season two of this funny, dark guilty pleasure.” —KATY HAYS, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters “Like the best, most addictive reality TV, The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is about people behaving badly—lying, cheating, back-stabbing, and worse. I started reading for all the juicy drama, but it was the murder mystery that had me racing through pages at the end.” —ANA REYES, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines “Secrets, gallows humor, campy reality TV stars, and an Instagram gossip account called Shady Di—Astrid Dahl’s The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is the kind of book I wanted to live inside. LOLing and gasping my way through, I nearly wished I’d written it myself!” —ANNA DORN, author of Perfume & Pain

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A PhD student uncovers dark secrets in this ''richly atmospheric and irresistibly readable'' (Joyce Carol Oates) mystery set in Scotland, Italy, and France. For fans of Donna Tartt and Elizabeth Kostova.Fleeing a disastrous love affair, Isabel Henley leaves the US to begin a PhD in Scotland. There she reconnects with the charismatic Rose Brewster, a former classmate, who becomes a much-needed friend. When Rose reveals she’s in trouble, Isabel decides to help her.Then Rose vanishes.No clues can be found until Isabel receives a coded message: Rose is alive, but held captive by people who don’t want her to complete her historical research. Isabel realises she must finish Rose’s work if she wants to save her life.The trail leads Isabel to the great cities of Italy and France. She must decipher a chain of betrayal and treason lasting centuries, and solve a 400-year-old mystery... or risk being claimed by it too.For fans of The Cloisters, The Secret History and The Maidens, this is a gripping literary thriller set in the world of dark academia.Reviews for The Bequest''A brilliant debut, as smart as it is compelling'' Tasha Alexander''A first rate mystery by a first time author. Intriguing plot and well drawn characters'' Martin Cruz Smith

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''Stunning'' SARAH HAWLEY''I was completely under this book''s spell'' SASHA PEYTON SMITH''Gothic suspense meets modern romantasy'' EMILY J. TAYLOR🪡A sweeping romantic fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition - and try not to fall in love along the way. 🧵LOVE IS A WEAPONLovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magic-a magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett sadly lacks. Her one secret ability, to open any door, is her saving grace. Hidden in plain sight, Lovett spends her days using her gift to steal from wealthy families and her nights avoiding the fate imposed on all unwed silkwitches: a life confined to the cloisters.But opening doors can be dangerous, and when Lovett steals from the wrong person, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. It turns out Eliot''s been watching Lovett. He knows she''s a silkwitch, and he offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prize-marriage to Noé Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth. The catch? Last year, the Vainglory ended in tragedy. The winner died. And the winner was Eliot''s sister.The arrangement is simple: If Lovett solves the mystery of Ophelia Lear''s death and unmasks her killer, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling Ophelia''s murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.After all . . . what is love without betrayal?

Objev podobné jako The Weaver Bride - Lydia Gregovic

'LOVED it. Tightly-plotted elegance, 50s glamour and suspense. Put it on your lists' Jessie Burton'Excellent. Riveting to the last page' The Times"You know, I've been hearing some stories about you," Greer says."What do you mean?""That you're a bit of a liar."It is 1951 and Lois Saunders arrives at the Golden Yarrow divorce ranch in Nevada, fleeing her suffocating marriage. Here women from different backgrounds live together for the six weeks it will take to earn their freedom, spending their days riding horses and their nights flirting with cowboys. It's as wild and fun as Lois's former home was prim and stifling, but it isn't until Greer Lang arrives that her world truly cracks open . . .Gorgeous, beguiling, and outspoken, Greer is unlike anyone Lois has ever met - and she sees something in Lois that no one else ever has. Soon, under her influence, Lois begins to push against the limits that have always restrained her.But how much can Lois really trust her new friend? And how far will she go to forge her independence, on her own terms?'Evocative, beautifully drawn' Observer'Simmering with tension' Jennie Godfrey'Excellent, deeply compelling' Lauren Groff'Tense, dark, and richly layered' Katy Hays'Fans of Lessons In Chemistry will adore it' Red'I straight up loved it' Elizabeth Macneal

Objev podobné jako The Divorcees - Rowan Beaird

'LOVED it. Tightly-plotted elegance, 50s glamour and suspense. Put it on your lists' Jessie Burton'Excellent. Riveting to the last page' The Times"You know, I've been hearing some stories about you," Greer says."What do you mean?""That you're a bit of a liar."It is 1951 and Lois Saunders arrives at the Golden Yarrow divorce ranch in Nevada, fleeing her suffocating marriage. Here women from different backgrounds live together for the six weeks it will take to earn their freedom, spending their days riding horses and their nights flirting with cowboys. It's as wild and fun as Lois's former home was prim and stifling, but it isn't until Greer Lang arrives that her world truly cracks open . . .Gorgeous, beguiling, and outspoken, Greer is unlike anyone Lois has ever met - and she sees something in Lois that no one else ever has. Soon, under her influence, Lois begins to push against the limits that have always restrained her. But how much can Lois really trust her new friend? And how far will she go to forge her independence, on her own terms?'Evocative, beautifully drawn' Observer'Simmering with tension' Jennie Godfrey'Excellent, deeply compelling' Lauren Groff'Tense, dark, and richly layered' Katy Hays'Fans of Lessons In Chemistry will adore it' Red'I straight up loved it' Elizabeth Macneal

Objev podobné jako The Divorcees - Rowan Beaird

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God’s expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible’s narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communities

Objev podobné jako The Widening of God's Mercy - Christopher B Hays, Richard B Hays

Lessons in success from Sarina Wiegman''s sports psychologist with the triumphant LionessesThis is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed.This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive.This is a book to help You fulfil your potential.Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology to help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.During her two decades as a sport psychologist, Dr Kate Hays has been developing ‘The Building Blocks of Success’, a framework which has become a transformative programme for forging a winning mentality in both an individual and group setting.The process has the power to transform good teams into great teams, while turning underperforming or misfiring athletes into title-winning forces. Crucially, the process accepts that it is important to win but it is more important to thrive. The priority focus is creating a sustainable culture that allows athletes to succeed, over and over again.In How to Win, Dr Kate Hays will show you how her framework isn’t a resource solely reserved for elite Olympians or international football teams. In fact, anyone can find long-term and sustainable success using these methods.Work your way through a series of easy-to-understand psychological exercises and challenges; apply the learned lessons and skills to your environment (whether that be in sport, business, family, or any individual or group endeavour); follow the processes set out in ‘The Building Blocks of Success’ to create a greater understanding of self and of the people working, playing or striving alongside you.How to Win will help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.

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A parent’s deeply moving love letter to a daughter who has always known exactly who she is.‘Stunning . . . Built like a thriller, moving, wise and illuminated on every page with love’ - Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatWhen Carolyn Hays’s child made clear to the family that they were all wrong, he was not a boy, but, in fact, a girl, the Hays shifted pronouns, adopted a nickname and encouraged her to dress as she felt comfortable.One ordinary day, a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families knocked on their door to investigate an anonymous complaint about the upbringing of their transgender child. It was this threat that instilled in them a deep-seated fear for their child’s safety in the Republican state they called home. And so they uprooted their lives to the more trans-accepting Northeast United States, though they were never far from the hate and fear resting at the nation’s core.Intimate and thought-provoking, A Letter to My Transgender Daughter is an ode to Hays’s brilliant, brave child. It tells of the brutal truths of being trans, of the sacrificial nature of motherhood, and of the lengths a family will go to shield their youngest from the cruel realities of the world. Hays asks us all to love better, for children everywhere enduring injustice and prejudice just as they begin to understand themselves.A Letter to My Transgender Daughter is a celebration of difference, a plea for empathy, a hope for a better future, but moreover, it is a love letter to a child who has always known herself and is waiting for the rest of the world to catch up.Originally published as A Girlhood: A Letter to My Transgender Daughter

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An eye-opening examination of how power—not technology—will define life with AI. AI is inescapable, from its mundane uses online to its increasingly consequential decision-making in courtrooms, job interviews, and wars. The ubiquity of AI is so great that it might produce public resignation—a sense that the technology is our shared fate.  As economist Maximilian Kasy shows in The Means of Prediction, artificial intelligence, far from being an unstoppable force, is irrevocably shaped by human decisions—choices made to date by the ownership class that steers its development and deployment. Kasy shows that the technology of AI is ultimately not that complex. It is insidious, however, in its capacity to steer results to its owners’ wants and ends. Kasy clearly and accessibly explains the fundamental principles on which AI works, and, in doing so, reveals that the real conflict isn’t between humans and machines, but between those who control the machines and the rest of us.  The Means of Prediction offers a powerful vision of the future of AI: a future not shaped by technology, but by the technology’s owners. Amid a deluge of debates about technical details, new possibilities, and social problems, Kasy cuts to the core issue: Who controls AI’s objectives, and how is this control maintained? The answer lies in what he calls “the means of prediction,” or the essential resources required for building AI systems: data, computing power, expertise, and energy. As Kasy shows, in a world already defined by inequality, one of humanity’s most consequential technologies has been and will be steered by those already in power.  Against those stakes, Kasy offers an elegant framework both for understanding AI’s capabilities and for designing its public control. He makes a compelling case for democratic control over AI objectives as the answer to mounting concerns about AI's risks and harms. The Means of Prediction is a revelation, both an expert undressing of a technology that has masqueraded as more complicated and a compelling call for public oversight of this transformative technology. Â

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Michio Kaku''s Physics of the Future: The Inventions that will Transform our Lives is a hypothetical journey through the next 100 years of scientific innovation, as told by the scientists who are making it happen. We all wish we could predict the future, but most of us don''t know enough about the science that makes it possible. That''s why Michio Kaku decided to talk to the people who really know - the visionaries who are already inventing the future in their labs. Based on interviews with over three hundred of the world''s top scientists, Kaku gives us an insider''s perspective on the revolutionary advances that mean we''ll soon be able to take an elevator into space, access the internet via our contact lenses, scan our DNA for signs of disease and even change the shape of objects - and all still within the laws of known physics. This isn''t just the shape of things to come - as Kaku shows, it''s already happening. ''Summons up the sheer wonder of science'' Daily Telegraph ''A whirlwind tour of technological possibilities'' New Scientist ''One of the gurus of modern physics'' Financial Times ''An entertaining account of envelope-pushing research'' Economist Michio Kaku is a leading theoretical physicist and one of the founders of string theory, widely regarded as the strongest candidate for the ''theory of everything''. He is also one of the most gifted popularizers ofscience of his generation. His books published by Penguin include Parallel Worlds, The Physics of the Future and The Physics of the Impossible. He holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York, where he has taught for over twenty-five years.

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From cyborgs, starships, UFOs, aliens and antimatter to telepathy, invisibility, psychokinesis and precognition, Michio Kaku''s Physics of the Impossible is an exciting look at how science fiction could soon become science fact. Albert Einstein said, ''If at first an idea does not sound absurd, there is no hope for it.'' Physics of the Impossible shows how our most far-fetched ideas today - from Star Trek''s phasers and teleportation to time travel as envisioned by Back to the Future - are destined to become tomorrow''s reality. Michio Kaku, bestselling science author and one of the world''s most acclaimed physicists, looks at the technologies of the future and explains what''s just around the corner, what we might have to wait a few millennia to get our hands on and how surprisingly little of it is truly impossible. ''A brilliant, provocative, freewheeling tour around the exotic shores of physics'' Independent ''A rich compendium of jaw-dropping reality checks'' The Times ''One of the world''s most distinguished physicists ... takes the reader on a journey to the frontiers of science and beyond'' Guardian ''After reading Kaku''s boundless enthusiasm for the future, what you wouldn''t give for a real-life time machine to travel forwards and see just how accurate his predictions are'' Sunday Telegraph Michio Kaku is a leading theoretical physicist and one of the founders of string theory, widely regarded as the strongest candidate for the ''theory of everything''. He is also one of the most gifted popularizers of science of his generation. His books published by Penguin include Parallel Worlds, The Physics of the Future and The Physics of the Impossible. He holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York, where he has taught for over twenty-five years.

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Human civilization is on the verge of living beyond Earth. But how will it happen? World-renowned physicist Michio Kaku takes us on a journey to the future, introducing the mind-boggling developments in robotics, nanotechnology and biotechnology that will one day enable us to make our homes among the stars. 'With admirable clarity and ease, Kaku explains how we might colonize not only Mars but some of the rocky moons of the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn . . . The book has an infectious, can-do enthusiasm' Steven Poole, The Wall Street Journal 'Kaku grounds his readers in science happening right now, while throwing open the windows to imagine where it might lead in a thousand years' Adam Frank, The New York Times Book Review 'Kaku is an international treasure and a man of infectious enthusiasm' The Times

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