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The Consultant's Compass - Mary Cianni

Have you ever wondered about the enigmatic world of consultancy and whether it might be the right fit for you? If the title ''consultant'' has ever piqued your curiosity, then this book is your passport into that realm. Drawing from firsthand experience, the author takes us on a journey from initial skepticism to eventual admiration for consultants. With a memorable encounter as the pivot, she recalls an old colleague''s dismissive description of consultants: "They ask you for your watch and then tell you the time." Yet, her personal experience was vastly different. She met a consultant who was insightful, engaged, and who connected the dots in a way that seemed effortlessly brilliant.So, what is a consultant? This book delves into the various shades of consultancy, busting myths and reshaping perceptions. While traditional definitions, like Schein''s 2016 explanation, depict consultants as mere distant experts, the book advocates a more modern and relevant perspective: Consultants as partners and helpers.The world of consultancy is diverse, ranging from deep subject matter experts like HR technology aficionados, data aficionados with access to vast amounts of invaluable information, embedded consultants offering support during high-demand periods, to seasoned strategic advisors with tales of battles won alongside their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ultimate Medical Consultant Interview Guide - Dr Anjum Gandhi, Ms Shalini Patni, Dr Ranjna Garg

The UK''s best-selling Medical Consultant application guide is back - with a major new edition, updated for a post-pandemic interview process. Over 180 practice questionsWorked solutions provided by more than a dozen consultantsHints and tips for making the most of your interview, and getting the results you want. "What would you do if you were in charge of the NHS?""What is a clinical trial?""Why wouldn''t we choose more qualified candidates than you?"These are examples of Real Questions that were asked in previous medical consultant interviews. Stumped? You don''t need to be! Published by the Oxbridge Medical Society, the Ultimate Medical Consultant Interview Guide contains over 180 commonly asked Interview Questions that have been asked at real consultant interviews. It provides Fully Worked Model Answers for every single question and guides you through the topics and problems that each one raises. With contributions and advice from over 12 Senior NHS Consultants , this is your Ultimate companion to the Consultant Interview Process and a MUST-BUY for those who have an upcoming medical consultant interview.

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The Consultant - Seong-sun Im

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER FOR CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION 2024 ''It''s a clever book ... [Im Seong-sun] offers readers his razor-sharp observations on consumer capitalism and what it means to feel anonymous'' M. W. Craven -------------------Sometimes work can be murder...The Consultant is very good at his job. He creates simple, elegant, effective solutions for... restructuring. Nothing obvious or messy. Certainly nothing anyone would ever suspect as murder. The ''natural deaths'' he plans have always gone well: a medicine replaced here, a mechanism jammed there. His performance reviews are excellent. And it''s not as though he knows these people. Until his next ''customer'' turns out to be someone he not only knows but cares about, and for the first time, he begins to question the role he plays in the vast, anonymous Company. And as he slowly starts to understand the real scope of their work, he realises just how easy it would be for the Company to arrange one more perfect murder... But how far will he go to escape The Company? And how far will they go to stop him? The electrifying novel from award-winning Korean thriller-writer Im Seong-sun - now in English for the first time - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Four Points of the Compass - Jerry Brotton

A sparkling exploration of direction, by the acclaimed author of A History of the World in 12 MapsNorth, south, east and west: almost all societies use the four cardinal directions to orientate themselves, to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions have been foundational to our travel, navigation and exploration and are central to the imaginative, moral and political geography of virtually every culture in the world. Yet they are far more subjective and various – sometimes contradictory – than we might realize. The Four Points of the Compass takes the reader on a journey of directional discovery. Jerry Brotton reveals why Hebrew culture privileges east; why Renaissance Europeans began drawing north at the top of their maps; why the early Islam revered the south; why the Aztecs used five colour-coded cardinal directions; and why no societies, primitive or modern, have ever orientated themselves westwards. He ends by reflecting on our digital age in which we, the little blue dot on the screen, have become the most important compass point. Throughout, Brotton shows that the directions reflect a human desire to create order and that they only have meaning, literally and metaphorically, depending ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Creative Writing Compass - Graeme Harper

The Creative Writing Compass presents a dynamic navigational instrument for creative writers and those learning to be creative writers, providing a method for developing and advancing knowledge of creative writing. Award-winning novelist Graeme Harper explores the many fluid interactions of the imagination and the physical acts of writing. He includes observations and approaches that can be personalized to assist with writing decisions. This distinctive guide to the practice of creative writing and to its critical understanding is based in the actions of creation and in each individual writer’s responses to those actions. The ‘compass’ refers to the range of outcomes produced in creative writing – from finished works to the experiences creative writers have while writing – as well as to the range of forces, influences, and meanings that any writer is likely to encounter along the way. The Creative Writing Compass is a guide to the consideration, progression, and completion of creative writing projects, providing ways of thinking about work-in-progress as well as ways of determining and reflecting on end results.

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The Privacy Leader Compass - Todd Fitzgerald, Valerie Lyons

#1 bestselling privacy book from Taylor & Francis in 2023 and 2024!Congratulations! Perhaps you have been appointed as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) or the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for your company. Or maybe you are an experienced CPO/DPO, and you wonder – "what can I learn from other successful privacy experts to be even more effective?" Or perhaps you are considering a move from a different career path and deciding if this is the right direction for you.Seasoned award-winning Privacy and Cybersecurity leaders Dr. Valerie Lyons (Dublin, Ireland) and Todd Fitzgerald (Chicago, IL USA) have teamed up with over 60 award-winning CPOs, DPOs, highly respected privacy/data protection leaders, data protection authorities, and privacy standard setters who have fought the tough battle.Just as the #1 best-selling and CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame winning CISO Compass: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers book provided actionable advice to Chief Information Security Officers, The Privacy Leader Compass is about straight talk – delivering a comprehensive privacy roadmap applied to, and organized by, a time-tested organizational effectiveness model (the McKinsey 7-S Framework) with practical, insightful stories and lessons learned.You own your continued success as a privacy leader. If you want a roadmap ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Compass Potah na sedadla kuličkový černý 127x38cm (04106)

Autopotah - materiál dřevo, rozměry 38 ×127 cm (Š×V), univerzální velikost, homologovaný pro airbagy Autopotah COMPASS vám pomůže udržet sedadlo čisté a pomůže vám udržet interiér čistý. Jedná se o univerzální autopotah, nemusíte tak řešit rozměry sedadla. Jeho rozměry jsou 38 × 127 cm (Š×V). V balení naleznete potah pro jedno sedadlo. Zcela samozřejmá je u potahu COMPASS homologace pro airbagy. Hlavní vlastnosti produktu Compass Potah na sedadla kuličkový černý 127x38cm Autopotah prodlouží životnost původního potahu vaši sedačky Kromě ochranné funkce vám může pomoct s laděním interiéru vozu K jeho zhotovení byl použit kvalitní materiál, jakým je dřevo Autopotah COMPASS má rozměry 38 × 127 cm (Š×V) Univerzální autopotah COMPASS bude sedět na jakékoliv sedadlo Potah je určen na jedno sedadlo Autopotah COMPASS je homologovaný pro airbagy

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COMPASS NANOPROTECH HOME 150ml zelený (90504)

Mazivo - typ maziva olej, použití na ložiska a na řetěz, objem 150 ml COMPASS NANOPROTECH HOME 150ml zelený je mazivo obzvlášť vhodné pro promazávání ložisek, u kterých tak zajistí optimální vlastnosti a poskytne náležitou ochranu. COMPASS NANOPROTECH HOME 150ml zelený je mazivo používané k zabezpečení ochrany řetězů před nejrůznějšími nepříznivými vlivy. Mazivo se dodává ve formě oleje a je prodáváno ve spreji. Mazivo je dodáváno v balení o objemu 150 ml. Zásadní funkce maziva COMPASS NANOPROTECH HOME 150ml zelený Mazivo je vyrobeno jako olej Mazivo COMPASS má výrobcem určený objem: 150 ml Mazivo je zabaleno ve spreji COMPASS NANOPROTECH HOME 150ml zelený je vyrobeno na ložiska a na řetěz

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Compass 25x17cm 1ks (8591686062144)

Organizér do auta -, volně stojící, rozměry 17,5 × 25,7 × 4,5 cm (V׊×H), přenosný, vyztužené stěny a vyztužené dno,, šedá barva, hmotnost 476 g Pokud sháníte praktický organizér do auta na drobnosti, mohl by vám přijít vhod organizér Compass. Je vhodný mezi sedadlo a středovou konzoli. Organizér je vybaven dvěma odkládacími prostory na běžné drobnosti. Zajisté oceníte jeho zcela jednoduchou montáž. Stačí jej zasunout mezi přední sedadlo a konzoli. Organizér do auta Compass má v balení přiloženou také nalepovací podložku, kterou zamezíte jeho svévolnému pohybu. Údržba organizéru Compass je snadná. Stačí jej otřít vlhkým hadříkem. Klíčové vlastnosti organizéru do auta CompassOrganizér do auta Compass je určen na drobnostiUmístíte jej mezi přední sedačku a středový sloupekJe vybaven dvěma odkládacími přihrádkamiV balení je přiložena nalepovací podložkaPro údržbu organizéru do auta Compass vám postačí vlhký hadříkHmotnost:0,476 kg

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Compass Autosedačka podsedák (II,III) 15-36kg Spiderman (8000866102766)

Podsedák do auta pro děti o hmotnosti 15-36 kg, bezpečnostní skupina III (dle evropských norem ECE), zabezpečení dítěte zajišťuje Bezpečnostní pás automobilu, instalace ve směru jízdy, snímatelný (pratelný) potah, hmotnost 0,9 kg, barva vícebarevná Zajistěte pohodlí a bezpečí svého dítěte při jízdě autem. Podsedák do auta Compass Autosedačka podsedák (II,III) 15-36kg Spiderman, vhodný pro děti s hmotností 15-36 kg, je tou správnou volbou, pokud máte odrostlejší ratolesti. Řadí se k typům, které jsou označovány jako bezpečnostní skupina II a skupina III (podsedáky). Při každé jízdě autem s dětmi bude povinnou výbavou každého řidiče. Dokáže vydržet na místě i při prudkém zastavení. Podsedák má hmotnost 0,9 kg. Podsedák do auta COMPASS má barvu, kterou je vícebarevná. Podstatné parametry podsedáku do auta Compass Autosedačka podsedák (II,III) 15-36kg Spiderman Podsedák do auta pro pohodlnou a bezpečnou přepravu dětí Hodí se pro děti o hmotnosti 15-36 kg Compass...

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COMPASS KONTAKT spray 200ml (090628)

Mazivo - typ maziva vazelína, použití na kontakty, objem 200 ml COMPASS KONTAKT spray 200ml je mazivo používané pro mazání kontaktů, kterým dodá potřebnou ochranu. Mazivo je připravováno ve formě vazelíny a prodává se ve spreji. Objem balení maziva činí 200 ml. Významné přednosti maziva COMPASS KONTAKT spray 200ml Mazivo je vyrobeno jako vazelína Mazivo COMPASS má od výrobce určený objem: 200 ml Mazivo se dodává ve spreji COMPASS KONTAKT spray 200ml je vyrobeno na kontakty

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Držák tabletu COMPASS 06268 Arm opěrka hlavy

Držák tabletu COMPASS 06268 je určen pro montáž na opěrku hlavy v automobilu. Umožňuje bezpečné umístění tabletu pro sledování obsahu ze zadních sedadel. Konstrukce je kompatibilní s většinou tabletů a opěrek hlavy.

  • Univerzální uchycení na většinu opěrek hlavy v autech
  • Nastavitelný úhel náklonu pro pohodlné sledování
  • Robustní konstrukce s pevným držením tabletu
  • Jednoduchá instalace bez nutnosti nářadí

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COMPASS Leštička 07529 (07259)

Leštička na auto - rotační, max. otáčky 3000 ot/min, průměr kotouče 180 mm, regulace otáček, hmotnost 2,8kg Je pro vás vzhled vašeho automobilu důležitý? Oslňte okolí dokonale čistou a lesklou karoserií. Leštička karoserie COMPASS s příkonem 1400 W vyniká leštícím kotoučem o průměru 180 mm a plynulou regulací otáček 600-3000/min. Leštička je dodávána v praktickém kufru spolu s dalšími výměnnými kotouči. V sadě naleznete brusné kotouče P120 a P400 a navíc nanášecí a leštící kotouč. Skříň převodovky je z kvalitní hliníkové slitiny a kotouče lze rychle a snadno vyměnit díky zámku vřetene. Leštička COMPASS má 4 m dlouhý kabel pro napájení ze sítě 230 V. Klíčové vlastnosti leštičky karoserie COMPASSSada leštičky a výměnných kotoučů v jednom baleníLeštička karoserie COMPASS má příkon 1400 W Leštící talíř 180 mmMožnost regulace rychlostiRychlá a snadná výměna kotoučůDodáváno v praktickém kufříku

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COMPASS 1 LED 12V T10 bílá 2ks (33709)

LED autožárovka - T10 (patice W2.1x9.5d), výkon 0,29 W, napětí 12 V, světelný tok 10 lm, barevná teplota 5000 K (neutrální bílá), životnost 30000 h (1500000 km), 2 žárovky v balení, pro tuning Led žárovky jsou odolné vůči nárazům a vibracím. Disponují rovněž mnohými výhodami. Patří mezi ně 10× větší účinnost poměru svítivost/výkon než u běžné žárovky a zároveň 2× větší účinnost než u zářivky. Mají extrémně dlouhou životnost, velice rychle se rozsvítí a na rozdíl od zářivek neobsahují rtuť. Právě všechny tyto výhody vám zaručí nová autožárovka Compass 1LED.Technické specifikace:počet LED: 1xpatice: T10 (W2.1x9.2d)napájení: 12 Vpříkon: 0,29 Wbarva světla: bíláobjem: 0,000028 m3/ks (= 0,028 litrů/ks)balení: 2 ksŠetří čas i penízeAutožárovka Compass má LED diodu s paticí T10 a je možno ji použít jako náhradu klasické automobilové žárovky. Žárovka je vhodná pro všechny druhy světlometů a ocení ji všichni řidiči, kteří hledají její dlouhou...

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COMPASS 1 LED 12V T10 modrá 2ks (33707)

LED autožárovka - T10 (patice W2.1x9.5d), výkon 0,29 W, napětí 12 V, světelný tok 4 lm, životnost 30000 h (1500000 km), 2 žárovky v balení, pro tuning Led žárovky jsou odolné vůči nárazům a vibracím. Disponují rovněž mnohými výhodami. Patří mezi ně 10× větší účinnost poměru svítivost/výkon než u běžné žárovky, a zároveň 2× větší účinnost než u zářivky. Mají extrémně dlouhou životnost, velice rychle se rozsvítí, a na rozdíl od zářivek neobsahují rtuť. Právě všechny tyto výhody vám zaručí nová autožárovka Compass 1LED.Technické specifikace:počet LED: 1xpatice: T10 (W2.1x9.2d)napájení: 12 Vpříkon: 0,29 Wbarva světla: modráobjem: 0,000028 m3/ks (= 0,028 litrů/ks)balení: 2 ksŠetří čas i penízeAutožárovka Compass má LED diodu s paticí T10 a je možno ji použít jako náhradu klasické automobilové žárovky. Žárovka je vhodná pro všechny druhy světlometů a ocení ji všichni řidiči, kteří hledají její dlouhou životnost. Navíc vás potěší vysoká...

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Compass Profesionální sada nářadí v kufru, 139 ks 09458

Profesionální sada nářadí Compass obsahuje 139 kusů uspořádaných ve čtyřech platech hliníkového kufru. Součástí jsou klíče, šroubováky, kleště, měřicí přístroje a nástavce pro ráčnu. Kufr má kovovou konstrukci s bezpečným uzavíráním a ergonomickou rukojetí.

  • Kompletní sada 139 kusů pro profesionální použití
  • Přehledné uspořádání v hliníkovém kufru s kovovými rohy
  • Obsahuje speciální nářadí pro elektrikáře i mechaniky
  • Ergonomická rukojeť pro snadnou manipulaci

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COMPASS Měnič napětí 12/230V 300W (8591686071122)

Měnič napětí 12 V na 230 V, výkon 300W (max 600W), výstupní proud 1,3A, připojení do autozapalovače nebo přímo na autobaterii, aktivní ventilátor, USB konektor Měnič napětí je neocenitelná pomůcka při dlouhých přesunech autem, kdy nemáte přístup k běžné elektrické síti a potřebujete pracovat na notebooku či si jen dobít mobil. Silný 300W měnič Compass má kompaktní rozměry, díky kterým se pohodlně vejde na středovou opěrku mezi sedačkami nebo kamkoli do přihrádek v palubní desce. Měnič vyniká možností vybrat si mezi klasickým přívodním kabelem z auto zásuvky anebo použít kabely s klipsy na autobaterii. Poté už můžete využívat klasickou výstupní zásuvku na 230 V či případně použít (i zároveň) také USB port pro dobíjení telefonů, tabletů a další menší elektroniky, kterým je měnič také vybaven. Výstup měniče je osazen běžnou zásuvkou 230V evropského typu pro spotřebiče bez zemnícího kolíku, tj. "dvoukolíková" zástrčka. Technické parametry...

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The Testament of Mary - Colm Tóibín

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2013Colm Toibin's The Testament of Mary is the moving story of the Virgin Mary, told by a novelist famous for writing brilliantly about the family.From the author of Brooklyn, in a voice that is both tender and filled with rage, The Testament of Mary tells the story of a cataclysmic event which led to an overpowering grief. For Mary, her son has been lost to the world, and now, living in exile and in fear, she tries to piece together the memories of the events that led to her son's brutal death. To her he was a vulnerable figure, surrounded by men who could not be trusted, living in a time of turmoil and change. As her life and her suffering begin to acquire the resonance of myth, Mary struggles to break the silence surrounding what she knows to have happened. In her effort to tell the truth in all its gnarled complexity, she slowly emerges as a figure of immense moral stature as well as a woman from history rendered now as fully human.Praise for The Testament of Mary:'This is a short book, but it is as dense as a diamond. It is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Broomstick - Stewart Mary

First published 45 years ago, this is a beautiful new edition of Mary Stewart''s beloved magical classic illustrated by Shirley Hughes. Don''t miss the beautifully animated film adaptation called Mary and the Witch''s Flower (by the producer of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya), in cinemas now. ''The little broomstick gave a leap, a violent twist, a kick like the kick of a pony.''Mary''s been exiled to her great-aunt, deep in the English countryside. Miserable and lonely, she befriends strange black cat Tib who leads her deep into the forest to an ordinary looking broomstick. Before Mary can gather her wits, the broomstick jumps into action, whisking her over the treetops, above the clouds, and to the grounds of Endor College, school of witchcraft.But something is terribly wrong at Endor. Students are taught spells that are petty and ill-wishing, and when Mary discovers evidence of a terrible and cruel experiment in transformation, she decides to leave. But the moment her broomstick takes off, she realises that Tib the cat has been captured ...Mary Stewart is the bestselling author of fourteen romantic thrillers, including the classic novelsThis Rough Magic and The Moon-Spinners, and five historical fantasy novels of Arthurian Britain. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Complete Aga Cookbook - Mary Berryová, Lucy Young

Whether you are an AGA aficionado or have never cooked on an AGA before, Mary Berry and Lucy Young''s new AGA cookbook is just what you need by your side. It is 30 years since AGA first got in touch with Mary Berry about producing the AGA handbook and 15 since she followed it up with Mary Berry''s New Aga Cookbook - now she has combined, improved, updated and revamped those books with Lucy''s help to produce The Complete Aga Cookbook, which deserves its place on all 21st-century kitchen shelves. There have been many new trends in cooking in the intervening years, and a plethora of new ingredients, and Mary explores them in new recipes, adapting many ideas to the Aga way of cooking. As Mary herself says, an Aga rapidly becomes the centre attraction of the kitchen, acting as a warm focus for family, friends and animals. And cooking on an Aga is a joy: its spacious ovens produce perfectly cooked dishes, time after time. But we haven''t forgotten those who cook on conventional cookers and instructions are supplied on each recipe. Complete with all the AGA user information, Mary and Lucy help you get the most out of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft - Claire Tomalin

The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft is the acclaimed bestselling biography by Claire TomalinWinner of the Whitbread First Book PrizeWitty, courageous and unconventional, Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most controversial figures of her day. She published A Vindication of the Rights of Women; travelled to revolutionary France and lived through the Terror and the destruction of the incipient French feminist movement; produced an illegitimate daughter; and married William Godwin before dying in childbed at the age of thirty-eight. Often embattled and bitterly disappointed, she never gave up her radical ideas or her belief that courage and honesty would triumph over convention.''Tomalin is a most intelligent and sympathetic biographer, aware of her impetuous subject''s many failings, yet with the perception to present her greatness fairly. She writes well and wittily'' Daily Telegraph''A vivid evocation not only of what Mary went through but also of how women lived in the second part of the eighteenth century. Most of all, however, Tomalin makes Mary Wollstonecraft unforgettable'' Evening StandardFrom the acclaimed author of Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self, Charles Dickens: A Life and The Invisible Woman, this celebrated biography is the definitive account of Mary Wollstonecraft''s life.Claire Tomalin is the award-winning author ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kids' Book of Mazes 1 - Dr Gareth Moore

Kids of all ages will love to lose themselves in this bumper book of mazes. With hundreds of twists and turns, the a-mazing mazes get increasingly tricky, from simple, square mazes to brain-boggling 'bridge' labyrinths across four levels of difficulty. This pocket-sized book is the perfect travel companion and is sure to delight kids and adults alike. Featuring a stylish new cover design, this title is now part of the ‘Buster Puzzle Books’ series. Other books in the series:9781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 29781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780554419 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 19781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to Dot 19781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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The New Menopause - Dr Mary Claire Haver

Menopause is inevitable. Suffering through it is not. This is the empowering approach that pioneering women’s health advocate Dr Mary Claire Haver takes for women in the midst of hormonal change in The New Menopause. A comprehensive, authoritative book of science-backed information and lived experience, it covers every woman''s needs, including: Changes in your appearance and sleep patterns, neurological, musculoskeletal, psychological and sexual issues, and a comprehensive A to Z toolkit of science-backed options for coping with symptoms.What to do to mediate the risks associated with your body''s natural drop in oestrogen production, including for diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and weight gain.How to advocate for yourself and prepare for visits to the doctor, including questions to ask and how to insist on whole-life care.The very latest research on the benefits and side effects of hormone replacement therapy. Arming women with the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of their lives, The New Menopause is sure to become the bible of midlife wellness for present and future generations.''An informative and important book exploring the still relatively uncharted waters of hormonal transition. Dr Mary Clare Haver has been a pioneering voice on menopause in the US ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last Man - Mary W. Shelley

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Pamela Bickley, The Godolphin and Latymer School, formerly of Royal Holloway, University of London.The Last Man is Mary Shelley''s apocalyptic fantasy of the end of human civilisation. Set in the late twenty-first century, the novel unfolds a sombre and pessimistic vision of mankind confronting inevitable destruction. Interwoven with her futuristic theme, Mary Shelley incorporates idealised portraits of Shelley and Byron, yet rejects Romanticism and its faith in art and nature.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was the only daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, author of Vindication of the Rights of Woman, and the radical philosopher William Godwin. Her mother died ten days after her birth and the young child was educated through contact with her father''s intellectual circle and her own reading. She met Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1812; they eloped in July 1814. In the summer of 1816 she began her first and most famous novel, Frankenstein. Three of her children died in early infancy and in 1822 her husband was drowned. Mary returned to England with her surviving son and wrote novels, short stories and accounts of her travels; she was the first editor of P.B.Shelley''s poetry and verse.

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Mary and The Rabbit Dream - Noemi Kiss-Deaki

Mary Toft was just another eighteenth century woman living in poverty, misery and frequent pain. Mary Toft was the kind of person overlooked by those with power, forgotten by historians. Mary Toft was nothing. Until, that is, Mary Toft started giving birth to rabbits... In Mary and the Rabbit Dream, the sensational debut novelist Noemi Kiss-Deaki reimagines Mary''s strange and fascinating story - and how she found fame when a large swathe of England became convinced that she was the mother of rabbits. Mary and the Rabbit Dream is a story of bodily autonomy, of absurdity, of the horrors inflicted on women, of the cruel realities of poverty and the grotesque divides between rich and poor. It''s a book that matters deeply - and it''s also a compelling page-turner. A story told with exquisite wit, skill and a beautiful streak of subversive mischief.

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The Kids' Book of Mazes 2 - Dr Gareth Moore

Kids of all ages will love to lose themselves in this brand new bumper book of mazes. With hundreds of twists and turns, the magical mazes get more fiendish with every turn of the page. This pocket-sized book is the perfect travel companion and is sure to delight kids and adults alike. Featuring a stylish cover design and brand-new content, this title is part of the ‘Buster Puzzle Books’ series.Other books in the series:9781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 19781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780554419 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 19781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to Dot 19781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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Beyond the Board - Maya Gabeira

In this thrilling YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today.Who am I, beyond the board? Surf legend Maya Gabeira is famous for her nerve. Her surfing journey began at the age of fourteen and reached a high when she set (and later broke) a Guinness World Record for highest wave conquered by any big wave surfer—man or woman—after bouncing back from a near-fatal accident. Gabeira has been heralded as one of the top surfers of her generation. But who is the ferocious personality beyond the board? What are the stories behind the relationships and challenges that shaped her into the indomitable surfer, women’s rights advocate, and champion for mental health awareness she is today? For the first time ever, Maya looks back on her formative years: the romances, career highs, vulnerabilities, and setbacks that defined her at an early age. At seventeen, she left her home in Rio de Janeiro in order to chase waves around the world, toting a single backpack and waiting tables to get by. Maya carved her own path as a teen, defining her own remarkable narrative: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Law Code of Manu

''Manu was seated, when the great seers came up to him: "Please, Lord, tell us the Laws of all the social classes, as well as of those born in between..."''The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for two thousand years it still generates controversy, with Manu''s verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the Law Code is important for its classic description of so many social institutions that have come to be identified with Indian society. It deals with the relationships between social and ethnic groups, between men and women, the organization of the state and the judicial system, reincarnation, the workings of karma, and all aspects of the law.Patrick Olivelle''s lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text, and it incorporates the most recent scholarship on ancient Indian history, law, society, and religion. 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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Step into the Aztec and Maya World - Fiona MacDonald

History records the Aztecs and Maya as bloodthirsty warriors and priests who committed brutal acts of human sacrifice, yet this is not the whole story. Ancient Mesoamericans also formed close-knit family groups, made beautiful masks from jade and built breathtaking pyramids that are still standing today. In this book a variety of easy-to-make projects enable you to recreate the past. Build a Maya house or a pyramid temple, eat Aztec-style tortillas, wear a bat brooch, and enjoy the Mesoamerican board game of patolli! Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest and discover fascinating facts about the peoples who lived there. Explore the cultures and beliefs of the Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs and Aztecs, the great cities they constructed, their astronomical knowledge, their use of medicine, and their insatiable drive for human sacrifice. 15 step-by-step projects actively involve the young reader in bringing the past to life - use a fan fit for an emperor, make a Maya backstrap loom, wear a mosaic mask, and create the amazing Aztec sun stone. More than 450 photographs and illustrations include diagrams, historical maps and a pictorial timeline; ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds.

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The Ivy Tree - Stewart Mary

Mary Stewart, one of the great British storytellers of the 20th century, transports her readers to rural Northumberland for this tale of romance, ambition, and deceit - a perfect fit for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. ''There are few to equal Mary Stewart'' Daily Telegraph''Mary Stewart is magic.'' New York TimesWhitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall country. It will make a rich inheritance for its heirs, but in order to secure it, they enlist the help of a young woman named Mary who bears remarkable resemblance to missing Whitescar heiress, Annabel Winslow. Their deception will spark a powder-keg of ambition, obsession and long-dead love.The ivy had reached for the tree and only the tree''s upper branches managed to thrust the young gold leaves of early summer through the strangling curtain. Eventually the ivy would kill it . . . ''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent''The Ivy Tree has the ideal thriller blend of plot, suspense, character drawing and good writing'' Daily Express

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The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set - Maia Toll

This collectible box set combines the second book in Maia Toll’s Wild Wisdom series, The Illustrated Bestiary, with a freestanding deck of 36 large, gilt-edged oracle cards and a cloth carrying bag for keeping animal wisdom close at hand. Together, the book and the cards explore the ancient, mystical connection between humans and other members of the animal kingdom, and guide readers in channeling animal energy through ritual and meditation. For fans of Toll’s insightful writing and Kate O’Hara’s beautiful art, as well as animal lovers and devotees of tarot, witchcraft, and mysticism, this special edition makes a truly distinctive gift. Also available in this transformative series: The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion, The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Herbiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Bestiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Crystallary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Herbiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Bestiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Crystallary Puzzle, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Wall Calendar.

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The Art of the SNL Portrait - Mary Ellen Matthews

The electric spirit of Saturday Night Live as captured by longtime resident photographer Mary Ellen Matthews. A New York Times bestseller! Andy Samberg in a giant martini glass. Billie Eilish peeking out of a pile of snow. Kevin Hart writing his own cue cards. Paul Rudd as Paul McCartney. Sarah Silverman dusting the NBC marquee. Alec Baldwin as the Godfather. These are just a few examples of Matthews's bold, dynamic, and playful celebrity portraits that for over two decades have artfully highlighted the hosts and musical guests who help bring the show to life. Week after week, photographer Mary Ellen Matthews makes magic happen on Saturday Night Live with her inventive, irreverent, and truly original photography for the “bumpers”—portraits of the host or musical guest that transition the show to and from commercial breaks. Published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of SNL and exquisitely designed by Pentagram, this book is the first collection of Mary Ellen’s remarkable body of work as well as a celebration of America’s longest-running comedy TV show.Includes: * More than 200 color portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs * A foreword by SNL founder and executive producer Lorne Michaels * Mary Ellen Matthews in conversation * ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Myths We Live By - Mary Midgley

With a new Introduction by the author''An elegant and sane little book. – The New StatesmanMyths, as Mary Midgley argues in this powerful book, are everywhere. In political thought they sit at the heart of theories of human nature and the social contract; in economics in the pursuit of self interest; and in science the idea of human beings as machines, which originates in the seventeenth century, is a today a potent force. Far from being the opposite of science, however, Midgley argues that myth is a central part of it. Myths are neither lies nor mere stories but a network of powerful symbols for interpreting the world. Tackling a dazzling array of subjects such as philosophy, evolutionary psychology, animals, consciousness and the environment in her customary razor-sharp prose, The Myths We Live By reminds us of the powerful role of symbolism and the need to take our imaginative life seriously. Mary Midgley is a moral philosopher and the author of many books including Wickedness, Evolution as a Religion, Beast and Man and Science and Poetry. All are published in Routledge Classics.

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Jobs, Health, and the Meaning of Work - Mary Davis

A first-of-its-kind analysis using public health and economics research to illuminate how jobs affect our well-being.As the saying goes, “find a job you that you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Could it really be so simple? According to Mary Davis’s innovative Jobs, Health, and the Meaning of Work, of course not. Davis explores the science of jobs from the vantage point of both public health and economics; in doing so, she untangles the complex weave of what makes people happy, healthy, and fulfilled at work. Sharing the real-life stories of workers who thrive (or struggle) in their jobs, this book emphasizes the point that there is no single recipe for what makes work healthy and meaningful across workers.Topics covered in the book include wage and nonwage characteristics of jobs that impact worker well-being, the role of recessions, the concept of meaningful work, and job stress and burnout. It concludes by putting these stories and research within the context of the COVID labor economy and the future of work. This novel blend of economic and public health research deepens the discussion of what makes work meaningful.

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The Physics of Krav Maga - John Eric Goff

The art and science of real-world fighting. Explore the physics behind the physical!Krav Maga ("contact combat" in Hebrew) is a hard-hitting and efficient form of self-defense that was popularized by Israeli soldiers. Stressing practical, real-world fighting and a philosophy of self-defense, its popularity has grown worldwide over the past few decades. In The Physics of Krav Maga, John Eric Goff, a physicist, best-selling author, and martial arts practitioner, explains the science behind dozens of Krav Maga moves, from headlocks to hammer fists. Focusing on Warrior Krav Maga, a fighting style that combines the key elements of Krav Maga with kickboxing, wrestling, karate, and other fighting specialties, this equation-free, conceptual introduction is aimed at martial arts practitioners interested in refining their fighting technique and all fans of the fascinating moment when sports meet science. With step-by-step descriptions and detailed photos of each critical motion, Goff takes a scientific look at everything from punch speed to power output and reaction time. Armed with this book, readers will understand the physics behind each move. They will also learn how to• enhance their level of physical fitness• disrupt an opponent's balance—while keeping theirs• make use of leverage to defeat a larger, stronger attacker• become ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Astronaut Gods of the Maya - Erich von Däniken

Sharing more than 200 never-before-published full-color photographs from his personal archives, bestselling author Erich von Däniken provides clear evidence of ancient alien contact and technology among the archaeological sites of the Maya as well as other ancient cultures, such as the Aztecs and the Hindus. He reveals how the “gods” immortalized in Maya sculptures, carved reliefs, and myth were not supernatural beings but technologically advanced visitors, astronauts who gifted the Maya with their sophisticated understanding of calendar time and cosmology. He explains how, with no explanation for their technologies and origins, the Maya interpreted the visitors as divine and, thus, the “gods” were born. Offering visual proof of the ancient world’s contact with advanced alien visitors they recorded as gods and teachers, von Däniken also raises the question of the “heavenly” origins of royal families and dynasties in Mesoamerica, Egypt, and beyond, revealing how the Mayan kings of Palenque and the pharaohs of Egypt may be descendants of the “gods.”

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Civilisations: How Do We Look / The Eye of Faith - Mary Beard

''The reigning Queen of Classics'' Spectator''Mary Beard is the best in the business'' Dan Snow''Excellent'' Guardian''Enthralling'' Sunday TimesBritain''s most famous classicist asks: what are civilisations?Central to this huge question are the ways in which we have depicted the human and the divine from prehistory to the present day. And across such iconic creations as Angkor Wat, the Ravenna mosaics and China''s terracotta army, one ancient representation of the human body still influences (or distorts) how people in the West see not only their own culture but that of others.From idolatry to iconoclasm, Mary Beard shines her spotlight on the artists who made art, and on those who have used, viewed, or interpreted it - and asked how to look with the eye of faith.

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The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies - Cicely Mary Barker

This complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker''s Flower Fairies features a brand-new enchanting cover.Perfect for fans of all ages, this wonderful collection includes all the original Flower Fairy poems and illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker from the classic books.Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker''s first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to generations of readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.

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More Than the Eyes - Ellen Mara De Wachter

Food as social ritual, personal liberation and spiritual alchemy: from Alison Knowles and Adrian Piper to Agnes Denes and Andy WarholIn More Than the Eyes, writer Ellen Mara De Wachter considers the ways in which food, when used as a material in contemporary art, confronts, subverts and ultimately brings us to our senses. Focusing on artists working between 1960 and 2000, the book shows how we have become restricted by a hierarchy that values sight and reason above other senses, and how encounters with food in art can help us break this bind. By putting food at the center of the highly visual art world, the artists in this book quicken a range of sensations beyond visual perception, helping us access and liberate aspects of our experience that have been ignored or suppressed. Topics include Carolee Schneemann’s performance pieces using meat; the way in which Hannah Wilke rejects the imperative for women to be “sweet”; Zoe Leonard’s exploration of decomposition as process; Adrian Piper’s conceptual work incorporating hamburgers; the SoHo artists’ restaurant FOOD; Agnes Denes’ wheat field near Wall Street; and how other artists, such as Sarah Lucas and Andy Warhol, introduce the iconography, foods and desires of the working ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The King Must Die - Mary Renault

''Mary Renault''s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours'' Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe''Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers'' Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall''This brilliant retelling of the story of Theseus, the king of Athens, brings Greek mythology vividly to life and remains "one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times"'' New York TimesTheseus is the grandson of the King of Troizen, but his paternity is shrouded in mystery - can he really be the son of the god Poseidon? When he discovers his father''s sword beneath a rock, his mother must reveal his true identity: Theseus is the son of Aegeus, King of Athens, and is his only heir. So begins Theseus''s perilous journey to his father''s palace to claim his birthright, escaping bandits and ritual king sacrifice in Eleusis, to slaying the Minotaur in Crete. Renault reimagines the Theseus myth, creating an original, exciting story.

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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole - Naida Redgrave

Mary Seacole was:A doctress An activist An inspiration Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

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The 360 Mama Guide to C-Section Recovery - Emma Bradley, The 360 Mama, Hannah West

Have you recently had a c-section? Are you struggling with recovery - but want to come back stronger? Looking for advice on your scar, your pelvic floor health, or a return to exercise?The 360 Mama Guide to C-Section Recovery gives everything you need to fully heal from your c-section, answering all your questions and offering practical, expert-led advice at a time when you may feel lost or unsupported. Written by the hugely successful 360 Mama postnatal recovery team, this expert-led book leaves nothing out. From how to prepare for a c-section, to strategies you can put in place from the earliest moments to support the healing process, to guidance on wound care and scar massage, there is practical guidance for every new mama. You will find exercises to strengthen and rehabilitate your core, improve any overhang, and help you return to full physical activity. Featuring real-life birth stories and experiences, as well as advice on coping with birth trauma and managing your mental health post-birth, this empowering guide will help you to reclaim the narrative and to fully enjoy motherhood.

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Mama and Mummy and Me in the Middle - Nina LaCour

A little girl stays home with Mama when Mummy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mummy. So when Mummy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch films, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mummy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl has an idea ... but when Mummy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

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The On Ocean Boulevard - Mary Alice Monroeová

This “authentic, generous, and heartfelt” (Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author) instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Summer of Lost and Found recounts one family’s summer of forging new beginnings against the enduring beauty and resilience of the natural world. It’s been sixteen years since Caretta “Cara” Rutledge has returned home to the beautiful shores of Charleston, South Carolina. Over those years, she has weathered the tides of deaths and births, struggles and joys. And now, as Cara prepares for her second wedding, her life is about to change yet again. Meanwhile, the rest of the storied Rutledge family is also in flux. Cara’s niece, Linnea, returns to Sullivan’s Island to begin a new career and an unexpected relationship. Linnea’s parents, having survived bankruptcy, pin their hopes and futures on the construction of a new home on Ocean Boulevard. But as excitement over the house and wedding builds, a devastating illness strikes the family and brings plans to a screeching halt. It is under these trying circumstances that the Rutledge family must come together yet again to discover the enduring strength in love, tradition, and legacy from mother to daughter to granddaughter. “A heartwarming ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Moon-Spinners - Stewart Mary

Transport yourself to the idyllic hills of mid-century Crete in this tale of peril and intrigue, from the original queen of romantic suspense and author of Madam, Will You Talk? ''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' IndependentWhile on a walking holiday through the beautiful, deserted hills of Crete, Nicola Ferris stumbles across a critically injured Englishman, guarded by a fierce Greek. Nicola cannot abandon them and so sets off on a perilous search for their lost companion - all the while being pursued by someone who wants to make sure none of them leave the island . . . When the big white bird flew suddenly up among the glossy leaves and the lemon flowers, and wheeled into the mountain, I followed it.''A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I''d rather read her than most other authors.'' Harriet Evans''She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best.'' Herald

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The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One - Stewart Mary

The sweeping long-lost novella, now available in paperback for the first time in 40 years, alongside recently rediscovered short story ''The Lost One'', from the original queen of romantic suspense''Total heaven'' Harriet Evans1879. Lanzarote. A wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family distraught.1968. Perdita West, secretary to a famous author, visits Lanzarote on a research trip and begins to fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island. When, while snorkelling, a landslide traps Perdita in an underwater cave, her efforts to save herself will reveal what happened to the ill-fated couple who fell in love at this very spot almost a century ago . . .Also includes the recently rediscovered short story ''The Lost One'', first published in Woman''s Journal in 1960, and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night.Praise for Mary Stewart:''Stylish'' Guardian''Wonderful''Scotsman''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times''[She] sprinkled intelligence around like stardust'' Herald''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent''She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing'' Elizabeth Buchan

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The Island House - Mary Considine

''Full of smugglers tales, childhood memories and the real-life struggles of living on a remote island.'' - Touring Tales ***''In the January dark, a young man walks slowly into the sea. He can''t see where he is going, but he knows the island is calling...''Mary and Patrick''s dream was to live in London, have 2.4 children, the nice house, the successful jobs. But life had other plans, and in one traumatic year that all came crashing down.Bruised and battered, Mary finds herself pulled towards Cornwall and dreams of St George''s Island, where she spent halcyon childhood summers. So, when an opportunity arises to become tenants if they renovate the old Island House, they grab it with both hands.Life on the island is hard, especially in winter, the sea and weather, unforgiving. But the rugged natural beauty, the friendly ghosts of previous inhabitants, and the beautiful isolation of island life bring hope and purpose, as they discover a resilience they never knew they had.

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The Quest for Queen Mary - Hugo Vickers, James Pope-Hennessy

''A delightful insight into an eclectic life''The Daily Telegraph''Very funny and astute . . . a loathly feast for royal-watchers'' Hilary Mantel, New Statesman Books of the Year 2018''A complete delight, conjuring up, with a few sharp strokes of the pen, a mad, exotic species from a world gone by''Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday''Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever''Harry Mount, Financial Times* * *When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary''s official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.

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The Girl in the Locked Room - Mary Downing Hahn

Ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn unrolls the suspenseful, spine-chilling yarn of a girl imprisoned for more than a century, the terrifying events that put her there, and a friendship that crosses the boundary between past and present.A family moves into an old, abandoned house. Jules''s parents love the house, but Jules is frightened and feels a sense of foreboding. When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window, though, she can''t stop wondering about the eerie presence on the top floor—in a room with a locked door. Could it be someone who lived in the house a century earlier?Her fear replaced by fascination, Jules is determined to make contact with the mysterious figure and help unlock the door. Past and present intersect as she and her ghostly friend discover—and change—the fate of the family who lived in the house all those many years ago.A thrilling and unputdownable spinetingling ghost story from a bestselling master of the genre!

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The Walking People - Keaneová Mary Beth

THE POWERFUL AND MOVING NOVEL OF NEW BEGINNINGS AND OLD FAMILY SECRETS FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ASK AGAIN, YES''A fearless writer'' LISA TADDEO''An epic story about immigration, identity and family'' Guardian''Atmospheric, moving and brilliantly well-written'' Daily Mail''Engrossing . . . the kind of novel you simply don''t want to end'' Daily Express''A beautifully crafted novel about love, loyalty, culture, family and identity'' Irish Sunday Independent______1960s Rural Ireland. Greta Cahill must abandon her quiet village to follow her fearless sister Johanna onto a ship bound for New York . . .It''s here that she steps out of her sister''s shadow and into a life of her own, rich with love, work and family.As the years pass Greta longs to revisit the past - to see her mother, to show her what she has made of herself.But she must protect a family secret, decades old.So when her children conspire to unite the worlds she''s kept so carefully apart, Greta fears she could lose it all . . .A profoundly moving, compassionate story of self-discovery, The Walking People is a powerful and compelling story about our connection to the past.______''A novel of great compassion and understanding . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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