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Scandal, Shock and Rivalry Can Be an Artist⠙s Best FriendsScandal, shock and rivalry all have negative connotations, don⠙t they? They can be catastrophic to businesses and individual careers. A whiff of scandal can turn a politician into a smoking ruin. But these potentially disastrous ⠜negatives⠝ can and have spurred the world of fine art to new heights. A look at the history of art tells us that rivalries have, in fact, not only benefited the course of art, from ancient times to the present, but have also helped shape our narrative of art, lending it a sense of drama that it might otherwise lack, and therefore drawing the interest of a public who might not be drawn to the objects alone. There would be no Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo had rival Raphael not tricked the pope into assigning him the commission, certain that Michelangelo, who had never before worked with frescoes, would botch the job and become a laughing stock. Scandal and shock have proven to be powerful weapons when harnessed and wielded willfully and well. That scandal is good for exposure has been so obviously the case that many artists have courted it intentionally, which we will define as shock: intentionally overturning expectations of the majority in a way that traditionalist find dismaying or upsetting, but which a certain minority avant-garde find exciting. From Damien Hirst presenting the public with a shark embalmed in formaldehyde and entombed in a glass case to Marcel Duchamp trying to convince the art community that a urinal is a great sculpture shock has been a key promotional tool.The Devil in the Gallery is a guided tour of the history of art through it scandals, rivalries, and shocking acts, each of which resulted in a positive step forward for art in general and, in most cases, for the careers of the artists in question. In addition to telling dozens of stories, lavishly illustrated in full color, of such dramatic moments and arguing how they not only affected the history of art but affected it for the better, we will also examine the proactive role of the recipients of these intentionally dramatic actions: The art historians, the critics and even you, the general public. The Devil likes to lurk in dark corners of the art world, morphing into many forms. Let us shed light upon him.

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, krabicová verze, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, Návštěva domu monstraZažijte v nbsp;kolekci The Dark Pictures: Volume 2 (House of Ashes and The Devil in Me) Xbox temný příběh The Devil in Me, který vás vezme do sídla Murder Castle. Repliky domu masového vraha H. H. Holmese, jenž není ideálním místem na výlet The Dark Pictures: Volume 2 (House of Ashes and The Devil in Me) Xbox vás vezme také do pouštěZamiřte v House of Ashes do pohřbeného sumerského chrámu. V nbsp;čele jednotky plné profesionálních vojáků se dejte do přežívání v nbsp;temnotách, kde se musíte postavit monstrům z nbsp;vašich nejhorších nočních můr. nbsp; Kooperujte za všech okolnostíKaždý z nbsp;příběhů si máte v The Dark Pictures: Volume 2 (House of Ashes and...

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, Využijte svou životní příležitostThe Dark Pictures - The Devil In Me PC DIGITAL je dalším titulem z nbsp;hororové série The Dark Pictures. Tentokrát se proměníte ve filmaře, jimž se naskytla životní příležitost. Navštivte v nbsp;jejich kůži děsivé sídlo a přežijte v nbsp;něm. V The Dark Pictures - The Devil In Me PC DIGITAL zamíříte do domu hrůz nbsp;Dejte se do průzkumu místa lépe známého jako Murder Hotel. Zkoumejte detailně každou místnost tohoto podivného domu. Procházejte jednotlivými místnostmi. Hledejte taje a získávejte jejich odkrytím výhodu pro další minuty. nbsp; Otestujte své kamarádyPříběh The Dark Pictures - The Devil In Me PC DIGITAL má být opravdu intenzivní a prožít ho půjde více způsoby. Absolvujte jej sami, nebo zapojte...

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Lucifer Box - the gorgeous butterfly of King Bertie s reign, portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent - is feeling his age. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical Amber Shirts in a snow-bound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious murder. Using all his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed only with a Broadway midget s suitcase and a string of unanswered questions. What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St Bede? What is the lamb that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination? And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself? From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career : the Prince of Darkness himself.

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They say the Devil gives you everything you want. In my case? He gave me daddy issues. Surviving Hell was bad enough. Now Satan himself wants a family reunion, and something tells me itâ ™s not for tea and biscuits. The world is in chaos, demons are running rampant, and Heaven and Hell are suddenly on the same pageâ ”for once. The problem? I might be the only one who can stop whatâ ™s coming. No pressure, right?With my so-called allies keeping secrets, I have to figure out whether Iâ ™m humanityâ ™s last hope or its biggest threat. Because if I choose wrong, the world burns. And if I choose right?Well, letâ ™s just say my definition of right might not match Heavenâ ™s. To Look the Devil in the Eye is a fast-paced, high-stakes urban fantasy packed with dark magic, dangerous choices, and a heroine who refuses to back down. Perfect for fans of action, betrayal, and slow-burn supernatural tension. _________________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Utter love for this series; itâ ™s amazing, and I keep coming back for more. ? ? ? ? ? This series has me glued to my chair. ? ? ? ? ? This series has been the best! I loved the characters and the storyline!? ? ? ? ? Awesome 5th book; I never get bored of these books. ? ? ? ? ? Omg, what the hell.

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They say evil has many faces. Unfortunately for me, one of them looks exactly like mine. Surviving Hell was just the beginning. Now, Iâ ™m back on Earth, and things are not looking greatâ ”my city is burning, my so-called allies are turning on me, and my arch-nemesis is still breathing when he really, really shouldnâ ™t be. Oh, and did I mention Iâ ™m apparently Satanâ ™s daughter? Yeah. That oneâ ™s new. With Eric still locked in a healing sleep, itâ ™s up to me to stop an Archdemon with a god complex before he brings both Heaven and Hell to their knees. But between shape-shifting jinn, long-lost secrets, and an Order thatâ ™s been lying to me from day one, I donâ ™t know whom to trust. All I know is this: Iâ ™m done being a pawn. The war is coming, and whether Heaven or Hell likes it or notâ ”Iâ ™m playing by my own damn rules now. The Devil in Disguise is a gripping, action-packed urban fantasy filled with supernatural warfare, jaw-dropping twists, and a heroine who refuses to be controlled. Perfect for fans of dark magic, dangerous alliances, and sizzling tension. _________________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Holy cowbells, I love this series. ? ? ? ? ? I really like this seriesâ ¦ Eric is my forever man crush. ? ? ? ? ? It was enticing from front to back; adorable, creative writing. ? ? ? ? ? This series keeps getting better and better!? ? ? ? ? Edge of your seat, not being able to put this book down; yet again, I love this series.

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The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre WhiteWhen Marco Pierre White s mother died when he was just six years old, it transformed his life. Soon, his father was urging him to earn his own keep and by sixteen he was working in his first restaurant. White went on to learn from some of the best chefs in the country, such as Albert Roux, Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann. He survived the intense pressure of hundred-hour weeks in the heat of the kitchen, developed his own style, and then struck out on his own.At Harveys in Wandsworth, which he opened in 1987, he developed a reputation as a stunning cook and a rock n roll sex god of the kitchen. But he was also a man who might throw you out of his restaurant, and his temper was legendary, as younger chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal would find out when they worked for him. He eventually opened several more restaurants, won every honour going and then realised that it still wasn t enough. Here Marco takes the reader right into the heat of the kitchen with a sharp-edged wit and a sizzling pace that will fascinate anyone brave enough to open the pages of this book and enter his domain.

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The critically acclaimed creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark take the reins of Daredevil! For the past few years, Matt Murdock s life has been teetering on the edge of destruction. Now, pushed beyond the limit, Matt finds himself behind the eight ball with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him and Hell s Kitchen slipping out of control. The question is, with his back against the wall, just how far will Daredevil go to reclaim what s his? Blaming himself for Foggy Nelson s death, Matt runs wild behind bars in Rykers, determined to learn out who put his best friend at the end of a knife. But he s not alone in Cell-Block D. There are some familiar faces looking for vengeance! Meanwhile, with Matt in prison, who s that running round Hell s Kitchen as Daredevil? Collecting: Daredevil (1998) 82-94, Daredevil Annual (2007) 1

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Williams is one of the most pioneering fiction writers of our time Andrew Motion, New Statesman Book of the Year 2024 Witty, peculiar and brilliant Telegraph Christmas Pick 2024 A book completed by a master of the craft. Prepare to be moved Guardian Holy, gorgeous and politically red-hot masterpieces Daily Telegraph An intricate, perfectly articulated work of art Times Literary SupplementJoy Williams offers ninety-nine illuminations on mortality as she brings her powers of observation to Azrael, the Angel of Death and transporter of souls. Balancing the extraordinary and the humble, the bizarre and the beatific, the book presents Azrael as a thoughtful and troubled protagonist as he confronts the holy impossibility of his task, his uneasy relationship with Death and his friendship with the Devil. In this follow-up to Williams 99 Stories of God, a collection of connected beings - ranging from ordinary people to great artists such as Kafka, Nietzsche, Bach and Rilke to dogs, birds, horses and butterflies - experience the varying fate of the soul, transient yet everlasting. Profound, sorrowful, witty and ecstatic, Concerning the Future of Souls will leave readers awestruck in their confrontation of life in the face of death.

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The Devil in the White City meets Pride and Prejudice in this romantic historical murder mystery set at the 1904 World’s Fair. The St. Louis World’s Fair, 1904: A miniature city of palaces and pavilions that becomes a backdrop for romance, betrayal—and murder. Cousins Grace and Lillie have been best friends since birth, despite Grace’s vastly inferior social status ever since her mother married for love instead of wealth. When Lillie invites Grace to the biggest event of the century—the legendary World’s Fair, also known as “The Ivory City”—Grace hopes her fortunes might be about to change. But when a member of their party is brutally killed at the fair, and suspicion falls on Lillie’s brother Oliver, Grace must prove Oliver’s innocence before her beloved cousins’ family is ruined forever. Along the way, she #39;ll discover that the city’s wealthy elite—including Oliver’s handsome but irritable friend Theodore—aren’t quite who they appear to be. And amidst the glitz, glamor, and magic of the Ivory City lurks a danger that just may claim her life.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER 2023 As great a contribution to the noble British genre of detective fiction as any writer for decades Stephen Fry This moody, atmospheric novel is full of surprises Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month)Ryan Wilkins grew up on a trailer park, a member of what many people would call the criminal classes. As a young Detective Inspector, he s lost none of his disgust with privileged elites. But he notices things; they stick to his eyes. His professional partner, DI Ray Wilkins, of affluent Nigerian-London heritage, is an impeccably groomed, smooth-talking graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. You wouldn t think they would get on. They don t. But when a young woman is found strangled at Barnabas Hall, they re forced to. Rich Oxford is not Ryan s natural habitat. St Barnabas s irascible Provost does not appreciate his forceful line of questioning. But what was the dead woman doing in the Provost s study? As tensions rise, things aren t going well. Ray is in despair. Ryan is in disciplinary measures. A Killing in November introduces an unlikely duo from different sides of the tracks in Oxford in a deftly plotted murder story full of dangerous turns, troubled pasts and unconventional detective work.READ THE NEXT DI RYAN WILKINS MYSTERY, THE BROKEN AFTERNOON NOW!

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From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next title in the beloved romance series The Wallflowers - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series The Wallflowers: four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takesQuirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can t find a husband by the end of her third London season, she will be forced to marry a man she hates - the ruthless entrepreneur Matthew Swift.Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, so she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. What she doesn t count on, however, is Matthew s unexpected charm, or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.But when a scandalous secret is uncovered, it could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy s wildest fantasies. Lisa Kleypas is the best Sarah MacLean The Wallflowers: Secrets of a Summer Night It Happened One Autumn The Devil in Winter Scandal in Spring A Wallflower ChristmasPraise for Lisa Kleypas Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance Booklist Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author Kirkus Reviews Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate Library Journal, starred review An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless Romantic Times BOOKreviews Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve That s Normal

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Throughout history, technological revolutions have been driven by the invention of machines. But today, the power of the technology transforming our world lies in an intangible and impenetrable cosmos of software: algorithmic code. In a world increasingly governed by technologies that so few can comprehend, who-or what-controls the future?Devil in the Stack follows Andrew Smith on his immersive trip into the world of coding, passing through the stories of logic, machine-learning and early computing, from Ada Lovelace to Alan Turing, and up to the present moment, behind the scenes into the lives - and minds - of the pioneers of the 21st century: those who write code. Smith embarks on a quest to understand this sect in what he believes to be the only way possible: by learning to code himself.Expansive and effervescent, Devil in the Stack delivers a portrait of code as both a vivid culture and an impending threat. By turns revelatory, unsettling and joyously funny, this is an essential book for our times, of vital interest to anyone hoping to participate in the future-defining technological debates to come.

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Now a major film starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle, First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America’s most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong – the man whose “one small step” changed history. In First Man, Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this “magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. Hansen vividly recreates Armstrong #39;s career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator flying over North Korea to his formative transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to his piloting Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space. For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong #39;s storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children. In the years since the Moon landing, rumors swirled around Armstrong concerning his dreams of space travel, his religious beliefs, and his private life. This book reveals the man behind the myth. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and as an individual. In First Man, the personal, technological, epic, and iconic blend to form the portrait of a great but reluctant hero who will forever be known as history #39;s most famous space traveler.

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Part biography, part forensic jigsaw puzzle, part cold-case detective investigation, The Eagle in the Mirror is the story of Charles Howard #39;Dick #39; Ellis. The longest-serving spy for the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Ellis helped set up the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), now known as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS). In the 1940s he was considered one of the top three secret agents in MI6 and controlled its activities, as one journalist put it, #39;for half the world #39;.But in the 1980s crusading espionage journalist Chapman Pincher (in the hugely successful books Their Trade is Treachery and Too Secret Too Long) and retired MI5 intelligence officer Peter Wright (in the worldwide bestseller Spycatcher) posthumously accused Ellis of having operated as a #39;triple agent #39; for Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. In 1965, while under interrogation in London, Ellis had allegedly made a confession that he had supplied information to the Nazis before World War II. However, Pincher #39;s and Wright #39;s accusations against Ellis have never been comprehensively proven. No confession has materialised.Was Ellis guilty or was an innocent man framed? By confessing did he take the fall for someone else? Or had the intelligence agencies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia been fatally compromised by a #39;super mole #39;? Internationally bestselling author JESSE FINK (Pure Narco, Bon: The Last Highway, The Youngs) attempts to find out the truth once and for all.The Eagle in the Mirror is not just a long-overdue biography of the unheralded Dick Ellis; it #39;s a gripping real-life international whodunit.

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Part biography, part forensic jigsaw puzzle, part cold-case detective investigation, The Eagle in the Mirror is the story of Charles Howard #39;Dick #39; Ellis. The longest-serving spy for the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Ellis helped set up the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), now known as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS). In the 1940s he was considered one of the top three secret agents in MI6 and controlled its activities, as one journalist put it, #39;for half the world #39;.But in the 1980s crusading espionage journalist Chapman Pincher (in the hugely successful books Their Trade is Treachery and Too Secret Too Long) and retired MI5 intelligence officer Peter Wright (in the worldwide bestseller Spycatcher) posthumously accused Ellis of having operated as a #39;triple agent #39; for Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. In 1965, while under interrogation in London, Ellis had allegedly made a confession that he had supplied information to the Nazis before World War II. However, Pincher #39;s and Wright #39;s accusations against Ellis have never been comprehensively proven. No confession has materialised.Was Ellis guilty or was an innocent man framed? By confessing did he take the fall for someone else? Or had the intelligence agencies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia been fatally compromised by a #39;super mole #39;? Internationally bestselling author JESSE FINK (Pure Narco, Bon: The Last Highway, The Youngs) attempts to find out the truth once and for all.The Eagle in the Mirror is not just a long-overdue biography of the unheralded Dick Ellis; it #39;s a gripping real-life international whodunit.

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1922. Ruby Vaughn has made a life for herself running a bookshop alongside octogenarian Mr Owen. When she finds herself at Penryth Hall, deep in the Cornish countryside, painful memories emerge of her lost friendship with Tamsyn, now married to the rather sinister Sir Edward Chenowyth. Although desperate to leave, Ruby s plans are thwarted when Penryth s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward has been brutally killed in the orchard and fears are rife that a dormant curse has been awoken. Sceptical Ruby doesn t believe in such things, nor in the power the locals swear Ruan Kivell, the Pellar, possesses to break the curse. But, to protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside this unsettling man to find out what really happened that night.

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Amazing. I d give someone else s right arm to write so beautifully Sarah Pinborough Superb! The Devil s Playground is imagination on steroids... breathtaking! Jeffery Deaver A terrifying tale of the true power in Hollywood... (Russell s) precise, gorgeous prose shines New York Times A masterpiece. Captivatingly authentic, steeped in Hollywood lore Chris Brookmyre Addictive. . . the most sheerly entertaining novel I ve raced through in at least a year. . . fresh, forceful, elegant but wild A.J. Finn The Devil s Playground is definitely on the shortlist for best mystery of the year Bookpage.com When it comes to Gothic crime, Craig Russell is peerless. Absolutely stunning M W Craven FROM CWA DAGGER AND DOUBLE McILVANNEY AWARD WINNER CRAIG RUSSELL COMES ANOTHER DARK, GRIPPING MASTERPIECE . . . A dark, riveting thriller set in 1920s Hollywood about the greatest horror movie ever made , the curse said to surround it, and a deadly search, decades later, for the single copy rumoured still to exist. 1927: Hollywood studio fixer Mary Rourke is called to the palatial home of the most desirable woman in the world , silent movie actress Norma Carlton, star of The Devil s Playground. When Rourke finds Carlton dead, she wonders if the dark rumours she s heard are true: that The Devil s Playground really is a cursed production. But nothing in Hollywood is ever what it seems, and cynical fixer Rourke, more used to covering up the truth for studio bosses, finds herself seeking it out. 1967: Paul Conway, film historian and fervid silent movie aficionado, is on the trail of a tantalizing rumour: that a single copy of The Devil s Playground-a Holy Grail for film buffs that was supposedly cursed and lost to time-may exist. His search takes him deep into the Mojave Desert, to an isolated hotel that hasn t changed in forty years but harbours only one occupant-and a shocking secret. Separated by decades, both Rourke and Conway begin to suspect that the real Devil s Playground is in fact Hollywood itself. Praise for The Devil s Playground Horrifying, mesmerising, beautifully imagined. The Devil s Playground is Craig Russell at his unrivalled best Chris Whittaker The Devil s Playground has a depth of period detail and atmosphere that lifts it above the ordinary. It s elegant, absorbing and thrilling Michael Malone Totally engaging Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of the Temperance Brennan series Brilliantly written, with repeated surprises The Critic Seamlessly blends noir, gothic and mystery in a way that s unique to crime fiction. Populated with a truly memorable cast, Playground is a guaranteed one-sitting read...and how can you resist a novel about the scariest movie of all time? Bravo! Jeffery Deaver, author of The Bone Collector Praise for Hyde Stephen King meets Robert Louis Stevenson... an imaginative gothic tale guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine the next time you walk a dark Edinburgh night David Hewson Gloriously diabolical. A terrifying thrill ride through the hidden chasms of the human soul Chris Brookmyre I absolutely adored it. Intense, harrowing and hugely entertaining. . . Spectacular Chris Whitaker The story is a thrilling ride through the murky depths of madness and horror, written with all Craig s trademark skill and style. Definitely five stars from me James Oswald An engaging Gothic thriller full of atmosphere and surprises Irish Independent Russell writes a pacy, ever-twisting mystery that will keep you turning the pages Ian Rankin Praise for Craig Russell A masterclass in suspenseful, character-driven prose fiction. Simply exceptional Frank Darabont, writer director of The Shawshank Redemption The Green Mile

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The second in the Ruby Vaughn series, now in paperback

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Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join the Adventure Club! A new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings. It s time for another Adventure Club trip! When Tilly learns that the monsoon rains in India are late and the tigers in a local sanctuary have disappeared searching for water, Tilly is worried. The sanctuary is surrounded by busy roads and cities. It s not safe for tigers. She decides that this is a job for The Adventure Club. She gathers the team - Julia, Steve, Leo and Anita - and they travel to India in search of the tigers. At the sanctuary Tilly encounters elephants, antelopes and crocodiles ... but where are the tigers? Join the Adventure Club to find out!Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly s own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own. Â

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Nothing spices up a Tuesday night like a good old-fashioned demon hunt. Unless, of course, you accidentally open a portal to Hell. Oops. I used to believe in black and white, good versus evil, angels versus demons. Then I learned the hard way that Heaven has secrets, Hell has its own rules, and I⠙m stuck in the middle of it all. Now I⠙ve got celestial bounty hunters on my ass, demons whispering sweet nothings (and death threats), and one particularly infuriating demon⠔who⠙s way too handsome for my sanity⠔claiming we⠙re ⠜destined.⠝ Yeah, sure, buddy. That⠙s what they all say. One wrong move, and I⠙ll be Heaven⠙s traitor or Hell⠙s newest recruit. Either way? I⠙m screwed. The Devil is in the Details is a fast-paced, snark-filled urban fantasy with kickass action, a morally gray heroine, and a demon who gives ⠜bad decisions⠝ a whole new meaning. __________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Let⠙s just say I⠙m glad I don⠙t have to wait for the next book. ? ? ? ? ? Utterly love this series; it⠙s amazing and keeps you coming back for more. ? ? ? ? ? Very well written. ? ? ? ? ? This book is amazing. ? ? ? ? ? Love this! I can⠙t get enough.

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Neil Armstrong is: An astronaut An explorerAn inspirationOne little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his giant leap for mankind . From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrong s life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines.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 Rosa ParksThe Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

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An audacious debut spanning eight generations of a Black family in West Tennessee as they are repeatedly visited by the Devil.Yetunde awakens aboard a slave ship en route to the United States with the spirit of her dead sister as her only companion. Desperate to survive the hell that awaits her at their destination, Yetunde finds help in an unexpected form-the Devil himself. The Devil, seeking a way to reenter the pearly gates of heaven, decides to prove himself to an indifferent God by protecting Yetunde and granting her a piece of his supernatural power. In return, Yetunde makes an incredible sacrifice.Their bargain extends far beyond Yetunde s mortal lifespan. Over the next 175 years, the Devil visits Yetunde s descendants in their darkest hour of need: Lucille, a conjure woman; Asa, who passes for white; Louis and Virgil, who risk becoming a twentieth-century Cain and Abel; Cassandra, who speaks to the dead; James, who struggles to make sense of the past while fighting to keep his family together; and many others. The Devil offers each of them his own version of salvation, all the while wondering: can he save himself, too? Steeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora, The Devil Three Times is a baptism by fire and water, heralding a new voice in American fiction.

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Lin has the best kite in Kite in the Wind, but it flies away! Will Lin get the kite back? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is In the Wind.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

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A major new talent announces himself Attica Locke, New York Times bestselling author of Guide Me Home and Bluebird, Bluebird A debut of enormous ambition that succeeds on every level. .. a page-turning, rollicking novel Nathan Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of WaterThe Devil first visits Yetunde aboard a slave ship heading to America. Her home burned to ash, she lies shackled in the belly of the ship with only her dead sister s spirit for company. Worse, she has a caught the eye of a white man. To survive the hell that awaits her, the Devil offers his protection and a piece of his supernatural power. In return, Yetunde makes an incredible sacrifice.Their bargain extends far beyond Yetunde s mortal lifespan. Over the next 175 years, the Devil visits all her descendants in their darkest hour of need. There s Lucille, a conjure woman; Asa, the white-passing son of a slave; Louis and Virgil, a twentieth-century Cain and Abel; Cassandra, a girl who speaks to the dead; James, a father struggling to keep his family together; and many others. The Devil offers each of them his own version of salvation, all the while wondering: can he save himself, too?Steeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora, The Devil Three Times is a baptism by fire and water, heralding a new voice in fiction.

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#39;Very beautiful and illuminating #39; Mariella Frostrup Edward Brooke-Hitching, author of the international bestseller The Phantom Atlas delivers an atlas unlike any other. The Devil’s Atlas is an illustrated guide to the heavens, hells and lands of the dead as imagined throughout history by cultures and religions around the world. Packed with colourful maps, paintings and captivating stories, the reader is taken on a compelling tour of the geography, history and supernatural populations of the afterworlds of cultures around the globe. Whether it’s the thirteen heavens of the Aztecs, the Chinese Taoist netherworld of ‘hungry ghosts’, or the ‘Hell of the Flaming Rooster’ of Japanese Buddhist mythology (in which sinners are tormented by an enormous fire-breathing cockerel), The Devil’s Atlas gathers together a wonderful variety of beliefs and representations of life after death. These afterworlds are illustrated with an unprecedented collection of images, ranging from the marvellous ‘infernal cartography’ of the European Renaissance artists attempting to map the structured Hell described by Dante and the decorative Islamic depictions of Paradise to the various efforts to map the Garden of Eden and the spiritual vision paintings of nineteenth-century mediums.The Devil’s Atlas accompanies beautiful images with a highly readable trove of surprising facts and narratives, from the more inventive torture methods awaiting sinners, to colourful eccentric catalogues of demons, angels and assorted death deities. A traveller’s guide to worlds unseen, The Devil’s Atlas is a fascinating study of the boundless capacity of human invention, a visual chronicle of man’s hopes, fears and fantasies of what lies beyond.

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You #39;ve got everything she wants ... Newly married Natasha has the perfect house, a loving husband and a beautiful little girl called Emily. She #39;d have it all if it wasn #39;t for Jen, her husband #39;s ex-wife who just won #39;t leave them alone ... Then Natasha returns home one day to find her husband and Emily gone without trace. Desperate to get her daughter back, Natasha will do anything - even if it means accepting an offer of help from Jen.But can she trust her? And do either of them really know the man they married?If you loved The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl or The Couple Next Door then this dark, twisting psychological thriller from Amazon chart bestseller Jess Ryder is guaranteed to have you gripped.What readers are saying about The Ex-Wife: #39;OH BOY, Jess Ryder definitely knows how to mess with your head... Riveting, enthralling... had me hooked... I absolutely loved this gripping story of deceit, manipulation, relashionships and forgiveness...definitely worth more than five stars... #39; Nicki #39;s Life of Crime, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;This book is AMAZING, kept me on my seat the whole time, I could not put it down. The plot was intense... kept me guessing who was telling the truth. I loved it. #39; Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;One major rollercoaster of a story!... Chilling... captivating... My gob was well and truly smacked! This book is definitely one that you need to read right to the last word!... Fantastic... Intense... the tension was electrifying and the writing was brilliant! You have to read this book! #39; Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;Wow this is a stonker of a book. Gripped me... even made my bath water go cold in a desperate attempt to finish it. Fantastic characters and a plot that takes hold and doesn #39;t let go. This is going in my top reads! #39; Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;A ton of twists in this novel!... The ending. WHEW!... It blows your mind! If you like Girl on the Train, you will surely enjoy this. I would totally read this one again. #39; Live, Read, and Prosper, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;Had me hooked... an excellent thriller... there are A LOT of things you don #39;t see coming... I could not consume the words fast enough, the end of every chapter had me wanting more! #39; Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;I knew this book would be full of twists. But I didn #39;t know how full of twists it would be... Brilliantly written and the twisty plot is compelling. #39; The Bandwagon, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;My first Jess Ryder book and it won #39;t be my last!... What a fantastic read... So many twists, it kept you guessing... The ending was brilliant... I was completely floored... A perfect thriller in my book! #39; Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #39;Absolutely loved this book!... Really drew me in and I couldn #39;t put it down... Can #39;t wait to read more from Jess Ryder. #39; Booking Good Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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First man on the Moon Neil Armstrong reveals the adventure of the first Moon landing, and how the Earth and the Moon came to be, in this unique non-fiction picture book.A young boy sits up in bed and gazes at the distant Moon through his window. He wonders if, one day, a human will stand on its surface and look back at the Earth. But Earth is already being studied from the Moon. An all-seeing Moon rock of almost impossible age, called Bok, has been looking down at our blue and green planet for millennia.Geologists - people who study rocks - have a saying: Rocks remember . During his time, Bok has witnessed some truly wondrous things. Created in the Earth-shattering collision 4.5 billion years ago that led to the formation of the Moon, he has seen stars burst into being and meteors streak through the solar system. He has seen his own Moon surface be transformed with craters, and he has watched a fiery, volcanic planet transform into the haven we know today - as mountain ranges rose up, oceans appeared and dinosaurs roamed the Earth.And he found himself rudely awoken one early lunar morning by a strange creature picking him up and throwing him into a box.That is how Bok and Neil Armstrong first met, and this is their (true) story.

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How we explain the evils of the world - and the darkest parts of ourselves - has preoccupied humans throughout history. In The Devil s Best Trick, Randall Sullivan investigates historical, religious and cultural conceptions of evil, from Biblical times to European witch hunts to the devil-worshipping Black Mass ceremony. He travels to Mexico to participate in the Hour of the Witches - an annual ceremony in which hundreds of people congregate in the jungle south of Vera Cruz to negotiate terms with El Diablo.He takes us through the most famous exorcism in American history. And he delivers original reporting on the shocking story of a small town in Texas that, in 1988, unravelled into paranoia and panic after a seventeen-year-old boy was found hanging from a tree and rumours about Satanic worship and cults flourished. Nimble and expertly researched, The Devil s Best Trick brilliantly melds cultural and historical commentary with a suspenseful true-crime narrative.Randall Sullivan, whose reportage and narrative skill has been called extraordinary and enthralling by Rolling Stone, takes on a bold task in this book that is both biography of the Devil and a look at how evil manifests in the world.

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It s Tom s bedtime but he spots a strange bump in the bed. What could it be?Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children s imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children s vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

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When Sheriff Cornelius Doyle is killed, his estranged son Kane sets out to find the culprit, hoping to reconcile with a family that doesn t want to know him - but he soon discovers that his father s apparently honourable life was a lie. The sheriff had become a legend when he killed the notorious outlaw Jesse Sawyer, but Kane discovers that the facts are at odds with the legend, as Jesse is still alive. With the sheriff s murder apparently being connected to the events of ten years ago, Kane hopes that Jesse can lead him to the killer. Instead he uncovers a dark secret that will not only put his life in peril, but could make it impossible for his family to ever accept him.

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From a bestselling author and psychologist, an exploration and celebration of neurodivergence, completely revised with the most up-to-date research and insights. From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Thomas Armstrong illuminates a new understanding of neuropsychological disorders. He argues that if they are a part of the natural diversity of the human brain, they cannot simply be defined as illnesses. Armstrong explores the evolutionary advantages, special skills, and other positive dimensions of these conditions, including: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, schizophrenia, anxiety, intellectual disabilities, and mood disorders. With an emphasis on positive niche construction for each area, The Power of Neurodiversity is a manifesto as well as a keen look at disability, as well as a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone who is looking to learn more about neurodivergence.

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A masterclass in suspenseful, character-driven prose fiction. Simply exceptional Frank Darabont, writer and director of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile The best twist I have ever read (Michael Ridpath, author of Traitor s Gate) Breathtaking (Daily Mail) Wildly entertaining . . . truly frightening (New York Times)_____________How do you find a killer when you re surrounded by madness?1935. As Europe prepares itself for a calamitous war, six homicidal lunatics - the so-called Devil s Six - are confined in a remote castle asylum in rural Czechoslovakia. Each patient has their own dark story to tell and Dr Viktor Kosárek, a young psychiatrist using revolutionary techniques, is tasked with unlocking their murderous secrets. At the same time, a terrifying killer known as Leather Apron is butchering victims across Prague. Successfully eluding capture, it would seem his depraved crimes are committed by the Devil himself. Maybe they are... and what links him with the insane inmates of the Castle of the Eagles?Only the Devil knows. And it is up to Viktor to find out._____________ Deep, dark, and twisty . . . a gripping masterpiece of a thriller! Alex Grecian, New York Times bestselling author of The Yard Elegant, edgy, ingenious A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Drags you into its dark world kicking and screaming . . . gets under your skin slowly, then goes deep, like the tip of a butcher knife New York Times Sensational . . . twists are jaw-dropping . . . a mind-blowing story line that will appeal to fans of Caleb Carr and Thomas Harris Publishers Weekly A thrilling, twisting trip through the darkest corridors of the human mind Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse A tour de force: a clever and visceral thriller Lincoln Child, New York Times bestselling author Dark, stylish and packed with jaw-dropping twists . . . an astonishing piece of work M. W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show A superior thriller, at once stylish, absorbing and compulsive Laura Carlin, author of The Wicked Cometh Well-crafted gothic crime . . . smart, atmospheric Kirkus Reviews A Gothic masterpiece in psychological horror and creeping dread Neil Broadfoot, author of No Man s Land Deliciously authentic and darkly atmospheric Graham Smith, author of Death in the Lakes

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the 2024 BBC Reith Lecturer â ˜Compassionate and fascinating.â ™ GUARDIANâ ˜Extraordinary.â ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Recalibrated my empathy dial. NEW STATESMANâ ˜Fascinating.â ™ SUNDAY TIMES Deeply humane. IRISH TIMES Exceptional. VAL McDERMID Extraordinary. SEBASTIAN FAULKS Enlightening. PHILIPPE SANDS Beautifully written. CHRISTIE WATSONA perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain s leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled monsters . Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and helps them to better understand their terrible acts of violence. Here Adshead invites the reader to step with her into the room to meet twelve patients and discover how minds can change. These men and women are revealed in all their complexity and shared humanity. Their stories make a powerful case for rehabilitation over revenge, compassion over condemnation. The Devil You Know will challenge everything you thought you knew about human nature. Readers are saying:â ˜Remarkable and humane . . . compassionate and full of wisdom.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Empathy and understanding shine through . . . not just informative but also deeply moving.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Shows us how to be human, how to be empathetic in the most challenging of circumstances . . . essential reading.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Canâ ™t really think of a downside at the moment . . . a gem of a read.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜I was gripped . . . I am left full of admiration.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Thoughtful, thought-provoking and challenging . . . I really enjoyed this.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Personal and candid . . . This will stay with me for a long time.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne s book The Devil You Know was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 02-07-2022 Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne s book The Devil You Know was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 09-07-2022

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Join children s author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do. The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French.Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies. This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers: Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page. Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French. First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9. 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates. From a whale s enormous heart and an owl s sensitive ears, to a tortoise s tough shell and an insect s unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail.Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colourful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.

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A legendary work of African literature, Devil on the Cross is one of the cornerstones of Ngugi wa Thiong o s enduring fame - and at the heart of his perennial contention for the Nobel Prize. An impassioned cry for a Kenya free of dictatorship and for African writers to work in their own local dialects, it has had profound influences on Africa and on African literature.Written on toilet paper while Ngugi wa Thiong o was in prison, this novel tells the tragic story of Wariinga, a young woman who moves from a rural Kenyan town to the capital, Nairobi, only to be exploited by her boss and later a corrupt businessman. As Wariinga struggles to survive, she begins to realize that her problems are only symptoms of a larger societal malaise and that much of the misfortune stems from the Western, capitalist influences on her country. Climaxing in an unforgettable scene of the Devil s Feast , a satirical parable on Western culture and business practices, Devil on the Cross is an essential story of the post-colonial African experience.

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Hudební CD - Demi Lovato se vrací se svým sedmým studiovým albem Dancing with the Devil Demi Lovato se vrací se svým sedmým studiovým albem Dancing with the Devil. Rok vydání : 2021 (7.album) Seznam stop Anyone / Dancing with the Devil / Icu (Madison #039;s Lullabye) / Intro / The Art of Starting Over / Lonely People / The Way You Don #039;t Look at Me / Melon Cake / Met Him Last Night (Feat. Ariana Grande) / What Other People Say (Demi Lovato amp; Sam Fischer) / Carefully / The Kind of Lover I Am / Easy (Demi Lovato amp; Noah Cyrus) / 15 Minutes / My Girlfriend #039;s Are My Boyfriend (Feat. Saweetie) / California Sober / Mad World / Butterfly / Good Place

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LP vinyl - Demi Lovato se vrací se svým sedmým studiovým albem Dancing with the Devil. Demi Lovato se vrací se svým sedmým studiovým albem Dancing with the Devil. Rok vydání : 2021 (7.album) Seznam stop LP 1,2 Anyone / Dancing with the Devil / Icu (Madison #039;s Lullabye) / Intro / The Art of Starting Over / Lonely People / The Way You Don #039;t Look at Me / Melon Cake / Met Him Last Night (Feat. Ariana Grande) / What Other People Say (Demi Lovato amp; Sam Fischer) / Carefully / The Kind of Lover I Am / Easy (Demi Lovato amp; Noah Cyrus) / 15 Minutes / My Girlfriend #039;s Are My Boyfriend (Feat. Saweetie) / California Sober / Mad World / Butterfly / Good Place

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN⠙S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN⠙S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *⠘A Da Vinci Code for kids⠙ ⠓ RICHARD OSMAN⠘A triumph ⠦ a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.⠙ THE TELEGRAPH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!⠙ ⠓ BEN MILLER⠜A fabulous quest story ⠦ a total page turner.⠝ ⠓ TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Discover the thrilling children⠙s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes! For fans of Philip Pullman⠙s Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.⠦⠦⠦An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.12-year-old Sam⠙s world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society ⠓ The Order of the Evening ⠓ that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order⠙s hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands ⠦It⠙s time to enter a world of magic, intrigue, danger and glory ⠦ if you dare!*Evenfall reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children⠙s chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024

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As Sherlock Holmes once conceded to Dr. Watson, If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city, gently remove the roofs and peep in at the queer things which are going on, the strange coincidences, the planning, the cross-purposes, the wonderful chain of events, working through generations and leading to the most outréresults, it would make all fiction with its conventionalities and foreseen conclusions most stale and unprofitable. And with such a spirit for investigation and discovery does David Grann set out in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes to unravel the truth of twelve great, real-life mysteries. Although Holmes is the subject of just one of the mesmerizing true stories in this collection, all twelve contain elements of intrigue.Many of the protagonists are sleuths: a Polish detective trying to determine whether an author planted clues to a real murder in his post-modern novel; an arson investigator racing to prove whether a man about to be executed is innocent; a legendary French con man questioning whether he is the one who is suddenly being conned; and scientists stalking a sea monster. Unlike the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, these tales are all true. The protagonists are mortal and pieces of the puzzle often elude them.Some of the characters are driven to deception and murder. Others go mad. But ultimately the stories contained in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes shed light on the human condition, and why some people on this earth devote themselves to good and others to evil.As Holmes put it, Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent .

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN⠙S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN⠙S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *⠘A Da Vinci Code for kids⠙ ⠓ RICHARD OSMAN⠘A triumph ⠦ a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.⠙ THE TELEGRAPH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!⠙ ⠓ BEN MILLER⠜A fabulous quest story ⠦ a total page turner.⠝ ⠓ TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Discover the thrilling children⠙s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!For fans of Philip Pullman⠙s Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.⠦⠦⠦An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.12-year-old Sam⠙s world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order⠙s hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands ⠦*Evenfall reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children⠙s chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD [W]hen I found Rice s work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes [Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry MoonIn this terrifying novel from the phenomenally successful Anne Rice, the illustrious vampire Lestat makes a Faustian pact with Devil.Satan has come to New Orleans with an enticing proposition. Under the name Memnoch this lord of darkness takes Lestat on a tour through the boundaries of space and time, offering an alternative and personalised account of the Bible, exploring the events which shaped our world. Their journey comes to an apocalyptic conclusion in hell, from which Lestat returns frail and broken. The experience has shattered his perceptions of the known Universe, but can you ever trust the Devil?

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THE DEVIL KING IS HIRING!In the heart of the Bluehorns’ fortress, a young Satan confronts the enemy chief, Adramelech. Defeating him would mean adding the clan’s strength to Satan’s army, but the Bluehorns are merely one step on the road to uniting the demons under a single banner. Years later, Satan will be challenged by an even greater foe—Alciel, leader of the Iron Scorpions! How did the future Devil King meet his most loyal general?

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You ever wake up and realize your whole life was a lie? No? Just me?One minute, I was living my perfectly normal, hunter-style life. The next, I found out Iâ ™m not humanâ ”Iâ ™m half angel, half demon. And apparently, that makes me everyoneâ ™s favorite supernatural pawn. The archangels want me dead, the demons want me to pick a side, and then thereâ ™s Eric, the Prince of Hell, who insists I belong to him. Oh, and did I mention I got kidnapped? Because I totally got kidnapped. By Michaelâ ”yes, that Michaelâ ”who thinks Iâ ™m the key to bringing down Lucifer. But he forgot one little thingâ ¦I donâ ™t play nice. Now, Iâ ™m heading straight to Hellâ ”literallyâ ”with a stolen blade, some unpredictable powers, and a serious grudge. Because if Michael thinks he can use me, drain me, or break me, heâ ™s got another thing coming. Hell hath no fury like a woman who just found out sheâ ™s the ultimate celestial loophole. Speak of the Devil is a fast-paced, snark-filled urban fantasy packed with kickass action, a sharp-tongued heroine, and a dangerously irresistible Prince of Hell. Perfect for fans of gritty supernatural battles and enemies-to-lovers heat. From bestselling author Maya Daniels. _________________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Epic follow-up to the first book. Love it. ? ? ? ? ? Seriously can t get enough of this series. ? ? ? ? ? Speak of the Devil is no less amazing than the first book. ? ? ? ? ? Boy, this was a good addition to the series. ? ? ? ? ? Very good! Exciting, scary, sexy, and just plain old good reading.

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They say when in Hell, only the Devil can point the way out. Lucky meâ ”Iâ ™ve got two of them fighting over me. I died. (Rude, right?) But now the question isnâ ™t how to bring me backâ ”itâ ™s whether they should. Raphael, the ever-holy Archangel, is ready to throw away his wings to defy Heaven itself, while Eric, my Prince of Hell, would burn down the realms just to get me back. But the thing isâ ¦What if I donâ ™t come back right? The veil between life and death isnâ ™t meant to be crossed, and if they do this, thereâ ™s no telling what Iâ ™ll become. The world is already teetering on the edgeâ ”souls are vanishing, monsters are crawling out of the dark, and the jinn are playing their own twisted game. And if I return? I might be the biggest threat of all. Is one life worth the cost of all creation?Better the Devil You Know is a dark, high-stakes urban fantasy filled with impossible choices, dangerous magic, and a heroine who refuses to go down without a fight. Perfect for fans of supernatural intrigue, celestial conflict, and tension that burns slow and hot. ____________________________________Praise for The Broken Halos Series:? ? ? ? ? Thoroughly enjoyed the ride. ? ? ? ? ? Great read, fell in love with all the characters. ? ? ? ? ? Omg this ending! I love this series. ? ? ? ? ? The entire series is wonderful. ? ? ? ? ? I can t wait for the next book; it canâ ™t come fast enough.

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Cuphead - Devil in Chair, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Zásadní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Cuphead - Devil in Chair Figurka Funko zaujme každého sběratele Materiálem využitým při výrobě je vinyl Funko POP! Cuphead - Devil in Chair je dekorativní soška Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

Objev podobné jako Funko POP! Cuphead - Devil in Chair (889698614160)

DON’T SCREAM! There’s something scary out in the forest, but you’re in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders…The signs are clear—there’s a BEAR OUT THERE!You’re lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.There’s certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book…RIGHT?Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that’s not too silly, not too scary, but just right.

Objev podobné jako The Bear Out There - Jess Hannigan

* WINNER OF THE CWA DIAMOND DAGGER FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT ** A STUNNING NEW 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION * *INCLUDES AN AFTERWORD BY VAL MCDERMID * One of fifty books to read before you die - SUNDAY MIRROR Mosley is a literary artist as well as a master of mystery - NEW YORK TIMES I need to find somebody and I might need a little help looking... It s the summer of 48 in the city of Angels and there s heat on the streets when Daphne Monet hits the sidewalk. Heat when she disappears with a trunkload of somebody else s cash.Easy Rawlins is a war veteran just fired from his job. Drinking in a friend s bar, he wonders how to meet his mortgage when a white man in a linen suit walks in, offering good money if Easy will locate Miss Monet, a blonde with a reputation. It s a simple decision, but for one thing. Nobody warned him - better the devil you know... In the sleazy, fearful city, Easy must rely on his instincts, not just to solve the case, but to save his own life.Adapted into an award-winning film starring Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle, Devil in a Blue is a legendary novel from a master of the mystery genre.

Objev podobné jako Devil in a Blue Dress - Walter Mosley

At the March on Washington, Josephine Baker reflected on her life and her legacy. She had spent decades as one of the most successful entertainers in the world, but, she told the crowd, I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too . Inspired by these words, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a stirring meditation on Black performance in the modern age, in which culture, history and his own lived experience collide.With sharp insight, humour and heart, Abdurraqib explores a sequence of iconic and intimate performances that take him from mid-century Paris to the moon -- and back down again, to a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. Each one, he shows, has layers of resonance across Black and white cultures, the politics of American empire, and his own personal history of love and grief -- whether it s the twenty-seven seconds of Gimme Shelter in which Merry Clayton sings, or the magnificent hours of Aretha Franklin s homegoing; Beyonce s Super Bowl show or a schoolyard fistfight; Dave Chapelle s skits or a game of spades among friends.

Objev podobné jako A Little Devil in America - Hanif Abdurraqib