the diary of lies philip miller

The Diary of Lies - Philip Miller

Shona Sandison might be about to get her biggest scoop yet â “ if she can make it to the end of the investigation alive.In a darkening, post-COVID world, fearless investigative reporter Shona Sandison is seeking meaning â “ and her next big story. A secret contact inside the government has promised her something huge, but she has no idea of the danger she is in. Meanwhile, her old friend Hector Stricken has taken on a position in communications for a new state agency, where he stumbles across a sinister, top-secret project codenamed â ˜Grendelâ ™. And on the Scottish coast, an ageing spy chief, living in seclusion, grieves his murdered son â “ and contemplates revenge.Connecting them all is an insidious conspiracy within the UKâ ™s most powerful institutions, a rot so deep that the only way to cure it may be to cut it out â “ or burn the whole thing down.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

A Hay Festival and The Poole VOTE 100 BOOKS for Women SelectionOne of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime of World War II comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Today, The Diary of a Young Girl has sold over 25 million copies world-wide; this is the definitive edition released to mark the 70th anniversary of the day the diary begins. 12 June 1942: I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support The Diary of a Young Girl is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century. Tens of millions have read it since it was first published in 1947 and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit.This definitive edition restores thirty per cent if the original manuscript, which was deleted from the original edition. It reveals Anne as a teenage girl who fretted about and tried to cope with her own emerging sexuality and who also veered between being a carefree child and an aware adult.Anne Frank and her family fled the horrors of Nazi occupation by hiding in the back of a warehouse in Amsterdam for two years with another family and a German dentist. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death and being cut off from the outside world, as well as petty misunderstandings and the unbearable strain of living like prisoners.The Diary of a Young Girl is a timeless true story to be rediscovered by each new generation. For young readers and adults it continues to bring to life Anne s extraordinary courage and struggle throughout her ordeal. This is the definitive edition of the diary of Anne Frank.Anne Frank was born on the 12 June 1929. She died while imprisoned at Bergen-Belsen, three months short of her sixteenth birthday. This seventieth anniversary, definitive edition of The Diary of a Young Girl is poignant, heartbreaking and a book that everyone should read.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK IS A MONUMENT TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Edited by her father Otto H. Frank and German novelist Mirjam Pressler, this is a true story to be rediscovered by each new generation._________________________________12th July 1944: It s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It s a wonder I haven t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart. In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Aged thirteen, Anne kept a diary of her time in the secret annexe. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death and isolation from the outside world. A thought-provoking record of tension and struggle, adolescence and confinement, anger and heartbreak, the diary of Anne Frank is a testament to the atrocities of the past and a promise they will never be forgotten. _________________________________ One of the greatest books of the century Guardian Rings down the decades as the most moving testament to the persecution of innocence Daily Mail Astonishing and excruciating. Its gnaws at us still New York Times Book Review

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The Diary of a Nobody - George and Weedon Grossmith

`Why should I not publish my diary? I have often seen reminiscences of people I have never even heard of, and I fail to see - because I do not happen to be a `Somebody - why my diary should not be interesting. The Diary of a Nobody (1892) created a cultural icon, an English archetype. Anxious, accident-prone, occasionally waspish, Charles Pooter has come to be seen as the epitome of English suburban life. His diary chronicles encounters with difficult tradesmen, the delights of home improvements, small parties, minor embarrassments, and problems with his troublesome son. The suburban world he inhabits is hilariously and painfully familiar in its small-mindedness and its essential decency. Both celebration and critique, The Diary of a Nobody has often been imitated, but never bettered. This edition features Weedon Grossmith s hilarious illustrations and is complemented by an enjoyable introduction discussing the book s social background and suburban fiction as a genre. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

One of the greatest books of the [last] century - Guardian In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart ... A deeply moving and unforgettable portrait of an ordinary and yet an extraordinary teenage girl.First published over sixty years ago, Anne Frank s Diary of a Young Girl has reached millions of young people throughout the world. In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such close quarters, and her thoughts, feelings and longings as she grows up. Her diary ends abruptly when, in August 1944, they were all betrayed.Since its publication in 1947, The Diary of a Young Girl has been read by tens of millions of people, now reissued with a revised Foreword, Afterword, Chronology and Glossary.

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The Colossus of Maroussi - Henry Miller

Out of the sea, as if Homer himself had arranged it for me, the islands bobbed up, lonely, deserted, mysterious in the fading light Enraptured by a young woman s account of the landscapes of Greece, Henry Miller set off to explore the Grecian countryside with his friend Lawrence Durrell in 1939. In The Colossus of Maroussi he describes drinking from sacred springs, nearly being trampled to death by sheep and encountering the flamboyant Greek poet Katsumbalis, who could galvanize the dead with his talk . This lyrical classic of travel writing represented an epiphany in Miller s life, and is the book he would later cite as his favourite. One of the five greatest travel books of all time Pico Iyer

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The Diary of Anne Frank (Abridged for young readers) - Anne Franková

The Diary of a Young Girl abridged for younger readers and published in memory of Anne Frank, who died 70 years ago, just weeks before the end of World War II. Sensitively edited and with a connecting commentary by editor, Mirjam Pressler, the abridged edition of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank gives younger readers their first introduction to the extraordinary diary of an ordinary girl who has long become a household name. This abridged edition has a short prologue written by the editor, Mirjam Pressler, as well as a connecting commentary. There are beautiful line drawings, family photographs, and an Afterword to explain why the Diary ends so abruptly. This shorter edition is suitable for younger children who want to read Anne s diary for themselves.

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The Diary of a Young Girl (9780241952436)

Kniha - anglicky The definitive 70th anniversary edition of "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank and edited by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler, the world's most famous diary and 'one of the greatest books of the century'. '12th June, 1942: I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.' In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary in which she confided her innermost thoughts and feelings, movingly revealing how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with the daily threat of discovery and death, being cut off from the outside world, petty misunderstandings and the unbearable strain of living like prisoners. An intimate record of tension...

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

Anne Frank s The Diary of a Young Girl is an inspiring and tragic account of an ordinary life lived in extraordinary circumstances that has enthralled readers for generations. This Penguin Classics edition is edited by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler, translated by Susan Massotty, and includes an introduction by Elie Wiesel, author of Night. June, 1942: I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support. In Amsterdam, in the summer of 1942, the Nazis forced teenager Anne Frank and her family into hiding. For over two years, they, another family and a German dentist lived in a secret annexe , fearing discovery. All that time, Anne kept a diary. Since its publication in 1947, Anne Frank s diary has been read by tens of millions of people. This Definitive Edition restores substantial material omitted from the original edition, giving us a deeper insight into Anne Frank s world. Her curiosity about her emerging sexuality, the conflicts with her mother, her passion for Peter, a boy whose family hid with hers, and her acute portraits of her fellow prisoners reveal Anne as more human, more vulnerable and more vital than ever. One of the greatest books of the twentieth century Guardian A modern classic Julia Neuberger, The Times

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The Magus of Sicily - Philip Gwynne Jones

If this book is not popular with fans of The White Lotus, something is definitely awry . . . [a] sumptuously set mystery Daily Mirror Invokes Italy s most exquisite island as a setting for myth and murder . . . Truly evocative Financial Times Tension that keeps us rooted to the page Daily Mail------------An island of myth, legend . . . and murder?As the summer sun beats down on the ancient town of Acitrezza, a folk festival plays out in the picturesque harbour. Music, laughter and the aroma of local delicacies fill the air, and a traditional pantomime draws a crowd.For rookie journalist Nedda Leonardi, it s just another day s reporting in a calendar of unremarkable events. Until that is, the performers dive in the sparkling Ionian Sea for their finale... and emerge with a corpse. Could this be Nedda s big break?After one trick too many, Calogero Maugeri, self-styled Magus and con artist, is a wanted man. But his attempts to clean up his act and keep a low profile are thwarted when it s revealed he has a suspicious connection to the dead man pulled from the sea.A young reporter keen for a scoop and a reformed swindler desperate to clear his name... can this improbable pair solve the most unusual of murders?Discover the first mystery in your new favourite crime series set on Italy s most beautiful island: Sicily. A gripping and atmospheric page-turner, perfect for fans of Andrea Camilleri s Inspector Montalbano series.------------Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones: I devoured all Philip s novels Val McDermid Clever and great fun The Times An irresistible concoction of crime and culture Daily Mail As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers David Hewson Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Sinister and shimmering L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra Vividly described Literary Review The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you ll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine

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The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Samuel Pepys

When Samuel Pepys (1633â “1703) began writing in 1660 he was a young clerk living in London, struggling to pay his rent. Over the next nine years as he kept his journal, he rose to be a powerful naval administrator. He became eyewitness to some of the most significant events in seventeenth-century English history, among them, the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 (he was in the ship that brought back Charles II from exile), the plague that ravaged the capital in 1665, and the Great Fire of 1666, described with poetry and horror. Pepys s diary gives vivid descriptions of spectacular events, but much of the richness of the diary lies in the details it provides about the minor dramas of daily life. While Pepys was keen to hear the King s views, he was also ready to talk with a soldier, a housekeeper, or a child rag-picker. He records with searing frankness his tumultuous personal and professional life: the pleasures and frustrations of his marriage, together with his infidelities, his ambitions, and his power schemes. All of this was set down in shorthand, to protect it from prying eyes. The result is a lively, often astonishing, diary and an unrivalled account of life in seventeenth-century London.

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The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith

Channelling a razor-sharp satire through the everyday mishaps of the immortal comic character Mr Pooter, George and Weedon Grossmith s The Diary of a Nobody is edited with an introduction and notes by Ed Glinert in Penguin Classics.Mr Pooter is a man of modest ambitions, content with his ordinary life. Yet he always seems to be troubled by disagreeable tradesmen, impertinent young office clerks and wayward friends, not to mention his devil-may-care son Lupin with his unsuitable choice of bride. In the bumbling, absurd, yet ultimately endearing character of Pooter, the Grossmith brothers created a wonderful portrait of the class system and the inherent snobbishness of the suburban middle-class suburbia - one which sends up the late Victorian crazes for Aestheticism, spiritualism and bicycling, as well as the fashion for publishing diaries by anybody and everybody. This edition contains the original illustrations by Weedon Grossmith and an introduction by Ed Glinert, author of The London Compendium, discussing the novel s serialisation in Punch, the growth of the suburbs and the figure of Mrs Pooter.George Grossmith (1847-1912) initially worked as a journalist, reporting Police Court proceedings for The Times. In 1870 he began his career as a singer and entertainer, creating some of the most memorable characters in Gilbert and Sullivan s operettas. Weedon Grossmith (1854-1919) brother of George, was educated at the Slade and the Royal Academy with a view to following a career as a painter, and exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery and the Royal Academy. Joining a theatre company in 1885, he toured the provinces and America. The best-known of his many plays, The Night of the Party, was published in 1901.If you enjoyed The Diary of a Nobody, you might like Jerome K. Jerome s Three Men in a Boat, also available in Penguin Classics. The funniest book in the world Evelyn Waugh True humour ... with its mixture of absurdity, irony and affection ... a masterpiece, immortal J.B. Priestley

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The Diary of Frida Kahlo - Carlos Fuentes

An intimate self-portrait of one of the most renowned Mexican artists of the twentieth century, this beautiful book is “a visual document, engaging the eye with a volcanic profusion of penned-and-painted imagery” (New York Times). Published in its entirety, Frida Kahlo’s amazing illustrated journal documents the last 10 years of her turbulent life. These passionate, often surprising, intimate records, kept under lock and key for some 40 years in Mexico, reveal many new dimensions in the complex personal life of this remarkable artist. The 170-page journal contains the artist’s thoughts, poems, and dreams—many reflecting her stormy relationship with her husband, artist Diego Rivera—along with 70 mesmerizing watercolor illustrations. Her views of love, politics, and more come into sharp focus in a kaleidoscope of creativity and thought. In his introduction, award-winner Carlos Fuentes, one of Mexico’s most important writers and critics, ties Kahlo’s images of pain, loss, mutilation, and transcendence to Mexico’s historic cycles of revolution and reaction. Sprinkled with irony, black humor, even gaiety, and augmented with translations of the diary entries plus commentaries and photographs, her diary stands as a reminder of not only Kahlo’s formidable talent, but also her resilience and courage. The text entries, written in Frida’s round, full script in brightly colored inks, make the journal as captivating to look at as it is to read. Her writing reveals the artist’s political sensibilities, recollections of her childhood, and her enormous courage in the face of more than 35 operations to correct injuries she had sustained in an accident at the age of 18. This intimate portal into her life is sure to fascinate fans of the artist, art historians, and feminist scholars alike.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

Anne Frank s diary needs no introduction. This beautifully written memoir of a young girl caught in the middle of one of the most horrific periods of human history, is a testament to the indestructible human will to persevere and survive in the face of the most adverse of circumstances. Where Anne Frank herself became one of the victims of the Second World War, her words, crowding every available inch of space in her diary, survived to keep her story and her memory alive for the rest of the world through the ages ....

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The Diary of a Young Girl

?? The Diary of Anne Frank â “ Bengali Edition | A Testament of Courage and HopeNow available in Bengali, this unforgettable memoir of a young girl continues to inspire readers across the globe.Anne Frank s diary captures the voice of a teenager who found light in one of the darkest chapters of human history. Hiding with her family during the Second World War, Anne chronicled her thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams in a small attic. Though her life was tragically cut short, her words remain immortal, a timeless reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.?? Why This Edition Is a Must-Have: Beautifully translated into Bengali for regional readers and young learners A powerful coming-of-age story written with humor, depth, and intelligence A literary classic of war and survival that continues to resonate worldwide Explores profound themes like hope, identity, fear, and human rights A perfect gift edition and a meaningful addition to home or school libraries?? Ideal For: Teen and adult readers of Bengali literature Parents and educators introducing classic memoirs and wartime history Readers interested in Holocaust narratives and personal resilience Libraries, schools, and gift buyers seeking timeless non-fiction?? A memoir that moves hearts, inspires minds, and keeps Anne Frank s story aliveâ ”now in the language that brings it closer to Bengali-speaking readers.

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The Shores of Vaikus - Philip Gross

In this edgy homage to Estonia, the country of his refugee fatherÂ’s birth, T S Eliot Prizewinner Philip Gross continues to develop the subtle conversation between words and silence that is at the core of his poetry.At this collectionÂ’s heart, the shapeshifting prose-poem monologues of this book s central sequence, Evi And The Devil, weave a haunted landscape out of folktale, dark humour, the routine atrocities of history and a vividly present sense of place. The island of Vaikus (one of several words for silence in Estonian) is Estonia condensed, refracted in the dark waters of a bog pool. The voice that speaks with such compelling otherness is a channelling of a culture and a disposition often drowned out in successive occupations by the empires of the day, but always alive, and whispering. The resulting book is both a bold departure and a drawing together of the whole range of a writing life.

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The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley - Philip Ardagh, Tove Janssonová

Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins with this showstopping gift book! The World of Moominvalley is the ultimate guide for any Moomin fan, young and old. Now updated with special content to celebrate the anniversary! A luxury edition, with a gold foil cover, that you can cherish for years to come.Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful one-of-a-kind book filled with illustrated maps, fun facts and everything you d love to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. Find out all about Moomintroll s adventures, Moominmamma s handbag and Moominpappa s memoirs. Then discover all your favourite Moomin characters, including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My.This special anniversary edition features a detailed history of the Moomin novels, picture books, and popular comic strips. Glimpse behind the studio door of the creator Tove Jansson and see original Moomin drawings – from first sketch to final novel. Embark on a global tour of the Moomins, exploring theme parks in Japan and museums in Finland, before enjoying gorgeous images of exclusive collectors items.Written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Philip Ardagh, with contributions from bestselling children s author and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children s Laureate 2024–2026.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková

One of the greatest books of the century - Guardian Hiding...where would we hide?... Margot and I started packing our most important belongings into a satchel. The first thing I stuck in was this diary... In July 1942 thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the horrors of Nazi occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such confined quarters.This unabridged, definitive text reveals Anne s innermost thoughts and feelings as she grows up, and provides a deeply moving true-life story that comes to an abrupt and tragic end.Contains an Afterword, chronology of events and glossary of terms.

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The Diary of a Bookseller - Shaun Bythell

Love, Nina meets Black Books: a wry and hilarious account of life in Scotland s biggest second-hand bookshop and the band of eccentrics and book-obsessives who work there The Diary Of A Bookseller is warm (unlike Bythell s freezing-cold shop) and funny, and deserves to become one of those bestsellers that irritate him so much. (Mail on Sunday) Utterly compelling and Bythell has a Bennett-like eye for the amusing eccentricities of ordinary people ... I urge you to buy this book and please, even at the risk of being insulted or moaned at, buy it from a real live bookseller. (Charlotte Heathcote Sunday Express)Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown - Scotland s largest second-hand bookshop. It contains 100,000 books, spread over a mile of shelving, with twisting corridors and roaring fires, and all set in a beautiful, rural town by the edge of the sea. A book-lover s paradise? Well, almost ... In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff, who include the ski-suit-wearing, bin-foraging Nicky. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books (both lost classics and new discoveries), introduces us to the thrill of the unexpected find, and evokes the rhythms and charms of small-town life, always with a sharp and sympathetic eye.

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The Summer of Lies - Louise Douglas

The novel from Number 1 bestselling Richard Judy author Louise Douglas.As wild fires creep a devastating path towards the idyllic town of Morranez, a vulnerable girl goes missing. But was she taken - or was she escaping... The summer is the hottest yet in the Brittany coastal town of Morranez, but when a new case lands on the desk of the Toussaints detective agency, there can be no time to relax. As wild fires bear down on the town, the alert goes out for a missing girl. Nineteen-year-old Briony Moorcroft has seemingly been taken from her sleepy Welsh village and brought to France. Her parents are baffled and scared â “ Briony needs her life-saving medicine or this case will become even more sinister, and with the police dragging their heels, the Moorcrofts are relying on Mila Shephard and Carter Jacksonâ ™s sleuthing skills. Meanwhile there are mysteries troubling Milaâ ™s life too. Two years after the accident that swept her sister Sophie and brother-in-law Charlie away and left their daughter Ani in Milaâ ™s care, new evidence resurfaces that makes Mila doubt everything. Can Carter and Mila find Briony before itâ ™s too late? And is the truth about Sophie and Charlie finally about to be revealedâ ¦Number One bestselling author Louise Douglas is back with a brooding, twisty tale of secrets and lies, love and loyalty. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley. Readers LOVE Louise Douglas: I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don t want to put it down. Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn t stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head. A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion â “ I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others. One of the few books I ve recently read when I ve not been able to put the book down until the mysteries had been solved. Great storyline gripping and intriguing. Wonderfully written descriptive and atmospheric the characters are excellent and the plot twists and turns to an exciting and unexpected finale. Great book couldnâ ™t put it down. Praise for Louise Douglas: I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended. Judy Leigh Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book. Milly Johnson A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read. Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.â ™ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superbâ ™ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea

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The Gifts of Reading - Philip Pullman, William Boyd, Roddy Doyle, Iyer Pico, Robert Macfarlane, Chigozie Obioma, Jackie Morris, Candice Carty-Williams

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book... So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world s most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people s hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity. Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard

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The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith

With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury.The Diary of a Nobody is so unassuming a work that even its author, George Grossmith, seemed unaware that he had produced a masterpiece. For more than a century this wonderfully comic portrayal of suburban life and values has remained in print, a source of delight to generations of readers, and a major literary influence, much imitated but never equalled.If you donâ ™t recognise yourself at some point in The Diary you are probably less than human. If you can read it without laughing aloud you have no sense of humour.

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Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time - Philip Reeve

Bestselling, award-winning author Philip Reeve (Mortal Engines) returns with anotherspellbinding novel. As our heroine Utterly Dark slips through the magical tides of time, soyou will become enchanted as the power of Philip s story flows through you.

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The Philosophy of Tattoos - John Miller

Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo s status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing s origins -- in contemporary society.

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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Fine Anne

Everyone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me.I killed the bird. For pity s sake, I m a cat. Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house.Then a mouse. But Tuffy can t understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble? The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself.

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The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is an Entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author and the host of UK s No.1 podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’ - an unfiltered journey into the remarkable stories and untold dimensions of the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers.Steven is an accomplished investor in the health and wellness space with notable investments including Huel - UK’s fastest growing e-commerce company internationally, and Zoe - the personalised nutrition programme created by the world’s top scientists. Previous investments include The Healing Company, atai Life Sciences, Alto Neuroscience and AbCellera. Steven s other investments focus on blockchain technologies, biotech, space, Web 3 and social media.Known for his innovative and disruptive approach to social media marketing, Steven co-founded Flight Story – a marketing and communications company that works with leading brands. He has also launched his own private equity fund, Flight Fund, to accelerate the next generation of European unicorns.Steven co-founded thirdweb - a software platform, backed by Shopify and Coinbase, that makes it easy to build web3 applications.

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The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School (From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster) - Harriet Muncaster

The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap s Academy.ONE day until I go to my new school. Eeeek! It s called Inkcap s Academy and it s in Twitching. TWITCHING! Yes, I now live on the completely opposite side of Wiskling Wood to my old school in Acornia, and more importantly, MY FRIENDS . . .Wiska Wildflower is relieved when she makes friends with Cleobelle and Primrose on her first day at Inkcap s Academy. They love Wiska s drawings and ask her to help them design matching outfits for a special fashion show in Spellbrooke City. But the more Wiska gets to know her new friends, the more she feels she must hide her true self and follow their rules. Can Wiska find the bravery she needs to get her creative spark back and discover true friendship?Look out for books 2 and 3 in the series publishing in 2026!

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The Diary of a Provincial Lady - E.M. Delafield

January 22nd - Robert startles me at breakfast by asking if my cold - which he has hitherto ignored - is better. I reply that it has gone. Then why, he asks, do I look like that? Feel that life is wholly unendurable, and decide madly to get a new hat It s not easy being a Provincial Lady in Devonshire in the 1920s, juggling a grumpy husband, mischievous children and a host of domestic dilemmas - from rice mould to a petulant cook. But this Provincial Lady will not be defeated; not by wayward flower bulbs, not by unexpected houseguests, not even by the Blitz. She will continue to preside over the W.I., endure rain-drenched family picnics and succeed as a published author, all the while tending to her strawberries. The Diary of a Provincial Lady is a brilliantly observed comic novel, as funny and fresh today as when it was first written.Widely regarded as one of the funniest English authors and an heir to Jane Austen, E.M. Delafield was born in Sussex in 1890. She took the name Delafield to distinguish herself from her mother (De la Pasture), also a novelist, and wrote over 30 books which could be as laugh-out-loud funny as PG Wodehouse before her death in 1943.

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The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Franková, Goodrich Frances, Albert Hackett

Few more poignant true stories emerged from World War II than the diary of young Anne Frank. Published long afterwards by her father, the only family survivor, it records the minutiae of twenty-five months that two Jewish families spent in hiding from the Gestapo in an Amsterdam warehouse attic. The constant secrecy, growing hunger and friction of living in such cramped conditions could not dull Anne s vibrant personality or her passion for living.

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The Diary of Two Nobodies - Giles Wood, Mary Killen

Everybody is a somebody.Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife Mary thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London.After thirty years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures.In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen.Featuring original illustrations by the artist Giles, himself.

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The Significance of Souness - Tom Miller

In 1986 Rangers FC appointed Graeme Souness as Player Manager, in a bold and imaginative move that rocked the world of football. Prior to his tenure, Rangers FC had not won the league title since 1978. Graeme Souness won the title in his first season in charge, and it was to change just about everything at Rangers FC for the next decade. Rangers FC had failed to win the Scottish league title since 1978 with Celtic, Aberdeen and even Dundee United being the dominant forces of the period. The Dons under Alex Ferguson and the Tannadice side, with Jim McLean at the helm, were seriously making their mark in European competition too.With need for action, Rangers FC turned to Souness, who was playing in Italy with Sampdoria at the time, giving him a clear mandate, and substantial funds, to transform the sleeping giant. The move clearly captured the imagination of the fans and the immediate demand for season tickets was overwhelming.40 years on, we take a deep dive into this crucial period in the history of Rangers FC and remember the dramatic events, both on the field and in the boardroom, with key input from many Rangers heroes of that era, including Terry Butcher, Ally McCoist, Ian Durrant and John Brown. We will also recall the reactions of opponents in those days with Alex McLeish, Craig Levein and so many more.We go behind the scenes to bring you details and events that have not really been covered before in a fascinating story with a Scottish footballing icon, Souness himself, at the heart of it! With a foreword by iconic Rangers FC Captain Richard Gough. #39;I could have gone to Man Utd., but when Souness trapped up at Ibrox, there was only one destination for me! #39; - Ian Ferguson

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The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

The new book by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon s Den starThis is not a book about business strategy. Strategy changes like the seasons. This is a book about something much more permanent.At the very heart of all the success and failure I ve been exposed to - both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I ve conducted on my podcast - are a set of principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great. These are the fundamental laws that will ensure excellence. They are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, are based on the wisdom of tens of thousands of people I ve surveyed across every continent and age group, and of course, drawn from the conversations I ve had on my chart-topping podcast with the world s most successful people.These laws will work now or in 100 years from now. Are you ready to get started?

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The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

The new book by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon s Den starThis is not a book about business strategy. Strategy changes like the seasons.This is a book about something much more permanent.At the very heart of all the success and failure I ve been exposed to - both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I ve conducted on my podcast - are a set of principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great.These are the fundamental laws that will ensure excellence.They are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, are based on the wisdom of tens of thousands of people I ve surveyed across every continent and age group, and of course, drawn from the conversations I ve had on my chart-topping podcast with the world s most successful people.These laws will work now or in 100 years from now. Are you ready to get started?

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The Diary of a Secret Royal - Henry Morris

The most scandalous Royal book of the yearIn a rapidly changing world the Royal Family own swathes of the country, most of the seabed and more money than anyone could ever spend. It is the role of the Chamberlain of the NDAs to keep things that way.From transgressions to successions, travesties to majesties, follow eighteen months in the life of trusted toady Fenton Footlicker Esquire as he takes Queen Elizabeth to rehab, foils a breakout from the Balmoral Labour Camp and runs a counter-espionage unit of royal lookalikes â “ the Crown Duals.Fenton knows better than anyone that without the monarchy UK tourism would instantly collapse. Which is why he calls himself the Royal Flush: because he always cleans up the messes his charges leave behind.

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The Guardian of Lies - Kate Furnivall

*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances. Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father #39;s farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive. But everything changes when André is injured - a direct result of Eloise #39;s actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him. Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?Further praise for Kate Furnivall #39;s novels: #39;Murder, passion and betrayal scorch the pages of this superb Cold War spy adventure set in the atmospheric Camargue. Kate Furnivall is back and better than ever. #39; Louise Candlish #39;Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you’ve read the final word #39; Jane Corry #39;Exquisitely heart-wrenching utterly engrossing #39; Penny Parkes #39;A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful! #39; Lesley Pearse ‘Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric’ Kate Mosse ‘A thrilling plot … Fast-paced with a sinister edge’ Times ‘Truly captivating’ Elle ‘Perfect escapist reading’ Marie Claire

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The Diary Of A Yorkshire Vet - Julian Norton

Consisting only of articles taken from his popular column in The Yorkshire Post, Julian Norton s The Diary of a Yorkshire Vet features anecdotes from his veterinary work in North Yorkshire.

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The Arrow of Apollo - Philip Womack

A bold reimagining of ancient myth, The Arrow of Apollo follows the children of Aeneas and Orestes as they face gods, destiny, and the weight of their legendary heritage. Epic, lyrical, and full of adventure, it brings the world of classical legend vividly to life for a new generation of readers.

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The Diary of a Bookseller (1781258635)

Kniha - autor Shaun Bythell, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown - Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. It contains 100,000 books, spread over a mile of shelving, with twisting corridors and roaring fires, and all set in a beautiful, rural town by the edge of the sea. A book-lover's paradise? Well, almost ... In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff, who include the ski-suit-wearing, bin-foraging Nicky. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books (both lost classics and new discoveries), introduces us to the thrill of the unexpected find, and evokes the rhythms and charms of small-town life, always with a sharp and sympathetic eye.

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The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Chceli by ste nahliadnuť do mysle jedného z najznámejších podnikateľov súčasnosti a moderátora najpočúvanejšieho európskeho podcastu? Steven Bartlett vo svojom podcaste viedol v uplynulých rokoch obrovské množstvo rozhovorov s najväčšími svetovými lídrami, kreatívcami, športovcami a vedcami. Informácie získané od týchto inšpiratívnych ľudí dokázal zužitkovať na vlastnej ceste k osobnému rozvoju a úspechu. V tejto knihe spísal 33 najdôležitejších zákonov pre život a podnikanie, ktoré sú výsledkom najmä jeho vlastných skúseností s riadením spoločností. Tieto zákony sú univerzálne a nadčasové. Sú zakorenené v psychológii a behaviorálnej vede a sú navrhnuté tak, aby pomohli poslucháčom dosiahnuť výnimočnosť v akejkoľvek oblasti. Audiokniha ponúka konkrétne nástroje a stratégie, ktoré vám pomôžu zlepšiť sa v rôznych oblastiach života, od osobného rozvoja až po efektívne vedenie tímu. The Diary of a CEO je viac než len kniha o podnikaní. Je to manuál pre život. Povedali o titule Steven prepája najnovší výskum, svoje vlastné skúsenosti a pútavé príbehy, aby čitateľov inšpiroval prehodnotiť úspech a naplno využiť svoj potenciál. Toto je povinné čítanie pre každého, kto sníva o tom, že urobí niečo odvážne. Jay Shetty, autor bestsellerov New York Times a ocenený moderátor podcastu On Purpose Sledoval som cestu Stevena Bartletta od samého začiatku a vždy som vedel, že v sebe má ten surový, ohnivý náboj. Vidieť, ako ho dokázal skrotiť a uspieť, vo mne vyvoláva čistú, nefalšovanú hrdosť. Stojím na okraji, fandím mu, pretože tento chlap ztelesňuje ducha podnikateľa. Gary Vaynerchuck, motivačný rečník a priekopník v oblasti digitálneho marketingu Steven Bartlett prekonal zdanlivo neprekonateľné prekážky a stal sa mimoriadne úspešným sériovým podnikateľom. Počas svojej cesty získal cenné poznatky o dôležitosti nasledovania odlišnej a nekonvenčnej cesty k úspechu. Svoje skúsenosti pretavil do praktických princípov, ktoré budú pre vás výzvou a sprievodcom v drsnom konkurenčnom svete, v ktorom žijeme. Robert Greene, autor knihy Mistrovství

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The Diary of Anne Frank - Anne Franková, Martin Christopher, Michael Marland

This special educational edition of Anne Frank s unique diary, describing her family s plight during the Nazi persecution, is accompanied by substantial background material and photographs to help students to contextualise this teenager s account.

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The Kingdom of Benin - Philip Steele

Build your childâ ™s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFind out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.

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From the Diary of Agnes Jaeger: The Secrets of Silver Leaf Academy - Veronica King

Now living in a home filled with spider webs and books so old they might crumble, Agnes is thrown into the wolves den of upper society. As a mid-semester transfer at Ore Tree s Silver Leaf Academy, Agnes must adjust to her new circumstances that unfortunately include vicious bullies and strict customs she doesn t understand. To make matters worse, her aunt is obsessed with a secret but refuses to share, her classmates are disappearing, and inexplicable incidents keep occurring. Can the rumours of a cult be true? What mysteries are hiding under the polished halls of her new school?

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The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith

â ˜The funniest book in the worldâ ™ Evelyn Waugh Mr Charles Pooter is a respectable man. He has just moved into a very desirable home in Holloway with his dear wife Carrie, from where he commutes to his job of valued clerk at a reputable bank in the City. Unfortunately neither his dear friends Mr Cummings and Mr Gowing, nor the butcher, the greengrocer s boy and the Lord Mayor seem to recognise Mr Pooter s innate gentility, and his disappointing son Lupin has gone and got himself involved with a most unsuitable fiancee...George and Weedon Grossmith s comic novel, perfectly illustrated by Weedon, is a glorious, affectionate caricature of the English middle-class at the end of nineteenth century.

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The Women of Wild Hill - Miller Kirsten

The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic systemâ ™ Daily Express

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Oxford Playscripts: The Diary of Anne Frank - Goodrich Frances

Having fled from Garmany in 1933 to escape the Nazis, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in 1940. Anne, devoted to writing about her experiences, tells us of the tensions and terrors during the period in which the family hid in an attic above a factory, their home for two years.

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Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero - Tom Vaughan

The funny, highly illustrated diaries of a boy called Hercules andhis mission to find popularity and his mysterious (maybe even magical)dad! Inspired by Greek mythology, perfect for readers of8+ and fans of Louie Stowell s Loki.

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The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Volume 2 - Virginia Woolfová

New editions of the complete diaries of Virginia Woolf, with introductions by a stellar line-up of contemporary novelists

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The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Volume 3 - Virginia Woolfová

New editions of the complete diaries of Virginia Woolf, with introductions by a stellar line-up of contemporary novelists

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The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Volume 5 - Virginia Woolfová

New editions of the complete diaries of Virginia Woolf, with introductions by a stellar line-up of contemporary novelists

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The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Volume 1 - Virginia Woolfová

New editions of the complete diaries of Virginia Woolf, with introductions by a stellar line-up of contemporary novelists

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