the disappearing doctor jacqueline beard

Lawrence and Violet navigate deception and danger to unravel a chilling legend. While searching for their missing friend Aurora, Lawrence and Violet become entangled with a nefarious medium and a perplexing case of a doctor s suspicious demise. As the couple unearths a bone-chilling legend leading to a quaint Suffolk village, they must outwit cunning adversaries and risk everything to unravel the mystery behind Aurora s disappearance. With secrets and lies at every turn, Lawrence and Violet inch closer to a truth that threatens to shatter their world forever. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Disappearing Doctor - Jacqueline Beard

A sinister mystery that threatens to resurrect the dark history of the Suffolk witch trials. Private Detective Lawrence Harpham grapples with his own demons while unraveling a chilling case with echoes of Suffolkâ ™s dark history. As unexplained deaths stir whispers of witchcraft, Harpham must confront the sins of the past to prevent more innocent lives from being lost. Jacqueline Beard s captivating debut in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series, The Fressingfield Witch, weaves a sinister tale of secrets and betrayal that will keep readers enthralled until the very last page. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. ________________________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Fressingfield Witch - Jacqueline Beard

In the shadowy streets of Edwardian London, a killer leaves a trail of bodies, and only one man can stop him. Retired detectives Lawrence and Violet Harpham return to the city for a relaxing holiday, but their peace is shattered when Lawrence begins investigating the murder of Emily Dimmock. As he uncovers more suspicious deaths, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening everything he holds dear. With Violet distracted by her art lessons with Walter Sickert, Lawrence must confront the killer alone. Jacqueline Beard s eighth installment in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series weaves a tale of historical intrigue and witchcraft, set against the backdrop of true crimes. Fans of Andrea Penrose, Emily Organ, and Irina Shapiro will be captivated by this intricately plotted mystery. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Camden Killer - Jacqueline Beard

Two crimes, one ticking clock. Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth. As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect?With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it s too late. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. _______________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

Objev podobné jako The Maleficent Maid - Jacqueline Beard

A miser s death. The Ripper s shadow. The hunt begins. When a miserly recluse meets a lonely end, Harpham uncovers clues that lead him to the unsolved mystery surrounding Edmund Gurney s death years earlier. Meanwhile, Violet grapples with a series of strange disturbances at a Suffolk rectory, where whispers of witchcraft and ancient curses abound. With time running out and the body count rising, Harpham and Violet must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and deception to unmask the killer before more lives are lost. A masterful blend of historical intrigue and witchcraft, this atmospheric thriller will captivate fans of Karen Charlton and Anne Perry. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Ripper Deception - Jacqueline Beard

A chilling confession, a string of murders, and a race against time. Lawrence Harpham and Violet Smith uncover a chilling connection between a suicide, a murdered bookseller, and the unsolved case of Fanny Nunn. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover a dark secret that hits close to home for Lawrence. With a trail of unnatural deaths and a killer on the loose, the duo must race against time to stop the murderer before more lives are lost. A tantalizing blend of witchcraft and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very end. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Scole Confession - Jacqueline Beard

Secrets, murder, and a moving gravestone: a chilling mystery that will shatter lives. A string of vanishings in West Ham turns deadly. Estranged from his partner Violet, Lawrence joins forces with an oddball reporter to track down the ruthless killer. Meanwhile, Violet s peaceful life in Norfolk is disrupted by a gravestone s sinister movement and a mysterious stalker. As shocking revelations about Lawrence s past emerge, the couple must confront their demons and reunite to uncover the truth. Based on real events, The Moving Stone is a gripping historical mystery that weaves together witchcraft and suspense, testing the limits of Lawrence and Violet s resolve as they race against time to stop a killer and confront the horrors that threaten to consume them. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. __________________________________________________Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? â ¦gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? â ¦clever and entertainingâ ¦????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ????? Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ????? Couldn t wait to read this mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Moving Stone - Jacqueline Beard

A missing girl, an unsolved murder, and a neighbor with something to hide. Unemployed and alone, Sass Denmanâ ™s life takes an unsettling turn when a chance conversation leads her to Sean Tallis, an unconventional private investigator with a penchant for lizards. As they delve into a seemingly routine case, they uncover a missing girl with ties to a cold case from a decade ago. Could the notorious Skin Thief be back?The evidence mounts, and the trail leads them to Sassâ ™s own home, Bosworth House, where each neighbor harbors sinister secrets. From the padlocked cellar door to the incessant arguments in Flat Four, the clues point to a killer lurking uncomfortably close to home. In The Girl in Flat Three, the first book in the Denman Tallis Cotswold Crime Thrillers series by Jacqueline Beard, Sass must navigate a complex web of deceit and danger to discover the truth. Trust no one. The killer is close. Get your copy of The Girl in Flat Three today. _____________________________________________________Praise for the Denman Tallis Cotswold Crime Thriller Series? ? ? ? ? I was absolutely hooked from page one. ? ? ? ? ? Gritty at times and a page-turning read that I sat up late to finish. ? ? ? ? ? Gripping and well thought out story. ? ? ? ? ? I would have given this book 10 stars if I could. ? ? ? ? ? Good psychological thriller, lots of twists and turns. ? ? ? ? ? A truly gripping thriller!

Objev podobné jako The Girl in Flat Three - Jacqueline Beard

Embark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old foes and monsters in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When a sudden tornado engulfs the TARDIS, the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With a damaged TARDIS and an unexpected stowaway from the 1930s, their only hope of getting home is to follow the yellow brick road. But when an army of scarecrows ambushes them, they quickly realise that everything is not as it should be, and they re thrown into a fight for survival against a mysterious enemy. As each of her companions becomes a shadow of their former selves, only the Doctor is left standing. Desperate to save her friends, she must embark on a perilous journey to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz - and stop whatever forces are at work before she and her friends are trapped in the fictional world forever.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Wonderful Doctor of Oz - Jacqueline Rayner

Old legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. While investigating a strange energy in Carbury, the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble are pulled into a different dimension, smashing a giant hole into another world in the process. As the magic of the hidden dimension slowly seeps out, the Doctor and Donna find themselves in Camelot, where a young squire, Arthur, comes to their aid, and when the Doctor is mistaken for Merlin, they are swept up in the glamorous and daring legends of the Knights of the Round Table. But something far more menacing has been awakened. Caught in an ancient battle for power, Donna and the Doctor are sucked into a dangerous game. As each move is made and time spins faster, the Doctor must find a way to seal the rift before an unimaginable power is unleashed and the universe is laid to waste.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Legends of Camelot - Jacqueline Rayner

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie s reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it s also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold and every single element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Why did a little lithium (Li, 3) help cure poet Robert Lowell of his madness? And how did gallium (Ga, 31) become the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Disappearing Spoon has the answers, fusing science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, discovery and alchemy, from the big bang through to the end of time.

Objev podobné jako The Disappearing Spoon...and other true tales from the Periodic Table - Sam Kean

Another instalment in Jacqueline Wilson s highly popular Sleepover series featuring Daisy and her friends - and Daisy s sister Lily.The summer holidays have finally arrived, and Daisy is bored. Daisy is glad she wonâ ™t have to see her worst enemy Chloe for a while but she longs for a proper holiday at the seaside, building sandcastles, eating lots of icecream and maybe even spotting a mermaid in the sea. Daisyâ ™s sister, Lily, wants to come too but, she uses a wheelchair which can make trips to the seaside tricky. Especially with all that sand!Daisyâ ™s summer gets a bit more exciting when she starts looking after her neighboursâ ™ dog, Scruff. Daisy has always wanted a dog of her own to walk and cuddle! She knows Scruff would love a trip to the seaside just as much as her. Will Daisy, Lily and Scruff get their icecream-filled dream holiday and maybe even have a Seaside Sleepover? Sleepovers is one of Jacqueline Wilson s bestselling books and the series is perfect for newly confident readers who are navigating primary school friendship issues. Full of relatable details and gentle confidence-building messages, these books are a great place to start your Jacqueline Wilson journey.

Objev podobné jako The Seaside Sleepover - Jacqueline Wilsonová

Katie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends donâ ™t stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

Objev podobné jako The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map - Fran Manushkin

Jacqueline Duncan founded the Inchbald School of Interior Design in 1960, and the Inchbald School of Garden Design in 1972. War-time experiences as a young evacuee living in grand English country houses kindled her fascination with buildings and gardens before she met and married Michael Inchbald, a leading interior decorator. Britain had no equivalent of the Parsons School of Design in the USA, so Jacqueline Duncan became determined to establish a school in London. An important component of Inchbald courses is interior design history, which Jacqueline Duncan outlines, explaining how the profession developed out of associated trades and gift ed amateurism. Many distinguished interior designers and garden designers are Inchbald graduates. Examples of their work are included in an appendix.

Objev podobné jako Inchbald: The Way In - Jacqueline Duncan

Tracy Beaker is back! Watch The Beaker Girls, the brand-new series on CBBC!Jacqueline Wilson s FUNNIEST, FIERCEST and most BELOVED new heroine JESS BEAKER returns for another AMAZING ADVENTURE.Jess and Tracy Beaker have found happiness in The Dumping Ground. Not that Dumping Ground - the children s home that Tracy grew up in - but a seaside antique shop full of treasures, along with Flo, the owner, and Alfie, their dog.Jess is looking for a fantastic new boyfriend for her mum (mostly because Tracy s awful ex Sean is back on the scene). But Jess has bigger problems of her own. She s being picked on by a local kid who s got it in for her. But when Jess uncovers the truth about her new enemy, it means big changes for the Beaker Girls...*The SEQUEL to the award-winning MY MUM TRACY BEAKER*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Praise for Tracy Beaker: Wilson can still step effortlessly into the mind of a nine year old, and her chatty prose will sweep you along - The Daily Telegraph This warm-hearted story about the importance of family and friends is classic Jacqueline Wilson - First News [A] cosy woolly jumper of a book about wish fulfilment and its alternatives - The Observer

Objev podobné jako We Are The Beaker Girls - Jacqueline Wilsonová

*The OFFICIAL Doctor Who quiz book*Quiz your way through space and time and help the Doctor save the universe! With 250 questions testing your Doctor Who knowledge, this is the official way to prove you have what it takes to be an expert on the Whoniverse.The databanks of the TARDIS have been sabotaged, and Time is being rewritten with all the wrong facts! The Doctor has picked YOU â “ an expert in his life and times â “ to help him.If you can help the Doctor answer a host of timey-wimey questions, the databanks will be renewed and filled back up with the Doctorâ ™s true history.Through ten locations, from Earth to Skaro, you must work with the Doctor and his friends to answer questions and battle foes.Get quizzing. It s only the universe at stake.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Official Quiz Book - Doctor Who, Beth Axford

The TARDIS brings the Doctor and his friends to a space tracking base in the Antarctic - and straight into trouble. A space mission is going badly wrong, and a new planet has appeared in the sky.Mondas, ancient fabled twin planet of Earth has returned. Soon its inhabitants arrive. But while they used to be just like the humans of Earth, now they are very different. Devoid of emotions, their bodies replaced with plastic and steel, the Cybermen are here.Humanity needs all the help it can get, but the one man who seems to know what s going on is terminally ill. As the Cybermen take over, the Doctor is dying...This novel is based on the final story to feature the First Doctor, which was originally broadcast from 8 to 29 October 1966. This was the first Doctor Who story to feature the Cybermen.Featuring the First Doctor in his very last adventure as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Ben and Polly

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who and the Tenth Planet - Gerry Davis

Meet the new Doctor Who classics. When the entire universe is at stake,three different Doctors will unite to save it. The Tenth Doctor is huntingshape-shifting Zygons in Elizabethan England. The Eleventh is investigating arift in space-time in the present day. And one other – the man they usedto be but never speak of – is fighting the Daleks in the darkest days ofthe Time War. Driven by demons and despair, this battle-scarred Doctor is set totake a devastating decision that will threaten the survival of the entireuniverse... a decision that not even a Time Lord can take alone. On thisday, the Doctor’s different incarnations will come together to save theEarth... to save the universe... and to save his soul.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (Target Collection) - Steven Moffat

*The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*The best stories should never be unwrittenâ ¦When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson.But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box â “ encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds.Catapulted back to Shirley Jacksonâ ™s own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Shirley Jackson and the Chaos Box - Kalynn Bayron, Doctor Who

The fifth story in the New York Times bestselling Questioneers chapter book series following Ada Twist, Scientist and friends Blue River Creek has a problem: there’s a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it’s important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the town’s pets? By using the scientific method, of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!Check out all the books in the Questioneers series:  The Questioneers Picture Book series: Iggy Peck, Architect • Rosie Revere, Engineer • Ada Twist, Scientist • Sofia Valdez, Future Prez • Aaron Slater, Illustrator • Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year • Billie Jean Peet, Athlete The Questioneers Chapter Book series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters • Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants • Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion • Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote • Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs • Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake • Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files series: Exploring Flight! • All About Plants! • The Science of Baking • Bug Bonanza! • Rockin’ Robots! • TeamGreen! Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist series: Ghost Busted • Show Me the Bunny • Brainstorm Book • 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories The Questioneers Big Project Book series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects • Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers • Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists • Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists • Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

Objev podobné jako Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs - Andrea Beaty

Together with Sarah and Harry, the Doctor finds himself stranded on thewar-torn planet Skaro where the conflict between the Thals and the Kaleds hasbeen raging for a thousand years. Chemical and biological weapons have started acycle of mutation among the planet s inhabitants that cannot be stopped. ButKaled scientist Davros has perfected a life support system and travel machinefor the creature he knows his race will ultimately evolve into — theDalek. The Doctor s mission is to stop the creation of the Daleks! This novel isbased on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 8 March-12 April1975. This title features the fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker with hiscompanions Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks - Terrance Dicks

The journey starts here, with the first installment of Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Archives! Join the Doctor, Amy and Rory as they explore the wonders of time and space - where nothing is ever quite as it seems!Collecting the first three complete story arcs of Doctor Who Series 2, don t miss out on these fantastic adventures!

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who Archives: The Eleventh Doctor Vol. 1 - Dan McDaid, Tony Lee

The mysterious Doctor and his grandaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien planet. In a vast metal city they discover the survivors of a terrible nuclear war - the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and his new companions stop the Daleks plan to totally exterminate their mortal enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again?This novel is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 21 December 1963-1 February 1964. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who and the Daleks - David Whitaker

*The Tenth Doctor meets the constantly curious Charles Darwin in the second of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some discoveries should never be madeâ ¦When Charles Darwin takes a break from a long sea voyage to look for shells on the Galapagos Islands, he finds two things that really shouldnâ ™t be there. The first is a sunbathing Doctor. The second is a fresh Silurian skull . . .When more Silurians are discovered by Darwinâ ™s crew â “ alive, this time â “ there is pandemonium. And when the islandâ ™s volcano starts erupting, years ahead of schedule, it looks like all-out war.The Doctor has his hands full. Can he keep Charles â “ and his evolutionary theory â “ alive?The history of science is at stake.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Charles Darwin and the Silurian Survival - L.D. Lapinski, Doctor Who

In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow . . . The new ‘engrossing and unputdownable #39; thriller from the bestselling author of SOMETHING IN THE WATER #39;I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ CAROLINE KEPNES ‘Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric — I couldn’t put it down’ LUCY FOLEYSHE IS MISSING. BUT DID SHE EVER REALLY EXIST? Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong. In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out? Praise for The Disappearing Act #39;Captivating doesn #39;t cover it. Brilliant doesn #39;t do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning #39; BP Walter ‘Another screen-worthy thriller . . . Steadman #39;s flair for storytelling makes this novel a welcome escape’ Washington Post #39;Like Chekhov’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending #39; New York Times ‘Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ Caroline Kepnes ‘A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood’s glittering façade. I loved it’ TM Logan #39;Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world #39; BA Paris #39;As tense as John Buchan and suspenseful as Patricia Highsmith #39; Emma Bamford #39;Glamour, greed and gaslighting - the perfect summer read! #39; Harriet WalkerPraise for Catherine Steadman ‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending’ JP Delaney ‘A thriller for our times’ Louise Candlish ‘A proper page-turner’ New York Times #39;Fans of The Silent Patient will love it #39; CJ Tudor #39;Had me racing through the pages’ Sarah Vaughan #39;An enjoyable, nail-biting ride #39; Observer #39;Very clever, brilliantly compelling, another amazing read from Catherine Steadman #39; BA Paris #39;Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel #39; Woman’s Weekly

Objev podobné jako The Disappearing Act - Catherine Steadmanová

Collected from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, join the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday as they continue their amazing adventures across time and space! Manchester, the year 2424 A.D., Ruby and the Doctor discover the corruption that lies beneath the city s surface, and a club so good no one can ever leave. Next, a trip to 1850s Copenhagen where they meet none other than author Hans Christian Andersen - but things take a sharp turn when Ruby is taken prisoner by a villainous ice queen! Then, Ruby and the Doctor land in a seemingly quaint town that is invaded by monsters over and over again... Also includes a full behind-the-scenes commentary section on the making of these amazing stories.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Monster Makers - Alan Barnes

A celebration of nature, curiosity, discovery and mindfulness!Daisy has built a sandcastle on the beach. After she and Scout go for a walk along the shore, when they get back, she notices her sandcastle has disappeared. Where could it have gone? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve the Case of the Disappearing Castle.About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIESAdapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids, this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world.Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they ve gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey.With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy s adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again.Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home.

Objev podobné jako The Case of the Disappearing Castle - Eric Hogan, Tara Hungerford

A sinister toyshop. The Earth erupting in violence. Shockwaves travelling through history. With old friends powerless to help, the Doctor is drawn into a deadly duel against an old nemesis who can bend reality to his will â “ and change the Doctorâ ™s future for everâ ¦Based on a script by Russell T Davies, this thrilling third adventure for Doctor Whoâ ™s 60th anniversary features David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, as well as introducing Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Giggle (Target Collection) - James Goss

SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAs seen on BBC BreakfastHorrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.Violence. Drugs. Suicide. Welcome to the world of a Prison Doctor.Dr Amanda Brown has treated inmates in the UKâ ™s most infamous prisons â “ first in young offendersâ ™ institutions, then at the notorious Wormwood Scrubs and finally at Europeâ ™s largest women-only prison in Europe, Bronzefield.From miraculous pregnancies to dirty protests, and from violent attacks on prisoners to heartbreaking acts of self-harm, she has witnessed it all.In this eye-opening, inspirational memoir, Amanda reveals the stories, the patients and the cases that have shaped a career helping those most of us would rather forget.Despite their crimes, she is still their doctor.

Objev podobné jako The Prison Doctor - Dr Amanda Brown

Often poetic ... highly-researched and thought-provoking New Scientist Gently and thoughtfully enquiring The SpectatorCan you remember the first time you encountered true darkness? The kind that remains as black and inky whether your eyes are open or closed? Where you can t see your hand in front of your face?Jacqueline Yallop can. It was in an unfamiliar bedroom while holidaying in Yorkshire as a child, and ever since then she has been fascinated by the dark, by our efforts to capture or avoid it, by the meanings we give to it and the way our brains process it.Taking a journey into the dark secrets of place, body and mind, she documents a series of night-time walks, exploring both the physical realities of darkness and the psychological dark that helps shape our sense of self. Exploring our enduring love-hate relationship with states of darkness, she considers how we attempt to understand and contain the dark, and, as she comes to terms with her father s deteriorating Alzheimer s, she reflects on how our relationship with the dark can change with time and circumstance.Darkness captivates, baffles and appals us. It s a shifty thing of many textures and many moods. It can be an absence and a presence, a solace and a threat, a beginning and an end. Into the Dark is the story of the many darks that fascinate and assail us. It faces the darkness in all its guises and mysteries, celebrating it as a thing of beauty while peering into the void.

Objev podobné jako Into the Dark - Yallop Jacqueline

Often poetic ... highly-researched and thought-provoking New Scientist Gently and thoughtfully enquiring The Spectator A beautifully written, deep and moving exploration of darkness Seán Hewitt, author of All Down Darkness WideCan you remember the first time you encountered true darkness? The kind that remains as black and inky whether your eyes are open or closed? Where you can t see your hand in front of your face?Jacqueline Yallop can. It was in an unfamiliar bedroom while holidaying in Yorkshire as a child, and ever since then she has been fascinated by the dark, by our efforts to capture or avoid it, by the meanings we give to it and the way our brains process it. Taking a journey into the dark secrets of place, body and mind, she documents a series of night-time walks, exploring both the physical realities of darkness and the psychological dark that helps shape our sense of self. Exploring our enduring love-hate relationship with states of darkness, she considers how we attempt to understand and contain the dark, and, as she comes to terms with her father s deteriorating Alzheimer s, she reflects on how our relationship with the dark can change with time and circumstance.Darkness captivates, baffles and appals us. It s a shifty thing of many textures and many moods. It can be an absence and a presence, a solace and a threat, a beginning and an end. Into the Dark is the story of the many darks that fascinate and assail us. It faces the darkness in all its guises and mysteries, celebrating it as a thing of beauty while peering into the void.

Objev podobné jako Into the Dark - Yallop Jacqueline

Discover the new Doctor Who classics. Earth is under attack by power-hungry aliens. This is no time for the Doctor to be out of action. When a British space probe is intercepted by a sinister alien vessel on the eve of Christmas, it marks the beginning of an audacious invasion of the Earth by the Sycorax - horrifying marauders from beyond the stars. Within hours, a third of humanity stands on the brink of death with not a single shot fired. Our planet needs a champion - but the Doctor is not fit for service. He s just regenerated, delirious in a new body and a dressing gown. Forced into his battered shoes is his friend, Rose Tyler, a girl from a London council estate. Will she save the world from this nightmare before Christmas - or see it destroyed?

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (Target Collection) - Jenny T Colgan

We’re all stories in the end…In this exciting collection you’ll find all-new stories spinning off from some of your favourite Doctor Who moments across the history of the series. Learn what happened next, what went on before, and what occurred off-screen in an inventive selection of sequels, side-trips, foreshadowings and first-hand accounts – and look forward too, with a brand new adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor. Each story expands in thrilling ways upon aspects of Doctor Who’s enduring legend.With contributions from show luminaries past and present – including Colin Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Vinay Patel, Joy Wilkinson and Terrance Dicks – The Target Storybook is a once-in-a-lifetime tour around the wonders of the Whoniverse.

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He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. â ˜Perhaps we can begin anew,â ™ he said. â ˜Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.â ™When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life â “ imitating Mary Shelleyâ ™s Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment before it gets out of control, a sinister supernatural presence reveals itself . . .

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Frankenstein and the Patchwork Man - Jack Heath

Laughter is the best medicine, so give yourself a healthy dose of fun and silliness with Monster Doctor: Slime Crime. The third in a spectacularly slimy series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you roaring with laughter.Are you looking for the best monster medicine EVER?Then look no further! FIXITALL will heal tentacle pain, fix leaky noses and stop your limbs falling off â “ in fact, it will heal practically any common monster illness. (It must be true, because it says so right there on the packet.)When an annoying saleswoman called Ms Diagnosis arrives at the monster doctor surgery, she swears that her new wonder medicine can cure any monster malady. Ozzy and the monster doctor aren t so sure, and their suspicions are raised when the patients try the unusually slimy samples and strange things start happening . . .Enjoy more from this howlingly hilarious series with Revolting Rescue and Foul Play.

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The Colosseum was Imperial Rome s monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them). Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome s greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games, the emperors who staged them and the critics. And the strange after story - the Colosseum has been fort, store, church, and glue factory.

Objev podobné jako The Colosseum - Professor Mary Beard, Professor Keith Hopkins

Disappearing hamsters? Vanishing toads? Missing snails? This needs investigating. This looks like a case for Mina Mistry. Pets. Mina doesn⠙t have any. This is super inconvenient when it⠙s Showcase Your Pets week at school. Unfortunately, Mina⠙s best friend Holly doesn⠙t have any pets either now that her hamster⠙s gone missing. And has anyone seen Danny⠙s pet toad?An explosion at the local pet shop shows Mina that this pet palaver can⠙t be a coincidence. But why is someone stealing all the animals? What do they want them for?About the Mina Mistry Investigates series:Introducing Mina Mistry, witty schoolgirl detective and soon-to-be Private Investigator. Mina Mistry Investigates is a fun detective series packed with comic-style illustrations and mystery-solving throughout. Great for reluctant readers aged 7+ and fans of Dork Diaries.

Objev podobné jako Mina Mistry Investigates: The Case of the Disappearing Pets - Angie Lakeová

Mary Beard is one of the world s best-known classicists - a brilliant academic, with a rare gift for communicating with a wide audience both though her TV presenting and her books.In a series of sparkling essays, she explores our rich classical heritage - from Greek drama to Roman jokes, introducing some larger-than-life characters of classical history, such as Alexander the Great, Nero and Boudicca. She invites you into the places where Greeks and Romans lived and died, from the palace at Knossos to Cleopatra s Alexandria - and reveals the often hidden world of slaves. She takes a fresh look at both scholarly controversies and popular interpretations of the ancient world, from The Golden Bough to Asterix.The fruit of over thirty years in the world of classical scholarship, Confronting the Classics captures the world of antiquity and its modern significance with wit, verve and scholarly expertise.

Objev podobné jako Confronting the Classics - Professor Mary Beard

Best friends Molly Malone and Bram Stoker are headed to London to collect his brother Thornley from boarding school. When they arrive, they discover that Charles Dickens has been kidnapped. Our heroes resolve to find the great author. Can Molly and Bram solve the riddle of the disappearing Dickens?

Objev podobné jako The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens - Alan Nolan

*The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some art can be deadly . . .Young Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable.But when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City â “ drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields â “ Fridaâ ™s life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way.With the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Frida Kahlo and the Skull Children - McKenzie Sophie, Doctor Who

The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world s most famous images. Its looted Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award winning writer, reviewer and leading Cambridge classicist, tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.

Objev podobné jako The Parthenon - Professor Mary Beard

MEET TEN-YEAR-OLD ANDY. THE SUITCASE KID. When my parents split up they didn t know what to do with me. My family always lived at Mulberry Cottage. Mum, Dad, me - and Radish, my lovable toy rabbit. But now, Mum lives with Bill the Baboon and his three kids. Dad lives with Carrie and her twins. And where do I live? I live out of a suitcase. Andy has always lived at Mulberry Cottage with her mum and dad.But when they split up, Andy has to say goodbye to her childhood home. Now she spends one week at her mum s and one week at her dad s.With a brand-new stepfamily to deal with and two new houses, will Andy ever feel at home?Written by the multi-award-winning author, Jacqueline Wilson, The Suitcase Kid explores the emotions around divorce with humour, and ultimately optimism. The perfect book to start conversations about difficult topics like divorce with young readers. Gripping, funny and sensitively written - Independent on Sunday

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We re triplets. Surprise! Everyone thinks I m the little sister. It s very annoying. Phil, Maddie and Tina are triplets, but Tina has always been the little one. Luckily, Phil and Maddie always protect Tina - they make the best team.But, when they join super-strict Miss Lovejoy s class, they re split up.And Tina has to fend for herself for the first time.To make things worse, Tina has been paired up with class bully, Selma, who NO ONE wants to be friends with.When Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn t always need her sisters - and that there s a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye.A heartwarming story about friendship, bullying and confidence by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.She should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance. - Independent on Sunday

Objev podobné jako The Butterfly Club - Jacqueline Wilsonová

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring...But something must be stirring. Something hidden in the shadows. Something which kills the servants of an old Edwardian mansion in the most brutal and macabre manner possible. Exactly on the chiming of the hour, every hour, as the grandfather clock ticks on towards midnight.Trapped and afraid, the Doctor and his companion, Charley, are forced to play detective to murders with no motive, where even the victims don t stay dead. Time is running out.And time itself might well be the killer...Featuring the Eight Doctor as played on TV by Paul McGann and Charley Pollard as played on audio by India Fisher, The Chimes of Midnight is the second novelisation of a Big Finish audio drama after Jubilee â “ also by prize-winning playwright and short story writer Robert Shearman.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Chimes of Midnight - Robert Shearman

The Daily Doctor is a page-a-day guide to living your best Time Lord life. As days turn to weeks turn to months, stay serene with your daily dose of the inspirational plans, pronouncements and principles that bring order this crazy and chaotic universe.From what it means to be human, when it s best to run and the best approach to filling your pockets, this book contains nothing less than the tao of Doctor Who - 365¼ hot tips on life and how to live it!

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Daily Doctor - Guerrier Simon, Peter Anghelides

A life-changing encounter. A fugitive from the stars. Wrathful warriors in pursuit. Landing on Earth, the Doctor finds a stranded alien in need of protection â “ and is dragged headlong into the life of his old friend Donna Noble, knowing that if she ever remembers their time together, she will dieâ ¦Based on a script by Russell T Davies, this brand-new adventure for Doctor Whoâ ™s 60th Anniversary features David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Star Beast (Target Collection) - Gary Russell

Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie s fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate courtroom--with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers--and surprising consequences. As she explores the difficulties of fairness, Jacqueline Davies once again reveals how good she is at understanding the complex emotions of children this age.

Objev podobné jako The Lemonade Crime - Jacqueline Davies

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. That these man-like creatures were in truth only bestial monsters, mere grotesque travesties of men, filled me with a vague uncertainty of their possibilities far worse than any definite fear. Edward Prendick, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the South Pacific, is set ashore on an island where he meets the mysterious Doctor Moreau. Horrified by the discovery that Moreau is performing vivisection on animals to form monstrous human hybrids, Prendick flees into the jungle. But he soon realises that the island is populated with Moreau s terrible creations, and not all are divested of their savage habits . . .H. G. Wells pioneered ideas of society, science and progress in his works, which are now considered modern classics. Written in 1896, The Island of Doctor Moreau is an imaginative exploration of the nature of cruelty and what it means to be human.

Objev podobné jako The Island of Doctor Moreau - Herbert George Wells

“Now, if you don’t mind, there is a great big universe out there calling, and I’ve gotta get going!”With exclusive content from Ncuti Gatwa’s first outing as the Fifteenth Doctor, discover more about the Time Lord who has been keeping the Earth safe for over 60 years.This brand-new edition is the ultimate guide to all of the Doctor’s fifteen incarnations – from William Hartnell to Tom Baker and including both of David Tennant’s eras – you will learn fascinating facts from all of space and time.Discover more about the Doctor’s many helpful companions, fearsome foes and, of course, the TARDIS who has been through it all.Learn the difference between regeneration and bi-generation, why you should never anger a Meep, and always, always get Cherry Sunday a cup of tea!So, allons-y!

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Official Guide - Doctor Who

Enter a new age of the Whoniverse with an incredible adventure starring the delightful Fifteenth Doctor!Fans old and new are sure to love this thrilling collection as the Doctor is forced to face his greatest fears...

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor: Everyone Must Go - Dan Watters, Kelsey Ramsay