the first phone call from heaven mitch albom

FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________One last chance. What would you say? When the residents of a small town on Lake Michigan start receiving phone calls from the afterlife, it becomes the subject of widespread attention. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax?Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, returns to Coldwater from a stint in prison to discover his hometown gripped by miracle fever. Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.As the calls increase Sully begins to dig into the phenomenon. Determined to discover who or what is behind the mystery, he gradually begins to piece together the pieces of his broken heart. __________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN Gripping from start to finish . . . The plot twists and turns like a great mystery novel As always, with Mitch Albom s books, the storyline is addictive, leaving the reader wanting more Makes you see the world from a different perspective . . . A real treat for the soul Brilliant and moving read from start to end. Superb Beautifully constructed, thought-provoking and soulful

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From the beloved author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most thrilling and magical novel yet—a page-turning mystery and a meditation on the power of human connection.One morning in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, the phones start ringing. The voices say they are calling from heaven. Is it the greatest miracle ever? Or some cruel hoax? As news of these strange calls spreads, outsiders flock to Coldwater to be a part of it.At the same time, a disgraced pilot named Sully Harding returns to Coldwater from prison to discover his hometown gripped by miracle fever. Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.As the calls increase, and proof of an afterlife begins to surface, the town—and the world—transforms. Only Sully, convinced there is nothing beyond this sad life, digs into the phenomenon, determined to disprove it for his child and his own broken heart.Moving seamlessly between the invention of the telephone in 1876 and a world obsessed with the next level of communication, Mitch Albom takes readers on a breathtaking ride of frenzied hope.The First Phone Call from Heaven is Albom at his best—a virtuosic story of love, history, and belief.

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THE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________No act done for someone else is ever wasted.The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. Only a girl at the time, injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie s life is forever changed by the incident.Bullied by her peers and haunted by something she cannot recall, Annie struggles to find acceptance as she grows. When, as a young woman, she reconnects with Paulo, her childhood love, she believes she has finally found happiness.But when her wedding day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey. It will lead her to her very own five people, whose responsibility it falls on to teach her about the meaning of her life, and to her inevitable reunion with Eddie.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEXT PERSON YOU MEET IN HEAVEN The story has your heart in a million pieces whilst you smile and simply can t wait to read what happens next A master storyteller! A perfect end to an already perfect story. It is truly a gift for any reader Anyone who read the first book would expect this second book to be a work of art. It is just that Mitch Albom knows how to tug on the heartstrings!

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THE INSPIRATIONAL CLASSIC FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERSPre-order Mitch Albom s new novel, Twice, now. A sweeping and heartbreaking story about lost love and second chances from the master storyteller Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern_________To his mind, Eddie has lived an uninspiring life. Now an old man, his job is to fix rides at a seaside amusement park.On his eighty-third birthday, Eddie s time on earth comes to an end. When a cart falls from the fairground, he rushes to save a little girl s life and tragically dies in the attempt. When Eddie awakens, he learns that the afterlife is not a destination, but a place where your existence is explained to you by five people - some of whom you knew, others who were ostensibly strangers.One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, five individuals revisit their connections to Eddie on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his meaningless life and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: Why was I here? __________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN Breathtakingly beautiful. A story that will stay with you forever A beautiful and flawlessly choreographed book . . . No other book may ever compare One of my favourite books . . . Wonderful, inspirational, and heart-warming! To me, it is a MUST READ! The book is beyond words . . . Well written, engaging, poignant This really is a wonderful book. You should read it

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.But Frankie s talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King and even KISS.Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden as he realises, through his music, he can affect the course of a listener s life.At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later does he reappear, to change the fate of one last person . . .__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAGIC STRINGS OF FRANKIE PRESTO Wow! what an imagination. I had no idea where it was going but had to keep on reading An awesome writer, inspiring and unforgettable An amazing book - your life will be enriched after you ve met Frankie Presto Every book that Mitch Albom writes strikes a chord in me in some way A magical journey by a genius writer . . . A brilliant brilliant piece of art

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The First World War from a refreshingly unfamiliar angle . . . masterly Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Compelling . . . The Eastern Front is essential reading Margaret Macmillan, Financial Timesâ ˜A masterwork . . . This is the history of the Eastern Front Iâ ™ve waited all my life to readâ ™ Simon Sebag MontefioreThe definitive history of the Eastern Front in the First World War, from the acclaimed military historian and author of Passchendaele and The Western Front***********In the second volume of his landmark First World War trilogy, Professor Nick Lloyd tells the story for the first time of what Winston Churchill once called the unknown war : the vast conflict in Eastern Europe and the Balkans that brought about the collapse of three empires.Much has been written about the fighting in France and Belgium, yet the Eastern Front was no less bloody. Between 1914 and 1917, huge numbers of people - perhaps as many as 16 million soldiers and two million civilians - were killed, wounded or maimed in enormous battles that sometimes ranged across a front of 100 km in length. Through intimate eyewitness reports, diary entries and memoirs - many of which have never been translated into English before - Lloyd reconstructs the full story of a war that began in the Balkans as a local struggle between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and which sucked in Russia, Germany and Italy, right through to the final collapse of the Habsburg Empire in 1918.The Eastern Front paints a vivid and authoritative picture of a conflict that shook the world, and that remains central to understanding the tragic, blood-soaked trajectory of the twentieth century, and the current war in Ukraine.

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Longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s 2022 First Novel Prize!“Belinda Huijuan Tang’s debut novel is a beautifully drawn, sensitively rendered portrait of a man desperately searching for his father—and for reconnection to the past and people he once knew and loved. Both rich in historical detail and timeless in scope, A Map for the Missing explores the costs of choosing your own path, whether what’s left behind can ever be retrieved, and whether it is possible to forgive the wounds we inevitably inflict on each other.” —Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere“An engrossing saga of a young mathematician caught between two countries, two cultures, two eras, and two loves. Set against the violent turmoil of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this powerful debut explores the wrenching impact of political ideologies on individual lives in a way that is resonant and timely.” —Ruth Ozeki, author of The Book of Form and Emptiness and A Tale for the Time BeingAn epic, mesmerizing debut novel set against a rapidly changing post–Cultural Revolution China, A Map for the Missing reckons with the costs of pursuing one’s dreams and the lives we leave behindTang Yitian has been living in America for almost a decade when he receives an urgent phone call from his mother: his father has disappeared from the family’s rural village in China. Though they have been estranged for years, Yitian promises to come home. When Yitian attempts to piece together what may have happened, he struggles to navigate China’s impenetrable bureaucracy as an outsider, and his mother’s evasiveness only deepens the mystery. So he seeks out a childhood friend who may be in a position to help: Tian Hanwen, the only other person who shared Yitian’s desire to pursue a life of knowledge. As a teenager, Hanwen was “sent down” from Shanghai to Yitian’s village as part of the country’s rustication campaign. Young and in love, they dreamed of attending university in the city together. But when their plans resulted in a terrible tragedy, their paths diverged, and while Yitian ended up a professor in America, Hanwen was left behind, resigned to life as a midlevel bureaucrat’s wealthy housewife. Reuniting for the first time as adults, Yitian and Hanwen embark on the search for Yitian’s father, all the while grappling with the past—who Yitian’s father really was, and what might have been. Spanning the late 1970s to 1990s and moving effortlessly between rural provinces and big cities, A Map for the Missing is a deeply felt examination of family and forgiveness, and the meaning of home.

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Immersive, captivating, utterly transporting STACEY HALLS A gripping family saga, intertwining two families, two big loves, 60s New York and 50s London. If you like the Cazalets you ll love this DAISY BUCHANAN Readers of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton will be riveted BOOKLIST***Every family s story starts somewhere . . . On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Alice Jansen collects her treasures the keepsakes, figurines and mementoes that help her make sense of her fragile family. But the next day her heart is broken, and the final treasure, a gift from her father, is lost.Two years later, Alice answers a phone call from a stranger and runs away to New York, and tries to forget her last golden summer at the orchard on the banks of the Hudson.Tom Raven can t understand why he keeps losing so many of the things and people that really matter to him, but he knows for certain that something important is missing from his life. One day, he remembers a forgotten letter and makes a phone call, then leaves Sevenstones, the only place that feels like home, for a strange city . . .An enchanting, unputdownable new novel about two people finding one another and the sweeping family story that follows, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wildflowers and The Beloved Girls.*** Magnificent. It has that vast sweeping sense of a huge story and such a powerfully compelling world MARIAN KEYES Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a big family saga and they don t come much bigger and more satisfying than The Treasures . . . a compelling and richly evocative tale IRISH TIMES An absorbing, richly imagined tale of one family s beginnings, and the fates and fortunes that ricochet down through generations. Evans characters are built to love and root for . . . I was gripped and transported by the lives of Alice and Tom EMMA STONEX Razor sharp . . . an enjoyable family saga with some modern twists . . . quite delicious THE TIMES Filled with intricate detail, this book will entrance and move you. Harriet Evans is a master storyteller KATIE FFORDE Harriet Evans is our go-to author for sweeping cross-generational stories FABULOUS A pure delight from start to finish. You ll be longing for the next book GOOD HOUSEKEEPING The very definition of escape VERONICA HENRY [Harriet] has such a skill to draw readers in, and any fans of multi-generational stories will love this one PRIMA An absolute treat RED Packed with beautiful characterisation and atmospheric settings WOMAN HOME

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AN INSPIRATIONAL ANGELS BOOK FROM INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAY DISCOVER HOW TO BRING THE HEALING ANGELIC MESSAGES FROM HEAVEN INTO ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION⠜The hottest name in spirituality!⠝ ⠓ Soul Spirit magazine Kyle Gray is one of the UK⠙s most sought-after angel experts. He discovered his spiritual gift at the tender age of four and now dedicates his life to helping others tune in to their own intuitive talents. In this angels book, Kyle teaches readers how to connect with the angels and bring their divine, loving presence into all areas of life for powerful transformations. You will learn about:· How to connect to your own guardian angel· How to see, hear, and feel the presence of the angels· Powerful methods to communicate with angels· How angels can help with anything· Choirs of angels· Guardian angels Sections Include: PART I: WHAT ARE ANGELS?· Angels are real· The purpose of angels· How angels can help· Choirs of angels· Guardian angelsPART II: WORKING WITH ANGELS· Meeting your guardian angel· The power of archangels· Healing angels· Seeing angels· Hearing angels· Feeling angels· Building the bridge· Angelic toolbox⠜Angels are miracle-workers. So, welcome their help and allow them to be your new role models and guides. They won⠙t have you wearing some crazy fashion accessory, but they will change you. They⠙ll remove the barriers around your heart and help you align with your true self⠔the self that loves and is loved.Fears and old beliefs will prevent you from making a direct connection with your angels, and are reasons why many people don⠙t experience the angels⠙ love and support. This is why I⠙m encouraging you to let go of the old and let in the love. This is why you⠙re making room! You⠙re clearing out the challenging stuff and making room for the loving stuff! You⠙ve been called to this book for a reason. Probably because you⠙re ready to make some sort of change in your life and you⠙d like to think there⠙s help out there for you. Well, the good news is you⠙ve come to the right place and the exciting part of it is that there⠙s greater support than you know just waiting to help you. Take time to soak that up.⠝Love,Kyle GrayConnecting with the Angels Made Easy will help you communicate with the angels, boost your intuition, and receive powerful guidance, divine support, and lifelong healing.

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*FULLY UPDATED WITH A NEW FOREWORD*THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH ARMY MILITARY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 Truly essential Simon Sebag MontefioreThe final destruction of the Ottoman Empire - one of the great epics of the First World War, from bestselling historian Eugene RoganFor some four centuries the Ottoman Empire had been one of the most powerful states in Europe as well as ruler of the Middle East. By 1914 it had been drastically weakened and circled by numerous predators waiting to finish it off. Following the Ottoman decision to join the First World War on the side of the Central Powers the British, French and Russians hatched a plan to finish the Ottomans off: an ambitious and unprecedented invasion of Gallipoli...Eugene Rogan s remarkable book recreates one of the most important but poorly understood fronts of the First World War. Despite fighting back with great skill and ferocity against the Allied onslaught and humiliating the British both at Gallipoli and in Mesopotamia (Iraq), the Ottomans were ultimately defeated, clearing the way for the making, for better or worse, of a new Middle East which has endured to the present.

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â ˜Immersive, captivating, utterly transportingâ ™ STACEY HALLSâ ˜A gripping family saga, intertwining two families, two big loves, 60s New York and 50s London. If you like the Cazalets youâ ™ll love thisâ ™ DAISY BUCHANAN Readers of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton will be riveted BOOKLIST***Every familyâ ™s story starts somewhere . . . On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Alice Jansen collects her treasures â “ the keepsakes, figurines and mementoes that help her make sense of her fragile family. But the next day her heart is broken, and the final treasure, a gift from her father, is lost. Two years later, Alice answers a phone call from a stranger and runs away to New York, and tries to forget her last golden summer at the orchard on the banks of the Hudson. Tom Raven canâ ™t understand why he keeps losing so many of the things and people that really matter to him, but he knows for certain that something important is missing from his life. One day, he remembers a forgotten letter and makes a phone call, then leaves Sevenstones, the only place that feels like home, for a strange city . . . An enchanting, unputdownable new novel about two people finding one another and the sweeping family story that follows, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wildflowers and The Beloved Girls. ***â ˜Magnificent. It has that vast sweeping sense of a huge story and such a powerfully compelling worldâ ™ MARIAN KEYESâ ˜Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a big family saga and they donâ ™t come much bigger and more satisfying than The Treasures . . . a compelling and richly evocative taleâ ™ IRISH TIMES An absorbing, richly imagined tale of one familyâ ™s beginnings, and the fates and fortunes that ricochet down through generations. Evansâ ™ characters are built to love and root for . . . I was gripped and transported by the lives of Alice and Tomâ ™ EMMA STONEXâ ˜Razor sharp . . . an enjoyable family saga with some modern twists . . . quite deliciousâ ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Filled with intricate detail, this book will entrance and move you. Harriet Evans is a master storytellerâ ™ KATIE FFORDEâ ˜Harriet Evans is our go-to author for sweeping cross-generational storiesâ ™ FABULOUSâ ˜A pure delight from start to finish. Youâ ™ll be longing for the next bookâ ™ GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGâ ˜The very definition of escapeâ ™ VERONICA HENRYâ ˜[Harriet] has such a skill to draw readers in, and any fans of multi-generational stories will love this oneâ ™ PRIMAâ ˜An absolute treatâ ™ REDâ ˜Packed with beautiful characterisation and atmospheric settingsâ ™ WOMAN HOME

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Clever, immersive and utterly engrossing, The Dark Hours is a triumph Andrea Mara⠘Subverted my expectations at almost every turn⠦ Jordan shows how the aftermath of violence affects all those who witness it⠙ New York Times⠘Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping ⠓ I tore through it in a single day⠙ Louise Candlish Dazzling⠦this tangled, terrifying story feels as though Jordan has been writing for decades. It would make great TV Daily Mail *****A gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction1994: When Gardaí Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her days, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him⠦2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now a retired detective with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old Superintendent ⠓ two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ⠙94.It⠙s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face down a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her still. Yet Julia is no longer a naïve junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer⠦*****Praise for The Dark Hours An original heroine. Remarkably engrossing Platinum⠘Dark, gripping and atmospheric, I was hooked by the first page⠦ you won t be able to put The Dark Hours down⠙ Sam Blake A relentlessly twisty one-sitting read Catherine Ryan Howard I LOVED Julia Harte. What an original and complex character. I raced through this gripping novel; Amy Jordan is an impressive new voice⠙ Edel Coffey Pace and pathos, insight and inspiration! A cracking whirlwind serial killer story Gill Perdue⠘I loved the fact that the protagonist was an older woman⠦ A strikingly original lead character, vivid characterisation and tight plotting⠦ a very enjoyable read⠙ Liz Nugent⠘Twin timelines, two serial killers, a truly shocking opening scene: in The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan takes us on a twisty and terrifying journey to the darkest of places⠙ Catherine KirwanReaders are gripped by The Dark Hours⠦ You are whipped along with the plot⠦ Breathtaking, heart-thumping. Couldn t put this down From the first to the last page, it is captivating. The pace is quick and relentless, and the plotting is flawless By far the easiest 5 stars I ve given this year!⠦ I m so excited to read more from this author I absolutely loved Julia, what an amazingly complex and expertly crafted character! An outstanding thriller with a fresh and original protagonist⠦ 5 stars all the way! I am truly blown away but how good this was. It was immersive, suspenseful, and fantastically written

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Longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s 2022 First Novel Prize!“Belinda Huijuan Tang’s debut novel is a beautifully drawn, sensitively rendered portrait of a man desperately searching for his father—and for reconnection to the past and people he once knew and loved. Both rich in historical detail and timeless in scope, A Map for the Missing explores the costs of choosing your own path, whether what’s left behind can ever be retrieved, and whether it is possible to forgive the wounds we inevitably inflict on each other.” —Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere“An engrossing saga of a young mathematician caught between two countries, two cultures, two eras, and two loves. Set against the violent turmoil of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this powerful debut explores the wrenching impact of political ideologies on individual lives in a way that is resonant and timely.” —Ruth Ozeki, author of The Book of Form and Emptiness and A Tale for the Time BeingAn epic, mesmerizing debut novel set against a rapidly changing post–Cultural Revolution China, A Map for the Missing reckons with the costs of pursuing one’s dreams and the lives we leave behindTang Yitian has been living in America for almost a decade when he receives an urgent phone call from his mother: his father has disappeared from the family’s rural village in China. Though they have been estranged for years, Yitian promises to come home. When Yitian attempts to piece together what may have happened, he struggles to navigate China’s impenetrable bureaucracy as an outsider, and his mother’s evasiveness only deepens the mystery. So he seeks out a childhood friend who may be in a position to help: Tian Hanwen, the only other person who shared Yitian’s desire to pursue a life of knowledge. As a teenager, Hanwen was “sent down” from Shanghai to Yitian’s village as part of the country’s rustication campaign. Young and in love, they dreamed of attending university in the city together. But when their plans resulted in a terrible tragedy, their paths diverged, and while Yitian ended up a professor in America, Hanwen was left behind, resigned to life as a midlevel bureaucrat’s wealthy housewife. Reuniting for the first time as adults, Yitian and Hanwen embark on the search for Yitian’s father, all the while grappling with the past—who Yitian’s father really was, and what might have been. Spanning the late 1970s to 1990s and moving effortlessly between rural provinces and big cities, A Map for the Missing is a deeply felt examination of family and forgiveness, and the meaning of home.

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AN EXHILARATING TREASURE-HUNT THRILLER FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORâ ˜Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart â ¦ packs a real punchâ ™ Andy McDermottAN ANCIENT FORTUNE LIES HIDDEN.LOST FOR THUSANDS OF YEARS, UNTIL NOW.An ancient fortune has lain hidden for thousands of years, one so powerful that men will kill to protect it. And only one man can unearth itâ ¦Ex-SAS operative Ben Hope is living a peaceful life in rural France â “ until a phone call from an old army comrade turns his world upside down. Eminent Egyptologist Morgan Paxton has been brutally murdered while working on the mysterious Akhenaten Project in Cairo, and Colonel Harry Paxton wants Ben to find his son s killer.Ben is unable to refuse the request from the man who once saved his life â “ but when Harry asks him to avenge his son s death he s in dangerous territory. Made worse by the fact that he finds himself attracted to Zara Paxton, Harry s new bride.Carving through the seedy Cairo underworld, Ben soon realises that there was more to Paxton s research than meets the eye as he is plunged into one double-cross after another. His mission leads him from Italy and Paris via the coast of Scotland to the banks of the Nile, climaxing in a tense showdown in the war-torn Sudanese desert.At the end of the trail lies the ultimate treasure, hidden away by three rebel High Priests during the reign of the Heretic Pharoah Akhenaten â “ a collection so valuable that some will stop at nothing to possess itâ ¦A super-charged, heart-racing thriller, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Sam Bourne and Wilbur Smith.BEN HOPE is one of the most celebrated action adventure heroes in British fiction and Scott Mariani is the author of numerous bestsellers. Join the ever-growing legion of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to the new Ben Hope thriller beginsâ ¦

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** A Cultural History of Chemistry: Volumes 1-6 is a 2023 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title ** A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Nineteenth Century covers the period from 1815 to 1914 and the birth of modern chemistry. The elaboration of atomic theory - and new ideas of periodicity, structure, bonding, and equilibrium - emerged in tandem with new instruments and practices. The chemical industry expanded exponentially, fuelled by an increasing demand for steel, aluminium, dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. And the chemical laboratory became established in its two distinct modern settings of the university and industry. At the turn of the century, the discovery of radioactivity took hold of the public imagination, drawing chemistry closer to physics, even as it threatened to undermine the whole concept of atomism. The six-volume set of the Cultural History of Chemistry presents the first comprehensive history from the Bronze Age to today, covering all forms and aspects of chemistry and its ever-changing social context. The themes covered in each volume are theory and concepts; practice and experiment; laboratories and technology; culture and science; society and environment; trade and industry; learning and institutions; art and representation. Peter J. Ramberg is Professor of the History of Science at Truman State University, USA. A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Nineteenth Century is the fifth volume in the six-volume set, A Cultural History of Chemistry, also available online as part of Bloomsbury Cultural History, a fully-searchable digital library (see www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com). General Editors: Peter J. T. Morris, University College London, UK, and Alan Rocke, Case Western Reserve University, USA.

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Kniha - autor Robert Galbraith, 464 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case. Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger . . . The first crime novel from Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, published under a pseudonym. Set in London, it features private investigator Cormoran Strike as he looks into the case of a troubled model's suspicious death. With appeal to fans of Ruth Rendell and P.D. James, with the contemporary feel of Kate Atkinson. '"The Cuckoo's Calling" reminds me of...

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Towards the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Prague still possessed its venerable majesty, but now it was fast becoming a modern European metropolis. The old Jewish Quarter had been replaced with broad boulevards, modern bridges spanned the river, and the first steam trains from Vienna were arriving at the station. While only recently the Emperor and his guard had promenaded here, soon independence would be declared and a new country, Czechoslovakia, would be founded. The remarkable photographs in this book capture key moments and everyday life in Prague. Pavel Scheufler has selected over 140 photographs from his family s archive and written a learned commentary on each one. This book is not only a valuable account of a city in transition, but a guide to reading photographs in a way that lets us hear the fascinating stories they tell.

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A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nationâ ™s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought.But his warnings to stay away from the abandoned and cursed Samson Island stay with them. And when those warnings seem to be coming true, Gracie and Daniel must find out what the Birdman knows â “ before it s too late â ¦Why the Wales Came is a gripping historical tale full of adventure and friendship, from the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game.“Hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got just the thing!”—Gus Welcome to Stardew Valley, where each season brings a new crop of bountiful food to make for friends and family. From farm staples like veggies, fruit, milk, and eggs to foraged mushrooms and berries to fresh fish, there’s always something delicious to put on the table. These 50 recipes are based on in-game meals and food, allowing you to cook and eat all your home-grown and fresh-caught ingredients in real life. The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook is organized by season and has recipes from your favorite characters, including the Queen of Sauce and Gus at the Stardrop Saloon. Written in collaboration with independent game creator ConcernedApe and packed with original illustrations and food photography, The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook helps you bring the Valley’s incredible flavors to the dinner table, giving you the energy to take on the world.

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TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a. The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook featuring the signature pasta tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions―and just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno―a.k.a. The Pasta Queen―Nadia is opening the recipe box from her online trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking techniques, and the tales behind Italy’s most famous dishes (some true, some not-so-true), Nadia will guide you through the process of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether it’s her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or dish that’s entirely Nadia’s―like her famous Assassin’s Spaghetti―The Pasta Queen’s recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs. Featuring a colourful tour of Italy through stunning photographs and celebratory tales of the country’s rich culinary heritage, along with stories about Nadia’s own life and family, The Pasta Queen is a cookbook that will warm your heart, soothe your soul, and spice up your life. And best of all? It’s just gorgeous.

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From the bestselling author of The Vanishing Tide comes a haunting novel about the secrets we keep to protect ourselves—and those we love.Twenty years ago, during a family holiday on the savage and remote island of Little Auger, eleven-year-old Hazel left her bed and was never seen again. The unanswered questions surrounding Hazel’s disappearance tore three families apart and the girls left behind all experience their own terrible guilt. Roz, because she broke a promise; Catrin, because it was her idea; and Nina, who slept through it all. Their friendship never recovers and all three women go on to lead vastly different lives.Twenty years later, they each receive a phone call from Stella Cox, a true-crime podcaster, who has unearthed new evidence about Hazel’s disappearance. There is no doubt Stella has found something important but the question is, how can the women—once best friends, now strangers—trust her, or each other?Will their return to the island finally reveal the truth, and if it does, is it something any of them are prepared to learn?

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Experience the pulse-pounding #1 New York Times bestselling YA romantasy series The Lightlark Saga in one gorgeous box set with a collectible bonus poster!From #1 New York Times bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster come three hardcover volumes featuring Isla Crown’s epic battle for the six realms . . . and her heart. This box set includes an exclusive poster with series art, perfect for fans and collectors.Follow Isla Crown from her Centennial victory to her eventual crowning as ruler of three realms as she fights to restore her decaying kingdom to glory . . . all while striving to conquer the most harrowing opponent of all: her heart. Spilling tears—and blood—along the way, Isla must prove herself against all odds and fight to change her destiny. But with dueling fates and an ever-approaching prophecy, will she save the world . . . or end it?This collectible box set includes the first three books from The Lightlark Saga in addition to a luxe, full-color poster featuring Isla and her two love interests.This box set includes hardcover editions of Lightlark, Nightbane, and Skyshade.

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THE FIRST LEGAL THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING SECRET BARRISTER WRITING AS S. J. FLEET_____ An astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty read Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal and ReputationIt is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year s Eve.Each boy denies it.Each points the finger at the other two.But they canâ ™t all be innocent.The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But theyâ ™re up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost.Because when the game is murder, the competition is deadly.Launching a brilliant new voice in crime fiction, a criminal barrister with an incomparable insiderâ ™s knowledge, The Cut Throat Trial is the most gripping thriller of the year.

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We’re going to eat for ourselves. And we’re going to stop apologizing for being human beings with bodies.If our dysfunctional relationship with food and our bodies is the tower we’ve been trapped in our whole lives, then Emma Myles may have just built the delicious ladder to get us out. Featuring over 55 recipes, this one-of-a-kind cookbook offers a way back to food enjoyment and is filled with candid personal stories that remind us how we lost sight of it in the first place. Speaking from experience, Emma carves a tunnel through the unrelenting maze of diet culture and provides all of us with a clear pathway to break free.? They tell us “healthy” means restrictive. We prove them wrong with accidentally vegan dishes like Smokey Crispy Tofu Miso Glazed Cabbage and Sweet Potato Coconut Stew.? They say our salads are only good for us if they are used as punishment. Charred Hearts Buttermilk Ranch and Broiled Hasselback Caprese beg to differ.? We’re told that all the foods we love from our childhoods are off-limits as adults. Homemade strawberry Pop-Tarts® and Kevin McCallister’s plain cheese pizza would like to speak to the manager.We’ve been slowly influenced away from our food joy without ever realizing we had a choice. This is our chance to reclaim the mental peace and connection that comes with cooking. It’s time to treat mealtime like the celebration it was always meant to be. It’s time to get off the diet culture highway at the next exit and head straight for The Trigger Kitchen.

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An accessible, practical guide for the father-to-be, about pregnancy, the birth and what to expect during the first 6 weeks from a man who has been through it all, multiple times. For every man who has heard those two magic words: I m pregnant ... and immediately thought of two of his own! Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice from male midwives and obstetricians ... the book in this genre -- The Guardian Very supportive and encouraging -- ***** Reader review Really helpful hints, tips and guidance -- ***** Reader review Was much less nervous after reading this -- ***** Reader review Funny, honest and witty -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife s breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.The Expectant Dad s Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner s pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what s happening with her, what s going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way.With tips from those who know, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you re armed and ready for your role as a new father - from discovery to delivery and beyond.A must-read for all fathers-to-be.

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Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis s rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis s characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range.In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpredictable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. There are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for the novel The Hustler. Here also is his first fictional foray into chess, with a ranked chess player finding fellowship in the prison yard with another player.In all of them, Tevis reminds us again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.A W N Essential

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Once upon a time there was an enchanting fairytale about a prince who was looking for a real princess to be his bride. The only way to tell whether the many princesses who applied for the post were really royal, legend had it, was to see if they would be able to feel a tiny little pea through dozens of luxurious mattresses as they slept. Only the princess who emerged the next morning complaining of the extreme discomfort in which she had passed the night, could possibly be good enough to be the prince s bride . . . All well and enchanting, but has anyone stopped to think about how all this might have felt for the pea in question? No. So here, for the first time, straight from the pea, is the truth about this much-loved, oft-repeated fairytale.

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A classic slice of Japanese hard-boiled noir paying homage to the master of the genre: Raymond ChandlerThe Wrong Goodbye pits homicide detective Eiji Futamura against a shady Chinese business empire and U.S. military intelligence in the docklands of recession Japan. After the frozen corpse of immigrant barman Tran Binh Long washes up in midsummer near Yokosuka U.S. Navy Base, Futamura meets a strange customer from Tran s bar. Vietnam vet pilot Billy Lou Bonney talks Futamura into hauling three suitcases of goods to Yokota US Air Base late at night and flies off leaving a dead woman behind. Thereby implicated in a murder suspect s escape and relieved from active duty, Futamura takes on hack work for the beautiful concert violinist Aileen Hsu, a boat people orphan whose Japanese adoption mother has mysteriously gone missing. And now a phone call from a bestselling yakuza author, a one-time black marketeer in Saigon, hints at inside information on former Vietcong mole Tran and his old sidekick Billy Lou, both of whom crossed a triad tycoon who is buying up huge tracts of Mekong Delta marshland for a massive development scheme. As the loose strands flashback to Vietnam, the string of official lies and mysterious allegiances build into a dark picture of the U.S.-Japan postwar alliance. Translated from the Japanese by Alfred Birnbaum

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November 1907. George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield sail from Liverpool to New York on the maiden voyage of the luxurious Mauretania. Employed by the Cunard Line again as private detectives, they pose as passengers on what proves to be a very eventful crossing. Dillman is instrumental in rescuing a crew member from being washed overboard in severe weather, but he is unable to save one of the first-class passengers from the same fate. At first, it looks like a case of death by misadventure, but is the presence of a record shipment of gold bullion on board just too great a coincidence? Dillman and Genevieve must fathom the motive for murder before it is too late.At the time of her launch, the Mauretania was the largest moving structure ever built. She would later serve as a WWI hospital and troop ship. After returning to civilian service, Mauretania was retired and scrapped in the mid-1930s.Previously published under the name Conrad Allen, the Ocean Liner series is relaunched for a new generation of readers.

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Whatever you think you know about historyâ ¦ think again!The first trivia book from the team behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives, investigating the provenance of historical objects, real and metaphorical, with intelligence and humour Compulsively dip-in-able The Times----Ever fallen down a rabbit hole? Ever got lost chasing a fact, a hunch or a curious piece of cultural ephemera?Then the Rabbit Hole Detectives â “ Richard Coles, Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer â “ are here to do the burrowing for you. Why were eight WWII Hurricane fighter planes buried in Ukraine?What have chimpanzees to do with the invention of toilet paper?How many dynamite sticks should not be used to blow up a whale?Which ancient civilisation liked a short tongue and a shaved head?The Rabbit Hole Book follows Richard, Cat and Charles as they investigate and elucidate weird and wonderful curiosities from history, telling stories that are as often dumbfounding as they are gripping, as unexpected as they are hilarious or deeply moving. What are you waiting for?Welcome to the warren . . .Whatever you think you know, guess again.

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In the spirit of Khaled Hosseini, Nadia Hashimi and Shilpi Somaya Gowda comes this powerful debut from a talented new voice—a sweeping, emotional journey of two childhood friends in Mumbai, India, whose lives converge only to change forever one fateful night.India, 1986: Mukta, a ten-year-old village girl from the lower caste Yellama cult has come of age and must fulfill her destiny of becoming a temple prostitute, as her mother and grandmother did before her. In an attempt to escape her fate, Mukta is sent to be a house girl for an upper-middle class family in Mumbai. There she discovers a friend in the daughter of the family, high spirited eight-year-old Tara, who helps her recover from the wounds of her past. Tara introduces Mukta to an entirely different world—one of ice cream, reading, and a friendship that soon becomes a sisterhood. But one night in 1993, Mukta is kidnapped from Tara’s family home and disappears. Shortly thereafter, Tara and her father move to America. A new life in Los Angeles awaits them but Tara never recovers from the loss of her best friend, or stops wondering if she was somehow responsible for Mukta s abduction.Eleven years later, Tara, now an adult, returns to India determined to find Mukta. As her search takes her into the brutal underground world of human trafficking, Tara begins to uncover long-buried secrets in her own family that might explain what happened to Mukta—and why she came to live with Tara’s family in the first place. Moving from a traditional Indian village to the bustling modern metropolis of Mumbai, to Los Angeles and back again, this is a heartbreaking and beautiful portrait of an unlikely friendship—a story of love, betrayal, and, ultimately, redemption.

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__________________***NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES***A gripping true-crime story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, from international bestselling thriller author John Grisham.In the baseball draft of 1971, Ron Williamson was the first player chosen from Oklahoma. Signing with Oakland, he said goodbye to his small home town and left for California to pursue his dreams of glory.Six years later he was back, his dreams broken by a bad arm and bad habits - drinking, drugs and women. He began to show signs of mental illness. Unable to keep a job, he moved in with his mother and slept 20 hours a day on her sofa.In 1982, a 21 year-old cocktail waitress, Debra Sue Carter, was raped and murdered, and for five years the crime went unsolved. Finally, desperate for someone to blame, police came to suspect Ron Williamson and his friend Dennis Fritz. The two were finally arrested in 1987 and charged with murder.With no physical evidence, the prosecution s case was built on junk science and the testimony of jailhouse snitches and convicts. Dennis Fritz was found guilty and given a life sentence.Ron Williamson was sent to Death Row.But as Grisham methodically lays out, there was no case against him. Ron Williamson was wrongly condemned to die. If you believe that in America you are innocent until proven guilty, this book will shock you. If you believe in the death penalty, this book will disturb you. If you believe the criminal justice system is fair, this book will infuriate you.__________________In 2018, THE INNOCENT MAN was adapted by Netflix into a gripping six-part true crime series.__________________â ˜A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos â “ Irish Independent John Grisham is the master of legal fiction â “ Jodi Picoult The best thriller writer alive â “ Ken Follettâ ˜John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillersâ ™ â “ Telegraphâ ˜Grisham is a superb, instinctive storytellerâ ™ â “ The Timesâ ˜Grisham s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.â ™ â “ Daily Recordâ ˜Masterful â “ when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they re not just alive, they re pulsatingâ ™ â “ Mirrorâ ˜A giant of the thriller genreâ ™ â “ TimeOut

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When life turns up the heat and everything inside of you wants to give up, will you face the flames? Will you keep the faith? Will you keep fighting until God does the miraculous? Pastor Shawn Johnson found himself asking these questions after he received a devastating diagnosis that made him want to give up on everything, including his faith and his future. The turning point for Shawn was a phone call from a friend and UFC fighting coach who told him that this situation was not going to steal his joy, take away his peace, or change his calling. Instead, he said, “You’re going to kiss this fire and walk away whistling.”The phrase “kiss the fire” doesn’t imply that it won’t get hot from time to time. It’s not saying there won’t be hard days. It’s a declaration that you’re choosing not to give up and has become Shawn’s battle cry. It acknowledges that you can get through this and will be stronger on the other side. Kiss the Fire will inspire you to trust that God is present and to tap into that inner fighter spirit. In Kiss the Fire Shawn sharesthe three reasons why you should keep fighting and refuse to give up,seven strategies you need in order to kiss the fire and walk away whistling, andhow to experience the amazing plans God has for you even when you have no idea what those might be. This book is a lifeline. If you or a loved one are struggling to hold on, Pastor Shawn will show you how to face spiritual, physical, and emotional battles with determination and tenacity. It will give you the faith, the encouragement, and the tools you need to persevere through whatever you are going through, so that one day you can look back and with all sincerity say, “Thank God I didn’t give up, because look what God has done!”

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The Sunday Times bestseller and the definitive story behind the ITV factual drama White House Farm, about the horrific killings that took place in 1985. On 7 August 1985, Nevill and June Bamber, their daughter Sheila and her two young sons Nicholas and Daniel were discovered shot to death at White House Farm in Essex. The murder weapon was found on Sheila s body, a bible lay at her side. All the windows and doors of the farmhouse were secure, and the Bambers son, 24-year-old Jeremy, had alerted police after apparently receiving a phone call from his father, who told him Sheila had gone berserk with the gun. It seemed a straightforward case of murder-suicide, but a dramatic turn of events was to disprove the police s theory. In October 1986, Jeremy Bamber was convicted of killing his entire family in order to inherit his parents substantial estates. He has always maintained his innocence.Drawing on interviews and correspondence with many of those closely connected to the events â “ including Jeremy Bamber â “ and a wealth of previously unpublished documentation, Carol Ann Lee brings astonishing clarity to a complex and emotive case. She describes the years of rising tension in the family that culminated in the murders, and provides clear insight into the background of each individual and their relationships within the family unit.Scrupulously fair in its analysis, The Murders at White House Farm is an absorbing portrait of a family, a time and a place, and a gripping account of one of Britain s most notorious crimes.

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ON YOUR MARKS. GET SET. GO! The adventure begins here as Sonic races to protect the world from bad guys old and new!In the aftermath of his latest battle with Dr. Eggman, rogue robots are on the loose and new foes are on the rise. But where is the evil doctor and what secrets will Sonic discover during his search? One thing s for sure: he ll need plenty of help from Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and new allies Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf. Plus, he ll have to deal with a little competition--from his old frenemy Shadow the Hedgehog! It s an epic storyline Sonic fans can t miss, so don t get left in the dust. Gotta go fast!Collects the first 12 issues from volumes 1-3 (Fallout, The Fate of Dr. Eggman, and Battle For Angel Island) of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture.Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others benevolence), amakudari (the nation s descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, belly art ; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter.All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Next in this series:Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan s rich cultural history.

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Kniha - 384 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The first new novel from Ishiguro in 10 years, now in paperback. The novel begins as a couple set off across a troubled land of mist and rain in the hope of finding a son they have not seen in years, and it is an exploration of lost memories, love, revenge and war. The best and most original writer of his generation Susan Hill, Mail on Sunday

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THE FIRST NEW SERIES FROM #1 BESTSELLER MARK BILLINGHAM IN 20 YEARS. Readers rejoice! A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business --- RICHARD OSMANMeet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated... He s a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority ­- and he s the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets.Meet Detective Declan Miller. A double murder in a seaside hotel sees a grieving Miller return to work to solve what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Just why were two completely unconnected men taken out?Despite a somewhat dubious relationship with both reality and his new partner, can the eccentric, offbeat Miller find answers where his colleagues have found only an impossible puzzle? Funny, moving, and full of surprises . . . an absolute treat --- MICK HERRON Billingham blends caustic humour, raw emotion and rollercoaster thrills.His new series is bursting with wit, charm and intriguing, complex characters --- JANICE HALLETT

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The first official book from the life-changing BBC One show, Sort Your Life Out will have you falling back in love with your home in three simple steps:1. STRIP - how to let go and clear out the clutter (when you don t have a warehouse to hand)!2. SORT - time to sell, donate, recycle and upcycle.3. SYSTEMISE - learn how to organise, fold and store in a way that is manageable and sustainable.Filled with every tip and trick from your favourite experts Stacey, Dilly, Iwan and Rob, this empowering book will give you the tools to transform your home and get that Sort Your Life Out mindset.

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A writer with a profound comprehension of emotional destruction, loss and redemption Sunday TimesA retired widow in rural Connecticut wakes to an unexpected visit from her childhood best friend whom she hasn t seen in forty-nine years. A man arrives at a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hotel to introduce his estranged father to his newborn daughter and finds him collapsed on the floor of the lobby.A sixty-seven-year-old taxi driver in Kauai receives a phone call from the mainland that jars her back to a traumatic past. These seemingly disconnected lives come together as half-century-old secrets begin to surface over the course of one fateful day...

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#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.“Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered—a year later—when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island’s chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them.

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world s first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time.He embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both.Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is.__________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE TIME KEEPER As usual, Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn t longer! A touching story which everyone can relate to. This book is philosophical, touching and insightful - a true gem Another awesome read . . . Wish his books went on forever One of the best books I have ever read! An absolute masterpiece! This one book provides much wisdom

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Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it?For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn t you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you?Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man s life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final class : lessons in how to live.TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie s lasting gift with the world.Praise for Tuesdays with Morrie: This is a true story that shines and leaves you forever warmed by its afterglow Amy Tan A moving tribute to embracing life Glasgow Herald An extraordinary contribution to the literature of death Boston Globe A beautifully written book of great clarity and wisdom that lovingly captures the simplicity beyond life s complexities M Scott Peck

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Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn t you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man s life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - MItch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final class : lessons in how to live.TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie s lasting gift with the world.

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________Chika Jeune came into Mitch Albom s life by chance. Growing up in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti Earthquake, at three years old she tragically lost her mother and was brought to the orphanage run by Mitch and his wife, Janine. Chika made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, she delighted those around her. But everything changed when Chika was diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could treat. This discovery sparked a two-year, around-the-world journey in search of a cure. As Chika s boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learned that a relationship built on love can never be lost.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FINDING CHIKA A powerful, emotional story If you read one book this year, make it this one! A beautifully written book, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure An amazing journey of determination and love I laughed, I cried, and just couldn t put it down

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THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.

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An Instant New York Times BestsellerBeloved bestselling author Mitch Albom returns with his most important novel to date, an unforgettable story of truth and lies set during the Holocaust.Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, the trustworthy boy is discovered by a German officer, who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico has to do is persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading “north,” where new jobs and safety await. Unaware that this is all a cruel ruse, the innocent boy reassures passengers on the station platform every day.But when the final train is loaded, Nico sees his family being herded into a boxcar. Only then does he discover that he has helped send them—and everyone he knows and loves—to their doom at Auschwitz.Nico escapes—but he never tells the truth again.In The Little Liar, Mitch Albom examines the human repercussions of deception by interweaving the stories of Nico, who yearns for forgiveness; his older brother, Sebastian, who vows revenge against him; Fannie, the girl who must choose between them; and Udo Graf, the Nazi officer who forever changed their lives with his lies.Through the war years, the concentration camps, and the decades that follow, Albom reveals the consequences of each personÂ’s honesty and dishonesty, bringing them back to where it all started in a staggering climax worthy of the best of AlbomÂ’s internationally embraced stories.Â

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Audiokniha: Jestli k vám tenhle příběh přichází ve správném okamžiku vašeho života, pak jste získali o hodně víc než jen audioknihu! Světoznámá knížka přeložená do více než dvaceti jazyků vypráví o tom, jak zásadní životní lekci může člověk dostat, když se setká se svým bývalým profesorem. Americký spisovatel Mitch Albom ve své knize vypráví příběh, který skutečně prožil. Po dvaceti letech se znovu setkal se svým bývalým profesorem Morriem Schwartzem, který mu pomohl začít vnímat svět z jiného úhlu, než byl Mitch dosud zvyk¬lý. Z jejich pravidelných úterních setkání se stává jejich poslední společný semestr o životě a smrti. Profesor totiž onemocněl amytrofickou laterální sklerózou. Kniha poukazuje na to, že smysl lidské existence se člověku často vyjevuje teprve tváří v tvář konečnosti lidského bytí a stala se předlohou stejnojmenného filmu z roku 1999 s Jackem Lemmonem a Hankem Azzariou v hlavních rolích.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Moving Daily Mail It will stay with you Independent Profound Irish Examiner____________________A moving new novel from the beloved author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in HeavenWhen the Nazis invade Salonika, Greece, eleven-year-old Nico Crispi is offered a chance to save his family. He is instructed to convince his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading towards the east, where they are promised jobs and safety. He dutifully goes to the station platform every day and reassures the passengers that the journey is safe. Only after it is too late does Nico discover that the people he loved would never return. In The Little Liar, Nico s story is interweaved with other individuals impacted by the occupation: his brother Sebastian, their schoolmate Fanni and the Nazi officer who radically changed their lives. As the decades pass, the consequences of what they endured come to light.Exploring honesty, survival, revenge and devotion, The Little Liar is a timeless story about the harm we inflict with our deceits, and the power of love to redeem us.____________________Five-star reader reviews of The Little Liar An amazing story about truth, war, humanity and loss Another beautiful piece of work by the author. He makes you feel like you are there, know everybody and feel every emotion Within an exciting and thought-provoking story, without preaching or proselytising, the author invites us to contemplate Truth, and how it is often the first causality of war Excellent interwoven stories by a master storyteller. Meaningful insights we can use today This book nearly broke me I love Mitch s books, but this is the best of all of them

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Jedenáctiletý Nico Krispis nikdy v životě nezalhal. Poté co nacisté obsadili jeho domov v řecké Salonice, vyhlédl si tohoto důvěřivého chlapce jeden německý důstojník, který mu nabídl šanci zachránit svoji rodinu. Stačilo, aby Nico přesvědčil ostatní členy své židovské komunity nastoupit do vlaků směřujících „na sever“, kde na ně čeká nová práce a bezpečí. Nevěda, že se jedná o krutou lest, nevinný hoch den co den ujišťoval cestující na nástupišti, že se nemají čeho bát.Ovšem při odbavení posledního vlaku Nico viděl, jak do dobytčáku ženou i jeho rodinu. Teprve poté zjistil, že pomohl odeslat své příbuzné – a všechny další, které znal a měl rád – do koncentračního tábora v Osvětimi. Nicovi se podařilo utéct – ale pak už nikdy nemluvil pravdu.V románu Malý lhář zkoumá Mitch Albom následky klamu a zrady v prolínajících se příbězích Nica, z něhož se stane patologický lhář, jeho staršího bratra Sebastiana, který je odhodlán se mu pomstít, Fannie, dívky, která si mezi oběma bratry musí vybrat, a Uda Grafa, nacistického důstojníka, který svým lhaním všem třem zamotal život.

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