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''Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure'' Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.''As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you''ll read this year or any year'' Donal Ryan, Sunday Times''Vivid and moving'' Guardian‘A stellar piece of storytelling’ Daily Mail''Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures'' New York Times''Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure'' Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.''As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you''ll read this year or any year'' Donal Ryan, Sunday Times''Vivid and moving'' Guardian‘A stellar piece of storytelling’ Daily Mail''Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures'' New York Times''Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The gripping stories of the most colourful and formidable characters to challenge the might of Rome. Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilization into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples. The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome's enemies - the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example - were developing civilizations in their own right before obliteration at the Roman sword. Indeed, as Philip Matyszak argues, had Rome not crushed rivals so completely, the drop into the Dark Ages might not have occurred; at Rome's collapse, no other powerful civilizations remained to absorb the impact. This engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of those vanquished by Rome. They varied from the highly cultivated Greeks and Egyptians to wild and rebellious Britons and Germans, to the Asiatic empires of the Persians and Parthians. Their leaders were driven by ambition, vindictive hatred, fear, political calculation, or naked greed. Some fought to preserve their heritage, some for personal survival, and others from a warrior's love of battle. Defying the might of Rome was a dangerous business, and few of the men and women described ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A sweeping history of the Roman Empire''s influence beyond its borders and through time At its height in the second century AD, the Roman Empire extended across continents, from Hadrian’s border wall to the port towns of the Red Sea. But its influence spread even further, with a legacy that lasts to this day. In this brand-new analysis of the world of Rome, award-winning historian, archaeologist and broadcaster Simon Elliott sets off on a grand tour of the whole Empire, reviewing each region in turn to show how the experience of being part of the Roman world still dramatically influences our lives today. This includes far-flung Britannia – the wild west of the Roman world – whose extreme north was never conquered. Here the legacy of a lengthy period of conquest is writ large across the urban landscape and transport network, but also in present-day Britain’s differential relationship with its continental neighbors. In central Europe, Emperor Diocletian created a schism that still dominates the region, while the complex struggle for dominance in the Middle East is directly linked to the world of Rome, and the boundary between North and sub-Saharan Africa still broadly follows the Roman frontier, a so-called ''limes''. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stunning novel of courage, camaraderie and deadly enemies from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Centurion and The Emperor''s Exile.AD 58. BRITANNIA. TENSION IS SIMMERING. DANGER LIES ROUND EVERY CORNER FOR ROME''S BRAVE SOLDIERS ...Fifteen years after Rome''s invasion of Britannia, centurion Marco is back. The island is settled now, bustling with commerce. Macro''s goal is to help run his mother''s Londinium inn, and exploit his land grant. He''s prepared for the dismal weather and the barbaric ways of the people. But far worse dangers threaten all his plans. A gang led by an ex-legionary rules the city, demanding protection money and terrorising those who won''t pay up. The Roman official in charge has turned a blind eye. Macro has to act. He needs the back-up of the finest soldier he knows: Prefect Cato. But Cato is in distant Rome. Or is he? As the streets run red with blood, the army''s heroes face an enemy as merciless and cunning as any barbarian tribe. The honour of Rome is in their hands ...For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane - unputdownable fiction from an author who knows the Roman world like no other. IF YOU DON''T ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the late Iron Age, Rome was a small collection of huts arranged over a few hills. By the third century BC, it had become a large and powerful city, with monumental temples, public buildings and grand houses. It had conquered the whole of Italy and was poised to establish an empire. But how did it accomplish this historic transformation? This book explores the development of Rome during this period, and the nature of its control over Italy, considering why and how the Romans achieved this spectacular dominance. For Rome was only one of a number of emerging centres of power during this period. From its complex forms of government, to its innovative connections with other states, Kathryn Lomas shows what set Rome apart. Examining the context and impact of the city''s dominance, as well as the key political, social and economic changes it engendered, this is crucial reading for anyone interested in Ancient Rome.

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Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz explains why we are experiencing such destructively high levels of inequality - and why this is not inevitable The top 1 percent have the best houses, the best educations, the best doctors, and the best lifestyles, but there is one thing that money doesn''t seem to have bought: an understanding that their fate is bound up with how the other 99 percent live. Throughout history, this is something that the top 1 percent eventually do learn - too late. In this timely book, Joseph Stiglitz identifies three major causes of our predicament: that markets don''t work the way they are supposed to (being neither efficient nor stable); how political systems fail to correct the shortcomings of the market; and how our current economic and political systems are fundamentally unfair. He focuses chiefly on the gross inequality to which these systems give rise, but also explains how inextricably interlinked they are. Providing evidence that investment - not austerity - is vital for productivity, and offering realistic solutions for levelling the playing field and increasing social mobility, Stiglitz argues that reform of our economic and political systems is not just fairer, but is the only way to make ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author-illustrator team, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy: a spirited series of “cosy gothic” mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde.“This book has more shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards and more delicious twists than my favourite pretzel. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy. You''d have to be DEAD not to love it...Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin StevensStunning colour-illustrated storytelling"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum

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Thrilling spooky mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.“More shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery for fans of cosy crime, by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy."A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum

Objev podobné jako Lockett & Wilde: The Ghosts of the Manor - Lucy Strange

With barbarians at the gate and enemies within, two men must fight for the soul of the Republic and the greatest empire in the world.Inside a cave hacked out of the rock, lit by flickering torches, two young boys appeal to the famed Roman oracle for a glimpse into their future. The Sybil draws a blood-red shape of an eagle with wings outstretched: an omen of death. As the boys flee from the cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius make an oath of loyalty until death—an oath that will be tested in the years to come.Thirty years on, Aulus is Rome’s most successful general and faces his toughest battle. Barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are demanding the withdrawal of Roman legions from their land in return for her life. It is unthinkable for Aulus to agree, and he fears his beloved must be forfeit to Rome. Meanwhile, Lucius has risen to high rank in the Senate, a position he uses and abuses. But when Lucius is suspected of arranging a murder, the very foundations of the Republic are threatened. Lucius and Aulus soon find themselves on very different sides of the conflict—perhaps the prophecy of the eagle will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why did Rome fall? Vicious barbarian invasions during the fifth century resulted in the cataclysmic end of the world''s most powerful civilization, and a ''dark age'' for its conquered peoples. Or did it? The dominant view of this period today is that the ''fall of Rome'' was a largely peaceful transition to Germanic rule, and the start of a positive cultural transformation. Bryan Ward-Perkins encourages every reader to think again by reclaiming the drama and violence of the last days of the Roman world, and reminding us of the very real horrors of barbarian occupation. Attacking new sources with relish and making use of a range of contemporary archaeological evidence, he looks at both the wider explanations for the disintegration of the Roman world and also the consequences for the lives of everyday Romans, in a world of economic collapse, marauding barbarians, and the rise of a new religious orthodoxy. He also looks at how and why successive generations have understood this period differently, and why the story is still so significant today.

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A woman''s ability to see ghosts draws her into a journey of redemption and unexpected friendship in thisunforgettable story from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches.Beatrice Bird is plagued by ghosts. It''s a gift she''s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it''s a gift that has grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can''t escape. In a desperate attempt for relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner and a psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She sees as few people as she possibly can. She doesn''t call home. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her. For the first time in a long time, Beatrice''s gift will be called on to help someone in need. The path to healing awaits both of them - ifBeatrice can find the courage to take the first step.

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A dramatic retelling of the final years of the Western Roman Empire and the downfall of Rome itself from the perspective of the Roman general Stilicho and Alaric, king of the Visigoths.It took little more than a single generation for the centuries-old Roman Empire to fall. In those critical decades, while Christians and pagans, legions and barbarians, generals and politicians squabbled over dwindling scraps of power, two men – former comrades on the battlefield – rose to prominence on opposite sides of the great game of empire.Roman general Flavius Stilicho, the man behind the Roman throne, dedicated himself to restoring imperial glory, only to find himself struggling for his life against political foes. Alaric, King of the Goths, desired to be a friend of Rome, was betrayed by it, and given no choice but to become its enemy. Battling each other to a standstill, these two warriors ultimately overcame their differences in order to save the empire from enemies on all sides. And when one of them fell, the other took such vengeance as had never been seen in history.Don Hollway, author of The Last Viking, combines ancient chroniclers’ accounts of Stilicho and Alaric into an unforgettable history of betrayal, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The ultimate Rome story From the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the intrigue of the Senate, from the foreign wars that secure the power of the empire to the betrayals that threaten to tear it apart, this is the remarkable story of the man who would become the greatest Roman of them all: Julius Caesar. In the city of Rome, a titanic power struggle is about to shake the Republic to its core. Citizen will fight citizen in a bloody conflict - and Julius Caesar, cutting his teeth in battle, will be in the thick of the action. The first instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.

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A chilling ghost story in which a mother and daughter move into a crumbling house haunted by the ghost of a girl who performed in Victorian freak shows, through which wind whistles eerily, floorboards creak ominously and things go bump in the night. It’s Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions meets Alice Hoffman’s The Museum of Extraordinary Things.Following the break-up of a controlling marriage, single mother Nell moves into the crumbling Victorian Merry Hall with her teenage daughter, Fern. She’s determined to make a new life but the noises, moving objects, and strange smells in her new home make her increasingly unsettled.In the 1840s, showman Abel Wenham seduces Dolly, a talented albino girl and makes her the star of his performing collection of ‘freaks’. But after she becomes pregnant with his child, he discards her and imprisons her at Merry Hall, where her only solace is the company of fellow performers Ada the Bear Lady and the Jack the Posturer. They plan to escape with Dolly and her child and set up in business, but Wenham has other ideas.When Fern admits she, too, is pregnant, it seems as though history may be about to repeat itself. But is Dolly, just one ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike. "All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans"Wildly funny." Ben Miller"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy StantonMatilda and Edgar are in London''s haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn''t long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents'' death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won''t rest until they find it out.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime. You''d have to be DEAD not to love it...

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The Future of Power examines what it means to be forceful and effective in a world in which the traditional ideas of state power have been upended by technology, and rogue actors.Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a longtime analyst of power and a hands-on practitioner in government, delivers a new power narrative that considers the shifts, innovations, bold technologies, and new relationships that are defining the twenty-first century. He shows how power resources are adapting to the digital age and how smart power strategies must include more than a country''s military strength.At the beginning of the twenty-first century, unsurpassed in military strength and ownership of world resources, the United States was indisputably the most powerful nation in the world. Today, China, Russia, India, and others are increasing their share of world power resources. Information once reserved for the government is now available for mass consumption. The Internet has literally put power at the fingertips of nonstate agents, allowing them to launch cyberattacks from their homes. The cyberage has created a new power frontier among states, ripe with opportunity for developing countries. To remain at the pinnacle of world power, the United States must adopt a strategy that designed for a global ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The side-splittingly funny sequel to Nora and the Map of Mayhem by award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle.When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she doesn't expect her great-grandkids, Atticus and Autumn, to have stowed away for the ride! Between dodging fingernail-eating skuttlecrags and wrangling ice-breathing jujugars, there's also whispers of a rogue Monster Hunter on the loose with monstrous plans in motion. With only some wool, a corkscrew and half a pack of sweets in their possession, can the trio stop the true villain before it's too late?Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!PRAISE FOR NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM:'Exactly the kind of anarchy I love.' - Louie Stowell'Riotously funny, utterly unique' - Jenny Pearson'A whirlwind of hilarity!' - Laura Ellen Anderson

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Voted the top crime novel of all time by the UK Crime Writers' Association, The Daughter of Time is Josephine Tey's last and most successful book. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by writer David Stuart Davies. Inspector Alan Grant is laid up in hospital with a spinal injury and he's bored.Renowned for his ability to read a face, he passes the time looking at old portraits and one which particularly grabs his attention is of Richard III, the supposed arch villain who killed his own nephews, 'the princes in the tower'. But Grant doesn't accept the face in the portrait is the face of a villain so he sets out to investigate what really happened. An unusual premise for a crime novel perhaps, but nevertheless an extremely clever and engrossing one, brilliantly plotted and written with enormous charm and erudition.

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Can a ghost haunt a ghost?Can the dead reach out and touch the living?Can ancient evil be made manifest? These are the questions that confront investigator David Ash when he is sent to the picturesque village of Sleath in the Chiltern Hills to look into mysterious reports of mass hauntings. What he discovers is a terrified community gripped by horrors and terrorized by ghosts from the ancient village''s long history. As each dark secret is unveiled and terrible, malign forces are unleashed, he will fear for his very sanity. Sleath. Where the dead will walk the streets.

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Marcellus military exploits were largely unmatched by any other aristocrat of Roman Middle Republic. As a young soldier in the First Punic War, he won a reputation for his skill in single combat. In his first consulship, he earned a triumph for defeating a Gallic tribe, no small feat in and of itself, and also slew the Gallic chieftain Britomartus in single combat. Consequently, he earned the spolia opima, an honor, according to Roman antiquarians, that had only been earned twice before, once by Romulus himself. He went on to defeat the hitherto-invincible Hannibal in a small battle around the central Italian city of Nola, and subsequently led an army to subdue and plunder the powerful city of Syracuse in an epic 2 year siege (despite the ingenius defensive measures of the inventor Archimedes). Yet, despite his undeniable success as a warrior and commander, Marcellus met with considerable political opposition at Rome. Marcellus career not only makes exciting reading, but gives an excellent vantage point from which to view the military and political struggles of the period and the role of military successes in the aristocratic culture of the Roman Republic. His biography will be an important addition to existing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Live from the Crypt is a hilarious information series with an undead chat-show format where ghostly historical figures are interviewed by the crew of the show about their lives and experiences. In this volume, the ghosts of famous and fearsome pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Bartholomew Roberts, and Ching Shih are interviewed about their criminal careers and often horrible fates.

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In addition to Valerie Warrior''s crisp, fluent translation of the first five books of Livy''s Ab Urbe Condita, this edition features a general introduction to Livy and his work, extensive foot-of-the-page notes offering essential contextual information, and a chronology of events. Three appendices--on the genealogies of the most prominent political figures in the early Republic, Livy''s relationship with Augustus, and Livy''s treatment of religion--offer additional insight into the author and the early history of Rome.

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Focussing on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogenous civilisation and looking at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times, this is an authoritative and amusing study from bestselling author Boris Johnson.In addition to his roles as politician, editor, author and television presenter, Boris Johnson is a passionate Roman scholar. The recent ‘Dream of Rome’ TV series saw him travelling throughout the Roman Empire in order to uncover the secrets of the governance of the empire, and the reasons behind why the Romans held such power and prestige for so long.Fiercely interested in Europe and the current issues facing the European Union, Boris Johnson will look at the lessons we could learn from the Romans and how we could apply them to our modern politics.Boris Johnson was the editor of the Spectator, MP for Henley and is now the new Shadow Minister for Education. He writes a column for the Daily Telegraph and lives in London and Oxfordshire with his wife and their children.

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A sweeping new history of how climate change and disease helped bring down the Roman Empire Here is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history: the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome is the first book to examine the catastrophic role that climate change and infectious diseases played in the collapse

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How devastating viruses, pandemics, and other natural catastrophes swept through the far-flung Roman Empire and helped to bring down one of the mightiest civilizations of the ancient worldHere is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history: the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome is the first book

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These nine biographies illuminate the careers, personalities and military campaigns of some of Rome''s greatest statesmen, whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Selected from Plutarch''s Roman Lives, they include prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in Roman history, such as soldierly Marcellus, eloquent Cato and cautious Fabius. Here too are vivid portraits of ambitious, hot-tempered Coriolanus; objective, principled Brutus and open-hearted Mark Anthony, who would later be brought to life by Shakespeare. In recounting the lives of these great leaders, Plutarch also explores the problems of statecraft and power and illustrates the Roman people''s genius for political compromise, which led to their mastery of the ancient world.

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Investigator David Ash is sent to the picturesque village of Sleath in the Chiltern Hills to look into mysterious reports of mass hauntings. What he discovers is a terrified community gripped by horrors and terrorized by ghosts from the ancient village's long history.

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With his 1954 book The Nature of Prejudice, American psychologist Gordon Allport displays the crucial skill of reasoning, producing and organizing an argument that was persuasive enough to have a major impact not only in universities, but also on government policy. The question that Allport tackled was an old one: why are people so disposed to prejudice against those from other groups? Earlier psychologists had suggested a number of reasons, especially in the case of racial prejudice. Some had suggested that racism was a learned behaviour, conditioned by negative experiences of other races; others that there was an objective rationale to negative racial stereotypes. Allport, however, reasoned that prejudice is essentially a by-product of the necessary mental shortcuts the human brain uses to process the vast amount of information it takes in. Because our brains want to use as little effort as possible, they regularly fall back on simple stereotypes – which easily generate prejudice. Gathering strong evidence for this hypothesis, he reasoned, clearly and persuasively, that our natural cognitive approach is the most significant factor in accounting for prejudice. Going further still, Allport also reasoned that, once this was better understood, social scientists would be able to influence policy-makers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this dazzling collection of stories, a son must repeatedly come out to his senile father while looking for a place that will care for the old man. An elderly couple confronts the note-taking fiction writer eavesdropping on their conversation. A famous actor in recovery has a one-night stand with the world''s most surprising film critic. And in the beautifully romantic title story, a shy twenty-one-year-old studying Latin in Rome during "the year of my reinvention" finds himself face-to-face with the gorgeous Italian actress of his adolescent dreams.Funny, poignant, and redemptive, this collection takes the reader to Italy and Idaho, Washington and Mississippi. With his signature wit and bighearted approach to the darkest parts of humanity, Walter tackles the modern condition with a timeless touch.

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THE EXPLOSIVELY GRIPPING, 300,000 COPY BESTSELLING ROMAN EPIC SERIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GLADIATORAD 58: Rome is in turmoil once more. Emperor Nero has set his heart on a new wife but to clear a path for her, he must first assassinate his Empress, Claudia Octavia. Vespasian needs to tread carefully here - Nero''s new lover, Poppaea Sabina, is no friend of his and her ascent to power spells danger. Meanwhile, Nero''s extravagance has reached new heights, triggering a growing financial crisis in Britannia. Vespasian is sent to Londinium to rescue the situation, only to become embroiled in a deadly rebellion, one that threatens to destroy Britannia and de-stabilise the empire... THE SEVENTH BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING VESPASIAN SERIES

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With an Introduction and Notes by Martin Scofield, University of Kent at Canterbury. Henry James was arguably the greatest practitioner of what has been called the psychological ghost story. His stories explore the region which lies between the supernatural or straightforwardly marvellous and the darker areas of the human psyche.This edition includes all ten of his ghost stories, and as such is the fullest collection currently available. The stories range widely in tone and type. They include 'The Jolly Corner', a compelling story of psychological doubling; 'Owen Wingrave', which is also a subtle parable of military tradition; 'The Friends of the Friends', a strange story of uncanny love; and 'The Private Life', which finds a shrewd, high comedy in its ghostly theme.The volume also includes James's great novella The Turn of the Screw, perhaps the most ambiguous and disturbing ghost story ever written.

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Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan''s family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.

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Reprinted by popular demand, this book tells the story of St Joseph of Arimathea and the legend of his journey to Britain as a metal merchant seeking tin. Tradition states that on this journey he was accompanied by none other than Jesus, who at this stage was a young boy. This title reveals the events of St Joseph''s time at Glastonbury, and explores the legend behind this intriguing story. Britain is proverbially rich in monuments of the past, but of all the ancient places with outward and visible links with antiquity this little Somerset town is unique. For it is not only bestowed with visible evidences, wrought in stone, of generations long departed, but it is also steeped in fascinating legend and tradition. One of these later traditions states that Glastonbury was the very cradle of English Christianity, where an infant church was planted by those who personally knew Jesus. This is a truly fascinating and innovative perspective on the story of St Joseph of Arimathea, which promises to enthral the reader.

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The complete and definitive history of how Roman generals carved out the greatest and longest-lasting empire the world has ever seen.The Roman army was one of the most effective fighting forces in history. The legions and their commanders carved out an empire which eventually included the greater part of the known world. This was thanks largely to the generals who led the Roman army to victory after victory, and whose strategic and tactical decisions shaped the course of several centuries of warfare.This book, by the author of THE PUNIC WARS, concentrates on those Roman generals who displayed exceptional gifts of leadership and who won the greatest victories. With 26 chapters covering the entire span of the Roman Empire, it is a complete history of Roman warfare.

Objev podobné jako In the Name of Rome - Adrian Goldsworthy

It''s 1947. The world continues to grapple with the fallout of WWII, and former war reporter Billie Walker is finding her feet as an investigator. When a wealthy client hires Billie and her assistant Sam to track down her missing husband, the trail leads Billie back to London and Paris, where painful memories of her own husband''s disappearance also lurk. As Billie''s search for her client''s husband takes her from the upper echelons of Paris'' Ritz hotel to the dank basements of the infamous Paris morgue, she''ll need to keep her gun at the ready, because something even more terrible than a few old memories might be following her around the City of Light...

Objev podobné jako The Ghosts of Paris - Tara Moss

''The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishing''s great projects'' New StatesmanThe world known as the ''Dark Ages'', often seen as a time of barbarism, was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe would be created.Chris Wickham''s acclaimed history shows how this period, encompassing peoples such as Goths, Franks, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, was central to the development of our history and culture. From the collapse of the Roman Empire to the establishment of new European states, and from Ireland to Constantinople, the Baltic to the Mediterranean, this landmark work makes sense of a time of invasion and turbulence, but also of continuity, creativity and achievement.

Objev podobné jako The Inheritance of Rome - Chris Wickham

''A detective story with a very considerable difference. Ingenious, stimulating and very enjoyable'' SUNDAY TIMES''As interesting and enjoyable a book as they will meet in a month of Sundays'' OBSERVERScotland Yard inspector Alan Grant, recovering from a broken leg, becomes fascinated with a contemporary portrait of Richard III, believed to have brutally killed his brother''s children - the Princes in the Tower - to make his crown secure. But is the hunchback with such a sensitive, noble face really one of the world''s most heinous villains? Or was he the victim of one of the most insidious plots in history?''One of the best mysteries of all time'' NEW YORK TIMES''Suspense is achieved by unexpected twists and extremely competent storytelling . . . credible and convincing'' SPECTATOR

Objev podobné jako The Daughter Of Time - Josephine Tey

This is the story of James Joyce, a writer who overcame the limitations of poverty, nationalism, religion, family and near blindness. He only wrote about his native city, Dublin, though he refused to live there. In his lifetime, he was much criticised, but he became one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. However, he would not have achieved this without the help of three women. Dossier:The Irish renaissanceIrish emigration

Objev podobné jako The Magic of Language - Joseph Quinn

The noted mythologist discusses the relationship of ancient myths to modern life, including discussions of recent heros, tales of love and marriage, the power of myth, and mythic themes

Objev podobné jako The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

Presents an account of the transformative model of mediation and its practical application, including a description of how the field has moved toward increasing acceptance of the transformative model. This work offers information about how to use it effectively and clarifications of common misconceptions about the model.

Objev podobné jako The Promise of Mediation - Joseph P. Folger, Robert A. Baruch Bush

The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Objev podobné jako The Story of Rome - Dickins Rosie

This Longman School Shakespeare for GCSE edition is designed to help every student improve their learning in the new 2010 GCSE specifications, with: Exclusive assessment support for AQA, Edexcel, WJEC and OCR English Literature, including detailed guidance on the new assessments, sample tasks and graded student responses with commentary. ''Think about'' questions on every page that help focus students'' learning on the GCSE assessment criteria. Clear and appealing design and supportive notes to ensure accessibility for all students.

Objev podobné jako The Merchant of Venice - John O'Connor, Stuart Eames

Welcome to Pandora''s Antiques, with rarities for every occasion. Nowhere does Mia feel so at home as in her Aunt Harriet''s antique shop. How wonderful that she can spend her summer holiday there! But something is wrong in the shop. Things disappear as if by magic, furniture that has just been wiped dusts up again in seconds, and there is an eerie number of clatter at night. However, her aunt acts as if this is completely normal. Mia, on the other hand, suspects that Harriet is hiding something from her - just like the question of who her birth parents are.

Objev podobné jako The Ghosts of Pandora Pickwick - Christina Wolff

- Age range: 7+- Undead chat show format where historical figures are the guests, talking about their lives- Play script-style text, ideal for reluctant readers and reading or performing aloud- Features comic strips dramatising important parts of the story- Quirky and humorous black and white illustrations

Objev podobné jako Interviews with the ghosts of women doctors - John Townsend

Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the remarkable fusion of architecture, history, and national identity in Berlin.

Objev podobné jako The Ghosts of Berlin - Brian Ladd

Let Marco Polo Rome guide you around this beautiful cityExplore Rome with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Rome, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are lots of ideas for keeping the kids entertained, as well as offering tips for travelling on a budget. Let Marco Polo show you all that Rome has to offer. The Marco Polo Rome guide covers: Villa Borghese, Roman Forum and Palatine, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Domus Aurea, St Peter''s, Basilica of San Clemente, Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Trevi Fountain, Campo de'' Fiori, Galleria Borghese, The PantheonInside this guide you''ll find:Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from authentic Roman cooking with a local host, fairy-tale villas and palazzi to legendary frescoes, mosaics and sculpturesBucket list – here we recommend the top 10 best Rome experiences Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget and the best things to do with the kidsSightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your tripDiscovery Tours - Enjoy a cappuccino ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rome Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map - Marco Polo

How a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionised childhood education amid the splendour of Renaissance art

Objev podobné jako The Innocents of Florence - Joseph Luzzi

Fascinating mathematics underlies the art of origami, which has applications including origami-based stents, deployment of solar arrays in space, and furniture design. This approachable book relies on geometric intuition and requires only high school-level geometry and trigonometry. It contains solved exercises and over 150 color illustrations.

Objev podobné jako The Mathematics of Origami - Joseph O'Rourke

This compact, pocket-sized Rome travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Rome. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Rome guidebook covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori, The Ghetto and around, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican.Inside this Rome travel book you will find:Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Rome – Villa Borghese, Roman Forum and Palatine, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Domus Aurea, St Peter’s, Basilica of San Clemente, Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Trevi Fountain, pizza, Campo de’ Fiori, Galleria Borghese, gelato, The Pantheon Ready-made itineraries samples –  created for different time frames or types of tripRome at a glance – an overview map of Rome with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find thereDay trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afieldPractical travel ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Pocket Rough Guide Rome: Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides, Annie Warren