the god of that summer ralf rothmann

This book s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war . . . It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last. - The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month As the Second World War enters its final stages, millions in Germany are forced from their homes by bombing, compelled to seek shelter in the countryside where there are barely the resources to feed them.Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and her older sister Billie have escaped the devastation of the city for the relative safety of a dairy farm. But even here the power struggles of the war play out: the family depend on the goodwill of Luisa s brother-in-law, an SS officer, who in expectation of payment turns his attention away from his wife and towards Billie. Luisa immerses herself in books, but even she notices the Allied bombers flying east above them, the gauntness of the prisoners at the camp nearby, the disappearance of fresh-faced boys from the milk shed - hastily shipped off to a war that s already lost.Living on the farm teaches Luisa about life and death, but it s man s capacity for violence that provides the ultimate lesson, that robs her of her innocent ignorance. When, at a birthday celebration, her worst fears are realized, Luisa collapses under the weight of the inexplicable.Ralf Rothmann s previous novel, To Die in Spring, described the horror of war and the damage done on the battlefield. The God of that Summer tells the devastating story of civilians caught up in the chaos of defeat, of events that might lead a twelve-year-old child to justifiably say: I have experienced everything.

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‘This book s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war . . . It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last.’ The Times, ‘Historical Fiction Book of the Month’As the Second World War enters its final stages, millions in Germany are forced from their homes by bombing, compelled to seek shelter in the countryside where there are barely the resources to feed them.Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and her older sister Billie have escaped the devastation of the city for the relative safety of a dairy farm. But even here the power struggles of the war play out: the family depend on the goodwill of Luisa’s brother-in-law, an SS officer, who in expectation of payment turns his attention away from his wife and towards Billie. Luisa immerses herself in books, but even she notices the Allied bombers flying east above them, the gauntness of the prisoners at the camp nearby, the disappearance of fresh-faced boys from the milk shed – hastily shipped off to a war that’s already lost.Living on the farm teaches Luisa about life and death, but it’s man’s capacity for violence that provides the ultimate lesson, that robs her of her innocent ignorance. When, at a birthday celebration, her worst fears are realized, Luisa collapses under the weight of the inexplicable.Ralf Rothmann’s previous novel, To Die in Spring, described the horror of war and the damage done on the battlefield. The God of that Summer tells the devastating story of civilians caught up in the chaos of defeat, of events that might lead a twelve-year-old child to justifiably say: ‘I have experienced everything.’

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By the end of that summer, two people would be dead... Fans of In A Dark Dark Wood and The Couple Next Door will love this twisty thriller. I have given up so much and done so many terrible things already for the sake of my family that I can only keep going. I do not know what is going to happen to us. I am frightened, but I feel strong. I have the strength of a woman who has everything to lose.In the sweltering summer of 1997, strait-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba - a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress.She was quickly drawn into Biba s world, and for a while life was one long summer of love.But every summer must end. By the end of theirs, two people were dead - and now Karen s past has come back to haunt her . . .

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Traversing decades and continents – from Iran to India, Sri Lanka to the Czech Republic, Adelaide to the Torres Strait — The God of No Good is a beautifully lyrical and funny intergenerational memoir about six women and how their lives intertwine. Filled with wit and wisdom, it is a story that only Sita Walker could tell, but it will resonate with readers everywhere. It’s Wild Swans meets Nora Ephron.This is not a book about divorce. It’s not a book about God, either. You might think it is a book about goodness and what it means to be a good person, but it isn’t. Like everything else, this is about love. Sita Walker was raised by five strong matriarchs who taught her to believe in God and to be good. Her grandmother, mother and three aunts believed in their unshakeable Bahá’í faith, in the power of prayer, in sacrifice, in magic, in the healing of turmeric and tea, and the wisdom of dreams. But as hard as she tries to be good, Sita always suspects that deep down, she isn’t very good at all. At thirty-five, she hasn’t prayed in years, her dream of true love has died, and along with it, her faith – not that she’s telling her mother, or her aunts. Now, the only way she can fulfill her destiny is to seek out the wisdom of the ones who came before, and truly understand the women who raised her. But will they understand her? Either way, the matriarchy will never be the same again.

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⠜Since you asked: I am the great god Hitokotonushi of Kazuraki, known as Kotosaka no Kami, the WordRender, he who can render anything, be it felicitous or ill-omened, with but a single word. Nice to meet you.⠝The God of the Word is a witty and wry retelling of the Kojiki (⠘Record of Ancient Matters⠙), completed in 712 CE, which is considered the oldest extant Japanese text. It is a myth-history documenting (read: legitimising) the divine lineage of the emperors of the Yamato court, including the Wakatakeru no Mikoto of our text (supposedly the real historical figure the rest of the 14 confabulations were arranged to legitimise). This lively and hilarious translation is guaranteed to make you smile, while also gesturing towards the serious and relevant consideration of who gets to tell the tall tales on which we build our own narratives.

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Sometimes you need to clash to make an impact.Bianca Bridge is like an eyeshadow palette. She s a vibrant kaleidoscope of big personality and even bigger dreams, with a tendency towards messiness and fallout. Case in point: ruining her career prospects and hopes of becoming a writer by having an affair with a married government minister.Fiercely confident and uncompromising, her tyrannical new boss Obadiah Cortland - makeup artist and legend in Trinidad s beauty scene - is like a statement red lipstick. The God of Good Looks is a facade he has perfected over years of slipping through the island s rigid class barriers, and he knows as well as Bianca that the tiniest smudge can ruin your image.When Bianca s ex threatens both their futures, this clashing combination must find a way to work together to save everything they care about. But might they actually bring out the best in each other?Sparkling, big-hearted and life-affirming, The God of Good Looks is a story about prejudice and pride, the masks we wear and who we can become if we dare to take them off.----- Phenomenal! A book worthy of a standing ovation. I will never forget how this novel made me feel LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, author of Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? A dazzling delight ... I didn t want it to end! COCO MELLORS, author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein A glittering will-they, won t-they Bridget Jones re-boot NIKKI MAY, author of Wahala

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Sometimes you need to clash to make an impact.Bianca Bridge is like an eyeshadow palette. She s a vibrant kaleidoscope of big personality and even bigger dreams, with a tendency towards messiness and fallout. Case in point: ruining her career prospects and hopes of becoming a writer by having an affair with a married government minister.Fiercely confident and uncompromising, her tyrannical new boss Obadiah Cortland - makeup artist and legend in Trinidad s beauty scene - is like a statement red lipstick. The God of Good Looks is a facade he has perfected over years of slipping through the island s rigid class barriers, and he knows as well as Bianca that the tiniest smudge can ruin your image.When Bianca s ex threatens both their futures, this clashing combination must find a way to work together to save everything they care about. But might they actually bring out the best in each other?Sparkling, big-hearted and life-affirming, The God of Good Looks is a story about prejudice and pride, the masks we wear and who we can become if we dare to take them off.----- Phenomenal! A book worthy of a standing ovation. I will never forget how this novel made me feel LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, author of Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? A dazzling delight ... I didn t want it to end! COCO MELLORS, author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein A glittering will-they, won t-they Bridget Jones re-boot NIKKI MAY, author of Wahala

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Getting a second chance is a beautiful thing…Bianca Bridge’s personal and professional lives are in tatters. She has lost her beloved mother and has only a distant relationship with her self-made father. And now, she’s been outed as the mistress of a government minister – ending her journalism career before it had even started.All but unemployable, she is astonished when tyrannical make-up artist Obadiah Cortland, Trinidad’s legendary ‘God of Good Looks’, hires her as his new assistant. At first, Bianca can’t stand her fierce new boss – and he lets her know the feeling is mutual. But when her ex threatens both their futures and working together becomes their last resort, she begins to glimpse another Obadiah beneath the façade he’s so carefully cultivated.

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â ˜They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.â ™This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmotherâ ™s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a childhood in the shade of the wreck that is their family: their lonely, lovely mother, their beloved Uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist, bottom-pincher) and their sworn enemy, Baby Kochamma (ex-nun, incumbent grand-aunt).Arundhati Royâ ™s Booker Prize-winning novel was the literary sensation of the 1990s: a story anchored to anguish but fuelled by wit and magic.

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To save the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, former librarian Claire and her allies may have to destroy it first, in the final book of the bestselling fantasy trilogy

Objev podobné jako The God of Lost Words - A.J. Hackwith

Your invitation for the hottest summer thriller of the year has arrived . . . The thriller of the summer SARA OCHS Smart, sharp and stylish ANDREA MARA Addictive CLAIRE DOUGLAS Everything you want in a thriller FIONA CUMMINS It s the event of the year - the company summer party at a luxury hotel. Mel can t wait to let her hair down with her colleagues. Sun, sea, and her sights set on her work crush. But as the cocktails flow and darkness falls, cracks start to appear. Secrets, lies, revenge. No one is as innocent as they seem. But could one of them be guilty of murder? Mel soon realises someone is masterminding a deadly plan. And she must uncover the truth if she s going to get out alive . . . A twisty and sun-soaked locked-room thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and T.M. Logan. A tense, gripping and atmospheric thriller that will have you up all night KATY BRENT Nail-biting . . . the perfect cocktail-by-the-pool companion EMILY FREUD An immersive psychological thriller with a brilliantly claustrophobic setting C.L. PATTISON A fast-paced, tense locked-room thriller LOUISE JENSEN Extraordinarily suspenseful . . . the perfect holiday thriller SARAH TURNER

Objev podobné jako The Summer Party - Kate Gray

From the million-copy bestselling author of Before We Were Yours comes an inspiring novel about one woman s effect on a struggling Dallas neighbourhood.Sometimes hope springs up in unlikely places. Sandra Kaye Darden certainly never expects to find it in the little pink house left by her uncle Poppy. With her adopted son, Jake, missing thousands of miles away, and her family life disintegrating, Sandra feels as if her life is falling apart. A decaying house in a struggling Dallas neighbourhood just adds to her burden. But what begins for Sandra as a simple painting project to help sell the house for sale becomes a secret venture that starts to change everythingCass Blue is having trouble keeping food on the table since she left her foster care. When Sandra Kaye shows up with lunch one day, Cass has no way of knowing that the meeting will lead to the creation of the Summer Kitchen, a place of refuge that could reunite a divided community.In this moving story of second chances, two unlikely allies realize their ability to make a difference... and the power of their Summer Kitchen to nourish the soul.Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Santa Montefiore.

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Is the God of the Old Testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor? Many today--even within the church--seem to think so. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments?In this timely and readable book, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including:● God is arrogant and jealous● God punishes people too harshly● God is guilty of ethnic cleansing● God oppresses women● God endorses slavery● Christianity causes violenceCopan not only answers the critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both.

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#39;Utterly captivating. An engrossing, propulsive novel #39; Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites #39;A gorgeously written, at times fantastical and deeply immersive novel #39; Molly Aitken, author of Bright I Burn] #39;The book of the summer #39; Ireland AMTwo women. An extraordinary power. An explosive bond.In a time of revolution, their fates will lie in the turn of a card . . .It is the early days of the French Revolution and, on the streets of Paris, terror reigns.Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand is a young woman with an extraordinary power - through her tarot cards, she can commune with the dead, revolutionaries and the aristocracy alike seeking her out to divine their fortunes. Lenormand is loyal to Marie Antoinette and the dauphin of France, but she has seen the queen #39;s fate in the cards and must take care that it doesn #39;t become her own.Then, one fateful day, she comes across Cait, a scullery maid from Ireland who has travelled to Paris for love. Cait has powers too - she can read people #39;s pasts as Lenormand reads their futures. The two young women share an electrifying connection, drawn to each other #39;s abilities. But Cait is hiding something. What will she do - and who will she betray - to bring revolution to the shores of her beloved Ireland too?Inspired by the astonishing true story of Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand, The Tarot Reader of Versailles is a sweeping, powerful novel where allegiances, betrayals and even fate itself can be forged or broken by the turn of a card . . . *Selected as a Bookseller pick of the month* #39;Readers who like their historical fiction laced with fantastical elements will enjoy this spirited tale #39; The Times #39;[A] propulsive epic in the company of two extraordinary women #39; Daily Mail #39;A complex, epic and engrossing tale #39; Caroline Lea, author of Love, Sex Frankenstein #39;I was totally swept up in this epic story of fate and betrayal, love and intrigue. Every twist left me reeling #39; Danielle Giles, author of Mere #39;Thrilling, compelling and beautifully-woven #39; Aoife Fitzpatrick, author of The Red Bird Sings #39;Feminist, fantastical and flawlessly imagined #39; Natasha Solomons #39;Lush, lyrical and utterly captivating #39; Kim Curran, author of The Morrigan

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THE FIRST BOOK IN THE HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED LOKI SERIES.â ˜Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offeringâ ™ â “ Mail on Sundayâ ˜You must read thisâ ™ â “ Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny Vs Monkeyâ ˜I am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now Iâ ™m an eleven-year-old boyâ ™Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin for bad behaviour to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. Things he cannot do on Earth: reveal his awesome godly powers: Things he MUST do on Earth if he wants to get back home: go to school, do good deeds, write a diary. Watch out for the chaos!Thereâ ™s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Being GoodA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Making EnemiesA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Causing Chaos â “ THE BRAND-NEW BOOK COMING SOON! PRE-ORDER NOW!

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The best theatrical read of the year. â “ British Theatre GuideA book of selected theatre reviews from 1992 to 2020 from one of the foremost authorities on British theatre. Each chapter starts with a brief commentary on the developments of that era and the social, political and cultural context within which British theatre was being produced. Key obituaries and letters in response to reviews written are also included, providing a rich collection of curated archival material.Following on from his first collection, One Night Stands, Michael Billington s chronicle offers a rich, authoritative insight into British theatre over the last 3 decades from his unique professional perspective. It begins with Tony Kushner s UK premiere of Angels in America at the National Theatre in 1992 and culminates with Inua Ellams s celebrated adaptation of Chekhov s Three Sisters at the same venue almost 30 years later. En route, we re exposed to the fallibility of theatre criticism through his much-regretted original criticism of Sarah Kane s Blasted and its role in identifying major talents at the first opportunity. Having recently retired from his 48-year position as the Guardian newspaper s drama critic during which time he wrote around 10,000 theatre reviews, Michael Billiington was Britain s longest-serving theatre critic. Through his work, he was present at an eye-watering number of premieres during this time and witnessed first-hand the exciting developments in British theatre over the past 30 years and the substantial pressures it faced - never more so than today.

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The latest book in Alexander McCall Smith s entertaining and hilarious Professor von Igelfeld seriesProfessor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is not just any German professor - he is the author of that great work of scholarship, Portuguese Irregular Verbs. His eminence in language studies is widely recognised, even if it is rarely acknowledged by his colleague, Professor Detlev-Amadeus Unterholzer, author of a much less important work on the subjunctive. Their rivalry bubbles away under the surface, but is apt to come into the open if something unusual disturbs the calm waters of the institute in Regensburg in which they both work.One such event is the arrival from New Orleans of two visiting scholars. These ladies, Professor Pom Pom Boisseau, and her friend, Professor Alice Martinique, are both experts in the Provençal language as well as being keen bikers. When they choose to arrive on large, noisy motorbikes, Unterholzer is shocked, but von Igelfeld is rather taken with Pom Pom. In fact, he is very taken with her, even to the extent of going for a ride with her on her motorbike.Anybody can tell that this infatuation will lead to disappointment, if not worse. But for von Igelfeld, disasters often arrive in twos and threes. The great professor is invited to attend a student occasion in which the old habit of duelling rears its head. He is handed a sword...Von Igelfeld may suffer humiliation after humiliation, but at the end of it all there is the promise of a visit to Louisiana, a culinary paradise, where important research is being undertaken into communication among oysters...

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The latest book in Alexander McCall Smith s entertaining and hilarious Professor von Igelfeld seriesProfessor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is not just any German professor - he is the author of that great work of scholarship, Portuguese Irregular Verbs. His eminence in language studies is widely recognised, even if it is rarely acknowledged by his colleague, Professor Detlev-Amadeus Unterholzer, author of a much less important work on the subjunctive. Their rivalry bubbles away under the surface, but is apt to come into the open if something unusual disturbs the calm waters of the institute in Regensburg in which they both work.One such event is the arrival from New Orleans of two visiting scholars. These ladies, Professor Pom Pom Boisseau, and her friend, Professor Alice Martinique, are both experts in the Provençal language as well as being keen bikers. When they choose to arrive on large, noisy motorbikes, Unterholzer is shocked, but von Igelfeld is rather taken with Pom Pom. In fact, he is very taken with her, even to the extent of going for a ride with her on her motorbike.Anybody can tell that this infatuation will lead to disappointment, if not worse. But for von Igelfeld, disasters often arrive in twos and threes. The great professor is invited to attend a student occasion in which the old habit of duelling rears its head. He is handed a sword...Von Igelfeld may suffer humiliation after humiliation, but at the end of it all there is the promise of a visit to Louisiana, a culinary paradise, where important research is being undertaken into communication among oysters.

Objev podobné jako The Lost Language of Oysters - Alexander McCall Smith

Myth-making writer Al Ewing continues his unpredictable saga of the God of Thunder! The Odinson stood at a gate in a dark wood. In front of the gate stood Skurge the Executioner, bloodaxe in hand, waiting for battle. And if Thor won the combat, then behind that same gate stood Utgardhall and the final death that awaited him - the death he fought for. Because behind that gate also stands the Utgard-Loki, who the Odinson had never yet defeated. And alongside the Elder Trickster, his pantheon - beginning with Nrgl, Lord of Murder-in-Darkness. Even if the All-Father can somehow reach the middle of the Unforgiving City, he must face the beast at the center of the maze: Kemur, who is bull and hawk and serpent, who is the fire and the sword. When Kemur and Thor Odinson meet on the battlefield, perhaps neither will survive! Collecting: Immortal Thor (2023) 21-26

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The Third Roman-Macedonian War was a disaster for Macedon, a defeat leading to the end of that kingdom s independence. This is usually attributed to an innate superiority of the Roman legionary tactics over the Macedonian system. Graham Wrightson, on the other hand, argues that the blame lies entirely with Perseus, the last king of Macedon. He analyses the whole war, following the primary source accounts and focusing on Perseusâ ™ military decisions and his battlefield strategies. It confirms the prevailing view of the sources that Perseus was too hesitant and non-committal in his early conduct of the war. More significantly it argues that Perseus mishandled the Macedonian army when it comes to combined-arms tactics by adopting a defensive posture, particularly at the final battle of Pydna. The Macedonian military system based on a slow sarissa phalanx is suited entirely to an offensive battle plan coordinating a frontally irresistible phalanx in the centre and a rapid heavy cavalry attack on one wing. Most importantly, though, Perseus refused to spend money to hire 10,000 Gallic horsemen and the lack of cavalry cost him the initiative and the victory.This is a fascinating and thoroughly researched study of these dramatic events that adds fresh insight to the question of the legion s supposed supremacy over the phalanx.

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QUIZZES, PUZZLES, GAMES AND BRAND-NEW SHORT STORIES FROM THE HILARIOUS WORLD OF LOKI.â ˜I am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now Iâ ™m an eleven-year-old boyâ ™Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin for bad behaviour to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. Earth bores him so he has created a collection of things to do to entertain himself until he can get home. Now, banished even further (to his bedroom), Loki has created a collection of things to do to entertain himself until he can get out of here.In this Unruly Activity Book, you will find:- AN INSULT GENERATOR - QUIZZES ON MYTHS AND GODS- SECRET CODES- BRAND-NEW SHORT STORIESAND MUCH MORE!Open up for chaos!â ˜Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offeringâ ™ â “ Mail on Sundayâ ˜You must read thisâ ™ â “ Jamie Smart, author of Bunny Vs MonkeyThereâ ™s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Being GoodA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Making EnemiesA Bad Godâ ™s Guide to Causing Chaos â “ THE BRAND-NEW BOOK COMING SOON! PRE-ORDER NOW!

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1927: When Fred Lawson takes a summer job on St. Kilda, little does he realize that he has joined the last community to ever live on that beautiful, isolated island. Only three years later, St. Kilda will be evacuated, the islanders near dead from starvation. But for Fred, memories of that summer - and the island woman, Chrissie, with whom he falls in love - will never leave him. 1940: Fred has been captured behind enemy lines in France and finds himself in a prisoner-of-war camp. Beaten and exhausted, his thoughts return to the island of his youth and the woman he loved and lost. When Fred makes his daring escape, prompting a desperate journey across occupied territory, he is sustained by one thought only: finding his way back to Chrissie. The Lost Lights of St Kilda is a sweeping love story that crosses oceans and decades. It is a moving and deeply vivid portrait of two lovers, a desolate island and the extraordinary power of hope in the face of darkness.

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For decades the British and Irish had got used to a situation without parallel in Europe: a cold, ferocious, persistent campaign of bombing and terror of extraordinary duration and inventiveness. At the heart of that campaign lies one man: GerryAdams. From the outbreak of the troubles to the present day he has been an immensely influential figure. The most compelling question about the IRA is: how did a man who condoned atrocities that resulted in huge numbers of civilian deaths also become the guiding light behind the peace process? Moloney s book is now updated to encompass the anxious and uneasy peace that has prevailed to 2007.

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⠘This book was so emotional and had me feeling all the feels. It was romantic and heartwarming and such a lovely story and I couldn⠙t get enough of it⠙ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This story is full of love, passion and romance⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Wonderful, funny, love story⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Just LOVE the Snow Crystal books! Those O Neil brothers must really be something!! I was completely hooked⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A fabulous read. I couldn t put it down. Sarah Morgan has a flair for painting a great picture in your mind⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *There are some summers you⠙ll remember foreverFiery chef Élise is determined to make this summer one of them ⠓ but with the grand opening of her chic French café falling apart ⠓ it looks like it might for all the wrong reasons.Until Sean O⠙Neill comes back to town.Last Summer Élise and Sean shared one hazy whirlwind night together ⠓ and Elise is looking forward to repeating their last encounter.As long as she can stick to her one-night-only rule and listen to her head rather than her heart. After all, Sean hates life in his home town and is planning on leaving again soon as he can.But recapturing the magic of last summer could be about to change everything⠦.Tropes:❤️Small town romance❤️Second chance romance❤️Friends to lovers* * *Snow Crystal TrilogyBook 1 ⠓ Sleigh Bells in the SnowBook 2 ⠓ Suddenly Last SummerBook 3 ⠓ Maybe This Christmas While the Snow Crystal novels can easily be read as standalone stories, you ll likely enjoy reading the earlier books in the series too!Praise for Sarah Morgan⠘Sarah Morgan just gets better and better⠙ Veronica Henry Full of romance and sparkle Lovereading Morgan is a magician with words⠙ RT Book Reviews⠘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend⠙ Booklist

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Join a group of cute animal friends as they make the most of the summer sunshine, from building sandcastles on the beach to camping under starry skies, and much more. Children will love adding over 140 stickers to the summery scenes, including playtime at the park, festival fun, boating on the lake and splashing in the sea. Perfect for keeping kids entertained during long summer days and journeys.

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The mysterious anarchist Typhon, the god of monsters, has sparked a fire that has spread across the world. Pablo Costello, and his sister Anna, are trapped in between the raging battle between gangs, police, gods and monsters.

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of That Summer comes another heartfelt and unputdownable novel of family, secrets, and the ties that bind. When her twenty-two-year-old stepdaughter announces her engagement to her pandemic boyfriend, Sarah Danhauser is shocked. But the wheels are in motion. Headstrong Ruby has already set a date (just three months away!) and spoken to her beloved safta, Sarah s mother Veronica, about having the wedding at the family s beach house in Cape Cod. Sarah might be worried, but Veronica is thrilled to be bringing the family together one last time before putting the big house on the market. But the road to a wedding day usually comes with a few bumps. Ruby has always known exactly what she wants, but as the wedding date approaches, she finds herself grappling with the wounds left by the mother who walked out when she was a baby. Veronica ends up facing unexpected news, thanks to her meddling sister, and must revisit the choices she made long ago, when she was a bestselling novelist with a different life. Sarah s twin brother, Sam, is recovering from a terrible loss, and confronting big questions about who he isquestions he hopes to resolve during his stay on the Cape. Sarah s husband, Eli, who s been inexplicably distant during the pandemic, confronts the consequences of a long ago lapse from his typical good-guy behavior. And Sarah, frustrated by her husband, concerned about her stepdaughter, and worn out by challenges of life during quarantine, faces the alluring reappearance of someone from her past and a life that could have been. When the wedding day arrives, lovers are revealed as their true selves, misunderstandings take on a life of their own, and secrets come to light. There are confrontations and revelations that will touch each member of the extended family, ensuring that nothing will ever be the same. From ;the undisputed boss of the beach read (The New York Times), The Summer Place is a testament to family in all its messy glory; a story about what we sacrifice and how we forgive. Enthralling, witty, big-hearted, and sharply observed, this is Jennifer Weiner s love letter to the Outer Cape and the power of home, the way our lives are enriched by the people we call family, and the endless ways love can surprise us.

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From the million-copy bestselling author of Before We Were Yours comes an uplifting novel where unexpected challenges and new friendships reveal what home really means. When Tam Lambert learns that her family are about to be evicted from their lovely home, the privileged life she s known is forever changed. Tam and her family must move to a changing Dallas neighbourhood called Blue Sky Hill...New resident Shasta Williams knows nothing of real estate schemes when she and her husband purchase a home in Blue Sky Hill. To her it s the perfect place to raise her children. Better yet is getting to know Tam, who lives next door. When neighbours realize that a corrupt deal could force them from their homes, friendships and loyalties are tested. Over the span of one summer, two young women discover the strength and maturity to do the impossible. They find that in Blue Sky Hill, life-altering relationships and amazing possibilities can begin to blossom...Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Santa Montefiore.

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In 2011, an elite group of US Navy SEALS stormed an enclosure in the Pakistani city of Abbottabad and killed Osama bin Laden, the man the United States had begun chasing before the devastating attacks of 9/11. The news did much to boost President Obama s first term and played a major part in his reelection victory of the following year. But much of the story of that night, as presented to the world, was incomplete, or a lie. The evidence of what actually went on remains hidden. At the same time, the full story of the United States involvement in the Syrian civil war has been kept behind a diplomatic curtain, concealed by doublespeak. It is a policy of obfuscation that has compelled the White House to turn a blind eye to Turkey s involvement in supporting ISIS and its predecessors in Syria. This investigation, which began as a series of essays in the London Review of Books, has ignited a firestorm of controversy in the world media. In his introduction, Hersh asks what will be the legacy of Obama s time in office. Was it an era of change we can believe in or a season of lies and compromises that continued George W. Bush s misconceived War on Terror?How did he lose the confidence of the general in charge of America s forces who acted in direct contradiction to the White House? What else do we not know?

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Stephen King s iconic horror masterpiece. An international bestselling and highly acclaimed novel, a must-read for any horror fan, also a hugely successful film starring Tom Hanks.The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary s electric chair. In 1932 the newest resident on death row is John Coffey, a giant black man convicted of the brutal murder of two little girls. But nothing is as it seems with John Coffey, and around him unfolds a bizarre and horrifying story.Evil murderer or holy innocent - whichever he is - Coffey has strange powers which may yet offer salvation to others, even if they can do nothing to save him.Readers are reading The Green Mile through their fingers: This is King at the top of his game. It s the perfect length with all six parts, it ends well, and he doesn t rely on horror or too much salty language to tell a fantastic story . . . Seriously, this is my favourite book I ve read from him. Go read it if you haven t already Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Shocking, poignant, thought-provoking. A great story that will transport you into the story and make you feel the characters pain and agony. Well-written, wonderful characters, compassionate storyline. Stephen King is at his peak here Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This particular book gave me rather noticeable palpitations and for a moment or two, it made me feel quite faint . . . I very much doubt that I ll be able to forget this book for the years ahead of me Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A beautiful, touching book which I am never going to forget Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Overall, this was a wonderful reading experience and I already know that this story is going to stay with me for the rest of my life Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I went through all sorts of emotions when reading this story. The writing is vivid and the story believable and you feel and experience everything this tale has to offer . . . If you have this on your TBR Shelf ........... Do yourself a favour this summer and bump it right up to the top of the pile Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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If The Breakup Tour was a song, it would be Long Live by Taylor Swift . . .at once sweet and angsty . . .The perfect read for everyone who wants to relive the spectacular summer of The Eras Tour! So much fun! - Ali HazelwoodRiley Wynn went from a promising singer-songwriter to a superstar overnight, thanks to her breakup song concept album and its unforgettable lead single. When Riley s ex-husband claims the hit song is about him, she does something she hasn t in ten years and calls Max Harcourt, her college boyfriend, and the real inspiration for the song of the summer. Max hasn t spoken to Riley since their relationship ended.He s content with managing the retirement home his family owns, but it s not the life he dreamed of filled with music. When Riley asks him to go public as her song-writing muse, he agrees on one condition: he ll join her in her band on tour. As they perform across the country, Max and Riley start to realize that while they hit some wrong notes in the past, their future could hold incredible things.And their rekindled relationship will either last forever or go down in flames. From the authors of the The Roughest Draft and Do I Know You?, Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka bring a new romance all about second chances with The Breakup Tour.

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The instant Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller The Book Of The Summer’ VOGUE A page-turning read about the dark side of social media STYLIST ‘Topical, heartfelt, provocative’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO ‘Impossible to put down’ PAULA HAWKINS ‘A page-turner that you can’t second guess’ THE TIMES ‘Fans of Yellowface will love The List’ RED MAGAZINE ONLINE RUMOURS. REAL LIFE TROUBLE. Ola Olajide, a high-profile journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is marrying the love of her life in one month s time.She and her fiancé Michael seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: ‘Oh my god, have you seen The List?’ It began as a list of anonymous allegations about abusive men. Now it s been published online.Ola made her name breaking exactly this type of story. But today, Michael s name is on there. Will the truth behind The List change everything for both of them? An Evening Standard and The Times book of the year.*SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES* ‘Explosive … Every book club should read this’ SYMEON BROWN ‘The book that everyone’s talking about’ INDEPENDENT ‘Terrifyingly good RUTH JONES READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE LIST: ‘WOW! I could not put this down. I would give it six stars if I could!’ ‘Gripping, with twists and turns that keep you hooked until the very end’ ‘SO GOOD. Perfect for book clubs … like Such a Fun Age’ Richard Judy Book Club pick, April 2024

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**DIVE INTO THE DEBUT OF THE SUMMER**A captivating novel set against the wild of the Belize jungle ⠓ where danger pulses both outside and inside the door⠦⠘Luscious ⠦ It⠙s hard to believe this accomplished piece of crime fiction is Morey⠙s debut⠙ THE TIMES, book of the month pick Beautiful, compelling, visceral LUCY CLARKE⠘A captivating debut⠙ JULIE OWEN MOYLAN Secrets reveal themselves like snakes winding through the foliage VASEEM KHAN⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓It s a liar s paradiseWittering Lodge, Stann Creek, BelizeIn the dead of night, lying in her father⠙s jungle lodge, Laelia watches her partner Aid sleeping ⠓ her mind racing with everything that⠙s brought her to this moment.The heady Caribbean holiday when they first met.The rum-fueled passion that, day by day, creeps into something darker.The secrets she discovered in a hidden nook of the lodge, revealing a devastating past.Above all, she thinks about the impossible decision she must make before dawn.Does she stay silent and protect their newfound paradise? Or does she confront the lies which run as deep and dark as the lagoon ⠓ surfacing a dangerous truth from which there⠙s no return⠦A transporting book club novel with the pulse of a thriller, The Night Lagoon is about the secrets and lies that simmer just beneath the surface of paradise. Morey⠙s wonderful debut is arresting from the first and will keep readers guessing until the dynamite conclusion. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins will flock LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review

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Swift, brutal and utterly final: with knockouts, there are no grey areas; a KO is a KO. But what actually is a knockout, and why are we so fascinated by it?The Knockout is the most dramatic and devastating moment in sport. There is nothing to rival it: not the last-second goal, not the basket on the buzzer, not the putt that drops on the eighteenth green. In terms of its brutality and finality, it stands alone. It s a bolt of lightning; fascinating and frightening; a shot of pure adrenaline that only the very rarest moments can provide. This book examines what it s like for the people at the centre of that storm.How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it? The Knockout assesses the impact it has on the fighters and the people close to it and asks what it takes mentally, physically and emotionally for a person to enter into an arena where the stakes are so unimaginably high. Agony and ecstasy, triumph and disaster, hope and despair, self-belief and doubt, The Knockout embraces it all, with interviews and insight from the following boxing insiders and experts:Boxers: Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Tony Bellew, Amir Khan, Deontay Wilder, Jamie Moore, Matthew Macklin, Johnny Nelson, Anthony Yarde, Scott Welch, Fabio Wardley, Karriss Artingstall, Lauren Price, Spencer Oliver, Anthony CrollaTrainers: Teddy Atlas, Billy Graham, Peter Fury, Dave Coldwell, Joe Gallagher, Mark SeltzerReferees: Kenny Bayless, Marcus McDonnell, Charlie Fitch, Victor LoughlinPromoters: Frank Warren, Eddie HearnObservers: Steve Bunce, Thomas Hauser, Tris Dixon, Dr Neil Scott, Sara CheneryPart macro, part micro exploration, the narrative will move across the physical, psychological, social and even philosophical aspects of the knockout. With insights from renowned commentators, as well as fighters, their coaches, doctors and family members, this is a complete look at the finishing blow that brings any match to a sudden close, and the repercussions that follow.Featuring extensive coverage of Froch vs Groves II, the epic rematch that saw Carl Froch knock out George Groves with what proved to be the final punch of his career and close the book on their bitter rivalry, The Knockout goes deeper into the phenomenon than ever seen before and explores the idea of male vulnerability and the delicate nature of many boxers, particularly pronounced once they have experienced a knockout.

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People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they re lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn t know they needed...Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There s Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her.Esme s guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape â “ or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over?From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O Leary. Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read. Trisha Ashley What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hoganâ ™s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart. Imogen Clark

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In the chaos of that terrible night, her secret went down with the Titanic. But secrets have a way of floating to the surface… Trapped in an unhappy aristocratic marriage, Elinor Coombes sees only lonely days ahead of her. So a present from her father - tickets for the maiden voyage of a huge, luxurious new ship called the Titanic – offers a welcome escape from the cold, controlling atmosphere of her husband’s ancestral home, and some precious time with her little son, Teddy. When the ship goes down, Elinor realises the disaster has given her a chance to take Teddy and start a new life – but only if they can disappear completely, listed as among the dead. Penniless and using another woman’s name, she has to learn to survive in a world that couldn’t be more different from her own, and keep their secret safe. An uplifting story about grabbing your chances with both hands, and being brave enough to find out who you really are. ‘A thoroughly enjoyable novel about being brave enough to grab hold of a second chance and make the most of it’ Louise Hare ‘An acutely observed account of one woman’s struggle to escape the shackles of an aristocratic marriage, and the desperate decisions she has to make after the sinking of the Titanic. You’ll be rooting for Elinor Coombes all the way in this compelling, heart-warming novel’ Gill Paul ‘A brilliant, big-hearted book with a brave and complex heroine struggling to make a new life for herself and her son after the wreckage of the Titanic. A powerful and inspiring story about finding strength in the face of insurmountable odds’ Anna Mazzola ‘Excoriates the British aristocracy who put dynastic ambitions above love and happiness. A beautifully written page-turner of the highest order. We are with Elinor on her riches to rags adventure every step of the way’ Lila Cain ‘I was swept away by this story of bravery and resilience in a life of changing fortunes. Utterly compelling’ Essie Fox ‘Through her wonderfully imagined character of Elinor Coombes, Frances Quinn shapes a powerful, immersive and intriguing narrative of the Titanic tragedy. I walked every step of that journey with Elinor and Teddy, and still think about them long after turning the final page. Brilliant historical drama’ Hazel Gaynor ‘A vivid, compelling and immaculately researched story with a protagonist in Elinor you can’t help but root for’ Lucy Barker ‘I absolutely loved The Lost Passenger. I adored the writing style, the characterization and the gripping storyline to the extent that I couldn’t wait to get to the end whilst really not wanting it to end. Bliss!’ Jill Mansell

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Plato and the Greeks called it daimon , the Romans genius , the Christians Guardian Angel - and today we use terms such as heart , spirit and soul . For James Hillman it is the central and guiding force of his utterly unique and compelling acorn theory which proposes that each life is formed by a particular image, an image that is the essence of that life and calls it to a destiny, just as the mighty oak s destiny is written in the tiny acorn.Highly accessible and imaginative, The Soul s Code offers a liberating vision of childhood troubles and an exciting approach to themes such as freedom, and, most of all, calling - that invisible mystery at the centre of every life that voices the fundamental question, What is in my heart that I must do, be and have? And why?

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A beautifully written and argued book. - Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, BabyThere is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems never to be answered: why does it happen? If men are not inherently evil and trans women do not intrinsically invite reprisal—which would make violence unstoppable—then the psychology of that violence had to arise at a certain place and time. The trans panic had to be invented.Award-winning historian Jules Gill-Peterson takes us from the bustling port cities of New York and New Orleans to the streets of London and Paris in search of the emergence of modern trans misogyny. She connects the colonial and military districts of the British Raj, the Philippines, and Hawai’i to the lively travesti communities of Latin America, where state violence has stamped a trans label on vastly different ways of life. Weaving together the stories of historical figures in a richly detailed narrative, the book shows how trans femininity emerged under colonial governments, the sex work industry, the policing of urban public spaces, and the area between the formal and informal economy.A Short History of Trans Misogyny is the first book to explain why trans women are burdened by such a weight of injustice and hatred.

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Discover the dazzling new historical novel from the author of That Green Eyed Girl and 73 Dove StreetPerfect for fans of City of Girls, Cabaret and Sunday Times bestseller, The Whalebone Theatre - available to pre-order in paperback! Sexy, electrically stylish, and beautiful - a gorgeous story about sisterhood, and a glamorous, evocative passport to a period we all long to get lost in Daisy Buchanan, award-winning author of Insatiable Julie s best novel yet Georgina Moore, bestselling author of The Garnett Girlsâ ˜Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Babylon Circus . . .â ™Berlin, 1926: young Leni finds work as a cigarette girl â “ wide-eyed, dodging stray hands â “ as the painted dancers and revellers party the nights away. Itâ ™s all for her little sister Annette â “ to put a roof over their heads, food in their bellies. Because the two sisters have no one but each other.Then Leni meets pianist Paul, and embarks on a passionate, all-consuming love affair. But for Paul, Berlin is a dangerous place to be. If he and Leni are to have a future together, they must flee the city.For Leni, itâ ™s an impossible choice: her sister or the love of her life?The consequences of her decision will ripple through the next four decades . . .***â ˜Immersive, tender, simmering with secretsâ ™ Alex Hay A tale of two sisters and a city, all three of them so vividly drawn, I felt I knew them. Superbly atmospheric, with convincingly flawed characters that just leap off the page Frances Quinn, author of The Bonesetter Woman An all-singing, all-dancing, moving and masterful book about two complex sisters living in incredibly complex times. Brilliant. Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl Bold, brave and absorbing Elizabeth Buchan, author of Bonjour, Sophie With hints of Atonement, this is an epic novelâ ™ Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich Praise for Julie Owen Moylan Touching, entertaining and hopeful Sunday Times Dazzling GOOD HOUSEKEEPING I was gripped from the first page SARA COX Psychologically astute and emotionally absorbing, DAILY MAIL A wonderfully evocative, immersive novel that brings 50s London to life, from the smog and the nightlife to attitudes towards women SUNDAY EXPRESS Emotional, immersive and utterly absorbing JENNIFER SAINT

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A heroic age begins for the God of Thunder, written by acclaimed author Matt Fraction, as Thor s adventures take him across Earth, Asgard, and beyond! In the wake of SIEGE, Asgard must take its proper place as the Golden Realm, most glorious of the Nine Worlds of myth. But that means Thor s home isn t just a beacon - it s a target! So what happens to the Asgardians and the denizens of all Nine Worlds - including Earth - when a dark, destructive force from another reality comes on the warpath? Then, when the nefarious Grey Gargoyle sets out to attain godhood in Asgard, Thor must stand in the way of the dreaded villain with the power to turn his enemies to stone! Plus: Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space - one that attracts the Silver Surfer s attention. And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, his master, Galactus, is certain to follow! Collecting: Thor (2007) 615-621, 620.1; The Mighty Thor (2011) 1-6; Free Comic Book Day 2010 (Iron Man/Thor) 1

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Swift, brutal and utterly final: with knockouts, there are no grey areas; a KO is a KO. But what actually is a knockout, and why are we so fascinated by it?The Knockout is the most dramatic and devastating moment in sport. There is nothing to rival it: not the last-second goal, not the basket on the buzzer, not the putt that drops on the eighteenth green. In terms of its brutality and finality, it stands alone. It s a bolt of lightning; fascinating and frightening; a shot of pure adrenaline that only the very rarest moments can provide. This book examines what it s like for the people at the centre of that storm.How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it? The Knockout assesses the impact it has on the fighters and the people close to it and asks what it takes mentally, physically and emotionally for a person to enter into an arena where the stakes are so unimaginably high. Agony and ecstasy, triumph and disaster, hope and despair, self-belief and doubt, The Knockout embraces it all, with interviews and insight from the following boxing insiders and experts:Boxers: Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Tony Bellew, Amir Khan, Deontay Wilder, Jamie Moore, Matthew Macklin, Johnny Nelson, Anthony Yarde, Scott Welch, Fabio Wardley, Karriss Artingstall, Lauren Price, Spencer Oliver, Anthony CrollaTrainers: Teddy Atlas, Billy Graham, Peter Fury, Dave Coldwell, Joe Gallagher, Mark SeltzerReferees: Kenny Bayless, Marcus McDonnell, Charlie Fitch, Victor LoughlinPromoters: Frank Warren, Eddie HearnObservers: Steve Bunce, Thomas Hauser, Tris Dixon, Dr Neil Scott, Sara CheneryPart macro, part micro exploration, the narrative will move across the physical, psychological, social and even philosophical aspects of the knockout. With insights from renowned commentators, as well as fighters, their coaches, doctors and family members, this is a complete look at the finishing blow that brings any match to a sudden close, and the repercussions that follow.Featuring extensive coverage of Froch vs Groves II, the epic rematch that saw Carl Froch knock out George Groves with what proved to be the final punch of his career and close the book on their bitter rivalry, The Knockout goes deeper into the phenomenon than ever seen before and explores the idea of male vulnerability and the delicate nature of many boxers, particularly pronounced once they have experienced a knockout.

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Summer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane s brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his friend Captain Peter Parker. But another holidaymaker, a handsome stranger, catches sight of Jane and is determined to make her acquaintance. This rival to Captain Parker is Samuel Rose: a lawyer, literary man and abolitionist. As the weeks pass, Jane s relationship with both men brings about unexpected surprises. By the end of the summer, the course of her life will have changed forever.Set against the backdrop of Austenâ ™s family, the tensions of the war against France, and naval and colonial politics, SIX WEEKS BY THE SEA is the fascinating story of how the most famous romance writer of all time fell in love for the first time.

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WINNER OF THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION Not since Zadie Smith has a young writer arrived with such power and grace Time A marvel of beauty and imagination Ann PatchettA tiger escapes from the local zoo, padding through the ruined streets and onwards, to a ridge above the Balkan village of Galina. His nocturnal visits hold the villagers in a terrified thrall - but for one boy, the tiger is a thing of magic.Natalia is the granddaughter of that boy. Now a doctor, she is visiting orphanages in the war-torn Balkans when she receives word of her beloved grandfather s death, far from their home, in circumstances shrouded in mystery.Compelled to unravel the truth, Natalia stumbles upon a clue that will lead her to a tattered copy of The Jungle Book, and then to the most extraordinary story her grandfather never told her - the legend of the tiger s wife.One of the mostBRILLIANT (Sunday Times)ASTONISHING (New York Times)PRODIGIOUS (Guardian)FORMIDABLE (Financial Times)EXTRAORDINARY (Vogue)writers of her generation

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From the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and Homecoming, Kate Morton brings us her trademark mix of secrets, lies, and haunting, intricately layered mysteries. Set across the Victorian era and present day, The Clockmaker s Daughter is a perfect summer read.My real name, no one remembers.The truth about that summer, no one else knows.Summer, 1862. Abandoned as a child, Birdie grew up in the hands of a mysterious stranger, becoming by turns a thief, a friend, a muse and a lover. Shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she retreats with a group of artists to Birchwood Manor â “ a beautiful house on a quiet bend of the Upper Thames. The scene is idyllic but, one hot afternoon, a gunshot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time.2017. Over one hundred years later, Birchwood Manor has welcomed many newcomers â “ but guards its secrets closely. That is, until another young woman is drawn to the house. And, as the mystery begins to unravel, we discover the stories of those who have passed through Birchwood Manor since that fateful day in 1862 . . .â ˜The Clockmakerâ ™s Daughter is an ambitious, complex, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters. This is Kate Morton at her very bestâ ™ â “ Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale

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There are an infinite number of possible futures that lie ahead of us⠔like threads stretching out into the distance. Rob Hopkins, cofounder of the international Transition Network movement, invites us to travel to future worlds we would actually want to live in.In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of daily life, climate activist and Transition Network cofounder Rob Hopkins responded the way a lot of people did: by starting a podcast. But it wasn⠙t any ordinary podcast. In each episode, Hopkins and his guests would ⠜time travel⠝ together to the year 2030⠔walking down imagined future streets, talking with imagined future neighbors, visiting imagined future local businesses. While Hopkins⠙s guests came from all walks of life⠔economists, politicians, bakers, comedians, novelists and more⠔they all shared a willingness to suspend their worries about the future long enough to mentally inhabit and then describe a world they were thrilled to be a part of.What Hopkins discovered was no less profound: this simple exercise of visiting a positive future forced him to rethink the work he⠙d been doing as a climate activist for decades.How to Fall in Love with the Future is the result of that radical disruption⠔and Hopkins⠙s deep dive into the people and movements throughout history who have used visions of the future to inspire positive change on a large and dramatic scale. From the life and writings of musician Sun Ra and the history of Black utopian movements to the latest neuroscience on what goes on in our minds⠔and hearts⠔when we ⠜time travel,⠝ Hopkins brings essential new thinking to anyone overwhelmed with dread and anxiety for the future. He asks us to consider: what would the world look like if we all got to work imagining⠔and then building⠔a world we were deeply in love with?⠜Rob Hopkins puts imagination back at the heart of future-dreaming, offering us an irresistible invitation to dream bigger and then make those dreams a reality.⠝⠔Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics

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This “authentic, generous, and heartfelt” (Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author) instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Summer of Lost and Found recounts one family’s summer of forging new beginnings against the enduring beauty and resilience of the natural world. It’s been sixteen years since Caretta “Cara” Rutledge has returned home to the beautiful shores of Charleston, South Carolina. Over those years, she has weathered the tides of deaths and births, struggles and joys. And now, as Cara prepares for her second wedding, her life is about to change yet again. Meanwhile, the rest of the storied Rutledge family is also in flux. Cara’s niece, Linnea, returns to Sullivan’s Island to begin a new career and an unexpected relationship. Linnea’s parents, having survived bankruptcy, pin their hopes and futures on the construction of a new home on Ocean Boulevard. But as excitement over the house and wedding builds, a devastating illness strikes the family and brings plans to a screeching halt. It is under these trying circumstances that the Rutledge family must come together yet again to discover the enduring strength in love, tradition, and legacy from mother to daughter to granddaughter. “A heartwarming story of lowcountry love, loyalty, and longstanding friendships” (Booklist), On Ocean Boulevard is Mary Alice Monroe at her very best.

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Set between two fateful summers, Jane Healey s The Ophelia Girls is a heady exploration of illicit desire, infatuation and the perils and power of being a young woman. An immersive, intoxicating summer read with the long-lasting feel of a classic - Molly Aitken, author of The Island ChildSummer, 1973. Teenage Ruth and her four friends spend the scorching summer days in the river, recreating tableaus of the drowning Ophelia and other tragic heroines. But as autumn draws nearer, real tragedy has found them.Summer, 1997. Ruth returns to her childhood home with her husband and three children, including her eldest daughter seventeen-year-old Maeve. However when Stuart, an old family friend comes to stay, the uneasy relationship between mother and daughter is pushed to its limit. For Stuart s arrival is a reminder of a death in Ruth s past, while Maeve is feeling more alive than ever . . .As the heat of the summer burns, how long can the family go before long-held secrets threaten to burst their banks and drown them all? A vivid, sensuous novel . . . I can t recommend it enough - Anna Bailey, bestselling author of Tall Bones

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Summer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane s brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his friend Captain Peter Parker. But another holidaymaker, a handsome stranger, catches sight of Jane and is determined to make her acquaintance. This rival to Captain Parker is Samuel Rose: a lawyer, literary man and abolitionist. As the weeks pass, Jane s relationship with both men brings about unexpected surprises. By the end of the summer, the course of her life will have changed forever.Set against the backdrop of Austenâ ™s family, the tensions of the war against France, and naval and colonial politics, SIX WEEKS BY THE SEA is the fascinating story of how the most famous romance writer of all time fell in love for the first time.

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‘Superbly reported, compelling . . . wonderfully captures the spirit of that time’ Financial Times #39;Gripping and important #39; Observer __________________________________________________________________________ Nine days that set the course of a nation... Johannesburg, Easter weekend, 1993. Nelson Mandela has been free for three years and is in slow-moving power-sharing talks with President FW de Klerk when a white supremacist shoots Mandela’s popular young heir apparent, Chris Hani, in the hope of igniting an all-out civil war. Will he succeed in plunging South Africa into chaos, safeguarding apartheid for perhaps years to come? Or can Mandela and de Klerk overcome their differences and mutual suspicion and calm their followers, plotting a way forward? In The Plot to Save South Africa, acclaimed South African journalist Justice Malala recounts the riveting story of the next nine days – never before told in full – revealing rarely seen sides of both Mandela and de Klerk, the fascinating behind-the-scenes debates within each of their parties over whether to pursue peace or war, and their increasingly desperate attempts to restrain their supporters despite mounting popular frustrations. Flitting between the points of view of over a dozen characters on all sides of the conflict, Justice Malala offers an illuminating look at successful leadership in action… and a terrifying reminder of just how close a country we think of today as a model for racial reconciliation came to civil war. __________________________________________________________________________‘A dramatic work of history, prodigiously reported and beautifully crafted. Justice Malala is a first-rate storyteller, deftly weaving history with a narrative that reads like a novel. I couldn’t put it down’ Jonathan Eig, New York Times bestselling author of Ali: A Life‘Magnificent, furious and unputdownable’ Andrew Harding, BBC Africa correspondent and author of These Are Not Gentle People

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The untold story of Sherlock Holmes greatest rival, Moriarty!Before he was Sherlock s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control-will Moriarty s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero...or a monster?The true mastermind behind the Jack the Ripper murders is none other than Britain s media king, Charles Augustus Milverton. After the case comes to a close, Milverton digs into William Moriarty s past, and it doesn t take long for him to discover a certain court case where a boy from the slums took a noble to court. Once he s dragged all the skeletons out of the closet, will Milverton have uncovered the truth of that fateful night when the Moriarty manor burned down?

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