the golden gate amy chua

Amy Chua s debut novel, The Golden Gate, is a sweeping, evocative, and compelling historical thriller that paints a vibrant portrait of a California buffeted by the turbulent crosswinds of a world at war and a society about to undergo massive change.In Berkeley, California, in 1944, Homicide Detective Al Sullivan has just left the swanky Claremont Hotel after a drink in the bar when a presidential candidate is assassinated in one of the rooms upstairs. A rich industrialist with enemies among the anarchist factions on the far left, Walter Wilkinson could have been targeted by any number of groups. But strangely, Sullivanâ ™s investigation brings up the specter of another tragedy at the Claremont, ten years earlier: the death of seven-year-old Iris Stafford, a member of the Bainbridge family, one of the wealthiest in all of San Francisco. Some say she haunts the Claremont still.The many threads of the case keep leading Sullivan back to the three remaining Bainbridge heiresses, now adults: Irisâ ™s sister, Isabella, and her cousins Cassie and Nicole. Determined not to let anything distract him from the truthâ ”not the powerful influence of Bainbridgesâ ™ grandmother, or the political aspirations of Berkeleyâ ™s district attorney, or the interest of China s First Lady Madame Chiang Kai-Shek in his findingsâ ”Sullivan follows his investigation to its devastating conclusion.Chuaâ ™s page-turning debut brings to life a historical era rife with turbulent social forces and groundbreaking forensic advances, when race and class defined the very essence of power, sex, and justice, and introduces a fascinating character in Detective Sullivan, a mixed race former Army officer who is still reckoning with his own history.

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SHORTLISTED FOR MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA BEST FIRST NOVEL EDGAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION ILP JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER 2024SHORTLISED FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARDS BEST FIRST NOVEL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN 2024 An epic, devastating, majestic mystery. Clever, richly imagined and outright thrilling Chris Whitaker Berkeley, California 1944: A former presidential candidate is assassinated in one of the rooms at the opulent Claremont Hotel. A rich industrialist, Walter Wilkinson could have been targeted by any number of adversaries. But Detective Al Sullivan s investigation brings up the spectre of another tragedy at the Claremont ten years earlier: the death of seven-year-old Iris Stafford, a member of the wealthy and influential Bainbridge family. Some say she haunts the Claremont still. The many threads of the case keep leading Sullivan back to the three remaining Bainbridge heiresses, now adults: Iris s sister, Isabella, and her cousins Cassie and Nicole. Determined not to let anything distract him from the truth - not the powerful influence of Bainbridges grandmother, or the political aspirations of Berkeley s district attorney, or the interest of Chinese first lady Madame Chiang Kai-Shek - Sullivan follows his investigation to its devastating conclusion. Chua s page-turning debut brings to life a historical era rife with turbulent social forces and ground-breaking forensic advances, when access to power, and therefore justice, hinged on gender, race and class. Riveting Daily Mail Intriguing Sunday Times Vividly intoxicating Janice Hallett

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A tense and nerve-shattering classic from the highly acclaimed masster of action and suspense.A ROLLING FOR KNOXis how the journalists describe the Presidential motorcade as it enters San Francisco across the Golden Gate. Even the ever-watchful FBI believe it is impregnable â “ as it has to be with the President and two Arab potentates aboard.But halfway across the bridge the unthinkable happens. Before the eyes of the world a master criminal pulls off the most spectacular kidnapping in modern timesâ ¦

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A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: the most talked-about book of the yearâ ˜Blissfully funny India Knight, Sunday Times Entertaining, bracingly honest and, yes, thought-provoking New York Timesâ ˜A treat from first to last: ruefully funny, endlessly self-deprecating, riven with ironies .. I relished this memoir IUpdated with a new postscript by Amy Chua and a letter from her eldest daughter, SophiaBattle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is a story about a mother, two daughters, and two dogs. It was supposed to be a story of how Chinese parents are better at raising kids than Western ones. But instead, it s about a bitter clash of cultures, a fleeting taste of glory, and how you can be humbled by a thirteen-year-old.Witty, entertaining and provocative, this is a unique and important book that will transform your perspective of parenting forever.

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In the shadow of the Great Depression and Jim Crow south of the 1930s, an impoverished white family escapes - with the help of Black sharecroppers - from a vengeful Mississippi plantation overseer intent on lynching them. Arriving in California to start a new life, Barney and Lula Stovall are haunted by the past, the children they ve left behind, and the daughter they cannot love or protect. Orphans of the Living follows the peripatetic life of the Stovall family, woven from four parallel stories: Barney and Lula Stovall, and two of their nine children, Glen and Nora Mae. Their California sojourn - from their hardscrabble dairy farm, to the brig at the San Francisco Presidio, to the building of the Golden Gate Bridge - lead them on paths toward each other and forgiveness. But redemption doesn t come to them all.

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It s no puzzle why folks visit San Francisco or even call it home! From the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown to Alcatraz Island, there s something for everyone. Now, in The San Francisco Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about San Francisco through 90 delightful word puzzles, including word searches, jumbles, crossword puzzles, and more featuring San Francisco streets, restaurants, claims to fame, local celebrities, and much more!

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Puzzle - 1000 dílků v balení, téma Státy/Města, rozměry sestaveného puzzle 48 × 68,3 cm (V׊) Skládání puzzlí je jednou z klasických dětských her. A není to činnost, která by bavila jen děti. I dospělí se budou bavit u těchto malých dílků, které jim umožní vytvoření oblíbeného motivu. Tyto puzzle Trefl jsou určeny pro kohokoliv. Než je koupíte, je nutné si promyslet, kdo si s nimi bude hrát. Tyto puzzle se totiž celkem skládají z 1000 dílků. Řadíme je mezi klasické puzzle, které bez pochyby zná každý. Pro jejich výrobu byl zvolen materiál, kterým je papír. Základní vlastnosti puzzlí Trefl Puzzle Most Golden Gate, San Francisco, USA 1000 dílků Puzzle rozvíjí koncentraci, představivost i jemnou motoriku Jejich skládáním se uklidníte a zrelaxujete Puzzle Trefl Puzzle Most Golden Gate, San Francisco, USA 1000 dílků se díky svému vzhledu hodí pro kluky i holky Téma: Státy/Města Obsahují celkem 1000 dílků Spadají mezi klasické puzzle, které zná opravdu každý...

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3D hnědý kovový obraz Golden Gate San Francisco - 120*5*80 cm Barva: Zlato-hnědá antikMateriál: kovHmotnost: 8,10 kg

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3D puzzle - 15 dílků v balení, materiál kov, vhodné od 14 let Puzzle a jeho skládání podporuje logické myšlení, a navíc pomáhá zkrátit volné chvíle. Jde o nestárnoucí klasiku, která baví jak děti, tak dospělé. Balení tvoří 15 dílků, jejich složení nevyžaduje příliš trpělivosti. Řadíme ho mezi 3D puzzle, které se skládá do prostoru. K výrobě 3D puzzle byl zvolen kvalitní materiál, konkrétně kov. Zásadní vlastnosti produktu Metal Earth 3D puzzle Most Golden Gate (zlatý) Puzzle rozvíjí jemnou motoriku, koncentraci i představivost 3D puzzle Metal Earth je vhodné pro děti od 14 let Balení celkem obsahuje 15 dílků Jedná se o 3D puzzle Materiálem použitým k jeho výrobě je kov

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Puzzle - 1000 dílků v balení, oboustranné, vhodné od 14 let, rozměry sestaveného puzzle 37,5 × 51,9 cm (V׊) Skládání puzzle zkrátí dlouhé zimní večery a zároveň přispívá k rozvoji logického myšlení. Jedná se o aktivitu, která ani po letech nestárne a stále si najde své nadšence, a to mezi dětmi i dospělými. V balení se nachází 1000 dílků, jejich složení už je pro trpělivější hráče. Nabízené puzzle vás nenechá klidným, dokud jeho pěkný motiv nesložíte celý. Oboustrannné puzzle disponuje dvěma motivy a je tedy důvodem dvojité zábavy. Pro jeho výrobu byl zvolen materiál, kterým je dřevo. Hlavní přednosti puzzle Trefl Wood Craft Origin puzzle Západ slunce nad Golden Gate 1000 dílků Puzzle je dobré pro rozvoj jemné motoriky, koncentrace i představivosti Skládání puzzle přispívá k relaxaci Zajímavé puzzle Trefl se perfektně hodí pro děti od 14 let Balení celkem obsahuje 1000 dílků Řadí se mezi klasické puzzle, které zná zajisté každý Oboustranné puzzle nabízí dva...

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Puzzle - 1000 dílků v balení, pro náročné, vhodné od 14 let Hledáte-li činnost na večerní odpočinek, určitě by vám nemělo uniknout skládání puzzle. Sice spatřilo světlo světa již dávno, ale stále se jedná o nadčasovou aktivitu. Balení obsahuje celkem 1000 dílků, jejichž složení už vyžaduje větší trpělivosti. Nabízené puzzle motivuje k jeho složení poutavým výsledným obrázkem.. Jeho skládání je poměrně náročné, takže je potřeba myslet na to, že jeho dokončení potrvá déle. K jeho výrobě byl vybrán materiál, kterým je papír. Klíčové vlastnosti puzzle Eurographics Puzzle San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge 1000 dílků Puzzle rozvíjí jemnou motoriku, koncentraci i představivost Jeho skládání uklidňuje a je dobrým prostředkem k relaxaci Zajímavé puzzle EUROGRAPHICS se perfektně hodí pro děti od 14 let Balení celkem obsahuje 1000 dílků Řadí se mezi klasické puzzle, které jen tak nezestárne Těšit se můžete na náročnější skládání Materiálem je papír

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Delve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that keeps the world in balance, perfect for readers of Saara El-Arifiâ ™s The Ending Fire Trilogy, S.A. Chakrabortyâ ™s Daevabad Trilogy and Andrea Stewartâ ™s The Drowning Empire. A magnificent feast of a world Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi What a story! I think a lot of epic fantasy fans â ¦ will really enjoy this one Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book EatersHow far would you go to find home?Relics of a mysterious god, the Spice Gates connect the eight far-flung kingdoms, each separated by a distinct spice and only accessible by those born with a special mark. This is not a mark of distinction, but one of subjugation: Spice Carriers suffer the lashes of their rich masters and the jolting pain of the Gates themselves.Amir is a Spice Carrier dreaming of escape. But something is stirring in the inhospitable spaces between the kingdoms. As Amir makes his plan for freedom, heâ ™s drawn into a plot that threatens to unravel the power keeping the gates in balance.Gods, assassins and thronekeepers all have a vested interest in the spice trade, and Amir will have to decide what kind of world he wants to live in â ¦ if the world survives at all. The Spice Gate invites readers on a spellbinding journey. Srivatsa s storytelling prowess shines â ¦ a must-read for fantasy aficionados Taran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Riderâ ˜Rich, complex worldbuilding, ambitious scale and characters youâ ™ll cherish. A bold, original step forward for South Asia-inspired epic fantasy. I loved The Spice Gate!â ™ Samit Basu, author of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiportâ ˜A grand epic fantasy with a fiery core of rage against injustice. This is a book you can taste, where flavour itself is a kind of magicâ ™ Vajra Chandrasekera, author of The Saint of Bright Doors

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 #39;Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met. #39; BookBrowse #39;No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. #39; New York Journal of Books In a sleepy French village, the body of a man shot through the head is disinterred by the roots of a fallen tree. A week later a famous art critic is viciously murdered in a nearby house. The deaths occurred more than seventy years apart. Asked by a colleague to inspect the site of the former, forensics expert Enzo Macleod quickly finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the latter. Two extraordinary narratives are set in train - one historical, unfolding in the treacherous wartime years of Occupied France; the other contemporary, set in the autumn of 2020 as France re-enters Covid lockdown.And Enzo #39;s investigations reveal an unexpected link between the murders - the Mona Lisa. Tasked by the exiled General Charles de Gaulle to keep the world #39;s most famous painting out of Nazi hands after the fall of France in 1940, 28-year-old Georgette Pignal finds herself swept along by the tide of history. Following in the wake of Da Vinci #39;s Mona Lisa as it is moved from château to château by the Louvre, she finds herself just one step ahead of two German art experts sent to steal it for rival patrons - Hitler and Göring. What none of them know is that the Louvre itself has taken exceptional measures to keep the painting safe, unwittingly setting in train a fatal sequence of events extending over seven decades.Events that have led to both killings.The Night Gate spans three generations, taking us from war-torn London, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, Berlin and Vichy France, to the deadly enemy facing the world in 2020. In his latest novel, Peter May shows why he is one of the great contemporary writers of crime fiction.LOVED THE NIGHT GATE? Read the first book in the acclaimed China Thrillers, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Order his thrilling standalone, A SILENT DEATH

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Amy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party… ​With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy give Lin the warmest welcome?

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WINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING Unparalleled. THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A true masterpiece. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT A tour de force. GUY SHRUBSOLE Quietly courageous. PATRICK BARKHAM Lyrical, wholehearted and wise. LEE SCHOFIELD A knockout. I loved it. MELISSA HARRISON Honest, raw and moving. SOPHIE PAVELLE An extraordinary book by an extraordinary author. CHRIS JONES A book of wit, wonder and of wisdom. NICK ACHESON Beautiful. NICOLA CHESTERA visit to the rapid where she lost a cherished friend unexpectedly reignites Amy-Jane Beerâ ™s love of rivers setting her on a journey of natural, cultural and emotional discovery.On New Yearâ ™s Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beerâ ™s beloved friend Kate set out with a group of others to kayak the River Rawthey in Cumbria. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored.Returning to visit the Rawthey years later, Amy realises how much she misses the connection to the natural world she always felt when on or close to rivers, and so begins a new phase of exploration.The Flow is a book about water, and, like water, it meanders, cascades and percolates through many lives, landscapes and stories. From West Country torrents to Levels and Fens, rocky Welsh canyons, the salmon highways of Scotland and the chalk rivers of the Yorkshire Wolds, Amy-Jane follows springs, streams and rivers to explore tributary themes of wildness and wonder, loss and healing, mythology and history, cyclicity and transformation.Threading together places and voices from across Britain, The Flow is a profound, immersive exploration of our personal and ecological place in nature.

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When Barbara Vaughan s fiancé joins an archaeological excursion to the Dead Sea Scrolls, she takes the opportunity to explore the Holy Land. It is 1961, and the nation of Israel is still in its infancy. For Barbara, a half-Jewish Catholic convert, this is a journey of faith, and she ignores warnings not to cross the Mandelbaum Gate from Israel into Jordan. An adventure of espionage and abduction, from pilgrimage to flight, The Mandelbaum Gate is one of Spark s most compelling novels, and won the James Tait Memorial Prize.

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

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A SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE FOR TEEN READERS, perfect for fans of Holly Smale, Zoe Sugg and Rainbow Rowell. Look out for Amy McCulloch #39;s THE MAGPIE SOCIETY series, co-written with Zoe Suggs and COMING SOON! (Contains: potions, princesses, peril, a magical quest and a serious crush) When the Princess of Nova accidentally poisons herself with a love potion meant for her crush, she falls crown-over-heels in love with her own reflection. Oops. A nationwide hunt is called to find the cure, with competitors travelling the world for the rarest ingredients, deep in magical forests and frozen tundras, facing death at every turn. Enter Samantha Kemi - an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Sam #39;s family were once the most respected alchemists in the kingdom, but they #39;ve fallen on hard times, and winning the hunt would save their reputation. But can Sam really compete with the dazzling powers of the Zoro Aster megapharma company? Just how close is Sam willing to get to Zain Aster, her dashing former classmate and enemy, in the meantime? And just to add to the pressure, this quest is ALL OVER social media. And the world news. No big deal, then.SELECTED FOR THE ZOELLA BOOK CLUB IN 2016 #39;IT #39;S SO COOL! #39; Zoe Sugg #39;Inventive, romantic, and downright delightful, The Potion Diaries cast its spell on me from page one, and is the most fun I #39;ve had reading in ages! #39; Sarah J Maas, author of the Throne of Glass seriesAmy McCulloch is a Chinese-White author, born in the UK, raised in Ottawa, Canada, now based in London, UK. She has written seven novels for children and young adults, and been published in over ten different languages. Also by Amy McCulloch (previously Alward): THE POTION DIARIESTHE POTION DIARIES: GOING VIRAL THE POTION DIARIES: THE ROYAL TOURJINXED UNLEASHED

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From New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, a memoir on her life as a writer, her childhood and the symbiotic relationship between fiction and emotional memory.In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in revealing the truths and inspirations that underlie her extraordinary fiction.By delving into vivid memories of her traumatic childhood, confessions of self-doubt in her journals and heartbreaking letters to and from her mother, she gathers together evidence of all that made it both unlikely and inevitable that she would become a writer. Through spontaneous storytelling, she shows how a fluid fictional state of mind unleashed near-forgotten memories that became the emotional nucleus of her novels.Tan explores shocking truths uncovered by family memorabilia â “ the real reason behind an I.Q. test she took at age six, why her parents lied about their education, mysteries surrounding her maternal grandmother â “ and, for the first time publicly, writes about her complex relationship with her father, who died when she was fifteen.Written with candour and characteristic humour, Where the Past Begins takes readers into the idiosyncratic workings of her writer s mind, a journey that explores memory, imagination, and truth.

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Winner of the Hugo Award for Best NovelThe second book in the record-breaking triple Hugo Award-winning trilogy The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun has found shelter, but not her missing daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request only Essun can grant. Praise for this trilogy: Amazing Ann Leckie Breaks uncharted ground Library Journal Beautiful Nnedi Okorafor Astounding NPR Brilliant Washington Post Heartbreaking, wholly unexpected Brian Staveley Awesome Book Smugglers A powerful story of hope and survival The RootThe Broken Earth trilogy begins with The Fifth Season, continues in The Obelisk Gate and concludes with The Stone Sky - out now.Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Dreamblood DuologyThe Killing MoonThe Shadowed Sun

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At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney s wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser Beautifully crafted Philippa Gregory Incisively witty, quietly subversive Joanne Harris_____________Captain John Staple s exploits against Napoleon s armies in the Spanish Peninsula have earned him the nickname Crazy Jack amongst his comrades in the Dragoon Guards.But once the Battle of Waterloo brings the Napoleonic Wars to a decisive end, the adventure-loving Captain finds life in peacetime intolerably dull.When he finds himself lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house.It s there that he encounters a lady of extraordinary qualities - and suddenly, his soldiering days pale in comparison to a new adventure in which he must rescue a woman and investigate a scandalous murder . . ._____________ If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store HARRIET EVANS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_____________Readers love The Toll-Gate . . .***** Heyer s writing is fantastic - I must read more. ***** Umpteenth re-read. I love this book. ***** I ve read this at least twice before ... and I m still wonderfully regaled. ***** Most highly recommended. ***** The whole read is very entertaining.

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Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of King Narmer, an ancient pharaoh unlike any other. And Stone is anticipating a further discovery, the first of its kind in history: Narmer s famed crown, supposedly possessed of mythical powers, is thought to be buried with him. The dig is located in the Sudd, a nearly impassable swamp in northern Sudan and one of the most forbidding places on earth. And amid the nightmarish tangle of mud and dead vegetation, a series of harrowing and seemingly inexplicable occurrences has the team living in fear of a centuries-old curse. With a monumental discovery at stake, Professor Jeremy Logan is brought in to investigate. What he finds will raise new questions...and alarm. With The Third Gate, master storyteller Lincoln Child breaks new ground and introduces a fascinating new protagonist to the thriller genre.

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A beautifully written and intriguing story that stayed with me long after I had turned the last page Santa Montefiore. I wanted to live in this story. Jane Johnson writes with such grace and ease Carol Drinkwater. One house, two women, a lifetime of secrets... Following the death of her mother, Becky begins the sad task of sorting through her empty flat. Starting with the letters piling up on the doormat, she finds an envelope post-marked from Cornwall. In it is a letter that will change her life forever. A desperate plea from her mother s elderly cousin, Olivia, to help save her beloved home. Becky arrives at Chynalls to find the beautiful old house crumbling into the ground, and Olivia stuck in hospital with no hope of being discharged until her home is made habitable. Though daunted by the enormity of the task, Becky sets to work. But as she peels back the layers of paint, plaster and grime, she uncovers secrets buried for more than seventy years. Secrets from a time when Olivia was young, the Second World War was raging, and danger and romance lurked round every corner... The Sea Gate is a sweeping, spellbinding novel about the lives of two very different women, and the secrets that bind them together. I was completely swept up in this... Quite magical Rachel Hore. I can t recommend it highly enough Katie Fforde. I so enjoyed this. It s a treat! Amanda Craig. A beautiful, evocative story... This had me in tears Liz Fenwick.

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Blast off to investigate the mysteries of the Universe: from blazing stars to the unreachable depths of space. Discover where the Universe came from, how it works (clue: it has a lot to do with gravity) and what else might be out there...

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Oona and her friends face their ultimate challenge in the final installment of the graphic sci-fi fantasy series that s Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! In the epic conclusion to the 5 Worlds series, the final battle looms as Oona, Jax, and An Tzu travel to the treacherous world of Grimbo (E)! There, Oona must light the last beacon to save the 5 Worlds, but first she has to find it! When Jax saves an old friend, Oona is given a clue to the green beacon s location. Unfortunately, the journey to lighting it on this strange, watery planet is the most dangerous yet. Meanwhile, Stan Moon has one more trick up his sleeve as his frightening powers and mysterious connection to An Tzu continue to grow. How can Oona ever hope to beat him? Can she count on her friends or will a terrible betrayal mean the 5 Worlds will be lost to evil forever? The 5 Worlds series: #1: The Sand Warrior, #2: The Cobalt Prince, #3: The Red Maze, #4: The Amber Anthem, #5: The Emerald Gate

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Can you work out Cluedunnit? For mystery fans of all ages, Cluedle â “ The Case of the Golden Pomegranate is the perfect puzzle book to keep children entertained on holidays and long car journeys. From the detective behind the bestselling Cluedle: The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond.Set sail on the high seas with world famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and crack the curious case of the Golden Pomegranate by solving 50 fun brain-busting puzzles.A funny and intriguing mystery story set on a super yacht where detectives need to discover:* Who broke into Alota Vibrattoâ ™s safe?* How the professorâ ™s milkshake was poisoned?* Whatâ ™s hidden in an ancient maze?* And whoâ ™s gone overboard?!Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Golden Pomegranate is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Golden Pomegranate, The Case of Rudolph s Revenge and The Case of the Silver Cipher.*Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond was number 1 in the Nielsen Bookscan children s non-fiction charts for three weeks commencing 7.5.2024.

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Named retrospectively, the Golden Age was a period when the new Dutch Republic had become the most prosperous nation in Europe, leading in trade, science and art. From 1600 for almost a century, more than four million paintings were produced there, and the accomplishments in realism and naturalism by a large number of Dutch artists were unprecedented. These artists painted life as had never been seen before; their technical skills were often outstanding, and their art was distinctive in its depiction of lifelike objects, places and people of all ages and backgrounds. Unlike traditional Flemish and Italian Baroque paintings, Dutch artists in general avoided idealisation or portrayals of splendour, and instead developed their own unique and innovative styles, themes and subjects. The first section of this detailed book considers all this in a biographical guide to some of the greatest Dutch Golden Age artists and their work. Roughly chronological in order, it explains who the painters were, where they lived and worked, who and what taught and influenced them, and why their work was often groundbreaking. Among many others, included are Frans Hals, Rembrandt, Nicolaes Maes, Jan Lievens, Judith Leyster, Gerrit Dou, Gerrit van Honthorst, Adriaen Brouwer, Jan Steen, Hendrick Avercamp, Jacob van Ruisdael, Pieter de Hooch, Johannes Vermeer and Rachel Ruysch. While most are discussed, some do not appear, as even in this substantial book, there is room for only a proportion of the exceptionally proficient painters of the period. The second part of the book is a gallery of outstanding works from a range of Dutch Golden Age artists, grouped into the broad themes of landscapes, portraits, genre, history and religion, and still life - giving a fascinating, colourful and in-depth overview of what constituted the art of the period. With more than 500 reproductions, you can dip in and out of this beautifully illustrated volume, or peruse it from cover to cover. All paintings are located to their museum or gallery. This volume is essential reading for anyone who would like to learn more about the extraordinary flowering of art during the Dutch Golden Age, and a book that you will turn to over and again.

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Uncover the beauty of the divine proportion all around you with this meticulously researched and stunningly illustrated reference.From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. In The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics, Author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous, display-worthy volume features:Lay-flat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratioThe results of the author’s twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of lifeClear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary Over 250 captivating color images, including illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo, photographs of nature and architecture, and famous artworkThe evidence closes the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and presents new findings to take our knowledge further yet.Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.

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Banderas The Golden Secret, 100 ml, Toaletní vody pro muže, Troufnete si odemknout lahvičku s nejvzácnějším tajemstvím svádění? Jedno takové ukrývá pod víčkem toaletní voda pro muže Banderas The Golden Secret. Nezaměnitelné, mužné aroma přiměje každou ženu otočit se za jeho zdrojem a poznat jej o trochu blíž. aromatická, kořenitá vůně flakonek nabádá k odemknutí tajemství skrytého pod zlatým zámkem perfektně se hodí na večerní příležitosti v chladnějších obdobích Složení vůně: Aromatický začátek toaletní vody The Golden Secret tvoří tóny svěžího jablečného likéru a máty. V srdci se mísí výbušný koktejl muškátového oříšku, ostrého pepře a kmínu. Smyslný základ, který ucítíte nejdéle, má na svědomí cedrové dřevo s tóny surové kůže a osobitého pižma. Příběh vůně: Nosem toaletní vody je parfémář Christophe Raynaud. The Golden Secret byla představena světu v roce 2011 a navazuje na předchozí vůni The Secret z roku 2010. Flakonek v luxusním černém designu s vyobrazeným zlatým zámkem koresponduje s posláním vůně, jímž je odhalení tajemství žhavé hry svádění. nbsp;

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Banderas The Golden Secret, 50 ml, Toaletní vody pro muže, Troufnete si odemknout lahvičku s nejvzácnějším tajemstvím svádění? Jedno takové ukrývá pod víčkem toaletní voda pro muže Banderas The Golden Secret. Nezaměnitelné, mužné aroma přiměje každou ženu otočit se za jeho zdrojem a poznat jej o trochu blíž. aromatická, kořenitá vůně flakonek nabádá k odemknutí tajemství skrytého pod zlatým zámkem perfektně se hodí na večerní příležitosti v chladnějších obdobích Složení vůně: Aromatický začátek toaletní vody The Golden Secret tvoří tóny svěžího jablečného likéru a máty. V srdci se mísí výbušný koktejl muškátového oříšku, ostrého pepře a kmínu. Smyslný základ, který ucítíte nejdéle, má na svědomí cedrové dřevo s tóny surové kůže a osobitého pižma. Příběh vůně: Nosem toaletní vody je parfémář Christophe Raynaud. The Golden Secret byla představena světu v roce 2011 a navazuje na předchozí vůni The Secret z roku 2010. Flakonek v luxusním černém designu s vyobrazeným zlatým zámkem koresponduje s posláním vůně, jímž je odhalení tajemství žhavé hry svádění. nbsp;

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Banderas The Golden Secret, 200 ml, Toaletní vody pro muže, Troufnete si odemknout lahvičku s nejvzácnějším tajemstvím svádění? Jedno takové ukrývá pod víčkem toaletní voda pro muže Banderas The Golden Secret. Nezaměnitelné, mužné aroma přiměje každou ženu otočit se za jeho zdrojem a poznat jej o trochu blíž. aromatická, kořenitá vůně flakonek nabádá k odemknutí tajemství skrytého pod zlatým zámkem perfektně se hodí na večerní příležitosti v chladnějších obdobích Složení vůně: Aromatický začátek toaletní vody The Golden Secret tvoří tóny svěžího jablečného likéru a máty. V srdci se mísí výbušný koktejl muškátového oříšku, ostrého pepře a kmínu. Smyslný základ, který ucítíte nejdéle, má na svědomí cedrové dřevo s tóny surové kůže a osobitého pižma. Příběh vůně: Nosem toaletní vody je parfémář Christophe Raynaud. The Golden Secret byla představena světu v roce 2011 a navazuje na předchozí vůni The Secret z roku 2010. Flakonek v luxusním černém designu s vyobrazeným zlatým zámkem koresponduje s posláním vůně, jímž je odhalení tajemství žhavé hry svádění. nbsp;

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The Golden Girls: the show that changed American TV, found an audience all around the world, and made a global legend out of Betty White. 1985 was the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future and the Nintendo. It also saw the start of one of the most well-known and well-loved sitcoms of all time: The Golden Girls. With a cast comprising women over 50, the show was as groundbreaking as it was hilarious. Averaging 25 million viewers an episode - and counting the Queen Mother among them - the show is still ranked among the best US sitcoms ever. And it continues to find a new audience today in younger generations on streaming, with merchandise as popular as ever. Packed with quotes and facts, this little book is perfect for any Golden Girls fan.

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IF TWO OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ARE BAKING SHOWS AND DETECTIVE SERIES, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER.Six contestants. The nation s favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for... A delightful whodunit in a perfect setting with an immersive plot 5***** reader review Knives Out meets The Great British Bake Off...a perfectly layered mysery, easily deserving of a hearty Hollywood handshake TOM HINDLE, author of A Fatal Crossing I loved it. The Great British Bake Off meets And Then There Were None J.M. HALL, author of A Spoonful of Murder Will keep you entertained right til the end! 5***** reader review__________For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.But for the show s famous host, Betsy Martin, it s more than a competition. It s her legacy.As she welcomes contestants to her ancestral home, Grafton Manor, she s excited to discover who will have what it takes win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.Quickly, though, things start to go wrong...The contestants are jittery - they ve heard strange noises in the manor at night.Betsy is irate - a new co-host has arrived, and he s out for her spotlight.Then, the sabotage begins. At first, it s small. Sugar switched for salt. A hob turned too high.But when a body is discovered, everyone becomes a suspect.Because for someone at Bake Week it s time to settle old scores . . . __________ Praise for The Golden Spoon A delectably fun mystery Washington Post Great characters, a great plot, and like a spoon above a dessert, very difficult to put down IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Fromage Clever, atmospheric and so creepy ANDREA BARTZ This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bakeoff kept me turning the pages all night! JANET EVANOVICH As addictive as bingeing your favourite culinary competition and as a piece of your favourite piece of cake KELLYE GARRETT Jessa Maxwell s debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit-charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon SARAH PENNER

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#39;A MAGNIFICENTLY INSIGHTFUL READ #39; CRAIG BROWNTHE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL #39;S GOLDEN AGEIt #39;s been a long wait since 1998. Over a quarter of a century since Scotland last qualified for the World Cup finals. But recent years have offered a glimmer of hope. With qualification for the last two Euro Championship finals, play-offs in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup approaching, could the long wait finally be over?Qualification has never been easy, but the golden age of nail-biting nights is well worth remembering. Archie Macpherson commentated on all of Scotland #39;s World Cup matches during that purple patch, from the Zaire crash of 1974 to the defeat against Morocco in 1998. As the voice of Scottish football, Macpherson knew the players, the managers and the fans. He captured the adventure of competing with Iran, Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil, witnessing clashes of personality, managerial rages and so much more.Now, in the hope that the glory days may return, he tells every detail of the matches and men of the greatest tournament on earth in Adventures in the Golden Age. #39;A wonderful history, breathing life into matches and tournaments that have been buried under decades of comment #39; Hugh MacDonald, The Herald

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A lavish edition of Katherine Rundellâ ™s gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary, featuring three new additions to the treasure trove of vanishing wonders. Exquisite and timely. Maggie O Farrell A rare and magical book. I didn t want it to end. Bill Bryson A witty, intoxicating paean to Earthâ ™s wondrous creatures. Observer A total miracle. Max PorterA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES AND FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGThe world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings.A pangolinâ ™s tongue is longer than its body. It keeps it furled in a nifty pouch near the hip.A swift flies 200,000 miles in its lifetime. Thatâ ™s far enough to get to the moon and back -- then back to the moon.Thereâ ™s a fable that storks deliver babies. In fact, the Nazis used them to air-drop propaganda.A lavishly illustrated compendium of the staggering lives of some of the worldâ ™s most endangered animals, this sumptuous, expanded and updated edition of The Golden Mole is a chance to be awestruck and lovestruck â ” to fall for the likes of the wondrous pygmy hippo, the seahorse, the narwhal and, as astonishing and endangered as them all, the human.Katherine Rundell s book The Golden Mole was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 03-11-2023---------Readers love The Golden Mole:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes you stumble across a book and you know you ll always treasure it. This is that book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful in every detail ... a book to go back to time and time again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A love letter to the animals of our world. A beautiful read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written, intelligently researched and full of wonder. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A most topical and relevant book, beautifully presented and written with depth and humour.

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John Ruskin’s The King of the Golden River was the first literary fairy tale in English. Includes Richard Doyle’s original illustrations and Simon Cooke’s essay.John Ruskin wrote this fable for a teenage family friend, Effie, and later he married her. The marriage was famously disastrous, but before it fell apart the Ruskins allowed The King of the Golden River to be published. It became one of the most popular works for children of its time. Richard Doyle contributed over 25 full-page illustrations and vignettes. The King of the Golden River is the first literary fairy tale in English (as opposed to collected folk tales). Ruskin himself said it was ‘a fairly good imitation of Grimm and Dickens, mixed with some true Alpine feeling of my own’. Later he spoke of the capacity of the traditional tales ‘to fortify children against the glacial cold of selfish science’. It remains a powerful fable about humanity’s dual capacity for destructiveness and redeeming love, with as strange fairy-tale creatures as one could hope to meet. An essay by Simon Cooke explains the book’s importance.

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Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—a pulse-pounding novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls“Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war era while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried.”—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name SapphireAmerican Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue are thrilled to be working in the French resistance, stealing so many Nazi secrets that they become known as the Golden Doves, renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo. Their courage will cost them everything. When they are finally arrested and taken to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, along with their loved ones, a reclusive Nazi doctor does unspeakable things to Josie’s mother, a celebrated Jewish singer who joined her daughter in Paris when the world seemed bright. And Arlette’s son is stolen from her, never to be seen again. A decade later the Doves fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission: Josie is working for U.S. Army Intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor, while a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son. The Golden Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to French Guiana, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love. Martha Hall Kelly has garnered acclaim for her stunning combination of empathy and research into the stories of women throughout history and for exploring the terrors of Ravensbrück. With The Golden Doves, she has crafted an unforgettable story about the fates of Nazi fugitives in the wake of World War II—and the unsung female spies who risked it all to bring them to justice.

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THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF FIRE WEATHER, WINNER OF THE 2023 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONWINNER OF A WINDHAM-CAMPBELL PRIZE 2014 Absolutely spellbinding New York Times Will change how many people think about nature Sebastian Junger______________________________________JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF NORTH AMERICA S LAST GREAT FOREST.On a bleak winter night in 1997, a British Columbia timber scout named Grant Hadwin committed an act of shocking violence: he destroyed the legendary Golden Spruce of the Queen Charlotte Islands. With its rich colours, towering height and luminous needles, the tree was a scientific marvel, beloved by the local Haida people who believed it sacred.The Golden Spruce tells the story of the sadness which pushed Hadwin to such a desperate act of destruction - a bizarre environmental protest which acts as a metaphor for the challenge the world faces today. But it also raises the question of what then happened to Hadwin, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances and remains missing to this day.Part thrilling mystery, part haunting depiction of the ancient beauty of the coastal wilderness, and part dramatic chronicle of the historical collision of Europeans and the native Haida, The Golden Spruce is a timely portrait of man s troubled relationship with a vanishing world._______________________ Worthy of comparison to Jon Krakauer s Into the Wild . . . A story of the heartbreakingly complex relationship between man and nature. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY His story is about one man and one tree, but it is much more than that. John Vaillant has written a work that will change how many people think about nature. SEBASTIAN JUNGER A haunting tale of a good man driven mad by environmental devastation LOS ANGELES TIMES Absolutely spellbinding . . . descriptions of the Queen Charlotte Islands, with their misty, murky light and hushed, cathedral-like forests, are haunting, and Vaillant does full justice to the noble, towering trees. NEW YORK TIMES A haunting portrait of man s vexed relationship with nature. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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**New York Times bestseller** One of the most vivid and convincing portraits of contemporary America I ve read Observer When powerful real-estate tycoon Nero Golden immigrates to the States under mysterious circumstances, he and his three adult children assume new identities, taking Roman names, and move into a grand mansion in downtown Manhattan. Arriving shortly after the inauguration of Barack Obama, he and his sons, each extraordinary in his own right, quickly establish themselves at the apex of New York society. The story of the Golden family is told from the point of view of their Manhattanite neighbour and confidant, René, an aspiring filmmaker who finds in the Goldens the perfect subject. René chronicles the undoing of the house of Golden: the high life of money, of art and fashion, a sibling quarrel, an unexpected metamorphosis, the arrival of a beautiful woman, betrayal and murder, and far away, in their abandoned homeland, some decent intelligence work. In a new world order of alternative truths, Salman Rushdie has written the ultimate novel about identity, truth, terror and lies. A brilliant, heart-breaking realist novel that is not only uncannily prescient but shows one of the world s greatest storytellers working at the height of his powers.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING Wishing to leave behind the isolation of her Orkney island life, Amy Liptrot books a one-way flight to Berlin. She rents a loftbed in a shared flat and starts to look for work - and for love - through the screen of her phone. The Instant tells of the momentous year that follows, encountering the city s wildlife in the most unexpected places, tracing the cycles of the moon, the flight paths of migratory birds and surrendering to the addictive power of love and lust.

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How a mother s wisdom and grace helped one family come to terms with her dementia. Chrisoula had long been known for frying up honeyed Greek donuts anytime a guest arrived on her doorstep, offering a listening ear and sage advice, and sending her loved ones home with a plate of the golden orbs. She had cheeky blue eyes, a ready laugh and a generous heart - all of which had helped her deal with the many adversities she faced in her life. When she was diagnosed with dementia, Chrisoula drew on her trademark humour and earthy wit to ask the only questions that mattered: What would be the best photo to have on her gravestone? Did the glittering gold dress she wanted to be buried in need to be ironed? And would it hurt to enter the wormhole of death?As Chrisoula s dementia progressed, her adult children, Spiri and Dennis, grappled with guilt, sadness and fatigue as they fumbled their way from one bewildering symptom and care system to the next. But their mother had given them some very special gifts draw on at this time and which they could use long after she was gone. In this compelling tribute to her mother, Spiri shares these gifts, along with some practical no-nonsense golden nuggets on dealing with the challenges of diagnosis, living with dementia and coping with grief. Twelve Golden Gifts is a must-read for those looking after a declining loved one and for anyone who is moved by a beautiful - and funny - love story.

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Black Philadelphians have shaped Philadelphia history since colonial times. In Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape, Amy Cohen recounts notable aspects of the Black experience in Philadelphia from the late 1600s to the 1960s and how this history is marked in the contemporary city. She charts Charles Blocksonâ ™s efforts to commemorate the Pennsylvania slave trade with a historical marker and highlights Richard Allen, who founded Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church. Cohen also describes the path to erecting a statue of civil rights activist Octavius Catto at Philadelphiaâ ™s City Hall and profiles international celebrities Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson who are honored in the city. At the end of each chapter, she includes suggestions to continue readersâ ™ exploration of this important cultural heritage. Showing how increased attention to the role of African Americans in local and national history has resulted in numerous, sometimes controversial, alterations to the landscape, Cohen guides readers to Black historyâ ™s significance and its connections with todayâ ™s spotlight on racial justice.

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The Golden Age of Islam was an important period of history. Mathematicians, inventors, astronomers and scientists made incredible discoveries and inventions, which have shaped the world we live in today. Join your guide, Rehan, to nd out all about these amazing ideas and inventions of the Golden Age of Islam, and why Muslims believed education was the route to success. The Golden Age of Islam is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children s reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8.

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Internationally bestselling author Amy Meyerson takes readers on a harrowing journey where two mothers⠔one of a woman who drowned and the other of a toddler who might know what happened to her⠔are the only ones searching for the truth. Heavily pregnant with her second child, Tessa Irons has enough on her mind without her toddler throwing tantrums at the local coffee shop. The boy is inconsolable, shouting ⠜Gigi!⠝ to a woman Tessa⠙s never seen before⠔and never will again. The next morning, the woman⠙s body is dredged up from the canal outside the Ironses⠙ posh Venice Beach home, and Tessa⠙s gut tells her it⠙s no coincidence. Barb Geller refuses to believe that her daughter⠙s death was just some drunken accident. She heads to California for answers, where she crosses paths with Tessa. Together they hunt for the truth, certain they⠙ll find a connection between their children. But the police don⠙t believe them. Tessa⠙s husband dismisses her worries as pregnancy jitters, and even though people are always watching along the Canals, no one saw a thing. Tessa and Barb only have each other, their intuition, and the creeping sense of danger that grows with every shocking revelation.

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Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure.Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison?Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

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The Essential, New York Times⠓Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze ⠜A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants.⠝⠔NPR s Morning Edition ⠜Amy Stewart has a way of making gardening seem exciting, even a little dangerous.⠝ ⠔The New York Times Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet? In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries.Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs⠔but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history.This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology⠔with more than fifty drink recipes and a new section on how to grow your very own cocktail garden⠔will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party.

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#39;Stunning...divine #39; Stephen Fry ‘A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous’ John Lloyd, creator of QI ‘Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created’ National Geographic #39;Introduces us to a whole different way of looking at maps. Great illustrations, most engaging - the author is just a mine of information #39; Simon Mayo #39;s Books of the YearThe Golden Atlas is a spectacular visual history of exploration and cartography, a treasure chest of adventures from the chronicles of global discovery, illustrated with a selection of the most beautiful maps ever created. The book reveals how the world came to be known, featuring a magnificent gallery of exceptionally rare hand-coloured antique maps, paintings and engravings, many of which can only be found in the author #39;s collection. Arranged chronologically, the reader is taken on a breathtaking expedition through Ancient Babylonian geography and Marco Polo #39;s journey to the Mongol Khan on to buccaneers ransacking the Caribbean and the voyages of seafarers such as Captain Cook and fearless African pathfinders. Their stories are told in an engaging and compelling style, bringing vividly to life a motley collection of heroic explorers, treasure-hunters and death-dealing villains - all of them accompanied by eye-grabbing illustrations from rare maps, charts and manuscripts. The Golden Atlas takes you back to a world of darkness and peril, placing you on storm-lashed ships, frozen wastelands and the shores of hostile territories to see how the lines were drawn to form the shape of the modern world. The author #39;s previous book, The Phantom Atlas, was a critically acclaimed international bestseller, described by Jonathan Ross as #39;a spectacular, enjoyable and eye-opening read #39; and this new book is sure to follow suit.

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A PULSE-POUNDING RETELLING OF DRACULA SET AGAINST A DELICIOUSLY RETRO 1980s BACKDROP. Mia and Johnny have always been there for each other - particularly since their father was revealed to be a serial killer and is now serving a life sentence for murdering thirteen people. Studying in a small university town near Edinburgh, Mia s coping mechanisms are hiding behind sarcasm, horror writing and her somewhat illegal true crime radio station, while Johnny steps up as her warm, sensitive brother and keeps her out of trouble.But when journalist-wannabe Johnny accepts an offer he cannot refuse - the chance to interview a reclusive mega rock star who disappeared from public view three years ago, Mia finds herself stuck on campus when two male students are found dead. As Johnny grapples with the enigmatic musician, he realises that something about the star s nocturnal habits doesn t quite add up. Meanwhile, Mia s investigation takes her to the most unexpected places - including her dad s prison...An unmissable new YA novel from Booktuber and author of the Mina and the Undead trilogy, Amy McCaw - perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy and Kalynn Bayron.

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The Golden Valley is a personal account in words and photographs of the Garw where Phil Cope has lived for thirty-five years. In it he explores the valleyâ ™s history: sparsely worked agriculture; boom-town coal exploitation; sudden, followed by gentle, post-industrial decline; attempts at re-invigoration through heritage and leisure; and now, existing in a post-covid world. This is a classic example of close-knit communities shattered by the removal of the thing that bound them together.Cope photographs the entire valley between March 2019 and January 2021, to create a contemporary, twenty-first century record. The ancient Garw hilltops above the valley, sometimes snow-capped, with their tombs and lost settlements are present. As are the much more recent settlements of the coal villages with their terraces once occupied by colliers, the repurposed minersâ ™ institutes, the shops and chapels, and the now almost obligatory public memorials to a lost industry (and, in some cases, lost lives).The valleyâ ™s natural beauty â “ some might say returning natural beauty â “ is also present, from the minutiae of the lichen on its windswept trees to the river which has shaped the valley with its timeless flow. The centrality of nature and landscape to the current and future life of the valley are also recorded, the walks and bike trails, the sports fields and wind turbines.The Garw Valley has its own particular character as this book records so richly and compassionately yet it shares with other valleys the sense of creating a haven between its steep sides. Most of all its story is also the story of all the valleys of the former south Wales coalfield: in the Golden Valley lie all the other valleys of Glamorgan and beyond.

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