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The Golden Hour - Kate Lord Brown
From Cairo 1939 on the eve of the war and then thirty years later to 1970s Beirut on the eve of yet another conflict… A young archaeologist spends her life bringing the past to light - now she must dig through the secrets and lies about her own past to uncover the truth about her mother's life in wartime Cairo.
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The Golden Hour - Kate Lord Brown
From decadent Cairo in the 1930s to bohemian Beirut in the 1970s, an epic yet intimate story of great love and lasting friendship . . .‘Exquisite’ Ruth Hogan‘Evocative’ Good Housekeeping'Epic, sweeping and gloriously romantic’ Veronica Henry‘Sumptuous and immersive’ Platinum As her home, Beirut, teeters on the brink of war, Polly Fitzgerald has one last story to tell – about her best friend, Juno, and their life together in Cairo. Juno was vital and brilliant – and determined to succeed in her ambition to uncover Nefertiti’s tomb. But Juno and Polly’s friendship was bound by a secret, one that has never been told. Now, as Polly’s daughter, Lucie, travels to Beirut to be with her dying mother, the mystery of what happened many years ago must be revealed . . .
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The Golden Hour - Williams Beatriz
From the New York Times bestselling author: a dazzling WWII epic spanning London, New York and the Bahamas and the most infamous couple of the age, the Duke and Duchess of WindsorThe Bahamas, 1941. Newly-widowed Lulu Randolph arrives in Nassau to investigate the Governor and his wife for a New York society magazine whose readers have an insatiable appetite for news of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, that glamorous couple whose love affair nearly brought the British monarchy to its knees five years earlier.But beneath the glitter of Wallis and Edward’s marriage lies an ugly – and even treasonous – reality. In the middle of it all stands Benedict Thorpe: a handsome scientist of tremendous charm and murky national loyalties. When Nassau’s wealthiest man is murdered in one of the most notorious cases of the century, Lulu embarks on a journey to discover the truth behind the crime.The stories of two unforgettable women thread together in this extraordinary epic of sacrifice, human love and human courage, set against a shocking true crime… and the rise and fall of a legendary royal couple.
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The Seeker of Lost Paintings - Sarah Freethy
An unforgettable story of love and betrayal across the decades from the author of The Porcelain Maker – perfect for fans of Christy Lefteri and Victoria Hislop. ‘A richly detailed and finely written story’ Clare Fuller, Bitter Orange‘An elegant, sweeping tale’ AJ West, The Betrayal of Thomas True‘Shining with the light and shade, the love and loss of life and the timeless beauty of art’ Kate Lord Brown, The Golden Hour‘Captivating’ Sophie Cousens, The Good PartRome 1939Arriving in Rome to work for the wealthy Montefalco family, Maddalena is homesick and alone. She finds solace – and love – in the beauty of the city, but as the war in Nazi-occupied Italy rages, she must make a devastating choice.London, 1997After her mother Maddalena’s death, Beatrice Fremont discovers a fragment of a painting and a letter that sends her on a hunt to Rome. Helping her is art dealer Jude Adler, who’s convinced they are looking for a lost Caravaggio. For Jude, this could be the find of a lifetime; but for Beatrice their search uncovers a shocking secret and the answer to a mystery kept hidden for years.Praise for The Porcelain Maker: ‘A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz''So compelling'' Sunday Times''A gorgeous debut'' Heat
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Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio paletka očních stínů odstín Golden Hour 4.4 g
Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio, 4.4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Chcete zvýraznit svůj pohled, opticky dotvarovat oči a podtrhnout jejich přednosti? Paletka pro líčení očí Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio otevírá možnosti vytváření těch nejúžasnějších variací očního make-upu. Obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik lisovaných očních stínů, které se vzájemně ideálně barevně doplňují a lze je tedy skvěle kombinovat pro vytvoření líčení různých typů – od jemného denního až po výrazné večerní. Každý stín zajistí rovnoměrné barevné krytí, bude se vám dobře nanášet, ale i roztírat do ztracena, případně míchat s dalšími stíny, aniž by vznikaly nežádoucí ostré přechody. Vlastnosti: snadno se nanáší pro denní i večerní líčení třpytivý i matný efekt Složení: barevné pigmenty – vytváří dlouhotrvající sytou barvu stínů minerální pigmenty mica silica Jak používat: Nanášejte stíny na oční víčka štětečkem, pěnovým aplikátorem nebo bříšky prstů.
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BPerfect Golden Hour The Dusk Edition multifunkční paleta na obličej 40.7 g
BPerfect Golden Hour The Dusk Edition, 40,7 g, Multifunkční paletky pro ženy, Vžijte se do role profesionálního vizážisty a dejte šanci multifunkčním paletkám. Ostatně, proč si vybírat nebo se ztrácet v nespočtu různých produktů, když můžete mít po ruce vše, pěkně na jednom místě? Luxusní paletka BPerfect Golden Hour The Dusk Edition obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik různě zbarvených líčidel, které můžete použít na více způsobů a libovolně je kombinovat. Umožňuje zvýraznit vaše přednosti a hravě vytvořit dokonalé líčení na jakoukoli příležitost a jako z rukou profesionála. Tak už na nic nečekejte, podtrhněte krásu svého obličeje a staňte se hvězdou jakékoli události, v kteroukoli denní dobu. Vlastnosti: dodává tváři půvab umožňuje rozmanité líčení s přirozeným efektem zjemňuje a rozjasňuje obličej rozjasňovač, tvářenka a bronzer v jednom Složení: zrcátko Jak používat: S pomocí vybraného aplikátoru vytvořte líčení dle svého vkusu.
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Cluedle - The Case of the Golden Pomegranate - Browne Hartigan
Can you work out Cluedunnit? For mystery fans of all ages, Cluedle – 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 Vibratto’s safe?* How the professor’s milkshake was poisoned?* What’s hidden in an ancient maze?* And who’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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Revuele Glow Drops Golden Hour rozjasňující sérum na tělo a obličej 20 ml
Revuele Glow Drops Golden Hour, 20 ml, Rozjasňovače pro ženy, Sérum, se kterým vaše pleť i tělo zažijí zlatou hodinku kdykoliv. Rozjasňující sérum na tělo a obličej Revuele Glow Drops Golden Hour promění vaši pleť v zářící svatyni hydratace a zdraví. Jemná třpytivá textura obohacená o aktivní látky, jako je kyselina hyaluronová a kokosový olej, vyživuje, hydratuje a zanechává pleť přirozeně lesklou a projasněnou. Pro všechny, kdo milují záři a efekt zářivé pleti či lehce opáleného vzhledu, je toto sérum perfektním krokem každodenní péče o pleť. Dopřejte si okamžitý efekt zlatavého jasu s Revuele Glow Drops Golden Hour. Díky schopnosti hydratovat a rozjasnit pleť jej můžete používat jak na den, tak na noc. Skvělá volba pro ty, kdo hledají multifunkční kosmetický produkt, který podpoří přirozenou krásu pleti a dodá jí pěstěný vzhled. Vlastnosti: hydratuje pleť a dodává ji vyživený vzhled zanechává lehce třpytivý a projasněný efekt vhodné pro použití na tělo i obličej lze používat na den i noc obsahuje kyselinu hyaluronovou pro intenzivní hydrataci jemná textura rozzáří pleť přirozeným leskem Složení: betaine podporující hydrataci a ochranu pokožky kokosový olej pro vyživení a hebkou pokožku kyselina hyaluronová pro okamžitou a dlouhodobou hydrataci Jak používat: Naneste přiměřené množství séra na čistou a suchou pleť obličeje nebo na pokožku těla. Jemně rozetřete a nechte vstřebat, dokud se plně nevstřebá. Pro ideální výsledek aplikujte ráno i večer, případně dle potřeby. Notino tip: Vyzkoušejte kombinovat Revuele Glow Drops Golden Hour s jinými hydratačními produkty z vašeho oblíbeného kosmetického arzenálu. Pro intenzivnější rozjasnění použijte sérum jako bázi pod make-up a zvýrazněte tak přirozený efekt zlatého jasu.
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Beauty Discovery Box Exclusive Notino Lancaster Golden Hour dárková sada unisex
Beauty Discovery Box Exclusive Notino Lancaster Golden Hour, Oční krémy a gely pro ženy, Nic nepotěší milovníka kosmetiky tak, jako miniatury jeho oblíbených beauty kousků, které může mít stále při sobě. Exclusive box Beauty Discovery Box Exclusive Notino Lancaster Golden Hour je proto zárukou radosti, ať už vaší nebo vašich nejbližších. Najedete v něm hned 3 mini produkty uložené v luxusní elegantní krabičce, která se zavírá pomocí magnetu a je tak i sama o sobě krásným dárkem nejen pro speciální příležitosti. Sada obsahuje: Lancaster Golden Lift denní krém proti vráskám 7 ml Lancaster Golden Lift sérum proti vráskám 5 ml Lancaster Golden Lift oční krém 5 ml Vlastnosti: skvěle se hodí jako dárek set za výhodnou cenu mix kosmetických produktů pro každodenní použití
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BPerfect Golden Hour Tan Edit dárková sada
BPerfect Golden Hour Tan Edit, Kosmetické sady pro ženy, Vše pro perfektní nalíčení v jednom balení. Kosmetická sada BPerfect Golden Hour Tan Edit obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik beauty kousků, které pomůžou vytvořit nebo obohatit pravidelnou make-up rutinu. Balíček plný dekorativní kosmetiky udělá radost vám nebo jako dárek potěší vaše blízké. Sada obsahuje: kosmetická taška Body Talk - Liquid Lustre - Travel Mini třpytky na obličej i tělo 1 Hour Express Passion Fruit Tanning Mousse samoopalovací pěna Instant Bronze Boost Gel Drops tekutý bronzer Mini Empress Base & Body Brush Vlastnosti: skvěle se hodí jako dárek potěší všechny ženy ideální na cestování mix kosmetických produktů pro každodenní použití kompletní rutina pro perfektní vzhled
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Tekutý pigment 1,7 ml - Golden Hour
Tekutý pigment 1,7 ml - Golden Hour Objevte kouzlo tekutého perlového pigmentu , který promění každý nehet v malý šperk. Díky vysoce pigmentovanému složení získáte syté barvy, intenzivní lesk a dlouhotrvající efekt, který vydrží. Každý pigment je uzavřen v praktické lahvičce s integrovaným aplikátorem , který zajistí snadnou a přesnou aplikaci bez nepořádku – ideální jak pro domácí použití, tak i pro profesionální salony. Pigment v odstínu Golden Hour má teplý zlatý lesk inspirovaný magickou zlatou hodinou. Proč si pigment zamilujete? Zářivý třpyt a luxusní efekt během několika minut Snadné nanášení díky integrovanému aplikátoru Ideální pro kreativní nehtové designy i každodenní eleganci Funguje perfektně s vrchními gely bez výpotku Tipy pro dokonalý výsledek: Naneste podkladovou barvu a nechte ji důkladně vytvrdit ve Vaší UV lampě Použijte vrchní gel bez výpotku a nechte vytvrdit Aplikátorem pigment jemně zaleštěte do povrchu nehtu Na závěr znovu aplikujte vrchní gel a vytvrďte jako obvykle Perfektní volba pro všechny, kteří chtějí okouzlující, luxusní nehty s minimem námahy . Objev i ostatní kouzelné odstíny, které čerpají inspiraci z přírody a světelných proměn během dne. Ocean Bliss – jemný akvamarínový třpyt jako jiskřivá mořská hladina Twilight Magic – perleťově bílý odlesk evokující ticho soumrak
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Reading Planet KS2: The Digby and Marvel Detective Agency: The Mystery of the Missing Golden Dance Cup of Excellence - Mercury/Brown - Jane Elson
Digby dreams of winning the Golden Dance Cup of Excellence, but suddenly it disappears from the ballet studio, right under everyone''s noses. Now, Digby and Marvel have another mystery to uncover - and quickly - but will they be able to figure out the clues and find the thief? The Digby and Marvel Detective Agency: The Mystery of the Missing Golden Dance Cup of Excellence 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 years
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Lord John and the Hand of Devils - Diana Gabaldon
A keepsake collection of Lord John Grey''s shorter adventures and a spectacular addition to any Gabaldon fan''s library, Lord John and the Hand of the Devils brings these three unique novellas together for the first time.____________Lord John and the Hellfire Club marks the first appearance of Lord John outside the Outlander novels (and chronologically precedes the novel Lord John and the Private Matter). A young diplomat is killed in the street as he begs Lord John for help. Witnessing the murder, Grey vows to avenge the young man, as the trail leads to the notorious Hellfire Club and the dark caves beneath Medmenham AbbeyIn Lord John and the Succubus, Grey''s assignment as liaison to a Hanoverian regiment in Germany finds him caught between two threats: the advancing French and Austrian army, and the menace of a mysterious ''night-hag,'' who spreads fear and death among the troops. Acknowledging that he is unlikely to fall victim to a succubus, Lord John is obliged to contend with the marauding night-hag before the enemy arrives. This tale with a touch of the supernatural bridges the action between Gabaldon''s two full-length Lord John tales.Finally, in Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is called to the Arsenal at Woolwich to answer a Royal Commission of Enquiry''s questions regarding a cannon that exploded during the battle of Krefeld (a central action in Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade). Accusations ensue, and Lord John finds himself knee-deep in a morass of gunpowder, treason, and plot -- haunted by a dead lieutenant, and followed by a man with no face.____________Readers love Lord John and the Hand of Devils . . .***** ''John Grey is my spirit animal. I am such a fan of this series!''***** ''My eyes couldn''t read fast enough!!''***** '' I enjoyed all three, once again became lost in the time period within seconds of starting to read....I don''t know how Diana G. does it!''***** ''I really, really liked this trilogy of novellas that were included in this book.''***** ''The insight is fascinating, interesting and favourable.''
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Resibo Golden Hour dárková sada
Resibo Golden Hour, Dárkové sady pro ženy, Sada obsahuje: liftingový krém 50 ml vonná svíčka 180 g Vlastnosti: skvěle se hodí jako dárek
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Revolution PRO Paletka 6 očních stínů Glam Mood Golden Hour 6 x 2 g
Paletka očních stínů Glam Mood Golden Hour nabízí šest vysoce pigmentovaných očních stínů, v matném i třpytivém provedení. Kolekce Glam Mood je tady se vším, co potřebujete pro okouzlující líčení.
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Story of an Hour - Kate Chopin
There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to nameNuns, maidens, adventurers – with electricity, The Story of an Hour collects stories of female freedom, as Kate Chopin asks the question: what will emancipation feel like for her, looking at the horizon and the future, to the frontier?
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The Last Hour Study Guide – An Israeli Insider Looks at the End Times - Amir Tsarfati
As the last hour approaches, it''s time to topple misconceptions and discern God''s plan.We all have questions about the end times. But as Israeli Christian and respected Bible teacher Amir Tsarfati explains, biblical prophecy is a mystery, not a secret. Understanding is available to anyone who takes the time to study it. Designed as a companion to the bestselling and eye-opening book The Last Hour, this study guide is full of thought-provoking· reflection questions· discussion starters· Scripture studies· bonus reading material· and practical applicationAs the last hour approaches, rather than engaging in speculation and playing on people''s fears, Amir poses real-life scenarios grounded in biblical truth and helps you explore biblical prophecy--and its modern-day application and fulfillment--in fresh and fascinating ways.Praise for The Last Hour:"This timely book is a well-written, thrilling, thought-provoking, challenging, encouraging must-read."--Anne Graham Lotz"What God has promised to His people, He is fulfilling. I believe that God is going to use The Last Hour to open hearts to the Gospel."--Dr. David Jeremiah
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The Drowning Hour - S. K. Tremayne
The unputdownable new psychological thriller from S K Tremayne, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ice TwinsA hotel brimming with wealthy guestsSurrounded by the Blackwater estuary, The Stanhope hotel sits on a beautiful remote island. Tonight is the grand reopening, and organiser Hannah watches the guests with pride.Celebration leads to tragedyBut as drinking descends into debauchery, drunken revellers wade into the water, unaware of the treacherous tide at The Drowning Hour.They are never seen again.Fear becomes phobiaTormented by a terror of water, Hannah is stuck on the island over winter. Whispers about That Night begin to circle.Someone knows what really happened in The Drowning Hour – and Hannah isn’t safe…Gripping, atmospheric and twisty, The Drowning Hour is perfect for fans of C.J. Tudor and Ruth Ware.
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The Eleventh Hour - Salman Rushdie
Dazzling new short stories from Salman Rushdie that transport us around the world from Bombay neighbourhoods to elite English universitiesIf old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour. ‘Salman Rushdie is a genius’ A.M. HomesTwo quarrelsome old men in Chennai, India, experience private tragedy during national calamity. Revisiting the Bombay neighbourhood of Midnight's Children, a magical musician is unhappily married to a multibillionaire. In an English university college, an undead academic asks a lonely student to avenge his former tormentor. These five dazzling works of fiction move between the three countries that Salman Rushdie has called home – India, England and America – and explore what it means to approach the eleventh hour of life. Do we accommodate ourselves to death, or rail against it? How can we bid farewell to the places that we have made home? The Eleventh Hour ponders life and death, legacy and identity with the penetrating insight and boundless imagination that have made Salman Rushdie one of the most celebrated writers of our time. 'Rushdie’s wry sense of mischief remains undimmed' Financial Times, *Books of the Year*'One of the most important voices in contemporary literature' Independent‘Rushdie has not just enlarged literature’s capacities, he has expanded the world’s imaginative possibilities’ The Times
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How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying - Django Wexler
A hilarious fantasy adventure in which a young woman, who is stuck in a time loop, decides the best way to defend the kingdom from the Dark Lord is to become the Dark Lord herself. Davi has done this all before. She''s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she''s rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she''s killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she''s been defeated every time.This time? She''s done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that''s who she needs to be. It''s Davi''s turn to play on the winning side.''A darkly comic delight of a novel'' Anthony Ryan''Twisty, pacey and full of reverent irreverence for fantasy. I can''t get enough'' Max Gladstone''A brash swords-and-satire romp that draws you into its rollicking adventure even as it pokes fun at the whole genre. Gamers in particular will appreciate the irreverent upending of classic roleplaying tropes'' James L. SutterTakes the old saying ''If you can''t beat ''em, join ''em,'' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I''ve read in a long time'' Matt Dinniman''Lord of the Rings crossed with Groundhog Day, narrated by a gender-flipped Deadpool'' Mike Brooks
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The 24th Hour - James Patterson
The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling Women''s Murder Club series.___________________________________________________Trouble is never far away . . . The Women’s Murder Club is out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco’s finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities.They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case.But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim’s chaotic version of events – and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory.As Yuki argues the toughest case of her career, Lindsay must chase down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women’s Murder Club short a bridesmaid . . . or two.______________________________________________________Readers are loving The 24th Hour . . .''These ladies are like family to me''''James Patterson does it again as only he can''''I would highly recommend this whole series to anyone''''Such an enjoyable read, so entertaining''''Juggernaut speed until the very end''_______________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN''S MURDER CLUB''Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters'' SUN''I couldn''t turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!'' HEIDI PERKS''Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.'' MIRROR''Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.'' JO SPAINThe 24th Hour was a No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller 17/03/2024
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The Midnight Hour - Eve Chase
The Richard and Judy Book Club Pick The #1 eBook Bestseller Uncover the secrets that lie beneath Notting Hill; the captivating new mystery from Sunday Times bestseller Eve Chase – now in paperback! ''A clever mystery that kept me gripped. I loved every word'' Claire Douglas''Passionately emotional, dreamily written and dripping with boho glamour'' Daily Mail''A book you want to race back to'' Lisa Jewell''A wonderful twisty novel of family and secrets'' Kate Morton''Moody, evocative, with a dream-like quality no other author can master'' Gillian McAllister''Lush, evocative, nostalgic; gripping. A true treat of a book'' Sarah Vaughan''Impossible to forget'' Publishers Weekly, starred review*****Present day Paris: Maggie Parker receives a call. The new owners of her family’s old Notting Hill home are digging up the basement. They’ve no idea what might lie beneath . . .London, twenty-one years earlier: teenaged Maggie, babysitting her little brother, waits in vain for her mother to come home after a night out. Seeking clues to her mother’s mysterious disappearance, she''s drawn away from the neighbourhood’s grand terraces and into its hustling backstreets - and the arms of someone else living on their wits.Over two decades later, the clock is ticking on a secret set to shatter Maggie’s grown-up life. But the draw of the past is irresistible . . . *****Praise for The Midnight Hour:''Evocative, beautifully written and absolutely gripping, The Midnight Hour is sensational’ Rosie Walsh''A gripping tale of family secrets'' Woman''s Own''I was up all night reading'' Elizabeth Fremantle''Engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully written'' Anna Mazzola''A plot as tightly sprung as a Swiss watch'' Veronica Henry''Absorbing and compulsive . . . a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written story'' Hazel Gaynor''An exquisitely-written, immersive mystery'' Tammy Cohen''I adored every word'' Gill Paul''So vivid, it''s like a time machine'' Tasmina Perry
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The Violet Hour - James Cahill
''An enthrallingly intricate novel . . . impressive''GUARDIAN''There''s something of F. Scott Fitzgerald about the way Cahill writes about the very rich''DAILY MAIL''A biting satire of the art world''s glamour, pomp and greed . . . lucid and evocative''DAILY TELEGRAPH''I really loved The Violet Hour . . . On one level it functions as a highbrow whodunnit, and grippingly so, but it''s much more than that, building into a meditation on mortality and the unreliable consolations of art, love and materialism''PATRICK GALE, author of Mother''s Boy''A thrilling story told in seductive, shimmering prose. Beauty, money, power, seduction, betrayal. It''s all here in this bewitching and all too often troubling backstage pass to the commercial art world''CHLOË ASHBY, author of Wet Paint''I''m overwhelmed by the beauty of James Cahill''s writing and storytelling''SANTANU BHATTACHARYA, author of Deviants''Artists are slaves to their vanity. But in the end, in time, they see things as they really are.''Thomas Haller has achieved the kind of fame that most artists only dream of: shows in London and New York, paintings sold for a fortune. The vision he presents to the world is one of an untouchable genius at the top of his game. It is also a lie. Who is the real Thomas Haller? His oldest friend and former dealer, Lorna, might once have known - before Thomas traded their early intimacy for international fame. Between his ruthless new dealer and a property mogul obsessed with his work, the appetite for Thomas and his art is all-consuming. On the eve of his latest show, the luminaries of the art world gather. But the sudden death of a young man has put everyone on edge, and a chain of events begins that will lead the friends back into the past, to confront who they have become. A story of deception, power play and longing, The Violet Hour exposes the unsettling underbelly of the art world, asking: who is granted admission to a world that only seems to glitter and who is left outside, their faces pressed to the glass?PRAISE FOR TIEPOLO BLUE''The best novel I have read for ages . . . masterly''STEPHEN FRY''An exhilarating, erudite read''VOGUE.COM''Electric''GUARDIAN''Startlingly impressive''DAILY MAIL
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The Witching Hour - Anne Rice
NOW A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD----------------''Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches series is a surfeit of macabre delights, summoning up lush decadence, gothic secrets, and a little brimstone.''Holly Black, Sunday Times bestselling author of Book of Night''Rice''s sprawling, supernatural family saga cements her in perpetuity as a titan of the gothic genre. Daring, dark, and lovely.''S.T. Gibson, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood''A sensual, genre-defining thriller from the queen of gothic horror.''Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire''Anne Rice did what so few writers do, and created something truly original.''Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher__________Rowan Mayfair is special.A brilliant neurosurgeon with a hidden legacy, she’s unaware that she’s a descendent of an ancient witch bloodline.Michael Curry was dead.When a drowned body washes up on the coast of California, Rowan finds him one day and brings him back to life.Now, he lives with a mysterious and terrifying new power.Drawn together by a fierce and irresistible bond, they must dive into the secrets that surround them both.And when dark truths are uncovered, the witching hour begins.A hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult across four centuries, by the spellbinding, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles.__________''A curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history, and high soap opera.''The Washington Post Book World''[W]hen I found Rice''s work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant.'' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes''[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic''Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry Moon----------------READERS ABSOLUTELY THE WITCHING HOUR . . .***** ''Can''t get enough!''***** ''Chilled me to the bone from the very beginning''***** ''Dark. Enthralling. Powerful.''***** ''After the first few pages, I couldn''t put it down.''***** ''Her writing is so good.''***** ''I absolutely loved this book''***** '' These books are a wonderful world to enter''***** ''I am so hooked on this book''***** ''Haunting, elegant and twisted.''
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The Economists' Hour : False Prophets, Free Markets, and the Fracture of Society
In this "lively and entertaining" history of ideas (Liaquat Ahamed, The New Yorker), New York Times editorial writer Binyamin Appelbaum tells the story of the people who sparked four decades of economic revolution. Before the 1960s, American politicians paid little attention to economists. But as the post–World War II boom began to sputter, economists gained influence and power. Binyamin Appelbaum traces the rise of the economists, first in the United States and then around the globe, as their ideas reshaped the modern world, curbing government, unleashing corporations, and hastening globalization. Some leading figures in the field are relatively well-known, such as Milton Friedman and Arthur Laffer, while others stayed out of the limelight but left a lasting impact on modern life: Walter Oi, a blind economist who persuaded President Nixon to end military conscription; Alfred Kahn, who rejoiced in the crowded cabins on commercial flights as proof of his deregulation of air travel; and Thomas Schelling, who put a dollar value on human life. Their fundamental belief? That government should stop trying to manage the economy. Their guiding principle? That markets would deliver steady growth and ensure that all Americans shared in the benefits. But the economists' hour failed to deliver on its promise of broad prosperity. And the single-minded embrace of markets has come at the expense of economic equality, the health of liberal democracy, and future generations. Timely, engaging, and expertly researched, The Economists' Hour is a reckoning—and a call for people to rewrite the rules of the market. A Wall Street Journal Business BestsellerWinner of the Porchlight Business Book Award in Narrative & Biography
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The Midnight Hour - Elly Griffiths
**THE THRILLING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**''If only all history mysteries could be as good as The Midnight Hour'' The TimesAn old man lies dead and it looks like poison, but his wife isn''t the only one who had reason to kill him. Brighton, 1965When theatrical impresario Bert Billington is found dead in his retirement home, no one suspects foul play. But when the postmortem reveals that he was poisoned, suspicion falls on his wife, eccentric ex-Music Hall star Verity Malone. Frustrated by the police response to Bert''s death and determined to prove her innocence, Verity calls in private detective duo Emma Holmes and Sam Collins. This is their first real case, but as luck would have it they have a friend on the inside: Max Mephisto is filming a remake of Dracula, starring Seth Billington, Bert''s son. But when they question Max, they feel he isn''t telling them the whole story.Emma and Sam must vie with the police to untangle the case and bring the killer to justice. They''re sure the answers must lie in Bert''s dark past and in the glamorous, occasionally deadly, days of Music Hall. But the closer they get to the truth, the more danger they find themselves in...***********PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT HOUR ''An intricately plotted whodunnit'' Daily Mail ''Griffiths writes with verve and wit'' Irish Times''An entertaining period murder mystery'' Irish Independent''Layered with a gripping plot'' Belfast TelegraphA Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24/04/2022
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The Happy Hour - Cressida McLaughlin
Can they fall in love, sixty minutes at a time?''Cressida''s characters are wonderful'' Sarah Morgan''Bursting with warmth'' Kirsty Greenwood''We couldn''t put this down!'' BELLA''You''ll devour this'' Woman''s WeeklyThe deliciously captivating new standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Staycation and The Cornish Cream Tea series.Jess is happy working in Greenwich market selling trinkets to well-heeled locals and excitable tourists.Then one Sunday, Jess is thrown together with handsome, funny Ash, as they chase a pickpocket through the market, and before long they are making a habit of running into each other at the same time each week.Jess starts to realize that their hour together is the brightest part of her life. But Ash isn’t telling her everything – can she discover the truth before it’s too late?Readers LOVE The Happy Hour!''I fell hard for this book… A summer must-read'' Reader review âââââ''A gorgeous romance'' Reader review âââââ''Absolutely beautiful … heartwarming and romantic'' Reader review âââââ''This is an amazing book!'' Reader review âââââ''I couldn’t put it down…'' Reader review âââââ''This has everything I want in a good read'' Reader review âââââ
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The Blue Hour - Paula Hawkins
‘Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.’ Independent‘Undoubtedly Hawkins’ best novel yet’ Observer*****For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out.The island’s only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island’s past.But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace’s precious isolation is threatened.How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid?Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . ''A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.'' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year)*****Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour!''This blew me away. I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It’s creepy, unsettling and tense. '' 5-STAR Reader Review''I soaked up every bit of this book, savoured every word. I didn''t want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.'' 5-STAR Reader Review------------More praise for The Blue Hour:‘Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended!’ MARIAN KEYES''A fine, insidious thriller.'' The Mail on Sunday''Gorgeous and chilling.'' SHARI LAPENA''Extremely hard to put down.'' MICK HERRON‘Paula''s very best book. . . and a bloody good read.’ LIZ NUGENTThe Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024
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Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side - Kate Lawler
The honest, entertaining and brilliantly relatable Sunday Times bestseller.Kate Lawler has never been maternal. And yet here she is: mother to Noa, after years of going back and forth about having children at all. This is the story of her journey from parentally undecided to early motherhood, via raging hormones, sleepless nights, emergency hospital trips, mum guilt, unspoken regrets and post-natal depression.This book is not a parenting manual. It won''t tell you what to pack in your hospital bag, or how to get your baby to sleep. It may not help you with feeding or dealing with tantrums. But it will show you that you''re not alone - and that it''s perfectly possible, and maybe even normal, to love your child with all of your heart while also feeling lost, alone and resentful.Whether you''re an expectant parent, a new parent, firmly in the thick of it, or still parentally undecided, this book is for you, as Kate writes honestly and hilariously about the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth and early parenting, as well as the impact of a new baby on relationships, your sense of self and everything in between. It''s a book that, with Kate''s usual candour and wit, will help mums and dads everywhere feel seen - and completely understood.''Wow what a read! I love it. Kate''s honest, open, funny account of motherhood with all its highs and lows is a breath of fresh air and relatable for so many.'' Gemma Atkinson''Honest, brave and relatable mixed with humour. Kate, you''ve nailed it. Whether you are an expectant parent or simply not sure, Maybe Baby will give you tears and laughter - both in equal measures!'' Frankie Bridge''Maybe Baby is beautifully honest, open and brilliant. Full of humorous anecdotes, Kate has written a book for the EVERY-woman - those wanting children, those not, and those who are indecisively on the fence about the whole thing. Kate sharing her experiences, especially with PND, will help open up important conversations and support so many going through a similar situation.'' Giovanna Fletcher''This isn''t just another mum book. Raw, honest, brutally funny, Kate has nailed the highs, lows, peaks and troughs of this rollercoaster of a parental ride.'' Anna Whitehouse
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The High-Flying, Deep-Diving Adventures of Kathy Sullivan - Diane Stanley
Discover the true story of Kathy Sullivan, the first woman to walk in space and the only woman who has been to both outer space and the depths of the ocean, in this inspiring nonfiction picture book biography.Growing up, Kathy Sullivan always knew the world was bigger than her neighborhood. She loved to study maps and wonder about distant places. And when she was six years old and saw Sputnik in the sky, she knew space would be the most amazing adventure of all. One of the first six trailblazing women to join NASA’s storied astronaut corps, Kathy was the first woman to walk in space and a veteran of three shuttle missions. She was in the first NASA Astronaut Group 8, provided support for the first Space Shuttle mission and the Kennedy Space Center crew, and was part of the team that launched, rescued, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope. After spending 532 total hours in space, Kathy left NASA and fulfilled another dream: traveling to the sea floor. Kathy became the first woman to travel to the Mariana Trench, the lowest known point on planet Earth. Kathy never forgot the maps she loved as a child and followed her curiosity to the highest reaches and most sunken depths—farther than anyone else.
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The Witching Hour - Jess Kiddová, Andrew Michael Hurley, Stuart Turton, Natasha Pulley, Bridget Collins, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Shepherd-Robinsonová
FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON AND THE WINTER SPIRITS COMES A BRAND NEW COLLECTION OF GHOSTLY TALESFeaturing new and original stories from:Michelle PaverStacey HallsBridget CollinsImogen Hermes GowarKiran Millwood HargraveAndrew Michael HurleyJess KiddNatasha PulleyElizabeth MacnealSusan Stokes-ChapmanLaura Shepherd-RobinsonStuart TurtonCatriona Ward_________There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight.It is the time when darkness reigns.And strange things roam the earth.In this dazzling collection of original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring the old superstition of the witching hour to new and vivid life.Transporting you from the smog of London to the freezing mists of Svalbard, from an Irish town riddled with rumour to a sinister English boarding school, these thirteen stories will serve as your spinetingling companion to the long hours of winter.So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clock to strike . . .
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The Master Painters of the Dutch Golden Age - Susie Hodgeová
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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The Golden Ratio - Gary B. Meisner
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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Golden Son - Pierce Brown
Ender''s Game meets The Hunger Games in MORNING STAR , the second in an extraordinary series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising.**********''I''m still playing games. This is just the deadliest yet.'' Darrow is a rebel forged by tragedy. For years he and his fellow Reds worked the mines, toiling to make the surface of Mars inhabitable. They were, they believed, mankind''s last hope. Until Darrow discovered that it was all a lie, and that the Red were nothing more than unwitting slaves to an elitist ruling class, the Golds, who had been living on Mars in luxury for generations. In RED RISING, Darrow infiltrated Gold society, to fight in secret for a better future for his people. Now fully embedded amongst the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his dangerous work to bring them down from within. It''s a journey that will take him further than he''s ever been before - but is Darrow truly willing to pay the price that rebellion demands?A life-or-death tale of vengeance with an unforgettable hero at its heart, Golden Son guarantees Pierce Brown''s continuing status as one of fiction''s most exciting new voices.
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Star Wars: Dark Lord - The Rise of Darth Vader - James Luceno
Anakin Skywalker – the Chosen One – is dead. In his place rises Darth Vader, who now hunts what Jedi survived the desctruction of their temple on Coruscant. From the site of Anakin Skywalker’s last stand – on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi–a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy’s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead… and Darth Vader lives. Word of the events that created him – the Jedi Council’s failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor’s retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin’s massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple – has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them. When the three narrowly elude execution – and become the desperate prey in a hunt across space – it’s neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers, nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of Darth Vader – behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul, and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance. For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padmé Amidala. Separated after Padmé’s death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime–and the unspeakable power of the dark side.
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The Armada Boy - Kate Ellis
''A powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' Ann CleevesWhen archaeologist Neil Watson finds the body of an American veteran of the D-Day landings in the ruins of an old chapel, he turns to his old friend DS Wesley Peterson for help.Both men are researching an invading force: Wesley, a group of American veterans on a sentimental journey to their wartime base; and Neil, a group of Spaniards killed by outraged locals as they limped from the wreckage of the Armada.Four hundred years apart, two strangers in a strange land have died violently. Could the same motives of hatred, jealousy and revenge be at work? Wesley is running out of time to find out . . .The second gripping installment in the DI Wesley Peterson series by awad-winning crime writer Kate Ellis. Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.Why readers love Kate Ellis:''I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never have guessed ''whodunnit''!'' Reader review, 5 stars''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' The Times''Kate Ellis and Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis'' Reader Review, 5 stars''Haunting'' Independent''Enjoyed the first in the series but through this was even better!'' Reader Review, 5 stars''The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end'' Closer''Unputdownable''Bookseller''It''s fast paced with twists and turns guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page''York Evening Press''A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended!'' In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
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The Golden Spruce - John Vaillant
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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The Guardian of Lies - Kate Furnivall
*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances. Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father's farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive. But everything changes when André is injured - a direct result of Eloise's actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him. Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?Further praise for Kate Furnivall's novels: 'Murder, passion and betrayal scorch the pages of this superb Cold War spy adventure set in the atmospheric Camargue. Kate Furnivall is back and better than ever.' Louise Candlish 'Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you’ve read the final word' Jane Corry 'Exquisitely heart-wrenching & utterly engrossing' Penny Parkes 'A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!' Lesley Pearse ‘Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric’ Kate Mosse ‘A thrilling plot … Fast-paced with a sinister edge’ Times ‘Truly captivating’ Elle ‘Perfect escapist reading’ Marie Claire
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Banderas The Golden Secret toaletní voda pro muže 100 ml
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.
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Banderas The Golden Secret toaletní voda pro muže 50 ml
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.
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Banderas The Golden Secret toaletní voda pro muže 200 ml
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.
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The Little Book of Golden Girls - Orange Hippo!
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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The 4-Hour Work Week - Timothy Ferriss
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover the life-changing, inspirational business book on escaping the 9-5 and finding a new way of living from the bestselling author and entrepreneur. ‘This book is a must read!’ Stephen Key, award-winning entrepreneur, inventor and bestselling author of One Simple Idea‘[The] self-help hit of the decade’ Men’s JournalDon’t wait to start living. Learn how to create a life that isn’t all about work with the bestselling phenomenon. Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan - there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. This step-by-step guide to living the life you want reveals:How Tim went from $40,000 dollars per year and 80 hours per week to $40,000 per MONTH and 4 hours per weekHow to outsource your life and do whatever you wantHow to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hoursHow to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent 'mini-retirements'This edition also includes:More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting pointReal-world templates you can copy for eliminating email and negotiating with bosses and clientsTips for how lifestyle design principles can be used to live ambitiously in unpredictable economic timesThe latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either. Whether you’re just starting work or have been employed for decades, The 4-Hour Work Week is the inspirational, essential guide to living the life you want to lead.
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The Invisible Hour - Alice Hoffman
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of the Practical Magic series comes an enchanting novel about love, heartbreak, self-discovery and the enduring magic of books. Sixteen-year-old Ivy is pregnant and alone. Cast out by her family, she runs away and finds safety in the arms of Joel Davis. He offers a simpler life than the one she had in Boston, a quiet, rural life of rules, peace and community. Little does she realise, Joel is the charismatic leader of a cult known as the Community, and all is not quite as it seems. Daughter Mia has only known the claustrophobic life of the Community. While out serving the Community one weekend, she secretly commits a transgression – reading. Discovering a world beyond the edges of the Community’s property is intoxicating. But breaking rules carries serious consequences, and sends Mia on a path she could never have imagined. With two fiercely wonderful heroines, The Invisible Hour is a heart-breaking and hopeful novel of family, redemption and the power of love.Praise for Alice Hoffman ‘Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty-first century literature’Toni Morrison ‘I am still reeling from The Dovekeepers – from the history Alice Hoffman illuminates, from the language she uses to bring these women to life. This novel is a testament to the human spirit and to love rising from the ashes of war. But most of all, this novel is one that will never be forgotten by a reader.’Jodi Picoult ‘In her remarkable new novel, Alice Hoffman holds a mirror to our ancient past as she explores the contemporary themes of sexual desire, women’s solidarity in the face of strife, and the magic that’s quietly present in our day-to-day living. Put The Dovekeepers at the pinnacle of Hoffman’s extraordinary body of work. I was blown away.’Wally Lamb ‘Alice Hoffman takes seemingly ordinary lives and lets us see and feel extraordinary things.’Amy Tan ‘Miss Hoffman heals wounds with the gentle touch of an angel’Joseph Heller 'Oh, what a book this is! Hoffman’s exploration of the world of good and evil, and the constant contest between them, is unflinching; and the humanity she brings to us – it is a glorious experience.'Elizabeth Strout
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One Girl Began - Kate Murray-Browne
''A beautiful novel . . . reminds us that our streets are thick with history'' ROWAN HISAYO BUCHANAN ''Both moving and addictive'' JOANNA BRISCOE ''Terrific'' FRANCES QUINN THREE WOMEN. ONE BUILDING. 111 YEARS . . . East London, 1909. When her family fall on hard times, Ellen finds work in a box factory and is drawn into a tight-knit circle of friendship, one that will transform her life and test her in unexpected ways. In 1984, the factory is now derelict. Eighteen-year- old Frances moves in with a group of squatters and activists who have taken over the abandoned building. As she tries to build a new life, an unsettling relationship develops, forcing her to question who she is and where her loyalties lie. In 2020, the squat is now a gentrified conversion in a fashionable corner of the city. Amanda feels trapped in her tiny flat, overwhelmed by the demands of new motherhood and unsure of what the future holds - until the possibility of an alternative life presents itself . . . From acclaimed author Kate Murray-Browne, One Girl Began is a vibrant, enthralling and moving novel about three women across three very different moments in time, connected by the same building and the forces that shape our lives.
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The Golden Spoon - Jessa Maxwell
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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Adventures in the Golden Age - Archie Macpherson
'A MAGNIFICENTLY INSIGHTFUL READ' CRAIG BROWNTHE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL'S GOLDEN AGEIt'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'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.'A wonderful history, breathing life into matches and tournaments that have been buried under decades of comment' Hugh MacDonald, The Herald
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The Golden Mole - Katherine Rundell
A lavish edition of Katherine Rundell’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 Earth’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 pangolin’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. That’s far enough to get to the moon and back -- then back to the moon.There’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 world’s most endangered animals, this sumptuous, expanded and updated edition of The Golden Mole is a chance to be awestruck and lovestruck — 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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Twelve Golden Gifts: Part lament, part love letter, part practical no-nonsense guide, from the author of Afternoons in Ithaka and My Ikaria - Spiri Ts
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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The Light Room - Kate Zambreno
'Kate Zambreno has invented a new form. It is a kind of absolute present, real life captured in closeup' Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 'The Light Room is both a gift and a beacon' Sinead Gleeson, author of Constellations'Kate Zambreno has performed a miracle, capturing real, lived time from within the exhaustion of pandemic-era parenthood. The Light Room reminded me of that fundamental magic of writing - that the details of another person's life, so precisely and honestly rendered, can instantly loosen the edges of your own life and make you feel less alone' Jenny Odell, bestselling author of How to Do NothingIn The Light Room, Zambreno offers her most profound and affecting work yet: a candid chronicle of life as a mother of two young daughters in a moment of profound uncertainty about public health, climate change, and the future we can expect for our children. Moving through the seasons, returning often to parks and green spaces, Zambreno captures the isolation and exhaustion of being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy. Inspired by writers and artists ranging from Natalia Ginzburg to Joseph Cornell, Yuko Tsushima to Bernadette Mayer, Etel Adnan to David Wojnarowicz, The Light Room represents an impassioned appreciation of community and the commons, and an ecstatic engagement with the living world. How will our memories, and our children's, be affected by this time of profound disconnection? What does it mean to bring new life, and new work, into this moment of precarity and crisis? In The Light Room, Kate Zambreno offers a vision of how to live in ways that move away from disenchantment, and toward light and possibility.
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