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The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones - Daven McQueen

Unsuspecting boy. Big-hearted girl. Small-minded town. Invincible summer.Summer, 1955. Calls for equality are sweeping America, but sixteen-year-old Ethan Harper is about to discover just how deep the roots of racism run. When mixed-race Ethan is sent to stay with his white uncle and aunt in Ellison, Alabama, he soon discovers that the only thing smaller than the town itself are the minds of its inhabitants.Except for Juniper Jones - resident artist, oddball and self-proclaimed free spirit. Ignoring the tide of prejudice and disapproval that follows Ethan, Juniper enlists him as her sidekick in her quest for an unforgettable summer. Armed with two bikes and an unlimited supply of root beer floats, the pair set out to find their place in a town that''s set on rejecting them. Along the way, they will find hope, friendship - and maybe something more . . .

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The Best Summer of Our Lives - Rachel Hauck

"Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life."--Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authorTwenty years ago, the summer of ''77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde''s life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans.But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, "Nowhere," Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures.Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It''s a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love''s voice.Praise for The Best Summer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Girls of Summer - Katie Bishop

''Dark, timely and thought-provoking. It''s a must-read'' THE SUN''Visceral and raw. Buy it'' GLAMOUR''Reminiscent of HBO''s hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa'' BOOKLIST''Packs an incredible punch'' THE TIMES''It''s set to be a big summer hit'' The IndependentAn idyllic island. An all-consuming romance. The best summer of your life . . .But what if everything you remember was a lie?**********Rachel has loved Alistair since she was seventeen.Even though she hasn''t seen him for sixteen years and she''s now married to someone else.Even though she was a teenager when they met.Even though he is almost twenty years older than her.Now in her thirties, Rachel has never been able to forget their golden summer together on a remote, sun-trapped Greek island. But as dark and deeply suppressed memories rise to the surface, Rachel begins to understand that Alistair - and the enigmatic, wealthy man he worked for - controlled much more than she ever realized.Rachel has never once considered herself a victim - until now.**********For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Forgotten Summer of Seneca - Camryn Garrett

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle-grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father—and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village Filled with sparkling magic, honest explorations of grief, and moving depictions of a new friendship, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca asks us to remember a history that’s often overlooked—and imagine a future where we’re brave enough to embrace change. Everything is changing, and twelve-year-old Rowan Robinson hates it. She’s dreading having to spend her summer in New York City with her Aunt Monica, even though she used to love it. But things are just different after her father passed away. Without him, nothing about her world feels the same. Things start to get a little better when Rowan brings her dad’s old camera to Central Park to take pictures. But as she’s snapping photos, she notices a strange mirror-like shape floating in the air. When she gets closer to it, she trips and falls through the portal, and after she lands, she finds herself in a different world: Seneca Village, where Black people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Christmas Jokes - OH

To celebrate the earliest arrival of Christmas ever - this September, no doubt - The Little Book of Christmas Jokes is the perfect stocking filler gift for those looking to infuse their family with even more festive cheer than last year.Stuffed with more than 175 Yuletide gems, these jolly jokes are guaranteed to make your family and friends laugh - at least once! From puns to gags, one liners to quips, knock-knocks to OTT farcical silliness of which you can''t even begin to imagine, this book - unlike the Inns of Bethlehem - welcomes everyone.So, what better way to start the festive party than with these hilarious greatest hits of Christmas, a gift book which Santa Claus himself approved, claiming it was "Twice the amount of Christmas fun as Michael Bublé''s baubles," in his December newsletter.What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?Claus-trophobia!What do the Elves call Santa if he forgets to wear his undercrackers?St NickerlessWhy don''t you ever see Santa in hospital?Because he has private elf care!The Christmas Cracker was invented by Tom Smith, a London-based confectioner and baker, in 1840. Smith initially called them "Bangs of Expectation" before changing the name. At first, love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Rude Jokes - OH

Ready to spice up your comedy game? This tiny tome is the ultimate collection of rude jokes that''ll have you and your friends rolling on the floor with laughter and maybe blushing a little, too!This pocket-sized compendium is your backstage pass to the world of cheeky humour, filled with outrageous punchlines and wickedly funny one-liners that push the boundaries of traditional comedy. From witty observations to playful innuendos, every page is packed with jokes that are perfect for parties, gatherings or just a good old laugh when you need it most.Whether you''re a comedy connoisseur or just looking to lighten the mood, this book is a treasure trove of hilarity that guarantees to tickle your funny bone. So kick off your shoes, gather your friends and get ready to unleash a wave of laughter that''s as bold and irreverent as it gets - because life''s too short not to laugh a little dirty!SAMPLE CONTENT:What''s the difference between a snowman and a snow woman?Snowballs.How many flies does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Just two. But you have to wonder how they got in there.Why did the ghost go to rehab?He was addicted to boos.Did you hear about the two ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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McQueen's Machines - Matt Stone

No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars and bikes, from the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback he drove in Bullitt (in the greatest car chase of all time) to the Triumph motorcycle of The Great Escape. McQueen’s Machines gives readers a close-up look at the cars and motorcycles McQueen drove in movies, those he owned, and others he raced. With a foreword by Steve’s son, Chad McQueen, and a wealth of details about of the star’s racing career, stunt work, and car and motorcycle collecting, McQueen’s Machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized man’s driving passion. Now in paperback.

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The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones - Will Mabbitt

The first book by brilliant new comic author, Will Mabbitt, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.--------------When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits ''The Deed'' she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship the Feroshus Maggot! Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you would ever want to meet, and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split (a wolf with a false leg carved from a human thighbone, a rusty cutlass sheathed in his belt and a loaded pistol tucked in his pants with no fear of the consequences), the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel Jones off on the adventure of a lifetime.

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The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he had to get his hands on The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids! This 256-page joke book is a real knee-slapper with hundreds of kids’ jokes, tongue twisters, and riddles all in one jam-packed book.

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The Second Life of Nathan Jones - David Atkinson

The bestselling author of Love Byte is back with this laugh-out-loud hilarious rom com!Getting hit by a bus was the best thing that ever happened to him…When one wrong step – and the poor timing of the number 19 bus – send Nathan Jones to the Edinburgh morgue his story should have ended…but then he went and woke up.Returned to real life Nathan finds a wife disappointed that he’s miraculously returned from the dead and an unshakeable attraction for mortuary technician Kat – the woman who brought him back to life, in more ways than one.Now, as his world implodes and Kat leads him down an unexpected path, Nathan somehow finds himself having the time of his second life…A hilarious, uplifting story of second chances, death defying hijinks and motorhome mayhem – Mhairi McFarlane meets Eleanor Oliphant!

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The Strange Disappearance of Barnabas Jones - Damian Connelly

2040, Goddard. A team of aspiring heroes is set to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of Barnabas Jones, the city''s biggest hero. A dystopian saga that could reveal not only the secret to immortality but also the recipe of the most delicious triple-decker sandwich in the universe. Welcome to Goddard.

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Dad Jokes: Greatest of All Time - Jokes Dad Says

The newest collection of hysterical jokes from the hilarious Instagram account @DadSaysJokes - so bad they're good! THE EIGHTH COLLECTION FROM INSTAGRAM SENSATION @DADSAYSJOKES Q. What do astronauts put on their toast? A. Space jam! Instagram sensation @DadSaysJokes returns with another superb selection of hilariously cheesy jokes that will have your friends and family laughing and groaning in equal measure. @DadSaysJokes is a community-run Dad jokes network on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, with more than 10 million followers, inspired by the daily jokes of author Kit Chilvers' dad, Andrew. Every day, followers submit their jokes and the team picks their favorites - or Dad just drops in his own zinger! From cheesy one-liners to playful puns, this is the perfect gift for dads who love to be the life of the party, as well as anyone who wants to relive a childhood full of 'bad' dad jokes.

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Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters - Jody Revensonová

Always have the onscreen secrets and stories of your favorite characters from the Wizarding World films in your back pocket with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters!Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters is your miniature guide to the Wizarding World’s spellbinding citizens and their journey to the silver screen. This lavishly illustrated book chronicles how these beloved characters were brought to life for the films, with detailed profiles of Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Newt Scamander, and dozens more. This pocket-sized collectible is filled with behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art, and film facts, delivering a fascinating look into the onscreen history of all the characters, from Hogwarts students and faculty to Dark wizards, Ministry bureaucrats, and beyond. FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS PROFILED: Learn about the creative process behind bringing your favorite characters to life—including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Newt Scamander, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Gellert Grindelwald, and dozens more. BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS: Discover fascinating behind-the-scenes insights through interviews that delve deep into the costumes, casting, makeup, and creative process of bringing the Wizarding World’s characters to life on screen MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A stunning, novelty book filled with information about your favorite Wizarding World characters that fits right in the palm of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands - Jody Revensonová, Monique Peterson

Take your favorite Wizarding World wands on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, a gorgeous art book that fits in the palm of your hand!Each wand is as unique as the wizard or witch that wields it, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands is your miniature visual guide to these iconic spellcasting artifacts. Profiles feature in-depth information on the lore of each wand, stunning illustrations of the original props, insights from cast and crew, and other production secrets from the filmmakers’ archives. This pocket-sized collectible volume is an ideal resource for both veteran witches and wizards seeking to learn the history behind these beloved wands and for a new generation of Ollivander’s customers just learning how to cast Wingardium Leviosa. DOZENS OF WANDS: Showcases wands wielded by each of your favorite characters, including Bellatrix Lestrange’s talon-shaped wand to the simple and elegant wand wielded by Hermione Granger. BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that gave these powerful wands their charms! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A gorgeous book filled with Wizarding World knowledge that fits right in the palm of your hand? It must be magic. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Breathwork - Jo Petersová

Learn how to use the power of your breath to gain clarity, peace and better health with this beginner''s guide to the ancient practice of breathwork If you''re looking for ways to boost your overall health and well-being, and tools that can bring you instant calm, then breathwork is the answer. Breathwork combines meditation and mindfulness with the ancient traditions of yoga and qigong, with simple exercises that anyone can try. Once you''ve started learning the art of breathwork, you''ll have the knowledge at your disposal to help you:- Relieve stress and anxiety and create a deeper sense of calm - Enhance your mental clarity and increase your focus - Improve your overall physical health and well-being- Harness your natural energy and boost athletic and motivational performance - Cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body and soul With an overview of the history of breathwork around the world, and step-by-step instructions for carrying out different techniques safely in your own home, The Little Book of Breathwork provides everything you need to embark on your journey to feeling great every day.

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The Little Book of Ikigai - Jo Petersová

Unlock the secret to a long and happy life with this beautiful guide to the Japanese philosophy of ikigai We all seek a reason for being - something that focuses our minds, gives us purpose and invites joy into every day. In Japan, this concept is called "ikigai", and it refers to a place where a person's dreams and desires are met. Everyone has the power to discover their ikigai, or their reason for living, and this book is the key to understanding yours. Covering the origins of ikigai, the four pillars of the philosophy, and simple rituals you can practice to incorporate ikigai into your day, this book will help bring meaning and value to your life. By adopting the Japanese way of being, you can find your purpose in the world, enjoy success with every venture and make your dreams come true. Inside you will find: - Guidance on the principles of ikigai and how these relate to your life - Tips to help you unlock your reason for being - Rituals and practices to maintain your sense of purpose and encourage you to live with ikigai And much more! Change your life by embracing the Japanese wisdom ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Magickal Summer of Evie Edelman - Harriett de Mesquita

People at Synagogue say she is weird. A psychiatrist says she has Asperger's. But Evie knows she is a witch. Leeds, England 1982. After the sudden death of her eccentric aunt Mim, Evie Edelman is left with a sizeable fortune, a yellow Alpine Sunbeam and a chihuahua named Peggy. Seizing her chance at independence, she escapes the claustrophobia of her parents' house and the disapproval of her tight-knit Jewish community and moves to the country to practice her true calling: witchcraft. But trouble follows Evie in the form of her first-love Alex, and property developer Malcolm who just might be Satan himself. As Evie finds herself increasingly torn between magick and reality, and the past and present, rumours begin flying about what exactly a single young woman is doing in a remote village on her own. Soon, Evie starts to wonder whether she is always destined to be misunderstood - and if she will ever figure out who she truly is.

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The Little Book of Dad Jokes - OH

A pocket-sized volume of the best (worst?) dad jokes.

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The Second Summer of Love - Alon Shulman

The story of the birth of acid house and dance music and club culture in the UK - as told by the men and women who made it happen.

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The Long Summer of August 31 Vol. 2 - Ikkado Ito

FIRST DATE ON REPEATSuzuki never expected getting a girlfriend to be easy. But after facing up to his true feelings, heÂ’s more determined than ever to woo his time-loop comrade, Takagi, even if she isnÂ’t quite on the same page yet. He decides to shake things up with a series of dates hoping something, anything, will change things for the better and stop the loop: shopping trips, hanging out at the library, even an excursion to a theme park. But will it be another coupleÂ’s own awkward first date that provides him with the solution heÂ’s seeking?

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The Little Book of Shit Jokes - Finch Sid

My mate was selling a television cheap because the volume was broken. I couldn''t turn it down.What''s black and white and bad all over? These jokes! Groaning with silly gags, classic crap wisecracks, naff knock-knocks, poor puns and lame one-liners, this book will make you cry until you laugh.

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Summer Before the Dark - Weidermann Volker

A dazzling portrait of a community of intellectual exiles, during the extraordinary summer of 1936.

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The Little Book of Detox - Jones Sonia

An introduction to everything you need to enhance your life by means of detox.

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The Little Book of Spooky Jokes - Joe King

What happens if you see twin witches? You won’t be able to tell which witch is which What did the skeleton say when his brother told a lie? You can’t fool me, I can see right through you These and many more howlers will make you laugh your head off (in most cases not literally).

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Silly Jokes for Funny Kids - Pinder Andrew

A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has over 300 silly jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What do you call blueberries playing music together?A jam session.What do you call a magic dog?A labracadabrador.Why was the monster so full?He was goblin his pie.Brimming with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes split into ten chapters, from Alien Antics and Silly Schoolin’ to Zany Zingers and Gross Giggles, this is the ultimate collection of silly jokes that every funny kid needs to know. Designed to be easy to read and accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun, this comical collection will have young jokers howling with laughter.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559070 Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids

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The House of Mirrors - Erin Kelly

''A bold, beautiful, sexy, full-throttle thriller: immaculately constructed and rich with detail, it is a gorgeous, creepy Gothic story for our times'' NICCI FRENCH''The queen of psychological gothic reigns'' GILLIAN McALLISTER''Literary crime novel is justified here'' SUNDAY TIMES''Mysteries galore ... properly chilling'' OBSERVEROne of them has killed before.One of them will kill again.In the sweltering summer of 1997, straight-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba - a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. A few months later, two people were dead and another had been sent to prison.Having stood by Rex as he served his sentence, Karen is now married to him with a daughter, Alice, who runs a vintage clothing company in London. They''re a normal family, as long as they don''t talk about the past, never mention the name Biba, and ignore Alice''s flashes of dark, dangerous fury. Karen has kept what really happened that summer of ''97 hidden deep inside her. Alice is keeping secrets of her own. But when anonymous notes begin to arrive at Alice''s shop, it seems the past is about to catch up with them all ...''Breathtaking, original and beautifully written, I absolutely loved it'' C.L. TAYLOR''Dripping in atmosphere'' HEAT''A rich, gothic thriller that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The House of Mirrors - Erin Kelly

''A bold, beautiful, sexy, full-throttle thriller: it is a gorgeous, creepy Gothic story for our times'' NICCI FRENCHOne of them has killed before.One of them will kill again.In the sweltering summer of 1997, straight-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba - a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. A few months later, two people were dead and another had been sent to prison.Having stood by Rex as he served his sentence, Karen is now married to him with a daughter, Alice, who runs a vintage clothing company in London. They''re a normal family, as long as they don''t talk about the past, never mention the name Biba, and ignore Alice''s flashes of dark, dangerous fury.Karen has kept what really happened that summer of ''97 hidden deep inside her. Alice is keeping secrets of her own. But when anonymous notes begin to arrive at Alice''s shop, it seems the past is about to catch up with them all ...''Delivers a white-knuckle ride as a murky past creeps up on the present. I don''t think I took a breath until I found myself screaming my way through the crescendo'' ALICE SLATER''I love an Erin Kelly book! The worlds she creates are so rich ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Battle of Britain - Roy Conyers Nesbit

The greatest air battle in history was fought in the skies over southern England between the RAF and the Luftwaffe in the high summer of 1940. Riding high on the success of their Blitzkrieg campaign that had steamrollered France and the Low Countries into defeat, by June 1940 the Nazi forces were poised on the Channel coast ready to invade England. In their way stood the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the RAF which they believed would quickly fall when confronted with the might of Goering’s Luftwaffe. They could not have been more mistaken. In the desperate air battles that followed, played out against the piercing blue skies of one of the hottest British summers on record, the ‘Few’ of the RAF succeeded in defeating a numerically superior Luftwaffe, thereby preventing the invasion of England by German forces.

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The Anatomy of England - Wilson Jonathan

''MASTERFUL'' TimeOut''GREAT'' Financial Times''ABSORBING'' FourFourTwo''THOUGHT-PROVOKING'' Independent on Sunday''ENTERTAINING'' When Saturday ComesHaving invented the game, everything that has followed for England and its national football team has been something of an anti-climax. There was, of course, the golden summer of 1966, and the great period of English dominance on the world stage, which fell roughly between 1886 and 1900, when England won 35 of their 40 international fixtures. But before long foreign teams, with their insistence on progressive ''tactics'', began to pose a few questions. And much of what followed for England constituted a series of false dawns... In THE ANATOMY OF ENGLAND, Jonathan Wilson seeks to place the bright spots in context. Taking ten key England fixtures, Wilson explores how what actually happened on the pitch shaped the future of the English game. Bursting with insight and critical detail, yet imbued with a wry affection, this is a history of England like none before.

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Blood of the Bear - Angus Donald

Battle calls the berserker once again...AD 781. Pagan Saxony groans under the Christian yoke. The invincible armies of Karolus, King of the Franks, occupy all this freedom-loving land and every Saxon must submit to baptism and pay tithes to the Church, or face death by beheading.Duke Widukind, leader of the Saxon rebels, is sheltering in the North, beyond Karolus’s reach. He hopes to persuade Bjarki Bloodhand – once a famous berserker, but now a father and family man – and his fierce sister the shield-maiden Tor, to join his revolt against tyranny.But Bjarki has eloped with Widukind’s sister Edith, who was betrothed to Abbio the Crow. In revenge, Abbio uses seithr to strike at Bjarki – a powerful spell to drive him insane. Can Bjarki resist the long slide into madness? And will Widukind finally liberate Saxony from the Franks?A Viking epic of rebellion and revenge, perfect for fans of Matthew Harffy and Giles Kristian.

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The Farm at the Edge of the World - Sarah Vaughanová

''A great read about guilt, atonement and identity'' - Hello''You won''t want this one to end'' - Marie ClaireFrom the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL1939, Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in north Cornwall, perched on a windswept cliff. There they meet the farmer''s daughter, Maggie, and enjoy a childhood largely protected from the ravages of war.But in the sweltering summer of 1943 something happens that will have tragic consequences. A small lie escalates out of all proportion. Over 70 years on Alice is determined to make amends - but has she left it too late?2014, and Maggie''s granddaughter Lucy flees to the childhood home she couldn''t wait to leave, marriage over; career ending thanks to one terrible mistake. Can she rebuild herself? And can she help her grandmother, plagued by a secret, to find some lasting peace?

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Dad Jokes - Julian Flanders

Who supports bringing Roman numerals back into use? I for one. Remedy the bad reputation of dad jokes with this incredible collection, packed with over 380 new and classics gags. From brilliant one-liners, clever puns and so-bad-they''re-good wisecracks, there is something for wannabe comedian - or their unwitting audience. Perfect for pulling out at your next social gathering, this ultimate compendium is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and make you appreciate the art of cheesy humor.

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A Certain Idea of France - Julian Jackson

Winner of the Duff Cooper Prize for History, the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, the American Library in Paris Award, the Franco-British Society Literary Prize and the Grand Prix de la Biographie Politique du TouquetA SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, FINANCIAL TIMES, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR''Masterly ... awesome reading ... an outstanding biography'' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesIn six weeks in the early summer of 1940, France was over-run by German troops and quickly surrendered. The French government of Marshal Pétain sued for peace and signed an armistice. One little-known junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. ''Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.'' At that moment, Charles de Gaulle entered into history.For the rest of the war, de Gaulle frequently bit the hand that fed him. He insisted on being treated as the true embodiment of France, and quarrelled violently with Churchill and Roosevelt. He was prickly, stubborn, aloof and self-contained. But through sheer force of personality and bloody-mindedness he managed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The House in the Mountains - Moorehead Caroline

"Dramatic, heartbreaking and sweeping in scope." —Wall Street JournalThe acclaimed author of A Train in Winter returns with the "moving finale" (The Economist) of her Resistance Quartet—the powerful and inspiring true story of the women of the partisan resistance who fought against Italy’s fascist regime during World War II.In the late summer of 1943, when Italy broke with the Germans and joined the Allies after suffering catastrophic military losses, an Italian Resistance was born. Four young Piedmontese women—Ada, Frida, Silvia and Bianca—living secretly in the mountains surrounding Turin, risked their lives to overthrow Italy’s authoritarian government. They were among the thousands of Italians who joined the Partisan effort to help the Allies liberate their country from the German invaders and their Fascist collaborators. What made this partisan war all the more extraordinary was the number of women—like this brave quartet—who swelled its ranks.The bloody civil war that ensued pitted neighbor against neighbor, and revealed the best and worst in Italian society. The courage shown by the partisans was exemplary, and eventually bound them together into a coherent fighting force. But the death rattle of Mussolini’s two decades of Fascist rule—with its corruption, greed, and anti-Semitism—was unrelentingly violent and brutal.Drawing on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Comfort of Monsters - Willa C. Richards

"A riveting page-turner that begs to be read quickly, compulsively. But page by page, this electrifying debut by Willa Richards weaves an increasingly complicated and dark tale of guilt, fury, and the danger of building stories on that shakiest of foundations, memory." —Elizabeth Wetmore, New York Times bestselling author of ValentineSet in Milwaukee during the “Dahmer summer” of 1991, a remarkable debut novel for fans of Mary Gaitskill and Gillian Flynn about two sisters—one who disappears, and one who is left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath.In the summer of 1991, a teenage girl named Dee McBride vanished in the city of Milwaukee. Nearly thirty years later, her sister, Peg, is still haunted by her sister''s disappearance. Their mother, on her deathbed, is desperate to find out what happened to Dee so the family hires a psychic to help find Dee’s body and bring them some semblance of peace. The appearance of the psychic plunges Peg back to the past, to those final carefree months when she last saw Dee—the summer the Journal Sentinel called “the deadliest . . . in the history of Milwaukee.” Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s heinous crimes dominated the headlines and overwhelmed local law ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Breakup Tour - Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka

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

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Painting the Beauty Queens Orange

The ''70s wasn''t all glam rock and flares, punk and pogo-ing In Painting the Beauty Queens Orange, the women who lived the decade reveal what it meant to push boundaries, claim your identity, and carve out your place amidst the winter of discontent, the scorching summer of ''76 and the rise of Thatcherism. One young woman says a forced goodbye to her newborn baby. Another grasps new opportunities and sets sail on a LGP Tanker with a crew of men. A third asserts her sexual identity. A fourth sets up a kitchen table business that launches an international brand. These stories of ambition and adventure, motherhood and marriage, are by turns heart-breaking, humorous, and honest.

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A House in the Mountains - Moorehead Caroline

''Moorehead paints a wonderfully vivid and moving portrait of the women of the Italian Resistance'' MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMESThe extraordinary story of the courageous women who spearheaded the Italian Resistance during the Second World WarIn the late summer of 1943, in the midst of German occupation, the Italian Resistance was born. Ada, Frida, Silvia and Bianca were four young women who signed up. Living in the mountains surrounding Turin their contribution was invaluable. They carried messages and weapons, provided safe houses and took prisoners. As thousands of Italians rose up, they fought to liberate their country.With its corruption, greed and anti-Semitism, the fall of Fascist Italy was unrelentingly violent, but for the partisan women it was also a time of camaraderie and equality, pride and optimism. Through the stories of these four exceptional women, the resolve, tenacity and, above all, courage of the Italian Resistance is laid bare. A Spectator Book of the Year

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The Stranger's Child - Alan Hollinghurst

Sunday Times Novel of the YearLonglisted for the Man Booker PrizeA magnificent, century-spanning saga about a love triangle that spawns a myth, and a family mystery, across generations.In the late summer of 1913, George Sawle brings his Cambridge friend Cecil Valance, a charismatic young poet, to visit his family home. The weekend will be one of excitements and confusions for everyone, but it is on George’s sixteen-year-old sister Daphne that it will have the most lasting impact. As the decades pass, Daphne and those around her endure startling changes in fortune and circumstance, and as reputations rise and fall, the events of that long-ago summer become part of a legendary story.The Stranger’s Child is Hollinghurst’s masterly exploration of English culture, taste and attitudes. Epic in sweep, it intimately portrays a luminous but changing world and the ways memory – and myth – can be built and broken. It is a powerful and utterly absorbing modern classic.Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.Pre-order the new novel from Alan Hollinghurst, Our Evenings, now.

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Battle of Britain - Joseph Piercy

Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Battle of Britain discover tales of courage and bravery, and a host of fascinating, and little-known facts about the combatants, leaders and strategies of both sides from the infamous summer of 1940.

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Cuckoo in the Nest - Fran Hill

Featured on BBC Radio 4 Woman''s HourA Daily Mail Book of the Year''A warm and wonderful story'' Adele ParksRunner-up for the Paul Torday Memorial PrizeIt’s the heatwave summer of 1976 and 14-year-old would be poet Jackie Chadwick is newly fostered by the Walls. She desperately needs stability, but their insecure, jealous teenage daughter isn''t happy about the cuckoo in the nest and sets about ousting her.When her attempts to do so lead to near-tragedy – and the Walls’ veneer of middle-class respectability begins to crumble – everyone in the household is forced to reassess what really matters.Funny and poignant, Cuckoo in the Nest is inspired by Fran Hill’s own experience of being fostered. A glorious coming of age story set in the summer of 1976.''Fresh, authentic and darkly funny. I absolutely loved it'' Ruth Hogan, bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things''Illuminating and tender'' WI Life magazine''Vivid, funny, nostalgic and utterly charming'' Veronica Henry''Laugh out loud funny, yet heartbreakingly sad'' Frances Quinn''Totally evokes a seventies childhood'' Joanna Nadin''This made my soul sing! Witty, poignant and full of heart'' Jessica Ryn''Poignant and uplifting'' Jane Bettany''Brilliantly written, I was hooked straight away'' Premier Magazine''Sometimes a character stays with me long after ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Seventh Cadfael Omnibus - Ellis Petersová

THE HOLY THIEF: At the height of the hot summer of 1144, the abbey at Ramsey is in danger. When heavy rain brings the threat of floods to Shrewsbury and the holy relics must be removed to a place of safety, the subsiding waters reveal a robbery has been committed. The master sleuthing of Brother Cadfael is put to the test once more, but to the crime of theft is soon added a murder...BROTHER CADFAEL''S PENANCE: In the year of our Lord 1145, the bitter rift between King Stephen and Empress Maud at last has a chance of reconciliation, particularly the question of the prisoners of war. Brother Cadfael learns that amongst the prisoner is Olivier de Bretagne; his son. His determination to come to his son''s aid prompts a perplexing investigation of a uniquely personal nature.A RARE BENEDICTINE: In these three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery: ''A Light on the Road to Woodstock,'' ''The Price of Light'' and ''Eye Witness,'' emerges the events that have turned Cadfael from a crusading and seafaring past to the momentous decision of entering the Benedictine Order of the Abbey of St Peter and St Paul.

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The Poison Tree - Erin Kelly

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

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The Ballroom - Anna Hope

The unputdownable historical novel by the acclaimed and bestselling author of WAKE and EXPECTATION: a devastating story of love and madness at the brink of the Great War. ''Absolutely heart-breaking. One of the best books I’ve ever read'' DINAH JEFFERIES, author of The Tea-Planter''s Wife''Compelling, elegant, insightful'' OBSERVER1911: Inside an asylum at the edge of the Yorkshire moors, where men and women are kept apart by high walls and barred windows, there is a ballroom vast and beautiful. For one bright evening every week they come together and dance. When John and Ella meet it is a dance that will change two lives forever.Set over the heatwave summer of 1911, the end of the Edwardian era, THE BALLROOM tells a rivetting tale of dangerous obsession, of madness and sanity, and of who gets to decide which is which. It is a love story like no other.*****************************************Praise for Anna Hope''s The Ballroom:''Beautifully wrought, tender, heartbreaking'' Sunday Express 5/5''Moving, fascinating'' Times''A tender and absorbing love story'' Daily Mail''Unsentimental and affecting'' Sunday Times''Exquisitely good'' Metro''Absolutely fantastic . . . I''m in real awe of her writing'' ELIZABETH MACNEAL, author of The Doll Factory______________

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The Haters - Andrews Jesse

A wry and witty new coming-of-age story from the New York Times bestselling author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, now an award-winning film.A band. A road trip. A gig that maybe doesn''t suck. Corey and Wes are convinced nothing cool can come of their lame summer at jazz camp, when along comes Ash - all blonde hair and brash words - who cracks their world wide open. Finally, something they can''t seem to hate. Convinced that a great musician is made on the road, the three friends flee camp and begin the epic, hilarious road trip: The Haters Summer of Hate Tour.Amidst sneaking into seedy bars, evading their parents and the police, and spending every minute together in a makeshift tour bus, romance blossoms and bursts and hygiene takes a back seat. Wes begins to realize the limitations of hating everything: it keeps you at a convenient distance from something, or someone, you just might love.

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The Shipwreck Hunter - David L. Mearns

David Mearns has discovered some of the world''s most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. From the mighty battlecruiser HMS Hood to the crumbling wooden skeletons of Vasco da Gama''s 16th century fleet, David has searched for and found dozens of sunken vessels in every ocean of the world.The Shipwreck Hunter is an account of David''s most intriguing and fascinating finds. It details both the meticulous research and the mid-ocean stamina and courage required to find a wreck miles beneath the sea, as well as the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies.Combining the derring-do of Indiana Jones with the precision of a surgeon, in The Shipwreck Hunter David Mearns opens a porthole into the shadowy depths of the ocean.

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Invincible Volume 5: The Fact Of Life - Robert Kirkman

After the hectic events of Invincible Vol. 4: Head of the Class, Mark— a.k.a. Invincible — while continuing to deal with the loss of hisfather, finds himself face to face with piles of villains ad the worst conflictof all: teenage love!Collects Invincible #20-24, plus Invincible #0.

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Juniper Mae: Secrets of the Guardian Knights - Sarah Soh

Juniper Mae returns! The energy crisis continues in Tykotech City and a new president threatens the existence of the forest and the Tama-Tama community.Juniper Mae now visits the forest every weekend to spend time with her new friend Albie and his fellow Tama-Tamas. But when Juniper Mae takes her inventions to another level, the friends suffer a clash of ideas. While a new president takes charge in Tykotech City, drastically changing the cities energy policies, Albie and Juniper Mae are confronted with their intertwined history. And upon discovering more details about how humans and Tama-Tamas once lived side by side the two friends must reconcile their differences and work together to outsmart a new terrifying threat to both the forest, and the city. The next installment in a fast-paced adventure story packed with science, friendship and lessons on community.

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Little Book of Alexander McQueen - Karen Homerová

"Give me time and I''ll give you a revolution" - Alexander McQueenEver since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for her "Bad Romance" music video, to shockingly controversial runway shows like The Horn of Plenty, Alexander McQueen was beloved for his fantastical silhouettes and blurring of gender lines.This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the House, from McQueen''s own early days to the current leadership of Sarah Burton. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and sketches, this book pulls back the veil on the wonderful world of McQueen.

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