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â ˜John Douglas is the FBI s pioneer and master of investigative profilingâ ™ Patricia CornwellGET INSIDE THE MINDS OF PSYCHOPATHS WITH THE GODFATHER OF CRIMINAL PROFILINGIn The Killer Across the Table, legendary FBI criminal profiler and number one bestselling author John Douglas delves deep into the lives and crimes of four complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed details about his profiling process and divulging the strategies used to crack some of his most challenging cases.In this riveting work of true crime, Douglas spotlights four very different criminals heâ ™s confronted over the course of his career, and explains how they helped him to put together the puzzle of how psychopaths and predators think.Taking us inside the interrogation room and demonstrating the unique techniques he uses to understand the workings of the most terrifying and incomprehensible minds, The Killer Across the Table is an unputdownable journey into the darkest reaches of criminal profiling and behavioural science from a man who knows serial killers better than anyone else.As Douglas says:â ˜If you want to understand the artist, look at his art.â ™If you want to understand what makes a murderer, start here.

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Audiokniha: Jak proniknout do mysli sériového vraha. Audiokniha dle knižní předlohy úspěšného stejnojmenného seriálu. John Douglas, agent FBI, se na konci 70. let ve snaze pomoci rozvoji kriminalistiky odhodlal ponořit do psychologie vraždy a přiblížit se znepokojivě blízko skutečným netvorům. Pátral po některých z nejznámějších a nejsadističtějších zločinců naší doby: po vrazích, kteří nechvalně prosluli jako „Trailside Killer“ v San Franciscu nebo „Atlantský vrah dětí“. Desítky sériových vrahů konfrontoval, vedl s nimi rozhovory a zkoumal jejich psychiku – patřili mezi ně Charles Manson, Richard Speck a mnozí další. Studoval je – vstupoval do jejich myslí – aby pochopil jejich motivy. John Douglas je muž, který se stal předlohou legendárního filmového agenta FBI Jacka Crawforda v thrillerech Červený drak a Mlčení jehňátek, a muž, který předznamenal nový věk v behaviorální vědě a kriminálním profilování. John Douglas sloužil u policie přes dvacet let, a teprve když odešel ze služby, mohl konečně povyprávět svůj jedinečný příběh. Seriál Mindhunter, který vznikl na základě knihy, patří mezi jeden z nejsledovanějších a nejlépe hodnocených seriálů na ČSFD a podílel se na něm i známý režisér David Fincher (Sedm, Klub rváčů, Zodiac, Vetřelec 3). Autor: John Edward Douglas nastoupil k FBI v roce 1970. Na akademii ve Virginii učil vyjednávání s rukojmími a kriminologickou psychologii, vytvořil a řídil program profilování pachatelů. Cestoval po celé zemi a vedl rozhovory se sériovými vrahy a jinými pachateli násilných trestných činů v různých věznicích. Jeho knihy o myšlení, motivech a jednání sériových vrahů a o vyšetřovacích metodách jsou považovány za jedny z nejzasvěcenějších. Mark Olshaker je americký spisovatel. Jako spoluautor se podílí na knihách bývalého agenta FBI Johna Douglase. Interpret: Borek Kapitančik - je rozhlasový moderátor, autor a voiceover interpret. Narodil se v roce 1966 v Brně, původní profesí je elektrotechnik, od roku 1991 prošel jak soukromými (Rádio Brno 95, 7, Kiss Hády), tak veřejnoprávními rozhlasovými stanicemi (od r. 2017 Český rozhlas Brno). V roce 2003 byl autorem knižně vydaného kalendária pop music Pop Story a nedávno (2020) vydal vlastním nákladem sborník Hantec déchá, publikaci shrnující původně rozhlasové texty v brněnské hantýrce. Se svými syny a psem žije v Brně, Králově Poli. Copyright: Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy Johna E. Douglase a Marka Olshakera Mindhunter – Lovci myšlenek vydané Nakladatelstvím JOTA v roce 2021. Copyright © Mindhunters, Inc., 1995. Z anglického originálu Mindhunter. Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit přeložil Josef Orel. Translation © Josef Orel, 1997, 2021. Audiokniha © Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., 2023. Čte Borek Kapitančik. Hudba, režie, střih a mastering Michal Kurfürst. Vydalo Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., v roce 2023.

Objev podobné jako Mindhunter - Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas - audiokniha

The bestselling true story and inspiration behind the hit Netflix show, looking at how one underfunded FBI team became the first to explore the dark world of serial killers. John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world Jonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the Lambs John Douglas is a former FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science. He made a career of looking evil in the eye - and understanding it. No wonder that he was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, as well as the film s consultant on the reality of serial killers. Now in Mindhunter, Dougals explains how he invented and established the practice of criminal profiling, submerging himself in the world of serial killers in a quest to understand why they killed, and to help prevent more innocent lives from being ended by future killers. Taking us on the journey of his serial crime unit developing from a derided two-bit operation in a dingy officer to one of the FBI s elite task forces, Douglas discusses some of the most terrible crimes of the age, including those of Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and the Atlanta child murderer. With the fierce page-turning power of a bestselling novel, yet terrifyingly true, Mindhunter is a true crime classic. Praise for Mindhunter: â ˜John Douglas is the FBIâ ™s pioneer and the master of investigative profilingâ ™ Patricia Cornwell, bestselling crime writer A frightening look inside the mind of the depraved JOE s 100 books to read before you die A cracker of a book Esquireâ ˜A must read if you are interested in crime and particularly the criminal mindset.â ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A real-life page-turnerâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜Had me hooked from start to finishâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A brilliant insight into serial killers and criminals, I just couldn t put it down!â ™ ***** Reader review

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Delve into chilling true crime cases with the legendary FBI criminal profiler and bestselling authors of Mindhunter, now a major Netflix drama. â ˜John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the worldâ ™ Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the Lambs John Douglas is the world s top pioneer and expert on criminal profiling. His lifelong work to understand and combat serial killers is legendary among law enforcement circles. Now, following up on his first book, Mindhunter, Douglas delves further into the criminal mind in a range of chilling new cases. Famously the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas reveals the fascinating circumstance of each crime in detail as he explores the larger issues, from crime prevention and rehabilitation to the reasons behind escalating violence in society. Profiling suspects from OJ Simpson to the Unabomber, Journey Into Darkness explores the crimes of the century â “ as well as cases you ve never heard of â “ with the peerless eye of one of the FBI s finest. Written with a unique insight into the criminal mind, this is a must-read for all true crime fans. Praise for Journey into Darkness and Mindhunter:â ˜John Dougals is the FBIâ ™s pioneer and the master of investigative profilingâ ™ Patricia Cornwell, bestselling crime writerâ ˜Chilling, well-written and very informativeâ ¦provides a wonderful sense of the kind of very clever work done by criminal profilersâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A real-life page-turnerâ ™ ***** Reader review â ˜A must read if you are interested in crime and particularly the criminal mindset.â ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜Had me hookedâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A brilliant insight into serial killers and criminals, I just couldn t put it down!â ™ ***** Reader review

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Jak proniknout do mysli sériového vraha. Knižní předloha úspěšného stejnojmenného seriálu. John Douglas, agent FBI, se na konci 70. let ve snaze pomoci rozvoji kriminalistiky odhodlal ponořit do psychologie vraždy a přiblížit se znepokojivě blízko skutečným netvorům. Pátral po některých z nejznámějších a nejsadističtějších zločinců naší doby: po vrazích, kteří nechvalně prosluli jako „Trailside Killer“ v San Franciscu nebo „Atlantský vrah dětí“. Desítky sériových vrahů konfrontoval, vedl s nimi rozhovory a zkoumal jejich psychiku – patřili mezi ně Charles Manson, Richard Speck a mnozí další. Studoval je – vstupoval do jejich myslí – aby pochopil jejich motivy. John Douglas je muž, který se stal předlohou legendárního filmového agenta FBI Jacka Crawforda v thrillerech Červený drak a Mlčení jehňátek, a muž, který předznamenal nový věk v behaviorální vědě a kriminálním profilování. John Douglas sloužil u policie přes dvacet let, a teprve když odešel ze služby, mohl konečně povyprávět svůj jedinečný příběh. Seriál Mindhunter, který vznikl na základě této knihy, patří mezi jeden z nejsledovanějších a nejlépe hodnocených seriálů na ČSFD a podílel se na něm i známý režisér David Fincher (Sedm, Klub rváčů, Zodiac, Vetřelec 3).

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Effective school leadership is effective leadership, regardless of where it occurs In March 2020, there was no manual for leading schools and school systems during a pandemic. School leaders had to figure things out as the crisis unfolded. But starting now, leaders have the opportunity to prepare for leading schools through distance learning with purpose and intentâ ”using what works best to accelerate studentsâ ™ learning all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity. Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders applies the wisdom and evidence of the VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best. Spanning topics from school climate at a distance, leader credibility, care for self and colleagues, instructional leadership teams, stakeholder advisory groups, and virtual visibility, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies school leaders can mobilize to lead the delivery of high-impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment. This powerful guide includes: Actionable insights and hands-on steps for each module to help school leaders realize the evidence-based leadership practices that result in meaningful learning in a distance environment Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how leaders can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost. Analysis of the mindsets that empower leaders to manage change, rather than technology Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future leadership strategies The mindframes for distance learning that serve leaders well in any instructional setting and will position schools after the pandemic to come back better than they were before The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders is the essential hands-on guide to leading school and school systems from a distance and delivering on the promise of equitable, quality learning experiences for students. Â

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Effective teaching is effective teaching, no matter where it occursThe pandemic teaching of mid-2020 was not really distance learning, but rather crisis teaching. But starting now, teachers have the opportunity to prepare for distance learning with purpose and intent⠔using what works best to accelerate students⠙ learning all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity.Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook applies the wisdom and evidence of VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best with distance learning. Spanning topics from teacher-student relationships, teacher credibility and clarity, instructional design, assessments, and grading, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies teachers can mobilize to deliver high- impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.This powerful guide includes: Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for each module to track your own learning and model evidence-based teacher practices for meaningful learning A diversity of instructional approaches, including direct instruction, peer learning, and independent work that foster student self-regulation and move learning to deep and transfer levels Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how teachers can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost. Special guidance for teachers of young children who are learning from a distance Videos of the authors and teachers discussing a wide variety of distance learning topics Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future instruction The Distance Learning Playbook is the essential hands-on guide to preparing and delivering distance learning experiences that are truly effective and impactful.To purchase from an Authorized Corwin Distributor click here.A Spanish translation of the Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12, Aprendizaje a Distancia Guia, Guia de Preescolar a Bachillerator, can be purchased by contacting Irene Yepez from Editorial Trillas at vigaexporta@trillas.mx.

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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . .THE SPINE-TINGLING NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints LISA JEWELL Douglas is a master storyteller JANICE HALLETT Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners CL TAYLOR---Do you trust the couple next door?When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door neighbours, she thinks she must have misheard.After all, the Morgans are a kind, retired couple who have moved to a suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens.But it sounded like they were planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her sheâ ™s made a mistake. Yet the more Lena looks into the Morgans, the darker things seem.And the more she fears it might be linked to a secret from her own past.Because, if her suspicions are true, then someone is in real danger.And it might just be herâ ¦---Praise for Claire Douglas Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home Thrillingly tense and twisty B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Stunning . . . with a killer twist Closer Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train Marie Claire Twisty, exciting yet so very real Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do SayThe Wrong Sister, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . .DON T MISS THE SPINE-TINGLING NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints LISA JEWELL No one does tense suburbia like Claire Douglas. The New Neighbour is gripping and unsettling â “ I loved it! CLARE MACKINTOSH â ˜An utterly compelling plot, a protagonist youâ ™re rooting for, and smartly plotted twists and reveals that come thick and fastâ ™ LUCY CLARKE Douglas is a master storyteller JANICE HALLETT Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners CL TAYLOR---When Lena helps her teenage son gather sounds for her media studies project, she doesn t expect her boom-microphone to pick up a conversation between her neighbours, the Morgans.And sheâ ™s certain they are planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her that she must have misheard. After all, the Morgans are a well-respected, upstanding couple in their early sixties. Theyâ ™ve never been in trouble with the law.Yet Lena canâ ™t stop thinking about it. Because what if she hasnâ ™t misheard? What if she can prevent something awful happening?After all, stopping it could help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .---Praise for Claire Douglas Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home Thrillingly tense and twisty B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Stunning . . . with a killer twist Closer Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train Marie Claire Twisty, exciting yet so very real Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do Say

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⠘HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownable⠙ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chilling truths are buried in this snow⠦When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it⠙s just an accidental death.But when he uncovers the body, he discovers something that chills him to the bone. The man, a former police officer, was murdered. And it⠙s not long before another body appears.Time is ticking as James races to uncover the killer⠙s next victim, before they strike again. But can James find them before the snow washes away the evidence?From the master of wintery crime, comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone⠦Readers can t put down The Killer in the Cold: You know winter is coming when the latest Alex Pine novel drops Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is my favourite book in the series Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic book⠦the killer is a surprise! Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Killer in the Cold - Pine Alex

The first fall of snow can be fatal⠦A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he⠙s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement ⠓ and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter.Without a neighbour for miles, there are no witnesses and little evidence. And the crime scene has strange echoes of another terrible murder committed at the farmhouse, twenty years earlier⠦James knows that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a case that has long since gone cold⠦Perfect for fans of smash-hit TV series Whitehouse Farm, Simon McCleave⠙s The Snowdonia Killings and Catherine Cooper⠙s The Chalet. Readers love The Killer in the Snow:⠘I loved this book! It is dark, gritty and thrilling ⠦ It is fast-paced and has you hooked from the first few pages. I devoured this book in two sittings.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Dang! Now this was one heck of a story! If you want suspense, thrills and chills, then this is your book!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A chilling page turner⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘WOW! This book had me hooked from the first page, I didn⠙t want to put it down and this was one of the twistiest and most complicated murder cases I⠙ve ever read about.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Another fantastic book from Alex Pine!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I loved this book and enjoyed every minute of it. There were so many twists, turns and surprises on just about every page.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘DI James Walker is fast becoming a favourite of mine along with Alex Pine being one of my top authors.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sophie Hannah s unguessable thrillers have readers hooked! INGENIOUS! I challenge anyone to unravel this clever whodunit ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sophie Hannah could well be our modern Christie, such a deliciously complicated plot. Her best yet!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This murder mystery really did blow my mind. It kept me awake at night! Absolutely brilliant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This lived up to its press for me. I loved every page -- a truly impossible puzzle!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**SIX COUPLES. ONE LUXURY RESORT. THE PERFECT MURDER . . .A dream honeymoon...You ve madly in love, newly married and at an exclusive resort.A nightmare dinner ...You receive a note warning you to Beware of the couple at the table nearest to yours. There are five other couples. Any of them might have murder in mind.A crime that seems impossible...Who tried to warn you? Who is out to get you?And will you make it home alive?SOPHIE HANNAH IS THE QUEEN OF THE UNGUESSABLE MYSTERY!

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A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight. - Tom Hiddleston This book captures the deep complexities in Novak s mind and his life and how he s dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way. - Chris Evert A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time. - Evening Standard tennis correspondent, Matt Majendie An absorbing insight into the story behind the greatest player of all time. - The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser Mark Hodgkinson goes memorably deep on Novak Djokovic - from his hard-luck beginnings to his gluten-free diet to his unorthodox mind - helping us better understand one of the most fascinating figures in sports. - Christopher Clarey, author of The Master Meticulously-researched, this is a go-to book for anyone who wants to get a real insight into what has made Novak Djokovic such a champion. - Simon Cambers, author of The Federer EffectNo man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. Searching for Novak examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.

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In The Night Manager, John le Carre s first post-Cold War novel, an ex-soldier helps British Intelligence penetrate the secret world of ruthless arms dealers. Le Carre is the equal of any novelist now writing in English Guardian A marvellously observed relentless tale Observer At the start of it all, Jonathan Pine is merely the night manager at a luxury hotel. But when a single attempt to pass on information to the British authorities - about an international businessman at the hotel with suspicious dealings - backfires terribly, and people close to Pine begin to die, he commits himself to a battle against powerful forces he cannot begin to imagine. In a chilling tale of corrupt intelligence agencies, billion-dollar price tags and the truth of the brutal arms trade, John le Carre creates a claustrophobic world in which no one can be trusted.

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From the critically-acclaimed author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister comes a chilling new epic fantasy series. If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous â “ Robin HobbOnly when it s darkest can you see the stars.East of the Black Rock, out on the ice, lies a hole down which broken children are thrownOn the vastness of the ice there is no room for individuals. No one survives alone.To resist the cold, to endure the months of night when even the air itself begins to freeze, requires a special breed. Variation is dangerous, difference is fatal. And Yaz is different.Torn from her family, from the boy she thought she would spend her life with, Yaz has to carve a new path for herself in a world whose existence she never suspected. A world full of danger.Beneath the ice, Yaz will learn that Abeth is older and stranger than she had ever imagined.She will learn that her weaknesses are another kind of strength. And she will learn to challenge the cruel arithmetic of survival that has always governed her people.

Objev podobné jako The Girl and the Stars - Mark Lawrence

Something is lurking beneath the water s surface... Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher has escaped to her family s lake house for peace and quiet. She s been happily losing herself in her thoughts and several bottles of bourbon, until the glamorous couple across the lake catch her attention.They look so perfect - just like Casey and her husband used to be. But is anyone what they seem? Casey has a detective sat at her kitchen table. She has a man bound and gagged upstairs.Casey will uncover dark truths so life-changing that nothing will ever be the same again. International bestselling sensation Riley Sager is back with his most ambitious thriller yet. With his trademark blend of sharp characters, psychological suspense and gasp-worthy twists, The House Across the Lake will shock readers from the first page to the last.

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What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan.

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In this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a familyÂ’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmareÂ…Ethan DoveÂ’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and itÂ’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood.After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma canÂ’t believe their luck.Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appearsÂ…The Psychopath Next Door is a gripping and twisted psychological suspense thriller set in the terrifying world of Mark EdwardsÂ’s bestselling The Magpies universe.

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From one of our most treasured BBC broadcasters, The Spy Across the Water is the third instalment in James Naughtie s brilliant spy series, woven around three brothers bound together through espionage.We live with our history, but it can kill us.Faces from the past appear from nowhere at a family funeral, and Will Flemyng, spy-turned-ambassador, is drawn into twin mysteries that threaten everything he holds dear.From Washington, he s pitched back into the Troubles in Northern Ireland and an explosive secret hidden deep in the most dangerous but fulfilling friendship he has ever known.And while he confronts shadowy adversaries in American streets, and looks for solace at home in the Scottish Highlands, he discovers that his government s most precious Cold War agent is in mortal danger and needs his help to survive.In an electric story of courage and betrayal, Flemyng learns the truth: that his life has left him a man with many friends, but still alone. A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carré Ian Rankin Naughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incident. The Spy Across the Water is perhaps his finest yet. Charles CummingPraise for James Naughtie: As convincing as any of John le Carré s Independent Beautifully written, deftly plotted, skilfully paced, imaginatively conceived Robert Littell An involved and beautifully plotted spy story Allan Massie Hugely gripping and atmospheric Mail on Sunday Complex and psychologically detailed Charles Cumming A tour de force Kate Mosse

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This “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes conflicting, but always compelling. Mark Seal sifts through the evidence, has extensive new conversations with director Francis Ford Coppola and several heretofore silent sources, and complements them with colorful interviews with key players including actors Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, and others to write “the definitive look at the making of an American classic” (Library Journal, starred review). On top of the usual complications of filmmaking, the creators of The Godfather had to contend with the real-life members of its subject matter: the Mob. During production of the movie, location permits were inexplicably revoked, author Mario Puzo got into a public brawl with an irate Frank Sinatra, producer Al Ruddy’s car was found riddled with bullets, men with “connections” vied to be in the cast, and some were given film roles. As Seal notes, this is the tale of a “movie that revolutionized filmmaking, saved Paramount Pictures, minted a new generation of movie stars, made its struggling author Mario Puzo rich and famous, and sparked a war between two of the mightiest powers in America: the sharks of Hollywood and the highest echelons of the Mob.” “For fans of books about moviemaking, this is a definite must-read” (Booklist).

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The final novel in the chilling and epic new fantasy series from the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of PRINCE OF THORNS and RED SISTER If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous ROBIN HOBBThe green world overwhelms all of Yazâ ™s expectations. Everything seems different but some things remain the same: her old enemies are still bent on her destruction.The Corridor abounds with plenty and unsuspected danger. To stand a chance against the eyeless priest, Eular, and the god-like city-mind, Seus, Yaz will need to learn fast and make new friends.The Convent of Sweet Mercy, like the Corridor itself, is packed with peril and opportunity. Yaz needs the nunsâ ™ help â “ but first they want to execute her.The fate of everyone squeezed between the Corridorâ ™s vast walls, and ultimately the fate of those labouring to survive out on ice itself, hangs from the moon, and the battle to save the moon centres on the Ark of the Missing, buried beneath the emperorâ ™s palace. Everyone wants Yaz to be the key that will open the Ark â “ the one the wise have sought for generations. But sometimes wanting isnâ ™t enough.THE GIRL AND THE MOON is the third and final volume in The Book of Ice trilogy.

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Deep underwater lurks a mysterious man-made illness. It has gone by many names over the years â “ Satanâ ™s disease, diverâ ™s palsy, the chokes â “ but today, medics call it decompression sickness. You know it as the bends. In the winter of 2012, British diver Martin Robson joined an expedition to southern Russia which sought to find a submerged cave system never seen by the human eye. On their final day, as Robson attempted to surface after reaching a record depth in the Blue Lake, disaster struck: just seventy-five feet down, he was ambushed by the bends. Forced to gamble on an underwater practice most doctors believe is a suicidal act, he sank back into the water. Soon, his only hope for survival was a dramatic mercy mission organised at the highest levels of the Russian government. Between the Devil and the Deep is the first book to tell the terrifying true story of what it feels like to get the bends, taking you inside the body and mind of a man who suffered the unthinkable. Writer Mark Cowan also explores the fascinating history of decompression sickness, the science behind what causes the disease, and the stories of the forgotten divers who pushed the limits of physical endurance to help find a solution.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.â ˜When I am king, they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books; for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved, and the heart.â ™Set in 16th-Century England and following the lives of two young boys, The Prince and the Pauper is a classic and timeless tale. Tom Canty, the lowly pauper is almost identical in appearance to Edward Tudor, a prince. Unbeknownst to those around them, the boys strike up an unlikely friendship and soon realise that with their similar looks they could easily pass for one another.When the Princeâ ™s father dies, some of the more underhand court officials persuade the pauper to act as the Prince in order to reap the benefits of the â ˜mistakeâ ™ and there follows a tale of friendship and growing up in one of Mark Twainâ ™s most infamous works.

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A favorite storyteller sheds new light on the never-ending process of becoming better for the horse. Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid s first book, Considering the Horse, was published. In it he shared his experiences with horses and people, subtly delivering practical lessons in horsemanship and life in a conversational style that resonated with audiences around the world. Now Rashid considers all that has happened in the years that have passed since that first book was published - the transformative moments and impactful individuals who have helped shape his philosophies and methods since then. With his distinctive voice, he shepherds readers through topics of relevance in the equestrian industry while telling more of his life story, resulting in an engaging memoir-style read that remains rich in nuggets of wisdom that you can put right to work in your daily interactions with horses. In For the Love of the Horse, Rashid explores: Ways he tried to find his own way of being with horses without actually knowing what he was looking for. How the art of aikido, and the teachers he had, changed his ideas about life and relationships outside the dojo. How it feels to be soft (and how it feels to not be), and how Rashid learned to stay true to the principles of softness as he understood them, regardless of the situation. How he broke out of the pattern of assigning human emotions and comprehension to horses. The impact neuroscientist Dr. Steve Peters had on Rashid s understanding of the horse s behaviors and responses and how they correlate to what is actually going on in the horse s brain. The power of observation and learning how to be still, even in the midst of activity. The difference between trying to connect with the horse versus allowing the horse to connect with you. How over time Rashid has shifted from trying techniques that alter a horse s behavior, to adjusting his own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to help the horse feel safer. In his familiar way, Rashid takes readers on a journey that rewards with both adventure and education, finding new inroads in our attempts to become better company and fairer caregivers to horses. With his thoughtful lifetime of study leading by example, we are all encouraged to consider how far horsemanship has come and how bright its future might be.

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How well do you know the people next door...? Everybody wants to live on Hogarth Street, the pretty, tree-lined avenue with its white houses. The new family are a perfect fit. Katherine and John West seem so in love, with their adorable five-year-old twins. But why don t they join backyard barbecues? Why do they brush away offers to babysit? Why, when you knock at the door, do they shut you out, rather than inviting you in? On the hottest day of the year, a tragedy unfolds behind closed doors. The dawn chorus is split by the wail of sirens. And the families who tried so hard to welcome the Wests realise: Hogarth Street will never be the same again.A completely gripping, twist-packed psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell.Readers love The Family Across the Street: OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!... The most heart-racing book I ve read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!!... Clear your day because it is truly unputdownable... What an absolute twist!!!... If you read one book in your life, make sure it is this!!!! Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! A total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page. Halfway through I thought I had figured it out and then BAM! The ending floored me. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Omg! Omg!... My son came in and asked me who I was yelling at?! (I was yelling at my e-reader). I think my heart beat out of my chest... The suspense was killing me! LOL my heart is still beating crazy!... OK I have to go now, I need a big glass of wine to calm down! Ana s Attic Guest Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh my GOSH!!!!!! I read this emotionally charged, compelling book in one sitting. Whoa, my emotions are ALL over the place!!! I ve never been soooooo engrossed in a book from the first page. Amazing, emotional and just Wow!! NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh wow, absolutely triple wow. Absolutely amazing. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG, this story was amazing. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I m writing this review with tears streaming down my face!! What a BRILLIANT book... I was on edge every single second... At one point I realised my body was literally tensed up in anticipation. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly blew my mind. Priyanka s Book Gallery, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was absolutely hooked!!... Totally engrossed! NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply brilliant... Almost gave me an aneurysm in my attempt to finish it. @rk_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing!... So so good with so many twists and surprises. I could not put it down and read it in 24 hours! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The story totally sucked me in and I was hooked! Will blow your damn mind! @oh.happy.reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I realise I use the phrase page-turner too much, because THIS was a true PAGE-TURNER. I read it in one sitting. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, I loved this one so much... A whole box of tissues were gone in just a few hours. It was so intense that I was sitting at the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn t put this one down for the life of me. No bathroom breaks at all. Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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An investigation of The Eye of Revelation, a system of inner alchemy meant to awaken the subtle powers of the human body and mind.This book examines in detail a short book, often referred to as The Five Tibetans that was published in 1939 teaching a simple yet effective set of five exercises for health and longevity, the Five Rites.Certain dietary rules and lifestyle principles accompanied the Rites, so did a Sixth Rite that worked the diaphragm muscles and redirected sexual energies, and also a set of teachings about seven energy centers or vortices in the body, though not the same as the well-known seven chakras along the spine.These vortices are among the most distinctive things about the system, and are found in only a scattered handful of sources elsewhere. It is by awakening the vortices to their normal rate of spin, the book claims, that the Rites achieve their effects.John Michael Greer follows each of these threads back as far as possible, to reveal something of the landscape of ideas and practices that gave rise to these remarkable exercises.He then spins the threads back together, putting the Five Rites in as much of their original context as he can, and describing in detail the practice of the broader system in which the Rites have their place⠔a system of inner alchemy meant to awaken certain subtle powers of the human body and mind.The book also includes the complete original text of The Eye of Revelation.

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With the SAS â “ Across the Rhine is the story of the latter part of Captain Ian Wellstedâ ™s military career with the Special Air Service, the first part of which was detailed in his well-received SAS: With the Maquis. After he had spent three months behind the lines in France from D-Day on Operation Houndsworth, during which his unit operated with the Maquis to disrupt the enemyâ ™s lines of communications, Ian commanded an SAS Jeep patrol during Operation Archway. Operation Archway was a British special forces mission which involved the 1st and 2nd Special Air Service Regiments acting in direct support of the advance of Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomeryâ ™s Allied 21st Army Group into Germany in operations Varsity and Plunder. This crossing of the Rhine was one of the largest and most diverse operations ever carried out by the SAS. As part of this offensive, the SAS teams were thrust deep into German territory, often having to battle their way through the enemy lines to get back to safety. â ˜I quickly learned that there was no way to control an SAS battle,â ™ Wellsted wrote of his first major encounter in charge of a patrol. â ˜The din was deafening â “ seventy odd Vickers and half a dozen Brownings all chattering together. The screech of ricochets and the fire of the enemy made my voice sound like the squeak of a mouse against a church organ. I was helpless.â ™In one of these encounters, as the war was drawing to a close, Wellstedâ ™s troop found itself surrounded. In the ensuing firefight, Wellsted was wounded, bringing his active frontline career to an end. This is a very personal account, revealing the many emotional as well as physical strains placed upon men in the fighting line.

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When on Christmas Day, 1130, Roger de Hauteville was crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman and Jew all contributed to a culture that was fantastically cosmopolitan; and to an atmosphere of racial and religious toleration unparalleled in Europe. But sixty-four years later, to the day, when the bastard King Tancred was defeated, the sun set on the Sicilian Kingdom. In this second volume of John Julius Norwichâ ™s scintillating history of the Normans in Sicily, Norwich describes the â ˜happiest and most glorious chapter of the islandâ ™s history.â ™

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 Original and thought-provoking... A brilliantly erudite account of the major waves in the theory and practice of management Financial Times Instead of theory it has wisdom... an excellent book New Statesman For generations, we have defined a corporation as a business that uses its accumulated wealth to own the means of production and exercise economic power.That is no longer the reality. Corporations no longer control their own industries, and our most desired goods and services aren t stacked in container ships: they appear on your screen, fit in your pocket or occupy your head. But even as we consume more than ever before, big business faces a crisis of legitimacy. The pharmaceutical industry creates life-saving vaccines but has lost the trust of the public. The widening pay gap between executives and employees is destabilising our societies. Facebook and Google have more customers than any companies in history but are widely reviled. In incisive, provocative prose, economist John Kay describes how the pursuit of shareholder value has destroyed mammoth companies, redefines successful commercial activity, and looks to the future of what the corporation might be.

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Heart-rending, shocking and totally gripping, The Slave Across the Street is the incredible true story of how an ordinary girl was lured into the sinister world of human trafficking - and how she eventually escaped and rebuilt her life. Flores puts a different face on human trafficking -- Guardian An absolute must read...written by a true warrior -- ***** Reader review A gripping and shocking story -- ***** Reader review A compulsive read -- ***** Reader review Absolutely brilliant book - couldn t put it down. Well worth reading -- ***** Reader review This story truly rocks your foundations to the core -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU. IT HAPPENED TO THE GIRL NEXT DOOR...When Theresa was 15 she moved to a new school and fell for an older pupil, Daniel. Theresa was thrilled when one afternoon he asked if he could drive her home. But this simple decision would result in her being forced to work as a sex slave for two long years.Daniel was part of a criminal ring that bribed and trafficked Theresa whilst she was still living in her own house, unknown to her parents. Theresa would go to school alongside these boys in the day and be called into service at night...This is the shocking tale of how easily these things can happen. This is the story of her journey from victim to survivor...

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This book provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance. It describes the basics of investment and the sophisticated innovations of the modern financial system. It explains how the follies of finance have threatened the stability of the world economy, and describes an environment that is complex and sophisticated, but greedy, cynical and self-interested. This book explains how to put your finances in the only hands you can confidently trust - your own. Readers will learn everything they need to be their own investment manager. They will recognise their investment options, the institutions that try to sell them, and how to distinguish between fact and fiction in what companies say. They will discover the principles of sound investment and the research that supports these principles. Crucially, they will learn a practical investment strategy and how to implement it. Leading economist and hugely successful investor John Kay uses his academic credentials and practical experience to lay out the key principles of investment with characteristic clarity and dry humour. This is the only book about finance and investment anyone needs, and the one book they must have.

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This convenient pocket size book contains the necessary texts for the celebration of the liturgy of St John Chrysostom by the priest and deacon, interpolated with comprehensive rubrical directions. Texts sung by the choir are also shown. The parallel format gives the Church Slavonic texts on the left page and the English on the right. The book includes the proskomedia, daily and festal dismissals, thanksgiving prayers, petitions for the sick, for travellers, etc.  Printed with red and black ink. Includes two marking ribbons.

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An In-Depth Analysis of The Beatles #39; Music and the Theory, Techniques, and Technology That Made It Possible When people look back in two hundred years time at our culture, whose music will have survived from today? Who will be our equivalent of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven? The big story of contemporary popular music has been The Beatles. They were the chief architects of the fusion of classical and popular music to create a new musical mainstream. From the time we humans first made our art, music and technology have been inseparable. And that symbiotic relationship has never been so excitingly orchestrated than with the musical history of The Beatles. They absorbed many other styles around them in an extraordinary and unprecedented melting pot of music. And they embraced new technologies with enthusiasm and imagination. As pioneers of recording tech and artistic presentation, making American music with a British twist, The Beatles revolutionized many aspects of music tech, and became leaders of the era’s youth and sociocultural movements. Their music was both genuinely sophisticated and hugely popular. For a generation, they were the most important composers in the world, and became the most influential band of all time. Putting the band’s thirteen legendary studio albums under a microscope, The Science of The Beatles looks at the science, poetry, and raw-power in the music that started a revolution.

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An entertaining and thought-provoking look at the food on our plates, and what it can teach us about being human, from the author of The Ego Trick and The Pig That Wants to be Eaten

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Private Detective Julia Stark is hired to solve an impossible case: a deceased previous lover is haunting a theatre, determined to kill. Famous actress, Bianca Salo, is convinced her dead fiance is stalking her. Just the night before, she tells Julia, she d woken to find him standing over her bed, and a short while ago, he had broken into her dressing room and set fire to her dress. It s been three years since Bianca was told of her fiance s sudden passing in a hotel room in Helsinki. She was in Stockholm at the time, playing the female lead in Macbeth, and collapsed on stage in her grief. The entire run was cancelled just a week after the premiere. Now, the ensemble and director have a second chance to perform the ill-fated tragedy. Julia accompanies Bianca to the rehearsals, to watch over her but to also survey the rest of the cast. Almost none of the actors have alibis for the incidents, and each of them have their own reasons to want to harm Bianca. Julia asks her ex-husband, Sid, to help investigate, and together, they try to solve the strange happenings. Then, things shift and it seems the stalker has entered the final, active phase of his pursuit, which Julia knows often ends in violence and death. Will she be able to find him before it s curtains for Bianca...?

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Thrilling comic-strip action, with monsters, mighty heroes and even mightier gods and goddesses.The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector s deadly combat; the Trojan Horse... The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla... These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.

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Chronicling the other Norman invasion , The Normans in the South is the epic story of the House of Hauteville, and in particular Robert Guiscard, perhaps the most extraordinary European adventurer between the times of Caesar and Napoleon. In one year, 1084, he had both the Eastern and Western Emperors retreating before him and one of the most formidable of medieval Popes in his power. His brother, Roger, helped him to conquer Sicily from the Saracens, and his nephew Roger II went on to create the cosmopolitan kingdom whose remaining monuments still dazzle us today. The Normans in the South is the first of two volumes that recount an extraordinary chapter in Italian history.

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#39;This amazing book will bring sunshine into your life. Mark is such a knowledgeable and fabulous writer who takes the simplest of vegetables and recipes to another level.’ – Angela Hartnett #39;Mark puts vegetables in their place, and that’s right at the centre of the table. Follow him on a journey through the seasons, feasting on your way. Simple, soulful, seasonal.’ – Yotam Ottolenghi ‘This is a wonderful book. Mark Diacono has combined his exceptional skill and passion for growing and cooking along with his own superb photography to create something truly inspiring and beautiful. I am deeply jealous!’ – Monty Don ‘This is such a joyful and beautiful book. Mark Diacono make me yearn to eat more seasonal vegetables, not because they will be good for me but because his recipes are so full of colour, flavour and excitement that I can #39;t imagine a better way to eat and to cook. He is also one of the wittiest food writers in Britain.’ – Bee Wilson ‘In a world where the way we eat is becoming ever more important, this inspiring veg bible is absolutely brilliant.’ –​ Julius RobertsEnjoy the best of veg, all year long, with this must-have vegetarian cookbook. Vegetables showcases almost 100 inventive vegetarian recipes that encourage you to celebrate the seasons, switch up your diet, upgrade your sense of vitality and health and tread more lightly on the planet. From Spring Onion and Tarragon Tart and Radicchio and Chestnut Risotto to Baked Aubergines with Spiced Rosemary Cream and Stuffed Tomatoes with Coconut Rice, this book makes our most-loved veg the main event. Packed with recipes for generous lunches and hearty dinners, these crowd-pleasing dishes will leave everyone deliciously nourished, and with ‘seasonal swaps’, plus vegan and gluten-free options, you’ll never run out of mouth-watering variations to bring to the table. Whether you have a few sad carrots at the bottom of the fridge, are a veg-box advocate in need of inspiration, or a keen gardener with a glut of produce, Vegetables will show you just how easy it is to pack plenty of tasty plants onto your plate, every week of the year.

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The cult classic novel from the author of Climbers and The Sunken Land Begins to Rise AgainWith an introduction by bestselling author of Our Wives Under the Sea, Julia Armfield A spare textual elegance and closure-denying restraint that impresses and fulfils IAIN BANKSOn a hot May night, three Cambridge students carry out a ritualistic act that changes their lives. Decades later, none of the participants can remember what transpired; but their clouded memories bind them together. Unable to move on, Pam Stuyvesant has epilepsy and is plagued by sensual visions. Her husband Lucas believes that a dwarfish creature is stalking him, and invents histories to soothe Pam s fears. Self-styled Sorcerer Yaxley becomes obsessed with a terrifyingly transcendent reality. The narrator is seemingly the least effected participant in the ritual: he is haunted by the smell of roses, and his guilt as he attempts to help his friends escape the torment that has engulfed their lives. Strange, dreamlike and moving, The Course of the Heart is an examination of the edges of humanity where we lie, hide, hurt and heal. A gloriously intelligent, beautifully written and thoroughly maddening book INDEPENDENT

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In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in SEA OF CORTEZ, published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy and high-spirited adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Log from the Sea of Cortez - John Steinbeck

From the ruins of Egypt to the privileged life of Manhattan s Upper West Side, the story of a woman s odyssey through the maze of love, loyalty, recklessness, and remorse, as the consequences of her acts ripple through the generations. Approaching a milestone birthday, Arden Rice has seen it all: three marriages, hardship and wealth, choices she both regrets and defends, all fuelled by the same fierce desire - to give her daughter the best possible life. At least, that s what Arden tells herself. But nothing is simple. Arden is haunted by her impetuous history, with its trail of damage and deception. Yet she s finally made a life where she can be her best self - until the unthinkable happens, and a train engineer s lapse in attention throws that life into chaos. Secrets begin to unravel, and Arden finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew - along with her own role in shaping the disturbing person her daughter has become. As the stakes increase, especially for the vulnerable granddaughter who s now in her care, Arden must face questions she s spent a lifetime avoiding: Which acts define a person? Can someone be better than her worst acts? For fans of dual-timeline and mother-daughter novels, a compelling story about a woman s struggle to face her reckless history, with its trail of damage and deception, and her quest for the redemption that might still be possible.

Objev podobné jako Roll the Sun Across the Sky - Barbara Linn Probst

Beloved classic follows the thrilling adventures of Tom Canty, a poor beggar boy, and Edward, Prince of Wales, after they exchange identities. humour, excitement, and a plot that twists and turns track the lives of the changelings until the rightful prince appears to claim his crown. 30 new illustrations and a newly abridged text.

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In Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice: Building relationships, improving behaviour and creating stronger communities, Mark Finnis shares a practical and inspiring introduction to the use of restorative practice in educational settings. For those educators who are uncomfortable with the punitive world of zero tolerance, isolation booths and school exclusions, Mark Finnis - one of the UK s leading restorative practice experts - is here to show you that there is another way.Drawing on his many years experience working with schools, social services and local governments across the country, Mark shares all you need to know about what restorative practice is, how it works, where to start and the many benefits of embedding a relational approach into any educational organisation that genuinely has people at its heart.Covering coaching circles and the power of doing things with (and not to) children and young people, to moving your values off lanyards and posters and into the lived experience of every member of the school community, this book sets out how restorative practice - when done well - can transform every aspect of school life.The book shares advice on how to put behaviour right when it goes wrong in a more positive, less punitive way, and, more importantly, on how to get it right and keep it right in the first place. Furthermore, it advocates an approach that is collaborative, empowering and positive - and ultimately geared to improve motivation, engagement and independent learning in even the hardest-to-reach young people.Suitable for school leaders, educators and anyone working with young people.

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A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russiaâ ™s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in Russia despite an almost ruinous invasion of Ukraine. The answer as to how and why can be found in Russian history. With no naturally defensible borders, and environmental factors constraining its economy, Russia has been pitched against the pre-eminent military powers of the age across the centuries, and often at a technological disadvantage. To respond to these challenges, it has had to sit heavily on the backs of its people, and so war â “ and the need to be able to fight it â “ has shaped its evolution, from tsars to commissars and presidents.The national identity has been forged in the furnace of war. From the medieval kingdom of Rus battling against a Scandinavian princes and Mongol emperors, to its own empire-building conflicts in 19th-century Asia, to the formative wars of the 20th century which saw Russia pitch from Tsarist empire to communist state and defender against Nazism, all these conflicts stained the lands of Russia red with blood. A weak post-Cold War Russia then turned to Putin, who created a new mood for martial triumphalism which led directly to the Ukrainian war. Packed with contemporary accounts, Forged in War strips away the myth to give an insiderâ ™s view on Russiaâ ™s past and present.

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INSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . Command Authority sees the return of Tom Clancy s greatest hero, Jack Ryan.Decades ago, as a young CIA analyst, President Jack Ryan, Sr. inadvertently uncovered the existence of a KGB assassin, code-named Zenith. He never found the killer.In the present, President Valeri Volodin has risen to power in the Russian republic. But the foundations of his empire are built on a bloody secret from the past, and he ll eliminate anyone who comes close to that truth.When an old friend of the Ryans is poisoned by a radioactive agent, the trail leads to Russia. And for Jack Ryan, Jr. it s time to finish what his father started . . .Tom Clancy s Command Authority is a brand new full-throttle all-action adventure, and follows Threat Vector and Locked On as the newest Jack Ryan novel.Praise for Tom Clancy: Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict Sunday Times The inventor of the techno-thriller Daily Telegraph

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HER BOYFRIEND S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY S A NIGHTMARE.Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl s always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he s chased off the violent thugs who ve been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend s debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It s no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl s not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family s secrets. But she s certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don t miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family: Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn t want it to end. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what a page turning read! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn t actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Discover the spine-tingling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most intriguing and enduring subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and ⠜creepypasta⠝ tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this fascinating volume charts the various ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, literature, and cinema, and how the idea of ghosts and otherworldly beings have resonated with people through history and across the world. In this blood-curdling book, you will find:More than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figuresInfamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encountersProfiles of other unearthly and undead beings such as werewolves and vampires, and galleries of everything from effigies and dolls to tools used in paranormal investigationsDetails of scientific theories that have attempted to shed light on the spirit phenomenon ⠓ such as ⠜stone tape⠝ theory and Kirlian photographyA serious and comprehensive, but accessible guide to the subject, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure ⠓ whether you are a believer or a sceptic. The Esoteric Histories seriesWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK⠙s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects ⠓ from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained ⠓ weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.

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⠘Wickedly fun and highly addictive⠦ a delicious read with all the elements of a perfect whodunit⠙ Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage⠘House on Haunted Hill mixed with Agatha Christie⠙ NetGalley ReviewerThe brand new locked-room thriller for fans of Ruth Ware and Freida McFadden.You are cordially invited to the Beechwood Castle for a night you⠙ll never forget⠦Six people find a thick cream envelope on their doorstep. Inside is an invitation to spend 24 hours in a crumbling manor house and be in with the chance to win a portion of one million dollars. The catch: Beechwood Castle was the site of one of the most horrific murders in modern history.The smell of blood, decay and death still hangs heavy in the air.Six people walk into the house. One of them is an imposter, all of them are traitors, which of them will survive the night?See what early readers are saying about The Traitors: A fun, atmospheric read with characters you ll love to hate and plenty of surprises along the way⠙ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet⠘A classic locked room mystery⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was so wrapped up in the drama that I didn⠙t guess the killer until the end⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Heart-pounding⠦ pay attention, discount no detail and don⠙t read it in the dark⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Kept me guessing⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A unique twist on that genre⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An absolutely mind-blowing, spine-chilling, and relentlessly gripping thriller⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really clever story. The ending was gripping⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Good twists, an amazing location and good storytelling⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Pacy and atmospheric⠦ lots of gasps and a few surprises along the way⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Tremendous fun⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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From the Vanity Fair and New York Times contributor comes a “masterful blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable landscapes” (Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game) recounting the solo, cross-country road trip she made along the Ten across the American southwest on a mission to uncover both what harrowing violence may or may not have happened to her late mother, but also, to look within and discover who she herself is—where her mother ends and she begins.Driving her trusty minivan “Minnie,” E.A. Hanks retraces the route of a memorable road trip she once took with her mother, seeking to understand the complex woman who shaped her life. Along the way, as she follows her mother’s diaries and her own recollections of the route, she begins to uncover secrets—some unexpectedly wonderful, and others darker and more violent than she ever imagined—that bring more questions than answers.From the quiet expanses of White Sands National Park to the bustling streets of New Orleans, and the Texas-Mexico border to the swamps of the Florida panhandle, she interacts with the amazing breadth and diversity of the people that call these places home. Reckoning with the past, the present, her memories, and herself, Hanks brings us along a poignant journey, revealing how the stories tied to the places we come from shape the narratives of who we are.

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HER BOYFRIEND S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl s always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he s chased off the violent thugs who ve been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend s debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It s no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl s not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family s secrets. But she s certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don t miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family: Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn t want it to end. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what a page turning read! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn t actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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