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The Killer in the Snow - Pine Alex
The first fall of snow can be fatalâ ¦A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and heâ ™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 â “ 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 earlierâ ¦James knows that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a case that has long since gone coldâ ¦Perfect for fans of smash-hit TV series Whitehouse Farm, Simon McCleaveâ ™s The Snowdonia Killings and Catherine Cooperâ ™s The Chalet. Readers love The Killer in the Snow:â ˜I loved this book! It is dark, gritty and thrilling â ¦ It is fast-paced and has you hooked from the first few pages. I devoured this book in two sittings.â ™ ââââââ ˜Dang! Now this was one heck of a story! If you want suspense, thrills and chills, then this is your book!â ™ ââââââ ˜A chilling page turnerâ ™ ââââââ ˜WOW! This book had me hooked from the first page, I didnâ ™t want to put it down and this was one of the twistiest and most complicated murder cases Iâ ™ve ever read about.â ™ ââââââ ˜Another fantastic book from Alex Pine!â ™ ââââââ ˜I loved this book and enjoyed every minute of it. There were so many twists, turns and surprises on just about every page.â ™ ââââââ ˜DI James Walker is fast becoming a favourite of mine along with Alex Pine being one of my top authors.â ™ âââââ
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The Killer in the Cold - Pine Alex
â ˜HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownableâ ™ NetGalley reviewer âââââChilling truths are buried in this snowâ ¦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 itâ ™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 itâ ™s not long before another body appears.Time is ticking as James races to uncover the killerâ ™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 boneâ ¦Readers can t put down The Killer in the Cold: You know winter is coming when the latest Alex Pine novel drops Netgalley reviewer âââââ This is my favourite book in the series Netgalley reviewer âââââ What a fantastic bookâ ¦the killer is a surprise! Netgalley reviewer âââââ
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The Mystery in the Snow - Gertrude Chandler Warner
The winter carnival is underway at Snow Haven Lodge! The Boxcar Children are competing in several events, like skiing and snow sculpture building. But when skis go missing and snow sculptures are smashed, it seems someone might be trying to ruin the competition. Will the Aldens find the culprit?
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Play to Kill: Can she find the killer before the curtains fall? - Alex Ahndoril
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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Fifty Things to Do in the Snow - Richard Skrein
Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Donâ ™t be put off by the cold â “ get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, youâ ™ll never be short of ideas.Fifty Things to Do in the Snow is a playful and informative winter survival kit. Camp craft and forest school expert Richard Skrein teaches you not only to observe and admire the beauty and wonder of snow, but also how to survive in it. His projects range from practical tips on building igloos, making sledges and winter camping, to reflective, mindful ideas for observation of snowflakes, spotting winter trees and pine cones, and forest bathing adapted for winter. Filled with accompanying illustrations from artist Maria Nilsson, this latest title in the Fifty Things series will help you make the most of natureâ ™s bountiful gifts throughout the thrilling seasons of cold and dark.Chapters:Snow Play (Sledges, Snow Forts)Snow Craft (Frozen Bubbles, Snow Lanterns)Winter Wisdom (Winter Tree ID, Forest Bathing)Winter Survival (Snow Tracking, Making Snowshoes)Snow Fires (Swedish Fire Log, Ice Fires)
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Christmas in the Snow - Karen Swan
With glamorous locations and heart-breaking twists, Christmas in the Snow by Karen Swan is all you need for a truly decadent Christmas holiday. The perfect gift â “ even if it s just to yourself.No secret stays buried forever . . .In London, the snow is falling and Christmas is just around the corner â “ but Allegra Fisher barely has time to notice. She s pitching for the biggest deal of her career and can t afford to fail. And when she meets attractive stranger, Sam Kemp, on the plane to the meeting, she can t afford to lose her focus either. She learned to shut off her emotions long ago and only her sister and best friend Isobel knows why. But when Allegra finds herself up against Sam for the bid, their passion quickly turns sour.In Zermatt in the Swiss Alps, a long-lost mountain hut is discovered in the snow after sixty years and the last person expecting to become involved is Allegra â “ she hasn t even heard of the woman they found inside. But it soon becomes clear the two women are linked and, as she and Iz travel out to make sense of the mystery, hearts thaw and dark secrets are uncovered, long buried by the snow. Hide indoors with a glass of wine and lose yourself in this. â “ HeatEscape with more of Karen Swan s captivating novels: Christmas at Tiffany s and Midnight in the Snow.
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In Search of the Pinmaker: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure - Briana Lawrence
Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel to In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure. But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker #39;s identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on?Four kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret. And it #39;s getting . . . bleaker. After a mysterious explosion during the night at the local theme park called FUNTASTIC PLAINS, Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie each received an enamel pin that gave them superpowers. At first, the kids thought this was a random coincidence, but thanks to the former toymaker Mister Paul, they learn that’s likely not the case. The theme park FUNTASTIC PLAINS may have a motto of “where fun lives,” but the enamel pin crew thinks it just might be where fun goes to die. They’ll need to work together to find the elusive Pin Maker and discover the secret behind their superpowered pins . . . before there’s way more than just four kids with superpowers.In Search of the Pinmaker is the second in an all-new adventure series, Fantasy Pin World. It #39;s perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and, of course, enamel pin collectors. Delightful and engaging, Lawrence #39;s debut is a magical, empowering adventure of friendship—you #39;ll fall in love with the characters just as much as you #39;ll fall in love with the pins they #39;re collecting! - Andrea Towers, author of the GAMER GIRLS series
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Killer in the Kremlin - John Sweeney
An extraordinarily prescient and fascinating book. - NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE This swashbuckling book is a furious attack on the Russian president. Killer in the Kremlin traces Putin s bloody career... a life littered with corpses. - THE TIMESTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA gripping and explosive account of Vladimir Putin s tyranny, charting his rise from spy to tsar, exposing the events that led to his invasion of Ukraine and his assault on Europe.In Killer in the Kremlin, award-winning journalist John Sweeney takes readers from the heart of Putin s Russia to the killing fields of Chechnya, to the embattled cities of an invaded Ukraine.In a disturbing exposé of Putin s sinister ambition, Sweeney draws on thirty years of his own reporting - from the Moscow apartment bombings to the atrocities committed by the Russian Army in Chechnya, to the annexation of Crimea and a confrontation with Putin over the shooting down of flight MH17 - to understand the true extent of Putin s long war.Drawing on eyewitness accounts and compelling testimony from those who have suffered at Putin s hand, we see the heroism of the Russian opposition, the bravery of the Ukrainian resistance, and the brutality with which the Kremlin responds to such acts of defiance, assassinating or locking away its critics, and stopping at nothing to achieve its imperialist aims.In the midst of one of the darkest acts of aggression in modern history - Russia s invasion of Ukraine - this book shines a light on Putin s rule and poses urgent questions about how the world must respond.---------------- No one in the world will forgive you for killing peaceful people. - VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
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Brown Girl in the Snow - Yolanda T. Marshall
Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place.When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo—only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children’s song from back home, adding her own twist: “There’s a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow.”Determined to find a way to make her favorite plants grow in a new climate, she comes across a possible solution after discovering a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all!This stunning picture book written by a Guyanese-born author features:An introduction to gardening and greenhousesA note from the author about the inspiration behind the storyWith gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer, and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, Brown Girl in the Snow is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children’s song and captures a child’s unwavering persistence and passion, as she grows into her new home.
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Sleigh Bells In The Snow - Sarah Morgan
â ˜I absolutely loved this book . . . It was a lovely story of snow, romance and Christmasâ ™ Reader review â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â ˜A beautiful, tentative romance. Wonderfulâ ™ Reader review â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â ˜An absolute gem of a novel and one that I will be reading again and again!â ™ Reader review â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â ˜Sarah Morgan never fails to write the most magical and lovely stories that make you continue turning the pages long in to the nightâ ™ Reader reviewâ„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸â„ï¸* * *Once upon a time Kayla loved Christmas Now sheâ ™s more dedicated to her job than decking the halls, and canâ ™t wait for the â ˜most wonderful time of the yearâ ™ to be over.Until she arrives at the enchanting Snow Crystal ski resort, determined to win gorgeous owner Jackson as a marketing client.But wooing Jackson professionally quickly turns personal as they spend flirty festive nights in this glittering winter wonderland.With snowflakes swirling and sleigh bells ringingâ ¦could Jackson be the one to make Kayla fall back under the Christmas spell?Tropes:🎄 Finding the magic of Christmasâ¤ï¸ True love💼Work romanceSnow Crystal trilogyBook 1 â “ Sleigh Bells in the SnowBook 2 â “ Suddenly Last SummerBook 3 â “ Maybe This Christmas While the Snow Crystal novels can easily be read as standalone stories, you ll likely enjoy reading the earlier books in the series too!
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Midnight in the Snow - Karen Swan
Set amongst the snow-covered mountains of the Austrian Alps, Midnight in the Snow is the story of a forbidden attraction that will reveal long-buried secrets, from Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany s, Karen Swan.Award-winning director Clover Phillips is riding high when she encounters Kit Foley; a surfer and snowboarder as well-known for controversy as he is for winning championships.Involved in an accident that had devastating consequences for a bitter rival, Kit has never spoken about what really happened that day. Determined to find out the truth, Clover heads to the snowy wilderness of the Austrian Alps, sharing a romantic winter wonderland with a man who can⠙t stand her.But as she delves deeper, Clover finds herself both drawn to Kit, and even more convinced he⠙s hiding something. Is Kit Foley really as cold as he seems?***What readers are saying about Midnight in the Snow:⠘Heartwarming, romantic, uplifting. Great writing that wraps you like a blanket⠙⠘Real and wonderfully, subtly painted so that, yet again, her novel makes you stay up until silly o⠙clock⠙⠘An amazing gift for taking you to fabulous locations gradually unwrapping secrets about her characters⠙⠘Glamorous, thrilling and unashamedly romantic⠙
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A Dot in the Snow - Corrinne Averiss
A little polar bear, Miki, wanders away while his mother is diving for fish. He sees a dot in the snow and rushes towards it. Readers discover that the dot is a little girl. But Miki has never seen a human before and the little girl has never seen a polar bear. They discover more about each other as they play in the snow but then the perils of the polar landscape impel Miki to take the little girl home before undertaking the long journey to find his own mother. Although one is a polar bear and one is a little girl, Miki and Dot share a common experience: they are both separated from their mothers when they meet. Their bond of friendship gives them the strength to support each other during the course of a day that will last with them both forever. This is a moving and poignant story set in a changing and challenging polar landscape, perfect for the Christmas season. It wraps up important themes about empathy, kindness, and courage. The story is both simply told and affecting. The gorgeous snowscapes, full of real atmosphere, are created with printmaking techniques by debut illustrator Fiona Woodcock.
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A Day in the Snow - Emma Steel
Every Cherryâ ™s Stories for your Senses is an innovative series that immerses the reader in stories using the five senses. The storylines act as guides to each environment and sensory descriptions engage readers in each world that is created. A Day in the Snow takes its readers on a chilly walk in the snow, building a snowman along the way.
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The Ghoul in the School - Marcus Rashford, Alex Falase-Koya
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School!From #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries and strange goings-on! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it s the perfect book for children aged 8-11.Thereâ ™s something strange going on at school . . .The Breakfast Club Investigators haven t managed to solve a mystery in months and Marcus is worried that the group is going to break up! So when the captain of the school basketball team comes to ask for their help, Marcus knows this might just be the Investigator s last chance to prove themselves.The basketball team have had a streak of bad luck, and Marcus and his mates are sure there s more going on than meets the eye. As the mystery deepens and they uncover one surprising clue after another, they discover that someone â “ or something â “ has cursed the basketball team! Can Marcus and his friends solve the mystery in time?
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Bug Club Phonics - Phase 5 Unit 17: Alphablocks Fun in the Snow - Catherine Baker
Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. The Alphablocks have fun playing in the snow, but then they get chilly and make a stove to warm themselves up. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 3-5 Book band: Blue B Phonics phase: 5
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Arval Glow in the Snow Travel Kit cestovní taška pro ženy
Arval Glow in the Snow Travel Kit, 1 ks, Ochrana proti slunečnímu záření pro ženy, Chcete mít všechny své kosmetické nezbytnosti vždy pěkně pohromadě a pod kontrolou? Pak je stylová kosmetická taška Arval Glow in the Snow Travel Kit pro vás tou správnou volbou. Skvěle se hodí jak na cesty, tak i na uložení make-upu nebo pečujících přípravků v koupelně. Spojuje v sobě praktičnost, funkcionalitu i styl a zajišťuje, že nehrozí rozsypání či rozlití, vše má své místo, a vy si tak můžete snadno udržet přehled o sých kosmetických potřebách. Sada obsahuje: Arval Aquapure Hydra Water osvěžující čisticí micelární voda 100 ml Arval Aquapure Hyaluronic Comfort hydratační krém proti stárnutí 30 ml Arval Antimacula Brightening Cleanser Scrub čisticí peelingový krém pro rozjasnění pleti 75 ml Arval IlSole Protective Stick SPF 50+ lokální péče proti slunečnímu záření SPF 50+ 9 ml Notino Travel Collection Medium Clear Organizer transparentní kosmetická taštička 1 ks Vlastnosti: ideální na cestování set za výhodnou cenu skvěle se hodí jako dárek krásně zabaleno
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Murder in the Snow - Gladys Mitchell
This festive classic crime novel is the perfect Christmas treat for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.â ˜A delightâ ¦ An amateur sleuth to rival Miss Marpleâ ™ GuardianMrs Bradley, sharp-eyed detective and celebrated psychiatrist, has decided to spend Christmas with her nephew at his beautiful house in the Cotswolds.It isnâ ™t long before a mystery unfolds. There are strange events occurring in the nearby wood and local villagers are receiving anonymous threatening letters. Then the snow begins to fall â “ and a body is discovered.Mrs Bradley is on the case, but sheâ ™ll have to hatch an ingenious plan to reveal the truth and find the culpritâ ¦First published in 1950 as Groaning Spinney.
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Trivium: Silence In The Snow - CD (1686175022)
Hudební CD - Sedmé studiové album produkoval Michael „Elvis” Baskette (např. Slash, Alter Bridge, The Amity Affliction) a mixoval Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb Of God). Deska vychází na CD, v CD Deluxe verzi rozšířené o dvě bonusové písně i na LP. kapela Trivium vznikla v roce 2000 v Orlandu na Floridě. Sedmé studiové album produkoval Michael „Elvis” Baskette (např. Slash, Alter Bridge, The Amity Affliction) a mixoval Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb Of God). Deska vychází na CD, v CD Deluxe verzi rozšířené o dvě bonusové písně i na LP. kapela Trivium vznikla v roce 2000 v Orlandu na Floridě. Věnuje se melodickému death metalu, trash metalu i metalcore. Seznam stop CD / Snofall / Silence In The Snow / Blind Leading The Blind / Dead And Gone / The Ghost That #039;s Haunting You / Pull Me From The Void / Until The World Goes Cold / Rise Above The Tides / The Thing That #039;s Killing Me / Beneath The Sun / Breathe In The Flames / Cease All Your Fire (Bonus Track) / The...
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Miffy in the Snow - Dick Bruna
It s snowing and Miffy wants to go and play. She rides her sledge, skates on the frozen river and even makes a snowman. In the snow she finds a little bird who is too cold so Miffy helps him to build a little house to keep him warm. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna s Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.
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Lights in the Snow - Madeline Tyler
Alba heads out into the snow one day to make homes for all her friends. When she finds herself alone in the dark and scary forest, how will she find her way home?
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Sledging in the Snow - Joanna Collingborn
Teddy climbed down from his cosy bed and ran over to the big window ... It was SNOWING! Â Teddy and Lara are in for a treat when snowflakes start to fall on their grandfather s farm. What is Grampy s surprise? Are they stuck at home? Or will everyone go ... SLEDGING IN THE SNOW? Golden Wizard Book Prize 2024 - Winner
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Peekaboo! In the Snow!
Peekaboo! Who s hiding in the snow? Lift the flap to find out! Perfect for guessing, prediction and memory skills - and simply joining in!
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Ashes in the Snow - Oriana Ramunno
A beautiful, moving detective story set in Auschwitz in the Christmas of 1943.A young Jewish prisoner...Auschwitz, 1943. It s snowing outside and Block 10 looks even bleaker than usual. Gioele Errera, a young Jewish boy imprisoned in the camp, finds the body of an SS officer.A detective with everything to prove...Hugo Fischer is sent to investigate the unexplained death of the renowned Nazi. But Hugo is hiding a secret - he is suffering from a degenerative disease. The only way for him to survive is to give his support to the Reich and hide his condition.A confrontation with pure evil...In Auschwitz, Hugo comes face to face not only with a complex murder, but with a truth - that of the Final Solution. And he is forced to decide what is most important to him - and who, if anyone, he should try to save...
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A Crongton Story: In The Ends - Wheatle Alex
WELCOME TO CRONGTON - where your loyalties and wits will be tested ...Things have been quiet in South Crongton. It s been an age since anyone last spotted Manjaro, South Crong s most notorious warlord. But there have been murmurs that something is coming. Jonah is the fastest sprinter in South Crong, and has his sights set on an Olympic Medal one day. But with his dad now jobless, and his parents constant fighting because they can t make ends meet, Jonah has more on his mind than the North/South Crong gang war games.So when he gets kidnapped and taken to Manjaro s secret hideout, it s the last thing Jonah needs. But Manjaro s latest game comes with a map and the promise of a big bag of cash at the end. Jonah s family, and his parents marriage, could be saved with all that cash! It s time for Jonah to rally the Crongton Knights again and follow the clues.But will the map lead them to treasure, or something much more deadly?
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An Eagle in the Snow - Michael Morpurgo
A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right his mistake â “ from a master storytellerâ ˜Brilliant. Historical fiction at its most magnificentâ ™ Jackie FrenchBilly Byron was one of the most decorated privates of the First World War, recognised for his unrivalled bravery. But what if it were possible to save one too many lives?As a soldier, Billy spared the life of a man after a battle in 1918. But when he later recognises him as Hitler, Billy is haunted by his own kindness and attempts to change the course of history. But going against his nature might prove harder than Billy expected, even when it means stopping evil in its tracks. . .
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The Killer Across the Table - Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas
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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Wolf in the Snow - Matthew Cordell
Winner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Pictures rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell. Beautifully paced....ultimately reassuring. Wall Street Journal Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell s story is wordless, but there s a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack s presence over the next hill. The girl s story is a hero s journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart. Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Harris Emmylou: Roses In Snow - LP (7559792679)
LP vinyl - Růže ve sněhu je sedmé album country hudebnice Emmylou Harris, vydané v roce 1980. Zatímco předchozí album Blue Kentucky Girl z roku 1979 představovalo tradiční country, Roses in the Snow je inspirováno spíše Bluegrassem. Růže ve sněhu je sedmé album country hudebnice Emmylou Harris, vydané v roce 1980. Zatímco předchozí album Blue Kentucky Girl z roku 1979 představovalo tradiční country, Roses in the Snow je inspirováno spíše Bluegrassem. Americká zpěvačka, písničkářka a skladatelka, majitelka třinácti cen Grammy často spoluúčinkovala na skladbách slavnějších kolegů. Spolupracovala s Neilem Youngem, Lindou Ronstandt, Roy Orbisonem, Dolly Parton, Bobem Dylenem nebo Markem Knopflerem. Obsah: LP1 Roses in the Snow Wayfaring Stranger Green Pastures The Boxer Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn I'll Go Stepping Too Miss the Mississippi and You Gold Watch and Chain
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Apples In The Dark - John Alex Taylor
Alice and her mother meet a stranger on a Cardiff bus, and then minutes later, find her on a bench in a crowded street, panicking. Rachel is not easy to befriend, but ten-year-old Alice makes that her mission. For Alice, itâ ™s simple: the three of them need each other. But adults never see the obvious. Alice needs an ally who knows how it feels to be excluded for her intelligence. Her mother Beth has neglected her artistic career in the struggle to support Alice. But no friendship is easy for scientist Rachel. She fights against imposing her disability, epilepsy, on Beth and Alice. Rachelâ ™s seizures trigger painful childhood memories for Beth, and Alice is torn between loyalty to her mother and standing by Rachel. She shows insight beyond her years as she draws them together, and her loyalty to her new friend never wavers. Rachelâ ™s condition worsens, and her friends stand by her as she faces the dark.
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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Stories: Village in the Snow - Roderick Hunt
The Level 5 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories, More Stories A, More Stories B and More Stories C take the children from familiar, predictable events at home and school into the less certain realms of fantasy through the magic key adventures.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
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Eagle in the Snow - Wallace Breem
A novel about General Maximus, one of the inspirations behind Ridley Scott s massively successful film GLADIATOR. Behind me I left my youth, my middle age, my wife and my happiness. I was a general now and I had only defeat or victory to look forward to. There was no middle way any longer, and I did not care. In the year AD 406 Rome was on the defensive everywhere, and a single Roman legion stood desperate guard on the Empire s Rhine frontier. Maximus, the legion s commander, is urged to proclaim himself emperor, but he stands by his concept of duty and holds the frontier for longer than seems possible. Then chance plays a cruel trick.
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Disney Princess: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Walt Disney
Relive this classic tale again and again! When Snow White is taken in by seven new friends, she thinks she is safe from her wicked stepmother. But the jealous Queen will stop at nothing to be the fairest in the land. Will Snow White live happily ever after?This beautifully illustrated story book is perfect for bedtimes, and makes a great gift for little princes and princesses!
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The Book of Bill - Alex Hirsch
Did you miss him? Admit it, you missed him.The demon that terrorized Gravity Falls is back from the great beyond to finally tell his side of the story in The Book of Bill, written by none other than Bill Cipher himself.Inside, Bill sheds light on his bizarre origins, his sinister effects on human history, the Pines family’s most embarrassing secrets, and the key to overthrowing the world (laid out in a handy step-by-step guide). This chaotic and beautifully illustrated tome contains baffling riddles, uncrackable ciphers, lost Journal 3 pages, ways to cheat death, the meaning of life, and a whole chapter on Silly Straws. But most importantly, The Book of Bill is deeply, deeply cursed.Alex Hirsch, #1 New York Times bestselling author, resuscitates this infamous villain and invites fans to a Bill’s eye view of the Gravity Falls universe. There are many who believe this book is too dangerous for human hands. But if you can’t resist, just know this: Once you make a deal with Bill, it’s not so easily undone . . . Beware: This book travels to dimensions meant for older readers.
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The Edge of the Silver Sea - Alex Mullarky
A hundred miles from the mainland, half in the sea, half out of it. The rules are different here... This wild and fantastical middle-grade adventure is steeped in Celtic folklore and is perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Neil Gaiman.All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of cell signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures.Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island s darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair s wish will be granted. As she unravels the island s secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?This wildly magical upper middle-grade fantasy explores family and friendship, the balance between humans and nature, and the people and places we embrace as our own. The Edge of the Silver Sea deftly weaves Celtic mythology and folklore with themes of environmentalism. This is the captivating US debut from Alex Mullarky: a bold new voice in children s fiction.
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Three Sisters in the Snow - Annie Groves
Will Christmas bring them happiness or heartache? Don t miss the heartwarming new novel from the author of Secrets for the Three Sisters and The Three Sisters of Victory Walk. ___________________________________
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The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince - Ian Eagleton
Follow Kai on a snowy adventure to rescue his snow prince from the cracking ice palace and break the frozen curse, changing Christmas forever! An exciting, inclusive fairy tale to warm even the coldest hearts.
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DK Super Readers Level 2 Snow Dogs - DK
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of snow dogs with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Snow Dogs teaches children all about the furry friends living in the snow at Earth s extremes. It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Years 3 and 4 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as huskies, malmuts and more, and all the jobs they do in the snow.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history and nature topics so there⠙s something for all children⠙s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Years 3 and 4) begin to read independently.
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Fear No Evil: (Alex Cross 29) (1529157579)
Kniha - autor James Patterson, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The latest novel in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series. Alex Cross ventures into the rugged Montana wilderness - where he will be the prey. He's not on the job, but on a personal mission. Until he's attacked by two rival teams of assassins, controlled by the same mastermind who has stalked Alex and his family for years. Darkness falls. The river churns into rapids. Shots ring out through the forest. No backup. No way out. Fear no evil.
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The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn - Alex Bell
All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series.
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Alex Neptune, Dragon Champion - David Owen
Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he s going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can t stop him, the monster could flood the entire world. Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?
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Grid to Glory - Alex Jacques
Celebrating the Formula One World Championship’s 75th season in unique, sometimes poignant, sometimes shocking and always high-energy style with Channel 4’s voice of F1, Alex Jacques.Over 75 chapters, Alex Jacques tells the story of Formula One’s rise, fall and recovery through the extraordinary moments that shaped the world’s most dramatic sport. Covering the teams, the drivers, the bosses and the pit crews, Alex Jacques truly takes us trackside to feel the energy and hear from the personalities we love to watch.With stories ranging from the huge personalities that make up the sport – and the hijinks they wreak at every turn – to a simple misreading of regulations that led to the creation of a monster car, to Lewis Hamilton #39;s shock move to Ferrari and Romain Grosjean #39;s death-defying Man on Fire crash, Grid to Glory brings together some of the most iconic moments in the sport’s history, making it a classic F1 title.Colourfully written and encompassing every aspect of the unique composition of elite motorsport – glamour, rivalry, death, strategy, technology, business and controversy – this book will appeal to old and new fans of the sport, as its mix of known and never-before-told stories provide context to some of the most talked-about incidents in sporting history.
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The Princes in the Tower - Philippa Langley
â ˜Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past â ” more so, perhaps, than most academicsâ ™ â “ The New York Times Philippa Langley has done it again. â “ The TimesA HISTORY HIT BOOK OF THE MONTHHistory re-written: has the 540-year-old mystery been solved?â ˜The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard IIIâ ™s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.â ™ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where theyâ ™d been lodged by the Kingâ ™s Council â “ their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her forensic focus onto this enduring case, teaming up with criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists and researchers from around the world in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. Following years of extensive research, investigation and formidable dedication, this landmark study has finally reached completion, with stunning conclusions.In The Princes in the Tower: Solving Historyâ ™s Greatest Cold Case, join Langley as she records the painstaking investigative work undertaken and lays out the evidence to reveal the remarkable untold story. Here she is able, finally, to address any injustice and solve the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower once and for all.Compelling in breadth and detail, this book asks its readers to re-examine what they thought they knew about one of our greatest historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of the period and the likes of Dan Jones, Philippa Gregory and Janina Ramirez.
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The Woman in the Dunes - Abe Kóbó
Dazzlingly original, Kobo Abe s The Woman in the Dunes is one of the premier Japanese novels in the twentieth century, and this Penguin Classics edition contains a new introduction by David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas.Niki Jumpei, an amateur entomologist, searches the scorching desert for beetles. As night falls he is forced to seek shelter in an eerie village, half-buried by huge sand dunes. He awakes to the terrifying realisation that the villagers have imprisoned him with a young woman at the bottom of a vast sand pit. Tricked into slavery and threatened with starvation if he does not work, Jumpei s only chance is to shovel the ever-encroaching sand - or face an agonising death. Among the greatest Japanese novels of the twentieth century, The Woman in the Dunes combines the essence of myth, suspense, and the existential novel.Kobo Abe (1924-93) was born in Tokyo, grew up in Manchuria, and returned to Japan in his early twenties. During his life Abe was considered his country s foremost living novelist. His novels have earned many literary awards and prizes, and have all been bestsellers in Japan. They include The Woman in the Dunes, The Ark Sakura, The Face of Another, The Box Man, and The Ruined Map.If you liked The Woman in the Dunes, you might enjoy Albert Camus The Plague, also available in Penguin Classics. A haunting Kafkaesque nightmare Time
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The Princes in the Tower - Philippa Langley
REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURING NEW DISCOVERIESAfter ten years of research, The Missing Princes Project is now concluded and the results are inâ ¦ Philippa Langley has done it again. - The Timesâ ˜Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past â ” more so, perhaps, than most academicsâ ™ - The New York Timesâ ˜Philippa Langley deserves huge credit for her discoveries.â ™ - The Spectatorâ ˜a phenomenal untold story.â ™ - History Hit (Book of the Month)â ˜a gripping and ingenious work of historical detectionâ ™ - The Wall Street JournalHistory re-written: how a 540-year-old mystery has been solved.â ˜The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard IIIâ ™s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.â ™ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where theyâ ™d been lodged by the Kingâ ™s Council â “ their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her forensic focus onto this enduring case, teaming up with criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists and researchers from around the world in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. Following ten years of extensive research, investigation and formidable dedication, this landmark study has finally reached completion, with stunning conclusions.In The Princes in the Tower: How History s Greatest Case Was Solved, join Langley as she records the painstaking investigative work undertaken and lays out the evidence to reveal the remarkable untold story. Here she is able, finally, to address any injustice and solve the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower once and for all.Compelling in breadth and detail, this book asks its readers to re-examine what they thought they knew about one of our greatest historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of the period and the likes of Dan Jones, Philippa Gregory and Janina Ramirez.
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The Artist in the Counterculture - Thomas Crow
How Californiaâ ™s counterculture of the 1960s to 1980s profoundly shapedâ ”and was shaped byâ ”West Coast artistsThe 1960s exert a special fascination in modern art. But most accounts miss the defining impact of the periodâ ™s youth culture, largely incubated in California, on artists who came of age in that decade. As their prime exemplar, Bruce Conner, reminisced, â œI did everything that everybody did in 1967 in the Haight-Ashbury. . . . I would take peyote and walk out in the streets.â And he vividly channeled those experiences into his art, while making his mark on every facet of the psychedelic movementâ ”from the mountains of Mexico with Timothy Leary to the rock ballrooms of San Francisco to the gilded excesses of the New Hollywood. In The Artist in the Counterculture, Thomas Crow tells the story of California art from the 1960s to the 1980sâ ”some of the strongest being made anywhere at the timeâ ”and why it cannot be understood apart from the new possibilities of thinking and feeling unleashed by the rebels of the counterculture. Crow reevaluates Conner and other key figuresâ ”from Catholic activist Corita Kent to Black Panther Emory Douglas to ecological witness Bonnie Ora Sherkâ ”as part of a generational cohort galvanized by resistance to war, racial oppression, and environmental degradation. Younger practitioners of performance and installation carried the mindset of rebellion into the 1970s and 1980s, as previously excluded artists of color moved to the forefront in Los Angeles. Mike Kelley, their contemporary, remained unwaveringly true to the late countercultural flowering he had witnessed at the dawn of his career. The result is a major new account of the countercultureâ ™s enduring influence on modern art.
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The Girl in the Ice - Robert Bryndza
Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice . . . She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation.The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong... resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she s faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again? A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter, discover Rob Bryndza today.Read what people are saying about The Girl in the Ice: I freakin LOVED it! . . . Once in a while a book stops you in your tracks . . . this is THAT book! Crime Book Junkie I loved, loved, loved this book and Erika Foster is most definitely my kind of heroine. She is smart, tenacious, direct and passionate...I found the writing tight, evocative and enthralling. I CAN NOT wait for the next installment. Angela Marsons A non-stop, edge-of-your-seat, rollercoaster of a thriller!The ending, oh the ending! My mind is still blown! This book does not disappoint! The Book Addicted Boy Oh my gosh!...gripping, grimy, hardcore, thrilling...I was hooked!!!...I loved this book...You Have GOT To Read This! A Page of Fictional Love An intriguing web of lies, secrets and suspense. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Foster and am already looking forward to the next book. Mel Sherratt A compelling read - once you ve started, it s hard to put down. Rachel Abbott Hands-down, one of the most exciting, dramatic, tense and compelling thrillers that I think I have ever read. Bookaholic Confessions Absolute perfection!...Boy are there some sharp turns! There were a few moments when I felt like I had it all figured out and I was so wrong! Fantastic book!... The Eternal Optimist The Girl In The Ice is a brilliantly clever crime thriller...Had me hurtling at full speed, until WHAM!!!! with an ending that just totally blew me away! An absolute must read for all you crime fanatics out there. By The Letter Book Reviews Engaging, thought provoking, full of suspense this is one murder mystery you won t want to miss. Erisea Magazine With a great plot that really digs into the depths of human nature and some fascinating characters that really were excessive shades of light and dark...The book keeps you guessing and on edge, you will think you have it ALL worked out, but the twisty reveal was very impressive, loved it. Book Lover Cat Lady I found myself racing through the chapters...it has plenty of twists and turns, with enough red herrings to keep the reader captivated to the very last page, it s addictive, compulsive and much more. The Book Review Café
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The Corpse in the Closet - Lucy Score
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over comes the second book in the hilarious and riveting Riley Thorn series: a zany and compelling contemporary romance with a head-scratching mystery to solve.***For Riley Thorn and her detective boyfriend Nick Santiago, solving a string of murder cases is a piece of cake compared to gaining the approval of certain family members. But when the killer targets her next, she s in for way more than an awkward family dinner.First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of the Guild. Then there s the homicide detective who needs her help figuring out who murdered the well-dressed corpse in the walk-in closet.Nick s got his own hands full with a tricky missing person case and his parents, who want to know why he didn t tell them about his live-in girlfriend. Then there s the fact that he s still the tiniest bit stressed about Riley almost getting murdered earlier that summer. The last thing he wants is her getting involved in another investigation.Things go from bad to worse when the body count starts stacking up, the meet-the-parents dinner goes horribly wrong, and their elderly roommate is up to no good⠦dressed like a mime.To top it off, Riley is forced to return to Channel 50 on official police business to question her spray-tanned news anchor ex-husband and his new weather girl fiancée.The trouble comes to a head when Riley receives a warning from the killer: Back off, or she s next. Someone has to solve these murders before she becomes the next corpse.A must-read for fans of quirky romance stories and whodunit books, The Corpse in the Closet showcases Lucy Score⠙s singular talent for crafting an exciting mystery with memorable, madcap characters ⠓ while weaving in a compelling love story for good measure!TropesRomcomParanormal Murder MysteryContemporary RomanceWhodunitClairvoyant FMCUnlikely DuoThe Riley Thorn Series:The Dead Guy Next DoorThe Corpse in the ClosetThe Blast from the PastThe Body in the Backyard
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The Devil in the Gallery - Noah Charney
Scandal, Shock and Rivalry Can Be an Artistâ ™s Best FriendsScandal, shock and rivalry all have negative connotations, donâ ™t they? They can be catastrophic to businesses and individual careers. A whiff of scandal can turn a politician into a smoking ruin. But these potentially disastrous â œnegativesâ can and have spurred the world of fine art to new heights. A look at the history of art tells us that rivalries have, in fact, not only benefited the course of art, from ancient times to the present, but have also helped shape our narrative of art, lending it a sense of drama that it might otherwise lack, and therefore drawing the interest of a public who might not be drawn to the objects alone. There would be no Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo had rival Raphael not tricked the pope into assigning him the commission, certain that Michelangelo, who had never before worked with frescoes, would botch the job and become a laughing stock. Scandal and shock have proven to be powerful weapons when harnessed and wielded willfully and well. That scandal is good for exposure has been so obviously the case that many artists have courted it intentionally, which we will define as shock: intentionally overturning expectations of the majority in a way that traditionalist find dismaying or upsetting, but which a certain minority avant-garde find exciting. From Damien Hirst presenting the public with a shark embalmed in formaldehyde and entombed in a glass case to Marcel Duchamp trying to convince the art community that a urinal is a great sculpture shock has been a key promotional tool.The Devil in the Gallery is a guided tour of the history of art through it scandals, rivalries, and shocking acts, each of which resulted in a positive step forward for art in general and, in most cases, for the careers of the artists in question. In addition to telling dozens of stories, lavishly illustrated in full color, of such dramatic moments and arguing how they not only affected the history of art but affected it for the better, we will also examine the proactive role of the recipients of these intentionally dramatic actions: The art historians, the critics and even you, the general public. The Devil likes to lurk in dark corners of the art world, morphing into many forms. Let us shed light upon him.
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The Man in the Mirror - Patrick Morley
Are you ready to trade the demands of the never-ending rat race for the timeless rewards of godly manhood? Join the millions of others who have turned to The Man in the Mirror as their go-to guide for over 30 years.In this updated and expanded edition of The Man in the Mirror, bestselling author Patrick Morley helps you overcome common roadblocks in the road to spiritual growth and chart a path toward becoming a better leader wherever you are--at home, in your workplace, and in your community.With its practical advice, thought-provoking questions, and biblical insights, The Man in the Mirror will challenge you to reflect on your life, identify your problem areas, and make the changes necessary to love God, yourself, and others better.Along the way, Morley addresses the questions he s asked the most often, including:How can I fix my broken relationships?How can I establish financial strength?How do I tackle pride, fear, and anger?How do I set priorities and decide what s important?Praise for The Man in the Mirror: Every once in a while someone comes along and says what I ve been trying to put into words for years. This is one of those books. It s Augustine for the twentieth century. Real. Honest. Hard-hitting. Taking on the dragons. Read this book at your own risk. It s a serendipity--one surprise after another. --Lyman Coleman, bestselling author To walk your talk as a successful businessman is a challenge very few meet. Pat Morley walks his talk. He is a successful businessman, and he brings his wisdom and experience to all of us in a very readable and understandable form in The Man in the Mirror. I encourage you to not only read this book but also practice its principles. --Ron Blue, managing partner, Ron Blue Co.
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales (0141198974)
Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Penguin English Library Edition of The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe '... an agility astounding, a strength superhuman, a ferocity brutal, a butchery without motive, a grotesquerie in horror absolutely alien from humanity...' Horror, madness, violence and the dark forces hidden in humanity abound in this collection of Poe's brilliant tales, including - among others - the bloody, brutal and baffling murder of a mother and daughter in Paris in 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', the creeping insanity of 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the Gothic nightmare of 'The Masque of the Red Death', and the terrible doom of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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