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Now available in trade paper—just in time for women’s history month—SIBA bestseller The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare explores the meaning of women’s history and the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter.What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke remains a mystery, but the women who descended from Eleanor Dare have long known that the truth lies in what she left behind: a message carved onto a large stone and the contents of her treasured commonplace book. Brought from England on Eleanor’s fateful voyage to the New World, her book was passed down through the fifteen generations of daughters who followed as they came of age. Thirteen-year-old Alice had been next in line to receive it, but her mother’s tragic death fractured the unbroken legacy and the Dare Stone and the shadowy history recorded in the book faded into memory. Or so Alice hoped.In the waning days of World War II, Alice is a young widow and a mother herself when she is unexpectedly presented with her birthright: the deed to Evertell, her abandoned family home and the history she thought forgotten. Determined to sell the property and step into a future free of the past, Alice returns to Savannah with her own thirteen-year-old daughter, Penn, in tow. But when Penn’s curiosity over the lineage she never knew begins to unveil secrets from beneath every stone and bone and shell of the old house and Eleanor’s book is finally found, Alice is forced to reckon with the sacrifices made for love and the realities of their true inheritance as daughters of Eleanor Dare.In this sweeping tale from award-winning author Kimberly Brock, the answers to a real-life mystery may be found in the pages of a story that was always waiting to be written.“From the haunting first line, The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare transports the reader to a mysterious land, time and family . . . the captivating women of the Dare legacy must find their true inheritance hiding behind the untold secrets.” —Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling authorHistorical women s fictionStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 135,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

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A facsimile edition of the tattered notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer, this love letter to the wild details everything you need to know about how to live and thrive in nature, from the principles of treehouse building to wilderness first aid. Now in a new paperback edition, this book is ready for you to take on your next adventure. If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won’t be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime’s worth of knowledge, which I’m passing on to you.So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice, and survival methods, annotated with captivating colored-pencil drawings. It is thought that the sketchbooks were created for two young relatives of the author. Drawing on Teddy’s knowledge of the outdoors, the pages of the sketchbooks have been carefully transcribed for young readers, as they were originally intended. You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)—all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Ahead of the release of the next book in the series, The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure, delve into the critically-acclaimed first book from the Unknown Adventurer, now in a new paperback edition. Inside is a treasure trove of knowledge that will ignite the spirit of adventure in readers young and old. REMEMBER: be good, be adventurous…and look after your parents.

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This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you’ll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don’t know how it will end but I’ll keep writing this journal as long as I’m able. One day I hope I can give it to you.After he’s flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate.Take a deep breath. You are about to enter dangerous waters.This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.Presented like an artist’s journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes and stuck-in pages and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader. A new exhilarating book from the Unknown Adventurer, author of The Lost Book of Adventure and Journey to the Last River.Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure:Bear Grylls -- Packed FULL of adventures The Guardian -- ‘A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild. Daily Express -- ‘Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come. Praise for Journey to the Last River:Financial Times -- An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning. Kate Winslet -- Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book. The Oldie -- The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.’

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Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood are settling into domestic life with their son Max when the warlocks Ragnor Fell and Shinyun Jung break into their loft and steal a powerful spell book. Realizing that Ragnor and Shinyun are being controlled by a more sinister force, Magnus and Alec set out to stop them and recover the book before they can cause any more harm. With the help of Clary Fairchild, Jace Herondale, Isabelle Lightwood, and Simon Lovelace (who is fresh from the Shadowhunter Academy), they track the warlocks to Shanghai. But nothing is as it seems. Ragnor and Shinyun are working at the behest of a Greater Demon. Their goal is to open a Portal from the demon realms to Earth, flooding the city of Shanghai with dangerous demons. When a violent encounter causes Magnus s magic to grow increasingly unstable, Alec and Magnus rally their friends to strike at the heart of the demon s power. But what they find there is far stranger and more nefarious than they ever could have expected... Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas.

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Kniha - autor Charlie Lovett, 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Academic and bibliophile Arthur Prescott finds respite from the drudgery of his professorship in the Barchester Cathedral Library, where he devotes himself to researching the Holy Grail and writing his long-delayed guide to the history of the medieval cathedral. His peaceful existence is shattered by the arrival of a young American academic named Bethany Davis, who has come to digitize the library's ancient books. Arthur's initial hostility towards Bethany turns to affection as he discovers a kindred spirit who shares his interest in the Holy Grail and his devotion to literature. Together, they mount a search for the Book of Ewolda, an esoteric tome that could reveal long-forgotten secrets about the Cathedral, the Grail and their connections to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. As Arthur and Bethany delve further into the past, the secret history of England - from the...

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Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumours have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden deep in the Honduran interior. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and warn the legendary city is cursed: to enter it is a death sentence. They call it the Lost City of the Monkey God. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artefacts and an electrifying story of having found the City ⠓ but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a single-engine plane carrying a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but a lost civilization. To confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, plagues of insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. They emerged from the jungle with proof of the legend... and the curse. They had contracted a horrifying, incurable and sometimes lethal disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with history, adventure and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.

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A Columbia University physician comes across a popular medieval text on dying well written after the horror of the Black Plague and discovers ancient wisdom for rethinking death and gaining insight today on how we can learn the lost art of dying well in this wise, clear-eyed book that is as compelling and soulful as Being Mortal, When Breath Becomes Air, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. As a specialist in both medical ethics and the treatment of older patients, Dr. L. S. Dugdale knows a great deal about the end of life. Far too many of us die poorly, she argues. Our culture has overly medicalized death: dying is often institutional and sterile, prolonged by unnecessary resuscitations and other intrusive interventions. We are not going gently into that good night—our reliance on modern medicine can actually prolong suffering and strip us of our dignity. Yet our lives do not have to end this way.Centuries ago, in the wake of the Black Plague, a text was published offering advice to help the living prepare for a good death. Written during the late Middle Ages, ars moriendi—The Art of Dying—made clear that to die well, one first had to live well and described what practices best help us prepare. When Dugdale discovered this Medieval book, it was a revelation. Inspired by its holistic approach to the final stage we must all one day face, she draws from this forgotten work, combining its wisdom with the knowledge she has gleaned from her long medical career. The Lost Art of Dying is a twenty-first century ars moriendi, filled with much-needed insight and thoughtful guidance that will change our perceptions. By recovering our sense of finitude, confronting our fears, accepting how our bodies age, developing meaningful rituals, and involving our communities in end-of-life care, we can discover what it means to both live and die well. And like the original ars moriendi, The Lost Art of Dying includes nine black-and-white drawings from artist Michael W. Dugger. Dr. Dugdale offers a hopeful perspective on death and dying as she shows us how to adapt the wisdom from the past to our lives today. The Lost Art of Dying is a vital, affecting book that reconsiders death, death culture, and how we can transform how we live each day, including our last.Â

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A truly fascinating must-read â “ Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on a critical issue â “ Dr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity EdgeThe history of autism is male. It is time for women and girls to enter the spotlight.When autistic girls meet clinicians, they are often misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, personality disorders â “ or receive no diagnosis at all. Autismâ ™s â ˜male spotlightâ ™ means we are only now starting to redress this profound injustice.In The Lost Girls of Autism, renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into the emerging science of female autism, asking why it has been systematically ignored for so long. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didnâ ™t bother looking for it in women. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that many autistic women and girls do not fit the traditional, male, model of autism. Instead, they camouflage and mask, hiding their autistic traits to accommodate a society that shuns them.Urgent and insightful, this is a searching examination of how sexism has biased our understanding of autism. Informed by the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Lost Girls of Autism is a clarion call for society to recognize the full spectrum of autistic experience.

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Humanity has always used symbols-material objects used to denote difficult, abstract concepts-to describe thoughts and feelings, or to protect secret truths from common knowledge. This concise A-Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and symbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the tarot, astrology, alchemy, Zoroastrianism, and ancient cultures from Egypt to Japan.

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The North Atlantic, 14 April 1912. Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies. She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses. Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger - and the secrets she stumbled upon - are lost. Unintentionally, however, he leaves her a gift; one so compelling that Elle embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night. From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts, after all, are seldom free.

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WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023The Sunday Times Science Book of the YearAs seen on Countryfileâ ˜If anyone was born to save Britainâ ™s rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsoleâ ™ Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary PrizeTemperate rainforest may once have covered up to one-fifth of Britain, inspiring Celtic druids, Welsh wizards, Romantic poets, and Arthur Conan Doyleâ ™s most loved creations. Though only fragments now remain, they are home to a dazzling variety of luminous life-forms.In this awe-inspiring investigation, Guy Shrubsole travels through the Western Highlands and the Lake District, down to the rainforests of Wales, Devon, and Cornwall to map these spectacular lost worlds for the first time.This is the extraordinary tale of one personâ ™s quest to find Britainâ ™s lost rainforests â “ and bring them back.*Guy Shrubsole s The Lost Rainforests of Britain was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-04-30*

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From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world s greatest accomplishments--and the women who made it happen.For far too long, women in science have been overlooked. But despite the missing pages from the history books, these remarkable ladies conducted groundbreaking experiments, discovered diseases that changed lives, deciphered codes that altered the course of world wars, and so much more. And now, we know their stories. From the creators of award-nominated Lost Women of Science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching. Through riveting sketches, rarely-before-seen photos, and insightful stories, unearth the lives and triumphs of these science pioneers whose influence cannot be forgotten.

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Heads up â “ hereâ ™s how to run like a pro The Times A fascinating book Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans I m convinced that Shane s insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner You can t but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice Nicky Spinks, endurance runnerThe Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the â ˜town of runnersâ ™; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.

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I wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots. That s what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasn t been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, she can no longer see the point of being human. She doesn t expect Benzaiten to hear her prayer, much less offer a different prayer on Machi s behalf - that Machi discover the beauty of humanity, ultimately restoring her to her previous self. Benzaiten is enamoured with the human world and, as she s the goddess of love, humanity is enamoured right back. Being second-best once again isn t helping Machi move past her trauma, and with each adventure they share, Machi is reminded of everything she s lost. It isn t until Machi starts interacting with the souls of the dead - which tends to happen around Benzaiten - that she starts to rediscover her place among the living. From an author to watch, The Lost Souls of Benzaiten is a highly original debut about the nature of happiness and the potential for healing.

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Some things which feel truly lost, are really there all along, safely hidden, just waiting to be found...France. Summer 1981: In a small village in southern France, a wilful English girl is falling in love. Frances Langley has fallen under Benoit s romantic spell, and their summer of love finds Frances willing to do almost anything for the handsome art collector, even hiding a precious artefact for him, stolen by the Nazis decades before.England. Summer 2022: Frances s son, Harry, finds himself packing up the clutter and chaos of his late mother s home. Little does he know that his mother had sent a letter to Tabitha, the lost love of his life, begging the pair to find a priceless jewellery box, hidden in her cottage.Harry quickly dismisses the search, but as an art historian, Tabitha cannot risk the chance to recover something so valuable that was long thought to be lost. And so they embark on a journey of discovery, but soon find themselves searching for much more than a missing piece of art...

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Now an award-winning Amazon Original series starring Sigourney Weaver, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is the internationally bestselling novel by Holly Ringland. Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Kate Morton. A magical coming-of-age novel - Good HousekeepingOn the Australian coast, miles away from the nearest town, nine-year-old Alice Hart lives in fear of her father s dark moods. She is sheltered only by the love of her mother, Agnes, and Agnes s beautiful garden.When tragedy changes Alice s life irrevocably, she is sent to Thornfield, a native flower farm run by the grandmother she has never known. Thornfield gives refuge to women who, like Alice, are lost or broken, and it is there that Alice learns to use the language of flowers to say the things she cannot voice.But as she grows older, Alice realizes that there are things that even the flowers cannot help her say. Family secrets are buried deeper than the flowers roots and, if she is to have the freedom she craves, she must find the courage to unearth the most powerful story she knows: her own. Rich, vibrant and alive . . . Holly Ringland is a writer to watch out for - Jenn Ashworth, author of Ghosted

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A thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers – the underbelly of the Edwardian antiques trade. What a story! And how skilfully told! A tale about treasure, as twisty and thrilling as any of the adventures of Indiana Jones. Lucy Worsley June 1912. A pair of workmen deposit a heavy ball of clay in the antiques shop of George Fabian Lawrence, or ‘Stony Jack’ as he s better known. As Lawrence picks through the mud, a speck of gold catches his eye. A pearl earring tumbles into his hand, then another. A Burmese ruby follows; then Colombian emeralds, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and turquoise from Iran; tankards; watches; topaz; amazonite. Stony Jack has discovered the greatest single cache of Elizabethan treasure. Diving into London’s bustling, sometimes lawless, antiques trade at the turn of the century, Victoria Shepherd provides a compelling portrait of the city at the height of empire. A thrilling ride through Edwardian London, from the marble halls of the British Museum to the East End s maze of tenements and alleyways, Stony Jack and the Lost Jewels of Cheapside oversees the transformation of the city into a modern metropolis.

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1927: When Fred Lawson takes a summer job on St. Kilda, little does he realize that he has joined the last community to ever live on that beautiful, isolated island. Only three years later, St. Kilda will be evacuated, the islanders near dead from starvation. But for Fred, memories of that summer - and the island woman, Chrissie, with whom he falls in love - will never leave him. 1940: Fred has been captured behind enemy lines in France and finds himself in a prisoner-of-war camp. Beaten and exhausted, his thoughts return to the island of his youth and the woman he loved and lost. When Fred makes his daring escape, prompting a desperate journey across occupied territory, he is sustained by one thought only: finding his way back to Chrissie. The Lost Lights of St Kilda is a sweeping love story that crosses oceans and decades. It is a moving and deeply vivid portrait of two lovers, a desolate island and the extraordinary power of hope in the face of darkness.

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For more than thirty years Francesco Lotoro, an Italian pianist and composer has been on an odyssey to recover music written by the inmates of Adolf Hitler s concentration camps and the gulags of Stalin s Soviet Union. Between 1933, the year of the opening of the Dachau Lager in Germany, to Stalin s death in 1953 when thousands of Soviet prisoners were released, Lotoro pieces together the human stories of survivors whose only salvation was their love of music.Across three decades of relentless investigation, his findings as captured in Lost Music of the Holocaust are extraordinary and historically important. Lotoro unearthed over eight thousand unpublished works of music, ten thousand documents (microfilms, diaries, notebooks, and recordings on phonographic recordings), as well as locating and interviewing many survivors who in a previous life had been trained musicians and composers. Be it a symphony, an opera, a simple folk song or even a gypsy melody, Lotor has travelled the globe to track them down. Many pieces were hastily scribbled down ow whatever the composer could find: food wrappings, a vegetable sack and even a train ticket stub. To avoid discover by camp guards, Lotoro even discovered forgotten pieces of code inmates had invented to hide their real meaning - music. In many cases, the composers would be murdered in the gas chambers or worked to death, not knowing whether their music would be heard by the world. Until now.Their stories and their music adds colour and humanity to the horrors of the Holocaust and of Stalin s oppressive rule. It is a journey into music and history that reveals a new way of telling the darkest chapters of the twentieth century whilst shining a light on the beauty that could still be created amidst the horrors endured.

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The fascinating history of St Stephen s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster â “ a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.St Stephen s has been part of many lives over the centuries, from the medieval masons who worked through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the generations of MPs who locked horns in the Commons chamber. Threading together religion, politics, art, architecture and narrative history, John Cooper tells the story of the lost chapel, an iconic building that reflects the national transition from medieval divine-right monarchy to modern parliamentary democracy.

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THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE A delightful book, well-researched, complex and hugely entertaining ANN CLEEVES A twisting plot and an intriguing cast of characters, together with vivid glimpses of the vibrant, complex world of post-Independence Bombay - and a narrative that thunders along with the pace and drama of an elephant on the rampage ANDREW TAYLORBombay, 1950When the body of a white man is found frozen in the Himalayan foothills near Dehra Dun, he is christened the Ice Man by the national media. Who is he? How long has he been there? Why was he killed?As Inspector Persis Wadia and Metropolitan Police criminalist Archie Blackfinch investigate the case in Bombay, they uncover a trail left behind by the enigmatic Ice Man - a trail leading directly into the dark heart of conspiracy.Meanwhile, two new murders grip the city. Is there a serial killer on the loose, targeting Europeans? Rich in atmosphere, the thrilling third chapter in the CWA Historical Dagger-winning Malabar House series pits Persis against a mystery from beyond the grave, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent post-colonial India, a nation struggling to redefine itself in the shadow of the Raj. A stunning, richly imagined and downright thrilling mystery. Vaseem Khan has that rare ability to transport you wholly to a bygone time, and he does so with such skill and charm. I loved it CHRIS WHITAKER A compelling historical thriller ... Codes, crime and conspiracies collide in post-colonial India D.V. BISHOP One of my top reads this year. A peerless portrait of early independent India through the eyes of new crime fiction star, India s first police detective, Persis Wadia BARBARA NADEL The brilliant Persis Wadia is one of the most electrifying figures in crime fiction today. Vaseem Khan keeps getting better and better WILLIAM SHAW Outstanding IMRAN MAHMOOD This is historical crime fiction at its best - a compelling mix of social insight and complex plotting with a thoroughly engaging heroine. A highly promising new series MAIL ON SUNDAY This is historical crime fiction at its sharpest SUNDAY TIMES The Lost Man of Bombay is the latest outstanding entry in the Malabar House series. Persis Wadia is shaping up to be a giant of the scene - a detective as dogged and determined as any out there, with a point to prove and a chip on her shoulder as deep as it is justified. Her latest case is as beautifully written and evocative as you ve come to expect from Vaseem Khan, a gripping and engrossing mystery that draws deeply on its setting and time period but nonetheless reads as fresh and original. This is a writer at the top of his game and a series that just keeps getting better ROD REYNOLDS

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The Top 100 bestseller, an unforgettable story about being brave enough to be yourself, from author Clare SwatmanStarting over can be hard to doâ ¦So when mum of two Beth moves out of her beloved marital home and into an unloved and unkempt cottage, she canâ ™t help but feel demoralised. Faced with months of DIY and dust, her children Jacob and Olivia arenâ ™t impressed either. But when Beth finds a box of letters while sheâ ™s clearing out the childrenâ ™s room, things start to look up. The correspondence is decades old, between agony aunt Evelyn and those in need of solace. Intrigued as to why the letters have been kept safe all these years, Beth canâ ™t resist reading them, and as the wisdom and kindness of Evelyn falls off the pages, so Beth starts to feel she has a friend and champion in this woman she has never met. Good advice doesnâ ™t age, and as life starts to look brighter, Beth begins to wonder if she could track down Evelyn and thank her for her help. But as Beth uncovers more about Evelynâ ™s story, it becomes clear that everything is not as it seems. And now Beth is determined to bring peace to Evelyn as she has to her. A spell-binding, heart-warming story of friendship, love and being brave enough to be yourself. Perfect for all fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth Moran and Ruth Jones. Praise for Clare Swatman: Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every woman will identify with. Highly recommended F.L. Everett It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too Laura Pearson Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms in two days, and Iâ ™ll miss Beth and the characters she gathers around her as she navigates her new life after heartbreak Lisa Timoney Swatman does it again! I loved how the advice column pages wove into the story. An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day Rachel Dove A sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality Helen Rolfe Irresistible... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day Sunday MirrorReaders love Clare Swatman:â ˜Iâ ™ve enjoyed all of Clareâ ™s books, but this one I just couldnâ ™t put down. I was hooked from the first pageâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Another amazing read from Clare. Another must read from her!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I really enjoyed this book, a real page turner. Great characters in a brilliant mystery story. Worthy of a book club, I wish I had someone to discuss it with!!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Clare Swatman weaves a beautiful tale that grips you from the first page, leaves you wanting to travel on this journey and ultimately tells a beautiful story. I heartily recommend this book, I loved her style of writing and will be reading more from this authorâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜This is another great, page-turner from Clare Swatman. A really enjoyable read, as are all her books. The characters are believable and you are rooting for Laura right from the off. The book does not disappoint, give it a go. A great summer holiday readâ ™ ????? Reader Review

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The fascinating history of St Stephen s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster â “ a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.St Stephen s has been part of many lives over the centuries, from the medieval masons who worked through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the generations of MPs who locked horns in the Commons chamber. Threading together religion, politics, art, architecture and narrative history, John Cooper tells the story of the lost chapel, an iconic building that reflects the national transition from medieval divine-right monarchy to modern parliamentary democracy.

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A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES, FOR AUTUMN 2016* The Ladybird Book of the Sickie - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Other new titles for Autumn 2016: How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of the Meeting The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster

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The Lost World of British Communism is a vivid account of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Raphael Samuel, one of post-war Britain s most notable historians, draws on novels of the period and childhood recollections of London s East End, as well as memoirs and Party archives, to evoke the world of British Communism in the 1940s. Samuel conjures up the era when the movement was at the height of its political and theoretical power, brilliantly bringing to life an age in which the Communist Party enjoyed huge prestige as a bulwark for the struggles against fascism and colonialism.

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Siberia s expansive history is traditionally one of exiles, bitter cold and suffering. Yet there is another tale to tell.Dotted throughout this remote and beautiful landscape are pianos created during the boom years of the nineteenth century. They tell the story of how, ever since entering Russian culture under the influence of Catherine the Great, piano music has run through the country like blood. How these pianos made the journey into this snow-bound wilderness in the first place is remarkable. That they might be capable of making music in such a hostile landscape feels like a miracle.The Lost Pianos of Siberia is an absorbing story about a piano hunt - a quixotic quest through two centuries of Russian history and eight time zones stretching across an eleventh of the world s land surface. It reveals not only an unexpected musical legacy, but profound and brave humanity in the last place on earth you might expect to find it.

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A unique celebration of silence—in art, literature, nature, and spirituality—and an exploration of its ability to bring inner peace, widen our perspectives, and inspire the human spirit in spite of the noise of contemporary life.Silence is habitually overlooked—after all, throughout our lives, it has to compete with the cacophony of the outside world and our near-constant interior dialogue that judges, analyzes, compares, and questions. But, if we can get past this barrage, there lies a quiet place that’s well worth discovering.The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that’s all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to transform us. This celebration of silence invites us to widen our perspective and shows its power to inspire the human spirit in spite of the distracting noise of contemporary life.

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The story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle s The Lost World Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z.In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett s party or Z.Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration

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THE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who spends Christmas Day counting the minutes until the Boxing Day sales start.__________________________________ There are two important days at Christmas.There is Christmas Day, when everyone is jolly and hungry and very pleased to see each other.And there is Boxing Day __________________________________ Jonathan and Oriane have gone for a Boxing Day walk with Transformers the dog.Walking is healthy. It will help them digest their dinner.And by the time they get home, Jonathan s father might have finished being racist and fallen asleep in his liquorice allsorts. __________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Hilarious StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In People at Work: The Rock Star Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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THE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who not only loves watching their favourite TV series over and over, but also enjoys reading online forums about their favourite TV series over and over.__________________________________ This is a nerd.He has a PhD and works in the biochemistry lab of a university hospital. But this is not what makes him a nerd.His catalogued and indexed collection of over 6,000 empty crisp packets does that. __________________________________ These nerds have paid money to see a film they think is terrible and have seen at least thirty times before. They are having the most fun they can possibly have. __________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Hilarious StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017:How it Works: The BrotherHow it Works: The SisterHow it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the ExThe Ladybird Book of the New YouThe Ladybird Book of BallsThe Ladybird Book of the Big Night OutThe Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night InPeople at Work: The Rock Star A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The HusbandHow it Works: The WifeHow it Works: The MumHow it Works: The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the HipsterHow it Works: The StudentHow it Works: The CatHow it Works: The DogHow it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseThe Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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Guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need.Hygge has been described as everything from cosiness of the soul to the pursuit of everyday pleasures . The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need right now, and is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to you and your loved ones.Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not really important how you choose to pronounce hygge . What is important is that you feel it. Whether you re cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends, hygge is about creating an atmosphere where you can let your guard down.The Little Book of Hygge is the definitive, must-read introduction to hygge, written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is packed full of original research on hygge, along with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas to help you add a sprinkle of Danish magic to your life.From fans of The Little Book of Hygge: It s the cosiest book in the world! This book is made for lovers of creature comforts Perfect for reading on a stormy January night A lovely book to read during winter months, it helps you detach from the chaos of life If you want a book that takes you to a happy place every time, buy this one Sunday Times bestseller, November 2016

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The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world. Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the world’s most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful, flamboyant, impressive, and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful, large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves. The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, puffins, red-crowned cranes, and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty, funny, and full of remarkable facts. Yuval Zommer’s illustrations and fresh approach are what make this series feel distinct. His glorious and quirky pictures appeal to young children, who will relish the flighty questions and pithy facts about the most exciting creatures of the sky. Illustrated in color throughout

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1946. Having survived a concentration camp, Chana Rosenzweig arrives in Vienna seeking not only protection for her and her family, but also the freedom to be a baker, just as her father had once been. Torn between a black-market dealer who offers escape to Europe, and an apprentice baker who shares her dreams, Chana battles to stay true to herself and the promise she made her father to live against all odds...2018. When Zoe Rosenzweig s beloved grandfather dies, Zoe travels to Vienna to speak to an elusive man who may be the only person who can help her unearth the hidden story of her grandparents. Haunted by what she does not know, Zoe risks her journalism career and her home to find the truth.Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of the author s mother and her family during and after the Holocaust, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.

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Take your favorite wizarding world brooms on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, a gorgeous art book that fits in the palm of your hand!Each broom has a story of its own, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms is your miniature visual guide to these iconic flying artifacts. Profiles feature in-depth information on the lore of each broom, stunning photography of the original props used in the films, insights from cast and crew, and other production secrets straight from the set. Fascinating entries on Quidditch—illustrated with prop photography and concept art—detail everything from the Golden Snitch to the Quidditch World Cup and expand on the role of brooms within the larger Wizarding World. This pocket-sized novelty volume is an ideal resource, both for experienced fans seeking to learn the history behind these beloved artifacts and for a new generation just beginning their first-year flying lessons. DOZENS OF ICONIC BROOMS: Compiled in this volume are profiles on famous racing brooms like the Nimbus 2000 and Firebolt, Wizarding World staples like the Bluebottle and Shooting Star, and brooms ridden by each of your favorite characters! BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that allowed these iconic flying artifacts to take to the skies! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: A gorgeous book filled with Wizarding World knowledge, illuminating photography, and fun facts from the films that fits right in your palm? It must be magic. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!

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

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Learn more about the Dark Arts on the go with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of The Dark Arts, a gorgeous art book inspired by the Harry Potter films that fits in the palm of your hand!From basic curses and jinxes to Dark creatures like the Basilisk, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts is your miniature visual guide to the darker side of Wizarding World magic, illustrated by concept art and unit photography from the set. This pocket-sized collectible volume is an ideal resource for both experienced fans and a new generation of folks looking to expand their knowledge of the on-screen history of the Dark Arts—and the magic it took to bring it to life. MYSTERIOUS MAGICS: Learn the lore behind the cursed objects and scary spells that appear on screen through frightening facts and stunning concept art. BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek behind the curtain to see the movie-making magic that brought the Dark Mark and Death Eaters to life on the big screen! MINI SIZE, BIG QUALITY: Don’t let it’s small size fool you—this gorgeous book is filled with dazzling artwork and fascinating facts straight from the set of the films of the Wizarding World. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER MINI BOOK COLLECTION: Complete your collection with Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Brooms, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Wands, Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Characters, and Harry Potter: The Mini Book of Dark Arts!

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To most people, Piper Sail looks like a rich girl with little potential, but she surprises everyone, including herself, when she starts investigating her best friend’s disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson, The Lost Girl of Astor Street combines the allure of Jazz Age Chicago with a twisting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.Lydia has vanished. Lydia, who’s never broken any rules, except falling in love with the wrong boy. Lydia, who’s been Piper’s best friend since they were children. Lydia, who never even said goodbye.Convinced the police are looking in all the wrong places, eighteen-year-old Piper Sail begins her own investigation into Lydia’s disappearance. With the reluctant help of a handsome young detective, Piper searches for answers in the dark underbelly of 1924 Chicago. Did Lydia get abducted by one of the city’s most notorious gangsters? Or does the trail lead back to their own affluent neighborhood?“Morrill has a keen eye for historical details and setting, making Jazz Age Chicago Piper’s invisible yet omnipresent sidekick. A…well-crafted historical whodunit.” -Kirkus ReviewsPiper must decide if she’s willing to risk her life to find out the truth.

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

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Discover Colin Thubron s journey through central asia in the wake of the fall of the iron curtain.Thubron travelled throughout Central Asia in the wake of the break-up of the Soviet Union and documented the widespread social upheaval in a region reeling from political change. Thubron is an inspirational writer, intrepid traveller and insightful observer and his The Lost Heart of Asia is an outstanding guide to the history, people and culture of a vast region resonating with history and politics. Thubron s journey takes him through a spectacular, talismanic geography of desert and mountain... and he weaves its mysteries with modern images into a dazzling embroidery The Times

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Love affairs, grief, unhappiness, the mess at the bottom of your handbag. This is a book about the things we hide from other people, and how we might find new ways to think about love and intimacy in the twenty-first century.How do you learn to be a grown-up when youâ ™ve never got over the death of a parent? What makes a â ˜happy familyâ ™? What happens if you canâ ™t stop thinking about an ex? And what does commitment really mean?In this genre-defying memoir, Sophie Ratcliffe travels through time, space and great literature to capture the complex and often messy nature of life, love â “ and grief. Beautifully crafted, painfully funny and frank about things that most people keep to themselves, The Lost Properties of Love is a game-changing exploration of the human heart.

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THE TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024GUARDIAN BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2024ECONOMIST BEST BOOKS OF 2024FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged desert lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones ‘painted’ on its back.Its skin can be read as a description of ancient deserts in which its ancestors survived – and, before that, of the worlds of its more remote ancestors: a genetic book of the dead. But such descriptions are more than skin-deep. The fine chisels of Darwinian natural selection carve their way through the very warp and woof of the body, into every biochemical nook and corner, into every cell of every living creature.A zoologist of the future, presented with a hitherto-unknown animal, will be able to reconstruct the worlds that shaped its ancestors, to read its unique ‘book of the dead’. The book is filled with fascinating examples of the power of Darwinian natural selection to build exquisite perfection, paradoxically accompanied by what look like gross blunders. Along the way, Dawkins dismantles influential criticisms of the ‘gene’s-eye-view’ of life.And, to end with a provocative sting in the tail, the author asks there is a sense in which all our ‘own’ genes can be seen as a gigantic colony of cooperating viruses?From the author of The Selfish Gene and The Ancestor’s Tale comes a revolutionary, richly illustrated book that unlocks the door to an ancient past, seen through wholly new eyes.

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Witness epic and adorable moments in the life of Grogu in this pocket-sized book of quotes!Hold the thrilling adventures of Grogu and Din Djarin in the palm of your hand, with this tiny book celebrating fan-favorite scenes from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Loaded with imagery of the most mysterious and lovable alien in the galaxy, and quotes from all of his unlikely allies, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Grogu will be the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. • BELOVED MOMENTS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND: With its 1.34” x 1.73” size, this tiny book packs a galaxy’s worth of adventure into a pocket-sized format. • CELEBRATE GROGU: Featuring imagery and quotes from Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Seasons 1 and 2), this tiny book features Grogu’s most incredible escapades. From exploring the galaxy with Din Djarin, to meeting Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker, this tiny book is a fun celebration of Grogu and the world of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. • GREAT FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: As a stocking stuffer or a novelty gift for your favorite foundling, this tiny book will delight Star Wars fans of all ages. • THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR STAR WARS LIBRARY: A tiny but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Grogu is the most adorable addition to Insight Editions’ line of tiny books, including Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Jedi and Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Sith.

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From bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris - a nugget of wisdom in the phenomenal Ladybirds for Grown Ups series. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Also available: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster

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From the author of the international bestseller The Little Book of Hygge Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): Happiness It s easy to see why Denmark is often called the world s happiest country. Not only do they have equal parental leave for men and women, free higher education and trains that run on time, but they burn more candles per household than anywhere else. So nobody knows more about happiness - what the Danes call lykke - than Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of the bestselling sensation The Little Book of Hygge. But he believes that, whilst we can certainly learn a lot from the Danes about finding fulfilment, the keys to happiness are actually buried all around the globe. In this captivating book, he takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to inner fulfilment. From how we spend our precious time, to how we relate to our neighbours and cook dinner, he gathers evidence, stories and tips from the very happiest corners of the planet. This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives. Meik Wiking is the CEO of The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and is one of the world s leading experts in happiness. Committed to understanding happiness, subjective well-being and quality of life, Meik works with countries across the world to discover and explore global trends of life satisfaction. Only someone absolutely dedicated to happiness sits in coffee shops across the world counting peoples smiles! His first book, The Little Book of Hygge, became an international bestseller and will soon be published in 31 countries. Read more at https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/305146/the-little-book-of-lykke/#jxpd6XvGtGBzo1mT.99

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A big story in a tiny book! This pocket-sized book tells the full story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, as he ventures from Halloween Town to discover Christmas Town and does his best to capture and spread the spirit of Christmas. Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King! Follow Jack Skellington on his nightmarish journey into Christmas Town and back through the pages of this tiny storybook. A complete and faithful retelling of the iconic story of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and loaded with art from the beloved 1993 film, this unique collector’s item is the perfect gift for Halloween, Christmas, and year-round. TINY SIZE: At less than two inches tall, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Tiny Book of Jack Skellington makes a great stocking stuffer, novelty gift, or decor on a shelf or desk STUNNING ART: Filled with gorgeous art, the world of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life PERFECT AS AN ORNAMENT: The ribbon bookmark doubles as a hanger to let you use this tiny book as an ornament or decoration; the sturdy slipcase turns a delightful book into a treasured keepsake. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Disney COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot Deck and Guidebook, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Frights of Halloween Countdown Calendar, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Ephemera Kit, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Baking Cookbook and Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook Entertaining Guide are also available

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Get to know more than 100 mythical creatures from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction.This is the must-have first book on the most fantastical creatures from around the world, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures features an amazing variety of magical creatures, from fairies and mermaids to dragons and unicorns. Children aged 3-5 can get to know more about their favourite creature from myths, legends and storybooks.Inside the pages of this exciting mythical creatures book, youâ ™ll find:- An introduction to different types of magical creatures brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud â “ perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime.- Beautiful illustrations combined with introductory reference text and key terms highlighted on each page.- Information on more than 100 mythical creatures - an essential addition to every 3â “5 year oldâ ™s library.This exciting bedtime book helps to develop an early understanding of different fictional creatures for little ones and clearly explains each one. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core fairytale and folklore knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.More in the seriesIf you enjoyed The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures, why not try our other bedtime books? The Bedtime Book of Animals provides a charming introduction to the animal kingdom and The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life introduces children to fascinating prehistoric lifeforms through a gentle bedtime story.

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Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen s Immortal Game to Magnus Carlsen s world championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times World Champion Vishy Anand.This book is written by an all-star team of authors. Wesley So is the reigning Fischer Random World Champion, the 2017 US Champion and the winner of the 2016 Grand Chess Tour. Michael Adams has been the top British player for the last quarter of a century and was a finalist in the 2004 FIDE World Championship. Graham Burgess is the author of thirty books, a former champion of the Danish region of Funen, and holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing. John Nunn is a three-time winner of both the World Solving Championship and the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. John Emms is an experienced chess coach and writer, who finished equal first in the 1997 British Championship and was chess columnist of the Young Telegraph.The 145 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British and American experts and illustrated with over 1,100 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the cream of two centuries of international chess, and develop your own chess-playing skills - whatever your current standard. Instructive points at the end of each game highlight the lessons to be learned.First published in 1998, a second edition of The Mammoth Book of the World s Greatest Chess Games in 2004 included an additional twelve games. Another new edition in 2010 included a further thirteen games as well as some significant revisions to the analysis and information regarding other games in earlier editions of the book, facilitated by the use of a variety of chess software. This 2021 edition, further updated and expanded, now includes 145 games.The authors have made full use of the new generation of chess analysis engines that apply neural-network based AI.

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This informative book looks not only at the medieval world in which heraldry thrived, but also at its language, the elaborate system of coded messages it conveyed, and its inextricable link with chivalry. Featuring more than 700 illustrations, it also covers both the larger aspects of heraldry and everyday heraldic uses, and contains a comprehensive glossary. The book examines the history of heraldry from medieval tournaments to modern applications around the world – its origins and development, heralds and the Law of Arms, the coat of arms, messages and declarations, along with explanations of the applications of heraldry from royal heraldry and nobility, civic and state heraldry, and global heraldry, to the continuity of heraldry today – and includes a detailed and easily understood explanation of the language of heraldry. The international uses of heraldry and the way different countries have interpreted it are explored, covering most of Europe and the Americas as well as Scandinavia, Africa and Japan. An informed look at all aspects of heraldry, this book is lavishly illustrated throughout with fascinating archive material, and specially commissioned artworks. Novices and experts alike will benefit from the breadth of the content of this masterly history. “This volume is the most international study of heraldry for a generation. Well known for his irreverent lectures, which bring obscure historical subjects to vibrant life, Stephen Slater’s book is sure to appeal as much to the general reader as the enthusiast.” Baz Manning, Society of Heraldic Artists.

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Chinyelu Kunz is a childhood educational mentor and a leading parenting coach. Her expertise has supported thousands of families in their mission to nurture and encourage content, kind and thriving children, who continue to blossom into adulthood - and she distils it here into a must-buy book for parents seeking to raise emotionally healthy children.The Little Book of Parenting covers everything you need to raise happy, resilient children from preschool to adult. Focusing on your emotional wellbeing as a starting point, it enables you to support your child with a healthy foundation, the ability to self-regulate, your dynamics as a family and the importance of clear but lovingly-set boundaries and solid routines. Implementing the practical and emotional advice in this book will help parents unlock their child #39;s unique potential so they can thrive, grow into their best and unique self, and emerge into adulthood with a rock-solid foundation as a confident, happy and content being. There are special tips and advice and a plethora of actionable bite-sized takeaways which make the reader #39;s experience relaxing, digestible and relatable.PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE BOOK OF PARENTING I wish this book had been available when my own children were young! By embracing parenting as the path of inner growth and healing that it is, Chinyelu gently (yet clearly and firmly!) guides parents through the ongoing process of increasing self-awareness and understanding young children. The wealth of skills provided can help the development of children #39;s true potential - and our own as parents. - Rahima Baldwin Dancy, early childhood and parenting educator and author of #39;You Are Your Child #39;s First Teacher #39; The Little Book of Parenting is a must-read for any parent seeking to live a calmer and more grounded life! Chinyelu #39;s inspiring and easy-to-follow guidance is just as transformative for parents as it is for children. Her expert approach to establishing daily rhythms in your home will enrich your family culture in ways you never could have imagined! - Courtney Diener-Stokes, award-winning ABC Network journalist and co-author of #39;Farmhouse Manna #39; and the #39;Kimberton Whole Foods Cookbook #39; I remember the first time I met Chinyelu. I thought she must be royalty from some place; she was so elegant! As I came to know her over the years, the elegance remained, yet I began to also experience the deep waters that flowed through her soul as well as her well-grounded connection to the earth that informed her work with children and families over decades of dedicated care. With kindness and clarity, Chinyelu guides parents toward their understanding of the fundamental needs of their children and how to lay a foundation for life that will support their joy and well-being. - Cynthia Aldinger, Founder and Executive Director LifeWays North America. Author of #39;Life Is The Curriculum #39;, coauthor of #39;Home Away From Home #39;

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Author/illustrator Fiona Robinson’s Bluest of Blues is a gorgeous picture book biography of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins—the first person to ever publish a book of photography.An ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year After losing her mother very early in life, Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was raised by her loving father. He gave her a scientific education, which was highly unusual for women and girls in the early 19th century. Fascinated with the plant life around her, Anna became a botanist. She recorded all her findings in detailed illustrations and engravings, until the invention of cyanotype photography in 1842. Anna used this new technology in order to catalogue plant specimens—a true marriage of science and art. In 1843, Anna published the book Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions with handwritten text and cyanotype photographs. It is considered the first book of photographs ever published. Weaving together histories of women, science, and art, The Bluest of Blues will inspire young readers to embark on their own journeys of discovery and creativity.“The beautiful blue toned illustrations of this book give it a dream-like quality . . . This book will serve as a great introduction to another wonderful woman in the science field.” —School Library Connection

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