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Well removed from London''s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women - by appropriate means, of course. When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincy starts to question the school''s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope ''Nell'' Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasn''t so fascinating - too fascinating to resist - and if Nell''s visit to London didn''t perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miles''s reporters. When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a man''s death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them...s

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A sizzling historical romance perfect for all fans of Bridgerton and Jilly CooperFortune favours the bold. But is Lady Anne daring enough to accept a favour from a wicked gentleman? Lady Anne Deveril has voluntarily renounced any fanciful notions of love and marriage. And yet, fate now puts Anne back into the entirely too enticing path of Mr. Felix Hartford. The youthful torch Hart once held for Anne has long since cooled. Or so he keeps telling himself.But now Anne needs a favour. Hart will play along with her little ruse - on the condition that Anne attends his grandfather's country estate. Away from society, Anne makes the tantalising discovery that beneath the roguish exterior is a man with hidden depths, scorching passions - and a tender heart.A fun, romantic slow-burn love story that you won't be able to put down, The Lily of Ludgate Hill is one of the Belles of London tales readers can't help falling in love with.

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An exceptional new biography that shows how George Eliot wrestled with the question of marriage, in art and lifeWhen she was in her mid-thirties, Marian Evans transformed herself into George Eliot - an author celebrated for her genius as soon as she published her debut novel. During those years she also found her life partner, George Lewes - writer, philosopher and married father of three. After 'eloping' to Berlin in 1854 they lived together for twenty-four years: Eliot asked people to call her 'Mrs Lewes' and dedicated each novel to her 'Husband'.Though they could not legally marry, she felt herself initiated into the 'great experience' of marriage - 'this double life, which helps me to feel and think with double strength'. The relationship scandalized her contemporaries yet she grew immeasurably within it. Living at once inside and outside marriage, Eliot could experience this form of life - so familiar yet also so perplexing - from both sides.In The Marriage Question Clare Carlisle reveals Eliot to be not only a great artist but a brilliant philosopher who probes the tensions and complexities of a shared life. Through the immense ambition and dark marriage plots of her novels we see Eliot wrestling - in art and in life - with themes of desire and sacrifice, motherhood and creativity, trust and disillusion, destiny and chance. Reading them afresh, Carlisle's searching new biography explores how marriage questions grow and change, and joins Eliot in her struggle to marry thought and feeling.

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''Impossible to put down'' – Alex Michaelides, author of The FuryWhat if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller from bestselling author of The One, John Marrs.''A page-turning and thought-provoking read'' – Daily MirrorBritain. The near future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society’s ills – the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single.But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is supervising every aspect of our personal lives, monitoring every word, every minor disagreement – and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honour and obey . . .Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman’s The Power. ''Few writers do domestic suspense meets dystopia better than John Marrs'' – Lucy Foley, author of The Midnight Feast''Clever, compelling and terrifyingly plausible'' – C. J. Tudor, author of A Sliver of Darkness''Brilliantly tricksy'' – Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond

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''It is lovely to see a story that centres an older female character with such honesty and warmth.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A must-read for anyone who believes love doesn’t have an expiration date.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Current status: Friendships – fantastic. Family – getting better. Career – promotion on the cards. Romance – *seriously delayed*Sade Sodipo is ready to meet ‘the one’ and finally fulfil the Nigerian Dream. So far God hasn’t performed that little miracle quite yet, but it’ll happen this year for sure. Especially if her mother, two best friends, younger sister and all those in the unofficial Marriage Monitoring Aunties Association, have anything to say about it.She might love her job, have great friends and even own her own home, but according to the meddling aunties, this is why she’s still single at 50.What if her prayers for the perfect man have got lost? Or maybe Sade’s happy-ever-after is right on time…–Readers are loving The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association!!''Utterly charmed by this poignant and witty exploration of love, singlehood, and the Nigerian matriarch.'' Frances Mensah Williams''No Ordinary Love story…Sade''s journey will strike a chord — and the nerve — of anyone who''s done time in the singleton trenches.’ Chioma Okereke, author of Water Baby''Sometimes reflective, sometimes sobering, but always hopeful, The Marriage Minded Aunties Association is an artfully rendered celebration of love, heritage and the essence of belonging.’ Callie Browning, author of The Girl with the Hazel Eyes''Sade’s story made me laugh, made me ache, and made me proud. Pick it up if you’re in the mood for a feel-good, soul-touching story with Nigerian aunties, romance, and plenty of wahala.''''So funny and flirty!!''''It made me laugh, reflect, and cheer for a protagonist who chose herself and her values, even when it was hard.''''As soon as I saw the title, I knew it was going to be a good read and it didn''t disappoint!''''If you’re looking for a closed-door, later-in-life love story that’s culturally rich, faith-forward, and full of Nigerian aunties with plenty of opinions (and drama), this one’s well worth picking up. A soulful, engaging read with just the right amount of wahala.''''I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I loved how Nigerian it made me feel. It was all so relatable and the characters were both comical and annoying in a good way.''''A fresh, fun, and heartwarming read''''I know so little about Nigerian culture and loved learning new words and about the food and clothing and will be keeping an eye out for more books by Ola Awonubi.''''I love this book so much''''A warm, witty and refreshingly grown-up story about love, family and the pressures of cultural expectations. This is a heartfelt and engaging read, full of charm and relatable moments.''''I absolutely loved this book. I’m a 36 yr old Christian, 1st gen Nigerian in the USA, single woman and I don’t think I’ve ever related to a story more.''''That’s what I appreciated most about this story: it’s romantic, yes, but it’s also deeply grounded in self-respect, boundaries, and community.''''Ola Awonubi delivers a witty, heartfelt, and refreshingly mature take on the search for love, faith, and fulfilment within the complexities of Nigerian culture and expectations.''''I really loved this book! I can''t wait to explore more works by this author!''''Sade is such a departure from typical characters in contemporary books – she is a very successful Black woman who is 50.''

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In the wake of early parenthood and the Covid-19 pandemic, AJ suppresses her growing sense of entrapment in marriage—despite its idyllic beginnings. She knows she should be content. Doesn’t she have everything she once wanted? But when she stumbles into a whirlwind online affair with David, a man she meets on Instagram, she can’t deny how intoxicating it feels to be wanted again. To feel longing, to feel desired, to be seen as more than a wife and mother. Not wanting to disrupt their daughter’s stable family life, AJ wonders: What if it’s not marriage, but monogamy that’s the problem? Convinced she’s found the perfect solution, she persuades her husband to try an open relationship. What was supposed to revive their love instead becomes the catalyst for AJ’s unravelling—and the marriage’s undoing. Interwoven with immersive prose and lyrical poetic reflections, The Undoing of My Marriage is an unapologetically honest, wryly humorous, and profoundly introspective exploration of female desire and modern relationships. A must-read for anyone who has ever questioned their choices.

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The author of Call the Canaries Home returns with an enchanting novel about marriage, friendship, and second chances, where the power of a new perspective reveals the impact of time lost…and found. Selling real estate full time, raising two young daughters, clinging to a slipping marriage—Audrey’s life is definitely a balancing act. But when a tumble down the stairs leaves her with more than just a bump on the head, she wakes up five years in the past, before the first tear in her marriage threatened her trust in Travis. Her kids are babies again. Her career is full of promise. Her dog, Willow, is still alive. In this miraculous do-over, she could prevent a heartbreaking tragedy and land a game-changing sale. But having it all means putting her trust in Travis and owning up to the part she might have played in their separation. As she relives and revises the past, Audrey discovers who her real friends are and what her heart actually wants. But before she can truly come home, she must decide. Is Travis the obstacle holding her back from her dreams, or the key to having it all?

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'I thought I had made myself clear. I want something that conveys her majesty, her bloodline. Do you understand? She is no ordinary mortal. Treat her thus.'Florence, the 1560s. Lucrezia, third daughter of Cosimo de' Medici, is free to wander the palazzo at will, wondering at its treasures and observing its clandestine workings. But when her older sister dies on the eve of marriage to Alfonso d'Este, ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father to accept on her behalf.Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed. Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate her appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable sisters seem to tremble?As Lucrezia sits in uncomfortable finery for the painting which is to preserve her image for centuries to come, one thing becomes worryingly clear. In the court's eyes, she has one duty: to provide the heir who will shore up the future of the Ferrarese dynasty. Until then, for all of her rank and nobility, her future hangs entirely in the balance.

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In The Midlife Method, food and lifestyle writer Sam Rice explores why it is so much harder to lose weight as we get older and ­what we can do about it.Rather than focusing exclusively on restricted eating, as so many diets do, Sam guides us through her ''method'' for midlife weight loss based on extensive research into the specific physiological changes that occur in our middle years. She answers the questions that she herself asked when, in her forties, the weight suddenly started accumulating around the middle: * Why is this happening to me? * What am I eating that isn''t helping?* What foods should I be eating more of? * How do calories fit into the equation? * How much and what kinds of exercise are most beneficial? * What other lifestyle changes do I need to make? Including more than 80 delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch and family-friendly dinners, along with an easy 4-week meal plan, The Midlife Method shows how combining Light Days (active calorie restriction via calorie-controlled recipes) and Regular Days (focused on eating well-balanced, nutrient-dense food) can bring about healthy and sustainable weight loss. But we don''t just want to lose weight as we get older, we want to feel great too, that is where The Midlife Method Healthy Habits come in. Learn how to exercise optimally, get a better night''s sleep, manage stress and enjoy alcohol as part of a healthier lifestyle. If you feel stuck in a midlife weight rut then this is the book for you.

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''A powerful way to break even the most stubborn bad habit so you can live the life you deserve'' – Steven Bartlett, The Diary of a CEOMap your habits, set your own goals and treat yourself with the kindness you truly deserve.Shahroo Izadi has a revolutionary message: treating yourself kindly is the only way to make changes that last. She is living proof that her method works – after years of yo-yo dieting she shed over eight stone (and has kept it off ever since). Professional training coupled with personal experience led her to develop The Kindness Method, a totally non-judgemental approach which turns strict regimes upside down to leave you feeling empowered, positive and ready to embrace change.In The Kindness Method, Behavioural Change Specialist Shahroo invites you first, to give yourself a break - life can be stressful - and then learn how to strengthen your willpower like a muscle so you can sustain motivation for the long haul. These techniques may seem gentle, but the results are life-changing because the plan is tailored to you, and they can work for everything from alcohol addiction to procrastination to weight loss. By using the same techniques that she has used to help substance addicts recover from dependence, you too will find that you have the power to change – for good.''A game-changing book'' – Evening Standard

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''The Model Method''s effective combination of recipes and workouts will leave you feeling stronger, healthier and happier. Hollie is one of the best task-masters on the fitness scene, with a refreshing, balanced approach'' Sweaty Betty''The new body coach on the block'' StyleNourish, sweat and strengthen your way to lifelong wellness with award-winning Pilates instructor and chef Hollie Grant''s balanced recipes and workouts.Hollie started The Model Method online plan after years of teaching her private clients so anyone can carry out the plan, anywhere. This beautiful book will follow on from the plan, showing the reader how to Nourish, Sweat and Strengthen for a healthier, stronger lifestyle. Nourish will provide readers with delicious and balanced recipes with easy-to-source ingredients to encourage readers to eat from all the food groups unless medically advised not to. As a former chef Hollie is strongly against ''diets'' and feels that we should eat to nourish our bodies, not starve them. The Sweat part of the plan will be split into three key areas of the body so that the workout can be personalised to the readers'' goals or weaknesses. All the workouts will include elements of both Pilates and HIIT. Pilates is amazing at toning and fixing postural issues but does not address the incredible health benefits you tend to only get from HIIT (including reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity). Strengthen provides Pilates exercises and descriptions of technique, progressions and regressions, muscles activated and why you would carry out that exercise. The book is designed to be personalised so will also teach the reader about their body, posture types and muscle imbalances, and which Pilates technique would be best for them.Above all, The Model Method is about how our bodies function and perform, rather than how they look, in order to encourage a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

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This concise monograph is devoted to techniques of solving many-body problems in physics using the quantum-mechanical Green function method. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, it requires some familiarity with the basic theory of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. Focusing on the general method, the treatment begins by establishing the connection between the Green functions and the thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of a system. Subsequent chapters illustrate the method and apply it to different problems in the physics of condensed media, including the theory of electron plasmas in solids, electron-phonon interactions, and ferromagnetism at finite temperatures. Seven helpful Appendixes offer supplementary information.

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The new novel from the bestselling author of Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides.Brown University, 1982. Madeleine Hanna, dutiful English student and incurable romantic, is writing her thesis on Jane Austen and George Eliot – authors of the great marriage plots. As Madeleine studies the age-old motivations of the human heart, real life, in the form of two very different men, intervenes.Leonard Bankhead, brilliant scientist and charismatic loner, attracts Madeleine with an intensity that she seems powerless to resist. Meanwhile her old friend Mitchell Grammaticus, a theology student searching for some kind of truth in life, is certain of at least one thing – that he and Madeleine are destined to be together.But as all three leave college, they will have to figure out how they want their own marriage plot to end.

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Things are about to go off script . . . A love just for show grows into something more in this swoonworthy romance from the author of The Romantic Agenda, perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Talia Hibbert, and Jasmine Guillory.''Claire is a powerhouse author to watch'' KOSOKO JACKSON''A romance novel unlike any other'' ALI HAZELWOOD''Sparkling with emotion and humour'' ASHLEY HERRING-BLAKE____________________Ambitious and successful businesswoman Zinnia is done with waiting around for love. Turning her dating profile into a marriage-merger proposal is the perfect solution: a few strategic meetings, move in together, get married - all within thirty days. Everyone doubts her plan . . . but then she meets Jordan, a near-perfect applicant with a big secret. Jordan''s family has spent the last decade starring in a massively popular reality show about their lives, and he has finally agreed to join the cast. Already out of his comfort zone, Production are now demanding that, in order to boost viewership, he needs to get married on the show . . . to his ex. Realising that Zinnia could be his way out of the situation, Jordan proposes a mutually beneficial marriage agreement: she gets her business partner husband, and he gets to help his family on his terms - by marrying Zinnia instead. But, as the line between reality and show blurs, the pair are soon faced with a choice: their tidy, unemotional contract or the beautifully messy love story they have stumbled into.

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Be Not Afraid of Love is a stunning collection of interconnected essays and affirmations that follow Mimi Zhu’s journey toward embodying and re-learning love after a violent relationship. In their early twenties, queer Chinese-Australian writer and artist Mimi Zhu was a survivor of intimate-partner abuse. This left them broken, in search of ways to heal and find love again. They found that in words. In sharing their own intimate encounters with oppression, healing, joy and community, Mimi invites readers all over the world to reflect deeply on their own experiences, with the intention of acting as a guide to undoing the hurt or uncertainty within them. This book is a continuation of that re-learning, exploring the intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family dynamics and romantic relationships, and extending out to its effects on society and the greater political realm. Mimi's powerful and provocative words will guide and inspire readers to lean into love with softness. Heartrending and revolutionary, Be Not Afraid of Love is a testament to the strength and adaptability all humans possess, and a tribute to love in all its forms.

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Make 2020 your best year yet with the help of the The Shed Method - step-by-step advice to give you the drive to go after what you want and achieve real success.''A new way to tackle life''s challenges. Teaches you to get the best out of yourself'' RedUse your SHED - Sleep, Hydration, Exercise, Diet - to lock up negative thoughts and find the success you deserve.Do you make poor choices when tired or stressed?Is happiness perpetually out of reach?Have you lost direction?The SHED Method is a means of taking control of the reptile (fight or flight) and dog (bark or cower) parts of your brain to ensure you are always in control of your life and decisions. By managing your SHED you will:· Stop being your own worst enemy · Recognise internal warning signs· Turn negative emotions and thoughts into positive ones· Make better decisions when it matters Based on over ten years of coaching high performers, Sara Milne Rowe''s The SHED Method is full of easy-to-follow advice, practices and routines to help you become a happier, healthier and more confident you.

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Zinnia is an ambitious, successful businesswoman who is not about to wait around for her One True Love. She turns her dating profile into a marriage-merger proposal: a few strategic meetings, move in together, get married - all within thirty days. Her friends think it will never work until she meets Jordan, a near-perfect applicant with a big secret. Jordan''s family has spent the last decade starring in a massively popular reality show about their lives. He has finally agreed to join the cast, but production wants him to marry an actress (his ex) in a romantic storyline to boost viewership. Convinced Zinnia is perfect for the role instead, Jordan proposes a mutually beneficial marriage agreement: she gets her business partner husband, and he gets to help his family on his terms. Together they face strict schedules, wild plot twists, and behind-the-scenes hostilities, all while acting like besotted newlyweds - an intense performance that evolves into a relationship they never expected. As the line between reality and show blurs, Zinnia and Jordan must choose between a clean contract or a beautifully messy love story.

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Discover the natural strength of the female body, awaken your inner power and enjoy a happy, healthy, confident pre and postnatal experience with this inspiring, stereotype-shattering book.In The StrongLikeMum Method, pre and postnatal fitness expert and mum of four Shakira Akabusi accompanies you on your pregnancy journey and throughout the first year of motherhood to help you tap into the full power of your body and mind with accessible exercise and wellness advice.The benefits of leading an active lifestyle are so much greater than the aesthetic goals we''re bombarded with almost everywhere we turn. This book will unlock secrets that have been hidden in history and show how the female body has adapted and changed to become the powerful force it is today. As well as easy-to-follow exercises, Shakira''s empowering StrongLikeMum Method provides advice on nutrition, the power of sleep, language and ways to adopt a positive mindset.Whether you are a first-time mum or a mother to two or more and whether you are hoping to enjoy an active pregnancy or wish to recover effectively postpartum, this book has been written to give you a full understanding of what your body and mind are capable of during and after pregnancy. It will give you the tools to understand your own body and instill the confidence to sustain a fit, healthy and happy lifestyle inside and out.

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Now available in paperback, this New York Times bestseller features a new foreword by the author, fully updated images throughout the text, and the latest scientific data that supports the effectiveness of the program.In The MELT Method, therapist Sue Hitzmann offers a breakthrough self-treatment system to combat chronic pain and erase the effects of aging and active living''in as little as ten minutes a day.With a focus on the body''s connective tissues and the role they play in pain, stress, weight gain, and overall health, Hitzmann''s life-changing program features techniques that can be done in your own home.A nationally known manual therapist and educator, Hitzmann helps her clients find relief from pain and suffering by taking advantage of the body''s natural restorative properties. The MELT Method shows you how to eliminate pain, no matter what the cause, and embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle.

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From the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes a primer on the essential tools you need to organize your digital life.Living a modern life requires juggling a lot of information. But we were never taught how to manage this material effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it.In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive system that can be implemented in just seconds but has the power to transform the trajec­tory of your work and life, without the tedious filing or time-consuming maintenance of other approaches. The PARA Method will bring order to your inbox, filing system, notes app and more - so that you can focus on what really matters, moving forward to achieve your goals.

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Bestselling historian Alison Weir brings Elizabeth I to vivid life in a novel of intrigue, sex, plots, mysteries and tragedies, amid all the colour and pageantry of the Tudor court.''[Weir] gets right inside the head of the Virgin Queen. The reader has a blissful sense of seeing history as it happens.'' - Kate Saunders, The TimesIt was an affair that shocked the world.Elizabeth I is the most sought-after bride in Europe. But though she is formidably intelligent, brave and tempestuous, she is desperately insecure. The tragic events in her past mean she cannot give herself to any man, and yet she relishes the thrill of the chase, the lure of forbidden fruit. And so, using sex and high-powered diplomacy, she plays what becomes known as the ''Marriage Game'', dangling suitors to keep them friendly to her kingdom, while holding them off indefinitely. But playing this tantalising game with the married Robert Dudley, the son and grandson of traitors, could cost her the throne…

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René Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the extent to which each one can achieve certainty. Drawing on his own work in geometry, optics, astronomy and physiology, Descartes developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern science, and this soon came to replace the traditional techniques derived from Aristotle. Many of Descartes'' most radical ideas - such as the disparity between our perceptions and the realities that cause them - have been highly influential in the development of modern philosophy.

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San Francisco, 1916. The streets roiling: pitched battles between radical workers and the henchmen of industrial barons, and between a vibrant, largely Italian anarchist milieu and the forces of state and church. All in the shadow of Europe''s raging war, and of a push for the US to enter it, a war that resisting workers call ''killing and dying for profits.'' Into this maelstrom arrives Kate Jameson, a novice envoy from Washington tasked to secretly investigate the tenor of war support among San Francisco''s business elite. She''s also hoping to glimpse her wayward daughter, Maggie, whose last message to Kate had come from there. And, too, Kate is seeking the ghost of her husband Jamey, who fifteen years earlier had landed there upon his return, shattered, from the Philippines war. Arriving back in the city at the same moment is Baldo Cavanaugh, a Sicilian-Irish son of San Francisco whose militant beliefs and special skills have led him time and again to the ragged edges of the city''s turbulent history, and to the limits of political violence. And who now must confront the intertwined doubts and demons of his own character, which he d sought to escape by fleeing the city three years before. This stunning tale explores how these two seemingly disparate people - plus a wide cast of historical characters become engaged with the city''s and nation''s turmoil, and with the related complexities of their pasts in Boston, Dublin, London, Cuba, and the Philippines. A vivid picture of a city and a moment, the novel brilliantly reveals the explosive admixture of the deeply personal and the deeply political.

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In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends. Paul has everything. He has the biggest nest, the most loyal friend, and of course, the most beautiful feathers in the forest. But as you can guess, he’s not the humblest of birds… In fact… Paul is a selfish, rude and arrogant peacock who isn’t very nice to his friend Norris the Loris and the other animals in the forest. He’s pampered by everyone around him and never has to shake a feather. Then, one evening, ‘after another long, tiring day of being perfect’, there is a huge storm. Paul loses everything – including his precious feathers. He has to go on an adventure through the forest to try and retrieve his most prized possession. But as he sets off to find his feathers, he ultimately discovers something even more important… This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about kindness, friendship and humility. This is a fantastically funny fable that gently shows young readers how to be less materialistic, and more modest and mindful of other people’s feelings.

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A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Power in the Tempest. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross''s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.

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Paul the Peacock was once the most selfish animal in the forest, but now he’s trying to embrace his new identity of Mr Kind… but it’s exhausting! When his cousin sends a letter asking for help he tries to ignore it. Best pal, Norris, has other ideas though. Together, Paul and Norris embark on a treacherous rescue adventure to help find Connie the peahen a new home. But when they arrive, a little lost egg joins the rescue party... much to Paul''s dismay! When the egg hatches into a peafowl chick, Paul tries to leave it behind, but eventually takes the chick under his – colourful – wing! The little chick soon shows Paul that being caring and thoughtful may be worth it after all.This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about love and nurture.Also available: Paul the Peacock.

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From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie''s intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . .But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain''s darkest hour?''A heartwarming and uplifting tale'' Daily Express PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING

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Shortlisted for the Women''s Prize for Fiction 2023A Reese''s Bookclub December Pick (2022)An Instant Sunday Times, New York Times and Irish Times Bestseller (August 2022)A Guardian and LitHub Book of the Year (December 2022)''Every bit as evocative and spellbinding as Hamnet. O''Farrell, thank God, just seems to be getting better and better'' i newspaper''Her narrative enchantment will wrest suspense and surprise out of a death foretold'' Financial Times''Ingenious, inventive, humane, wry, truthful . . . better than her last novel'' Scotsman''Finely written and vividly imagined'' Guardian''In O''Farrell''s hands, historical detail comes alive'' SpectatorWinter, 1561. Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara, is taken on an unexpected visit to a country villa by her husband, Alfonso. As they sit down to dinner it occurs to Lucrezia that Alfonso has a sinister purpose in bringing her here. He intends to kill her.Lucrezia is sixteen years old, and has led a sheltered life locked away inside Florence''s grandest palazzo. Here, in this remote villa, she is entirely at the mercy of her increasingly erratic husband.What is Lucrezia to do with this sudden knowledge? What chance does she have against Alfonso, ruler of a province, and a trained soldier? How can she ensure her survival.The Marriage Portrait is an unforgettable reimagining of the life of a young woman whose proximity to power places her in mortal danger.

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Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever. She’s especially excited to draw under her favourite tree and hang out with her big brother, Ben. But all Ben seems to care about is impressing the new lip-glossy neighbour, Sara. And all Sara seems to care about is turning Ellie’s brother into a Hawaii husband!Luckily, Ellie''s best friend, Ling, has the marriage list—a top-secret tool to track the lovebirds and stop a wedding before it starts. But nothing goes to plan, and while trying to rescue Ben, Ellie ends up putting the weeping willow in her garden in danger. Faced with losing everything she loves most, can Ellie find a way to win back her brother and save her beloved tree?An utterly charming story about a lovable 10-year-old with Down''s syndrome whose extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.

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Hydratační krém je třetím a posledním krokem v The Lancer Method. Obsahuje peptidy a kyselinu hyaluronovou, které pomáhají zpevnit, pozvednout a redukovat výskyt jemných linek a vrásek. Hydratační krém Lancer The Method: Nourish Normal-Combination Skin obsahuje také avokádový a olivový olej, který hydratuje pleť a zadržuje přirozenou vlhkost. Pokožka je pevnější, hydratovaná, vyhlazená a zářivě mladistvá.

Objev podobné jako Dr. Lancer Hydratační krém pro normální a smíšenou pleť (The Method: Nourish) 50 ml

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GQ“A radical new history of the United States abroad” (Wall Street Journal) which uncovers U.S. complicity in the mass-killings of left-wing activists in Indonesia, Latin America and around the world In 1965, the US government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians—eliminating the largest Communist Party outside China and the Soviet Union and inspiring other copycat terror programs. In this bold and comprehensive new history, Vincent Bevins draws from recently declassified documents, archival research, and eyewitness testimony to reveal a shocking legacy that spans the globe. For decades, it’s been believed that the developing world passed peacefully into the US-led capitalist system. The Jakarta Method demonstrates that the brutal extermination of unarmed leftists was a fundamental part of Washington’s final triumph in the Cold War.

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A troubling murder investigation may see Montalbano find his answers on a theatre's stage in The Sicilian Method, Andrea Camilleri's twenty-sixth novel in the Inspector Montalbano mystery series.'Even the contents of his fridge are described with the wit and gusto that make this narrator the best company in crime fiction today' – GuardianMimi Augello is visiting his lover when the woman's husband unexpectedly returns to the apartment. Hurriedly he climbs out the window and into the downstairs apartment – but finds himself swinging from one danger to another. In the dark, he sees a body lying on the bed.Shortly afterwards another body is found, and the victim is Carmelo Catalanotti. A director of bourgeois dramas, he had a harsh reputation for the methods he developed for his actors: digging into their complexes to unleash their talent, a traumatic experience for all.Are the two deaths connected? Catalanotti scrupulously kept notes and comments on all the actors he worked with – as well as strange notebooks full of figures, dates and names.Inspector Montalbano finds all of Catalanotti's dossiers and plays, the notes on the characters and the notes on his final drama, Dangerous Turn. Indeed, it is in the theatre where he feels the solution lies . . .'One of fiction’s greatest detectives' – Daily Mail

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 “The only book on outdoor cookery you’ll ever need.” —Alton BrownThe Meathead Method is where barbecue goes next. In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, BBQ Hall of Famer and founder of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead presents a guide to new methods for great outdoor cooking with 114 creative and inspiring recipes. The Meathead Method is a toolbox to elevate all your cooking, outdoors and indoors.Learn the basics of great barbecue, grilling, and griddling plus new methods and science not covered in his first book (or any other): brinerades; sous vide que; koji; wok cooking on a charcoal chimney; smoking with tea, herbs, and spices; building your own rubs and sauces; why foods stick to metal; how to safely deep fry on a gas grill; how enzymes work; dry brining; the inverse square law; the hockey stick; 2- and 3-zone setups; the reverse sear; how to beat the stall; the Smoking Gun; injections; why butter basting doesn’t work the way you think it does; neither does beer can chicken; nor do marinades; ponassing and spatchcocking (get your mind out of the gutter); and much more!You’ll also learn how to use out-of-the-BBQ-box ingredients like black garlic, gochujang, yuzu, miso, zhug, and tare sauce, and recipes showcasing Meathead’s methods, including: The secret recipes of competition championsThe Ultimate Prime RibPho with Leftover Brisket and Smoked Bone BrothMussels on Smoked FettucineMiso Maple Black Cod à la NobuVichyssoiseImproved Nashville Hot ChickenRed Pepper RisottoPineapple Foster

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A deadly virus. A world in peril. Terrorists seize a lethal virus to blackmail the U.S. government, and ex-Delta Force operator Adam Drake is the only one who can stop them. But time is running out to prevent global catastrophe. Can he stop the pandemic before it starts?

Objev podobné jako The Deterrent - Scott Matthews

A haunting ode to Cornish folklore and the secrets of the places we call home

Objev podobné jako Meet Me at the Surface - Jodie Matthews

The next shock will come Whether you run a business, lead a team or have people who depend on you, in today’s uncertain and increasingly unstable world you want to be ready to respond effectively. Recent history has proven that an unexpected crisis has the potential to turn our world upside down without warning. Things can get bad, but there is always a way through. How to survive and thrive From one of the most widely quoted creative industry leaders, The Flexible Method is a tried and tested approach to preparing for and leading through crisis. Drawing on hard-won lessons from past crises and offering real-world solutions, this book will help you to build a plan you can lean on in challenging times ahead. With 16 concise lessons on taking care of your team, your finances and yourself, this is a guide to emerging from disasters stronger and fitter. Act now to look after your people, lead your team and outstrip your industry when crisis hits. “Jam-packed with brilliant ideas on how to cope with a catastrophe, both professionally and personally.”Chantal Rickards, Former Chair Bafta, Los Angeles “An easy to use and pragmatic manual for surviving crisis, for team leaders.”Jane Seymour

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Perry and Daisy''s fake relationship is fooling everyone . . . but they''re the ones who might be getting fooled.When Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager meet, they discover they have one thing in common: both their families are way too eager to see them matched with the person of their dreams. Daisy is convinced that Maynard is the one for her, but her parents have their doubts. And Perry? His family wonders if there''s anyone out there for a quirky guy like him. He''s also certain that some people--himself included--are destined to be single for life.After comparing notes, Perry and Daisy agree to a pact. He''ll help her make Maynard realize what he''s missing, and she''ll pretend to be Perry''s love interest to keep his matchmaking mother satisfied. For a while, their pact seems to be working.Maybe their imagined futures aren''t exactly what fairy tales are made of, but they''re committed to their plan . . . until they realize that a real-life fairy tale is happening where they least expect it. Sometimes, you don''t have to pretend to be anything but yourself in order for love to find you.The final book in the Amish of Marigold series is a heartwarming, cozy inspirational romance featuring a pretend relationship and plenty of small-town charm. A perfect read for fans of Beverly Lewis and Suzanne Woods Fisher.

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College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives - and she's nailing both of them. By day, she's the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family. At night, she's Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties.Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his congressman father is a constant thorn in his side. After a scandal hits another Division 1 hockey program, Will's dad is determined to distance his son from it, hiring a journalist to prove how squeaky-clean Will and his team are. Which means the last thing Will wants is for anyone to find out he and his best friend Beckett Dunne - a laidback Aussie shielding secret heartache - sometimes share girls in the bedroom.When Charlie finally meets them in person and realizes she's been chatting with two gorgeous Briar U hockey players, things get steamy - fast. But all their messy secrets are piling up, and real life soon threatens to shatter the fantasy. With Charlie, Will, and Beckett all coming to terms with what they want and what others want for them, difficult decisions will need to be made.Especially when lust starts to look a lot like love.

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Proposes a synthetic strategy, based on an application of Boolean algebra, that combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative sociology.

Objev podobné jako The Comparative Method - Charles C. Ragin

THE New York Times BESTSELLERThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings''Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant'' Mel Giedroyc''Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character'' The Times''Brilliant . . . Brava!" The Daily MailAna is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers'' homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother''s misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up. Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana''s journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way. The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.''One of my favourites'' Alicia Keys''I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece'' Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed''Unleashes the reader''s imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful'' Adele Parks, Platinum''Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along'' Good Housekeeping''This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus'' Daily Mail''Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply.'' Brown Flopsy''s Book Bureau''The way that Hamnet gave a voice to Shakespeare''s wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction'' Books by Bindu''Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written'' TheFallenLibrarian''I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab'' BetweenMyLines''Glorious. Beautiful. Life-affirming'' Buried Under Books

Objev podobné jako The Book of Longings - Sue Monk Kiddová

''I honestly believe this is one of the best books that I''ve read this year!'' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐You''re not who you say you are. But neither is she.Olive Anderson has accepted that tonight she''ll be dining alone, without her husband. So when a beautiful stranger appears at Olive''s dinner table, telling the waiter she''s her wife, Olive is immediately unsettled.But the stranger wants to talk, and isn''t this what Olive wants on this lonely winter night? To vent to a perfect stranger? She''s too ashamed to tell her real friends the truth - six months into the marriage they all warned her against, her life is a living nightmare.Perhaps Olive should have asked the fake wife who she''s really married to. Perhaps she should have known this chance encounter had something to do with her secretive husband. Because there is a string of missing women connected to Mr Anderson, and by the morning, Olive will be the latest...The Fake Wife is an unputdownable thriller that will shock and surprise you like the best television boxsets. If you enjoyed Netflix shows like Behind Her Eyes, The Stranger and Obsession you will love The Fake Wife.Read what everyone is saying about The Fake Wife:''OMG this latest book by Sharon Bolton is so good, definitely worth reading'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You''ll never guess where this book is going'' SAMANTHA DOWNING''I swear the twists and turns you will not see coming!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Totally gripping, with characters who draw you in'' JP DELANEY''One thing Sharon Bolton knows how to do is write a compulsive page-turner, and The Fake Wife is just that'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A thriller that had me desperate for answers. I loved it!'' HARRIET TYCE''Sharon Bolton has written another cracker! The twists! The tension! The characters!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Fake Wife - Sharon J. Bolton

It is spring in Baker Street, and London is preparing itself for the wedding of the year. It will be an international spectacle in which the young and popular Count Rudolph Absberg, a political exile from his native land, will take the hand of the beautiful and accomplished Princess Sophia Kubinova. A lot depends on the marriage, for it is hoped that the union will ensure the security and independence of their homeland.When the princess subsequently disappears in dramatic circumstances, members of the British establishment are quick to call on Mr Sherlock Holmes. He, in turn, needs the gifts of long-standing housekeeper Mrs Hudson and her able assistant, housemaid Flotsam, to solve this puzzling case on which rests the fate of nations.The continuation of the intricately crafted Holmes & Hudson series is a treat for fans of the great detective''s original cases while they offer an inspired take on the rest of the famous Baker Street household. At long last this bestselling eBook series comes to print in a vivid new livery. Martin Davies'' Holmesian adventures place Mrs Hudson and housemaid Flotsam squarely in the spotlight. Sherlock Holmes is as popular as ever with BBC''s Sherlock series and Netflix''s Enola Holmes films highlighting fascinating supporting characters.

Objev podobné jako Mrs Hudson and the Capricorn Incident - Martin Davies

THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph''s ''Best Biographies of the Year 2024''Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch''s biography sheds new light on the four sisters'' lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process.''full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told'' Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph''Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters'' chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page'' The Mail on Sunday ''Frances Welch''s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria''s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia'' Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph''eye-opening'' and ''harrowing'' The Daily Mail''Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life'' and ''will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals'' The Times ''brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read'' Hugo Vickers, The Oldie''Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history'' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator''splendid'', ''a fascinating family portrait'', ''Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters'' Miranda Seymour, Literary Review

Objev podobné jako The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse - Frances Welch

“An autumnal balm for anyone in need of a little magic in their lives." – Alex O'Connell, Children's Book of the Week, the Times“A glorious book, perfect as a gift.” – LoveReading4Kids“This beautiful book will tug at the heart of any reader regardless of age. […] No one would be unhappy after seeing the stunning illustrations that accompany this extraordinary story.” – Sunday Times, “The 60 children’s books you should buy this Christmas as chosen by the booksellers of Ireland”“A gentle, empowering tale with entrancing illustrations.” – Daily Mail“Wonderfully magical" – Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio“Dramatic, incredibly evocative and full of atmosphere this is a stunning read. - Armadillo Magazine“The Boy Who Lost His Spark, undeniably has a magical, timeless quality to it, reminiscent of those ancient Celtic legends. […] timeless" – Irish Independent“Exploring how we deal with pain, loneliness and tough emotions when we face changes and challenges, it’s a beautiful book for everyone." – Pick Me Up’s Book of the Week“The Boy Who Lost His Spark is a beautifully-crafted, old-fashioned folk story with a contemporary spin. […] A gorgeous, heartwarming tale. – RTE.ie, "10 best Irish children's books of 2022"An enchanting book. The stunning illustrations are such a treasure, creating an atmosphere and sense of wonder about the story. – The School Librarian“A really delightful story for 7-9 years. The story is beautifully told and the full colour illustrations are just gorgeous and really enhance the text. I loved it and it is an ideal book for an adult to read to a child or class or for a child to read alone.” – Read for Good“This tender tale's folkloric magic is heightened by Daniela Terrazzini's atmospheric illustrations.” – Best children’s and YA books of 2022, Guardian- WINNER of the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Honour Award for Fiction- Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for IllustrationSomeone in this house was sad but pretending not to be. Someone – and this thought made a smile curl up on its face – needed some nouka-mischief. From Maggie O'Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, comes a picture book about a boy who overcomes the unhappiness of moving house, and how – through the power of storytelling and connecting to his feelings – he regains his inner spark. When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesn’t like his new home one bit. It’s an old cottage on the side of a hill, where strange things keep happening: shoes are filled up with conkers, the stairs become tangled in a woollen maze. Jem’s sister Verity is certain it is the work of a “nouka”, an ancient creature from local folklore that lives deep down inside the hill. Jem, however, is adamant that there is no such thing. But this small mythical creature, so attuned to the hearts and minds of others, does exist. And, what’s more, it is determined, through mischief and mayhem, to help Jem reignite the spark within himself once more. - The second book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O'Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. - Look out for Where Snow Angels Go and When the Stammer Came to Stay. - An ideal Christmas gift and a truly enchanting read. - Perfect for children aged 5-8 with themes of family bonds, dyslexia, moving house, myth and folklore.

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‘I was mesmerised’ LAURA SHEPPERSON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines‘This gripping, vividly evoked novel takes the reader to the dark heart of the 16th century … unforgettable'' Tracy Borman, author of The King’s WitchNothing scares men like witchcraft…1589. Scottish housemaid Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they both know one thing: when a man cries “witch”, no woman is safe.Yet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and brilliant new light.For the first time in history, could black magic – or rumours of it – be a very real tool for women’s political gain?As the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland – and her king – into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings are over, in whose hands will power truly lie?Inspired by the incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark alight, The Burnings is 2023’s most bewitching debut novel, by a multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.‘A beautifully written re-imagining … clever and tantalising’ S.G. MacLeanREADERS LOVE THE BURNINGS‘I was blown away … so gripping, at times it was very hard to put down. I was pulled in emotionally … I do not have any negative comments about this story at all. Brilliantly put together’ Danielle Graham, (Dee, Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I can''t recommend this highly enough. It is well written, well researched, and a totally enthralling read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What stands out for me is the clear level of research that went into the writing, plot and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully written, I was transported … The author has a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life … This reminded me of Tracy Borman’s The King’s Witch and I’d love to read more from this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a great story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book is up there with the best of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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"This book unravels the mysteries behind humanity''s greatest masterpieces." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainDiscover the secret method used to build the world…For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it''s planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of—let alone understand—but that influences every aspect of our lives.Bill Hammack, a Carl Sagan award-winning professor of engineering and viral "The Engineer Guy" on Youtube, has a lifelong passion for the things we make, and how we make them. Now, for the first time, he reveals the invisible method behind every invention and takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Spanning centuries and cultures, Hammack offers a fascinating perspective on how humans engineer solutions in a world full of problems.Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Simon Winchester, The Things We Make is a captivating examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward, a spotlight on the achievements of the past, and a celebration of the potential of our future that will change the way we see the world around us.

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We live in a world made by science. How and when did this happen? This book tells the story of the extraordinary intellectual and cultural revolution that gave birth to modern science, and mounts a major challenge to the prevailing orthodoxy of its history.Before 1492 it was assumed that all significant knowledge was already available; there was no concept of progress; people looked for understanding to the past not the future. This book argues that the discovery of America demonstrated that new knowledge was possible: indeed it introduced the very concept of ''discovery'', and opened the way to the invention of science.The first crucial discovery was Tycho Brahe''s nova of 1572: proof that there could be change in the heavens. The telescope (1610) rendered the old astronomy obsolete. Torricelli''s experiment with the vacuum (1643) led directly to the triumph of the experimental method in the Royal Society of Boyle and Newton. By 1750 Newtonianism was being celebrated throughout Europe.The new science did not consist simply of new discoveries, or new methods. It relied on a new understanding of what knowledge might be, and with this came a new language: discovery, progress, facts, experiments, hypotheses, theories, laws of nature - almost all these terms existed before 1492, but their meanings were radically transformed so they became tools with which to think scientifically. We all now speak this language of science, which was invented during the Scientific Revolution.The new culture had its martyrs (Bruno, Galileo), its heroes (Kepler, Boyle), its propagandists (Voltaire, Diderot), and its patient labourers (Gilbert, Hooke). It led to a new rationalism, killing off alchemy, astrology, and belief in witchcraft. It led to the invention of the steam engine and to the first Industrial Revolution. David Wootton''s landmark book changes our understanding of how this great transformation came about, and of what science is.

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The fifth story in the New York Times bestselling Questioneers chapter book series following Ada Twist, Scientist and friends Blue River Creek has a problem: there’s a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it’s important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the town’s pets? By using the scientific method, of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!Check out all the books in the Questioneers series:  The Questioneers Picture Book series: Iggy Peck, Architect • Rosie Revere, Engineer • Ada Twist, Scientist • Sofia Valdez, Future Prez • Aaron Slater, Illustrator • Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year • Billie Jean Peet, Athlete The Questioneers Chapter Book series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters • Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants • Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion • Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote • Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs • Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake • Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files series: Exploring Flight! • All About Plants! • The Science of Baking • Bug Bonanza! • Rockin’ Robots! • TeamGreen! Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist series: Ghost Busted • Show Me the Bunny • Brainstorm Book • 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories The Questioneers Big Project Book series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects • Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers • Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists • Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists • Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

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NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER''S SECRET PROVENCESecond in the bestselling Olive Farm story from the bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER''She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside'' BELLA''Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''I scan the terraces, planted with row upon row of ancient olive trees. It is April, late spring. Here in the hills behind the Cote d''Azur the olive groves are delicately blossomed, with their tiny, white-forked flowers. Beyond them, perched halfway up the slope of the hill, our belle epoque villa comes into view. Abounding in balustrade terraces, nestling among cedars and palms, facing out at a south-westerly angle, overlooking the bay of Cannes towards the sun-kissed Mediterranean, there it is, Appassionata, awaiting us...''THE OLIVE FARM told how Carol Drinkwater and partner Michel fell in love with and bought an abandoned Provencal olive farm. Now, in THE OLIVE SEASON, Carol is pregnant and their ever-loyal gardener is leaving to oversee the marriage of his son. Often unassisted, and with new challenges to face, Carol takes on the bulk of the farm work alone. Water is, as ever, a costly problem, and she goes in search of a diviner who promises almost magical results. But, as the harvest season approaches, dramatic events cast dark shadows of their olive farm.

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THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph''s ''Best Biographies of the Year 2024''Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch''s biography sheds new light on the four sisters'' lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process.''full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told'' Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph''Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters'' chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page'' The Mail on Sunday ''Frances Welch''s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria''s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia'' Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph''eye-opening'' and ''harrowing'' The Daily Mail''Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life'' and ''will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals'' The Times ''brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read'' Hugo Vickers, The Oldie''Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history'' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator''splendid'', ''a fascinating family portrait'', ''Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters'' Miranda Seymour, Literary Review

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