the mercantile larry rhodes

Welcome to the little town of Playnesville. Things might seem a little strange here but be assured that these are just regular folks... regular folks with most irregular experiences. From these irregularities arise great stories and here is just one of those stories, told by a real-life local at the trusty town pub, ever present for any weary travellers. This here story in particular is concerned with the history behind The Mercantile: General Store which was the location of some very strange and sinister goings-on... things you d rather see only in your nightmares. Violence, mystery and terror fills the quiet town of Playnesville, but the simple lives of the townsfolk must go on.

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‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled. An immersive piece of thriller writing of the sort late-night-reading binges are made of’ B. P. WALTER ‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted. Kate Rhodes delivers exactly what I look for in a gripping thriller’ RACHEL ABBOTT She thinks she understand stalkers. Until she becomes a target . . . Elly is an expert in stalking – an academic at Cambridge University and a popular media pundit. She knows the subject intimately: what motivates a stalker, how they behave, how to rehabilitate them. But now it’s personal. Someone is following her, making silent phone calls and sending her ominous notes. The message is always the same – me or you. Elly can’t trust anyone – not her family, her friends or her colleagues. She knows that her stalker must be someone close to her. And when they suddenly turn violent, she realizes she’s running out of time to find out who it is. Because it looks like only one of them will survive.A terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, told from the perspective of the stalker and the stalked – a roller-coaster ride with an ending you won’t see coming. ‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling #39; LESLEY KARA ‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS ‘Pacy, tense and unsettling . . . Kate keeps you guessing until the end, then hits you with a chapter that will stay with you long after you close the book’ MARI HANNAH ‘Stylish and atmospheric, with a final page that is sure to chill your bones. Loved it’ CAZ FREAR #39;The tension never lets up. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, Rhodes masterfully delivers a twist that leaves you breathless’ JO JAKEMAN #39;A bloody good read. Tense and intense #39; KATE EVANS ‘Pacy and chilling. I binged it’ EMMA BAMFORD ‘Kate Rhodes always delivers an entertaining read but this standalone novel really packs a punch’ RUSS THOMAS ‘Gripping . . . I just couldn #39;t put this down’ SIMON McCLEAVE #39;A creepy slow-burn of a thriller – one that will have you looking over your own shoulder as you read late into the night’ SARAH PEKKANEN ‘Superb plotting. The very best in psychological crime writing’ JANE ISAAC #39;Tense and terrifying - no one is above suspicion in this masterpiece of literary manipulation #39; ANNE COATES ‘Deliciously addictive’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Irresistible’ CRIME TIME ‘Terrifying’ CRIME MONTHLY #39;Tense and properly chilling #39; SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE

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From Larry Siedentop, acclaimed author of Democracy in Europe, Inventing the Individual is a highly original rethinking of how our moral beliefs were formed and their impact on western society today Magisterial, timeless, beautifully written ... Siedentop has achieved something quite extraordinary. He has explained us to ourselves SpectatorThis ambitious and stimulating book describes how a moral revolution in the first centuries AD - the discovery of human freedom and its universal potential - led to a social revolution in the west. The invention of a new, equal social role, the individual, gradually displaced the claims of family, tribe and caste as the basis of social organisation. Larry Siedentop asks us to rethink the evolution of the ideas on which modern societies and government are built, and argues that the core of what is now our system of beliefs emerged much earlier than we think. The roots of liberalism - belief in individual liberty, in the fundamental moral equality of individuals, that equality should be the basis of a legal system and that only a representative form of government is fitting for such a society - all these, Siedentop argues, were pioneered by Christian thinkers of the Middle Ages, who drew on the moral revolution carried out by the early church. It was the arguments of canon lawyers, theologians and philosophers from the eleventh to the fourteenth century, rather than the Renaissance, that laid the foundation for liberal democracy.There are large parts of the world where other beliefs flourish - fundamentalist Islam, which denies the equality of women and is often ambiguous about individual rights and representative institutions; quasi-capitalist China, where a form of utilitarianism enshrines state interests even at the expense of justice and liberty. Such beliefs may foster populist forms of democracy. But they are not liberal. In the face of these challenges, Siedentop urges that understanding the origins of our own liberal ideas is more than ever an important part of knowing who we are.LARRY SIEDENTOP was appointed to the first post in intellectual history ever established in Britain, at Sussex University in the 1970 s. From there he moved to Oxford, becoming Faculty Lecturer in Political Thought and a Fellow of Keble College. His writings include a study of Tocqueville, an edition of Guizot s History of Civilization in Europe, and Democracy in Europe, which has been translated into a dozen languages. Siedentop was made CBE in 2004.PRAISE FOR THE BOOK One of the most stimulating books of political theory to have appeared in many years ... a refreshingly unorthodox account of the roots of modern liberalism in medieval Christian thinking John Gray, Literary Review A brave, brilliant and beautifully written defence of the western tradition Paul Lay, History Today An engrossing book of ideas ... illuminating, beautifully written and rigorously argued Kenan Malik, Independent A most impressive work of philosophical history Robert Skidelsky

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEThe Making of the Atomic Bomb is the seminal and complete story of how the bomb was developed, from the turn-of-the-century discovery of the vast energy locked inside the atom to the dropping of the first bombs on Japan. Few great discoveries have evolved so swiftly - or have been so misunderstood. From the theoretical discussions of nuclear energy to the bright glare of Trinity, there was a span of hardly more than twenty-five years.What began as merely an interesting speculative problem in physics grew into the Manhattan Project, and then into the bomb, with frightening rapidity, while scientists known only to their peers - Szilard, Teller, Oppenheimer, Bohr, Meitner, Fermi, Lawrence and von Neumann - stepped from their ivory towers into the limelight. Richard Rhodes gives the definitive story of man s most awesome discovery and invention. Told in rich human, political and scientific detail, The Making of the Atomic Bomb is a narrative tour de force and a document with literary power commensurate with its subject.

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Let Marco Polo Rhodes guide you around this wonderful island. Explore Rhodes with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Rhodes, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are lots of ideas for keeping the kids entertained, as well as offering tips for travelling on a budget. Let Marco Polo show you all that Rhodes has to offer. The Marco Polo Rhodes guide covers: Rhodes Town, Lindos, Apolakkia, Monolithos, Faliraki, Afantou, Kolimbia, Archangelos, Kamiros.In this guide you⠙ll find:Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful island from tucked-away restaurants to spectacular viewsBucket list - here we recommend the top 10 best Rhodes experiences from dancing under the stars to picnics with incredible viewsBest of - find the best things to do if you⠙re travelling on a budget and the best things to do with the kids Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Rhodes. Experience the unique character of the island with these personal tours Rhodes in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Rhodes includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get into the holiday mood with Marco Polo⠙s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsUseful Greek phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map - we⠙ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Rhodes to show you this amazing Greek island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Rhodes has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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Dan Rhodes is one of the most successful and beloved YouTubers in the world. Here, in his debut book, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic - from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was six years old, to trying out his own early illusions, through to his journey from amateur magician to global TikTok star - and shows you how you can become a social media inspiration too.With striking illustrations throughout and clear #39;trick guides #39; to help young magicians get started - along with some really impressive sleights of hand for the more experienced illusionist - Dan #39;s book also contains a fascinating history of the craft of the magician, highlighting the skill and dedication it takes to become a true master of magic.Part memoir, part how-to, this is the perfect gift for any budding social media star.

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Equips readers with the information they need to resist the lies that feed humanity s urge to commit suicide. Read it! Yanis Varoufakis Devastating testimony. Faultless research. It s impossible to exaggerate the timeliness of this powerfully written book Peter Oborne We are seeing injustices caused by war and occupation unfold in real-time via social media, and we are speaking out in our millions against these horrors. Yet, from Gaza to Ukraine, the bombs continue to fall. We must understand why this is happening if we are to end it. Monstrous Anger of the Guns lays bare the dark and deceitful world of the global arms trade, which, often funded in our name, is a business that counts its profits in billions and its losses in human lives. Leading activists and campaigners connect the dots, showing how notions of citizenship, democracy and trust in governments are misguided, and how we can fight back by building mass movements, using direct action and legal justice to end the flow of weapons and the environmental and human devastation they bring.

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Larry Towell photographed Mennonites in Canada and Mexico for over ten years, and his own texts tell in detail his experiences with their communities. This second edition, reedited and re-sequenced includes forty new images from the photographerâ ™s archive.

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Celebrated as a photographer of the people, Larry Fink is known for his impromptu, street-style black-and-white photographs that delve into societal complexities, class divides, and the essence of human connection. Throughout his career, which spanned from the 1950s to his passing in November 2023, Fink documented a broad spectrum of subjects, spanning from the glamorous scenes of Vanity Fair Oscar parties to the streets of impoverished Philadelphia neighbourhoods. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to authentically portraying the human experience across diverse communities. Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking presents a comprehensive exploration of Fink s remarkable career for the first time. Over his lifetime, Fink meticulously stored his images in boxes, where they often remained forgotten for months or even years. However, during the pandemic, Fink dedicated himself to combing through these boxes with the dream of creating a retrospective of his work: photographs and beat-style poetry. This endeavour gained momentum when Daniel Power, founder of powerHouse Books and a longtime collaborator of Fink, photographers Jonno Rattman and Jamie Cabreza, and art director Yolanda Cuomo joined Fink in his archival journey. They unearthed a trove of unseen treasures, resulting in a meticulously curated 432-page testament to Fink s unparalleled creativity alongside his trademark jazz poetry. Fink s vast repertoire includes photographs of celebrities like Jay-Z and Meryl Streep, protesters marching down streets, and boxers in the ring (Including a look into his other books, Boxing (1998), Runway (2000), Social Graces (2001), Forbidden Pictures (2004), and The Beats (2014)). This book reaches even further by including non-human subjects like intimate portraits of insects in their natural habitat and dead animals grotesquely displayed. Larry Fink s distinctive signature - his raw and experimental approach, his spontaneity, his interest in class commentary, and his intimate perspective - are presented in a manner unprecedented in his body of work, applied to subject matter viewers have rarely seen Fink tackle. Each image, painstakingly selected, offers a poignant insight into Fink s unwavering commitment to his craft and insatiable curiosity about the world.

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The Epic Collection chronicling of Venom s early days continues, as he begins his transformation from Spider-Man s nemesis into the Lethal Protector anti-hero he s known as today! It s Venom vs. Spider-Man once again - for the first time! Eddie Brock takes on a very different web-slinger: Ben Reilly! With Venom a wanted man and Eddie s ex-wife Anne Weying caught in the middle, a deadly rivalry is reborn! And when the symbiote-hunting alien Xenophage targets Venom, this time it s Eddie s brain in danger of being eaten! Meanwhile, four imprisoned symbiotes join together to become Hybrid - but how will the Jury judge this unstable new hero? And when an interplanetary army invades Earth, Venom must fight alongside Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider to stop their home from becoming a planet of the symbiotes! But will Eddie s ex-wife be caught in the crossfire when killer vigilante Sin-Eater strikes? Collecting: Venom: Along Came a Spider (1996) 1-4, Venom: The Hunted (1996) 1-3; material from Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Venom Super Special (1995) 1, Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Venom: Sinner Takes All (1995) 1-4, Spider-Man Holiday Special 1995 1

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Rebel Spring is the second title in the gripping New York Times bestselling series, Falling Kingdoms. Perfect for fans of George RR Martin s Game of Thrones.Auranos has fallen. The three kingdoms are united. But in Mytica not everyone is on the same side - and for the victor a dark magic beckons.Cleo is a prisoner, forced to watch the evil King Gaius lie to her people.Lucia is haunted by the deadly magic her father cast to capture the kingdoms. Jonas and his rebel army are ready to fight.King Gaius is building a road through the Forbidden Mountains; tunnelling towards the Watcher s Sanctuary. Little does he know that what happens next will change the face of the land forever. It is what the rebels have been waiting for. Once you are drawn into Falling Kingdoms vividly imagined landscape, you won t ever want to leave it! Mizz From an opening dripping with blood, magic, and betrayal through complex interweaving plots detailing treachery, deceit, and forbidden love, this novel is the first in a projected series that will immediately engage readers and keep them intrigued BooklistAlso Available:Falling Kingdoms (Book 1)About the Author:Morgan Rhodes is the pen name for a popular author of urban fantasy. This is her first high fantasy series. Follow her on Twitter @morganrhodesya.

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Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it’s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And – most importantly of all – will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world adventure don #39;t forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie #39;s first adventure in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups. Out now!

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 In 52 short chapters, Bless⠓ed shows us the gifts God has given us, and how we can share them with our friends When we think about blessings, we often think about material gifts that God has provided. These are indeed things to be grateful for, but these are things that God has given to all people ⠓ what are the additional blessings we receive because we are his? Have you given thought to the knowledge that you have a forgiven past, a promising present and a certain, glorious future? Have you thanked God for giving you a proper view of health, balanced emotions and a fearless intellectual life? With one chapter for every week of the year, Larry Dixon looks at a different blessing that we have in our Christian life. He explains the blessing, gives Bible passages to examine, encourages us to take action with three action points, and also provides a guide for praying for unsaved friends to also know this blessing.

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If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that captivates readers all over the world - then you don t want to miss any of Mariana s unique romances. No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree! Everything Mariana writes is pure gold, and I credit her for my undying love of some of my favorite tropes: slow-burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine...Mariana is an absolute rockstar and a true gift to romance readers everywhere! - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time. - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tessa Bailey An absolute binge-compelling, subtle, sweet and unforgettable-Zapata brings the heady, dizzy rush of the slow fall into love to the pages of The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Winnipeg is so much more than a slow burn, a sports story, or a grumpy/sunshine delight-it s all of those things rolled into an unputdownable feast of romance. - Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl.........................................Vanessa Mazur knows she s doing the right thing. She shouldn t feel bad for quitting. Being an assistant/housekeeper/fairy godmother to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was always supposed to be temporary. She has plans and none of them include washing extra-large underwear longer than necessary.But when Aiden Graves shows up at her door wanting her to come back, she s beyond shocked.For two years, the man known as The Wall of Winnipeg couldn t find it in him to tell her good morning or congratulate her on her birthday. Now? He s asking for the unthinkable.What do you say to the man who is used to getting everything he wants?More dazzling praise for The Wall of Winnipeg and Me: A seriously addictive slow burn romance. This book was seriously perfect. reader review This one just really hit the spot for me. Great characters, slow burn romance, funny interactions, and when the heat finally hits, it s delicious. I read straight through the night and have thought about Aidan all day reader review I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. I cried even harder. I swooned and cried some more . . . This author has giving me back my love for reading and I couldn t thank her enough reader review The character development and the build of the relationship between these two were done perfectly. It was all just beautiful reader review I really enjoyed this slow burn romance. . . The payoff was perfect - I constantly had a cheesy grin on my face. The characters, the story, it was all simply wonderful reader review Slow burn. So good. Didn t want it to end. What a romance! reader review........................................Want more of Mariana s delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don t miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!When Gracie Met the GrumpDear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

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The New York Times Book Review Editors Choice • A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller—about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times “This is one of the best books I have read in years . . . gripping, full of colorful characters, and strange plot twists.” —Fareed Zakaria, CNN hostIt was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for jubilation. The Congo was at last being set free from Belgium—one of seventeen countries to gain independence in 1960 from ruling European powers. At the helm as prime minister was charismatic nationalist Patrice Lumumba. Just days after the handover, however, the Congo’s new army mutinied, Belgian forces intervened, and Lumumba turned to the United Nations for help in saving his newborn nation from what the press was already calling “the Congo crisis.” Dag Hammarskjöld, the tidy Swede serving as UN secretary-general, quickly arranged the organization’s biggest peacekeeping mission in history. But chaos was still spreading. Frustrated with the fecklessness of the UN and spurned by the United States, Lumumba then approached the Soviets for help—an appeal that set off alarm bells at the CIA. To forestall the spread of Communism in Africa, the CIA sent word to its station chief in the Congo, Larry Devlin: Lumumba had to go.Within a year, everything would unravel. The CIA plot to murder Lumumba would ?zzle out, but he would be deposed in a CIA-backed coup, transferred to enemy territory in a CIA-approved operation, and shot dead by Congolese assassins. Hammarskjöld, too, would die, in a mysterious plane crash en route to negotiate a cease-?re with the Congo’s rebellious southeast. And a young, ambitious military officer named Joseph Mobutu, who had once sworn fealty to Lumumba, would seize power with U.S. help and misrule the country for more than three decades. For the Congolese people, the events of 1960–61 represented the opening chapter of a long horror story. For the U.S. government, however, they provided a playbook for future interventions.

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A fascinating history , Charles Moore, The Spectator A powerful history of the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate.From the taking of the holy city of Jerusalem in the 7th century AD by Caliph Umar, to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following the end of World War I, Christian popes, emperors and kings, and Muslim caliphs and sultans were locked in a 1300-year battle for political, military, ideological, economic and religious supremacy.In this powerful history of the era, acknowledged expert on the history of the Middle East and the Crusades Simon Mayall focuses on some of the most significant clashes of arms in human history: the taking and retaking of Jerusalem and the collapse of the Crusader states; the fall of Constantinople; the sieges of Rhodes and Malta; the assault on Vienna and the â ˜high-water markâ ™ of Ottoman advance into Europe; culminating in the Allied capture of Jerusalem in World War I, the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the dissolution of the sultanate and the caliphate, and the formation of modern Europe and the modern Middle East. The House of War offers a wide, sweeping narrative, encompassing the broad historical and religious context of this period, while focussing on some of the key, pivotal sieges and battles, and on the protagonists, political and military, who determined their conclusions and their consequences.

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This is the first comprehensive biography of Cecil Rhodes in a generation. This critical work elaborates the life and times of Rhodes, showing how his racist politics impacted mining, industry, transportation, warfare, and society, while discussing how his controversial policies fueled a lasting white-dominated colonial society and had an enduring influence on modern South Africa.Cecil John Rhodes became one of the most influential people in the history of the British Empire. He made a fortune in South Africa by leading the world s most important diamond mining company, De Beers, as well as a gold-mining concern called Consolidated Gold Fields. While he was a busy entrepreneur, he was also a member of the Cape Colony s legislature and served as prime minister from 1890 to 1896, a key period for the development of racial discrimination. His British South Africa Company was given a charter to govern what is today Zambia and Zimbabwe. His most famous legacy is the Rhodes Trust, which funds the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University.A complex figure, admired and detested in his own time, Rhodes dreamt to unite Southern Africa s colonies and republics into one state, dominated by white settlers, with labor provided by Black people who were constrained and pressured by discriminatory laws. He built his wealth on the backs of African migrant laborers, for whom he had little regard. His British South Africa Company was accused of fraud. And in 1895 and 1896, he famously encouraged a failed plot to overthrow the independent Boer republic in the Transvaal. Rhodes coup helped to precipitate the South African War, which started in 1899 and ended in 1902, the year of Rhodes death.This authoritative biography focuses on the relationship between Rhodes well-known activities in business and politics and the development of Southern Africa s infrastructure, most famously his plan for a Cape-to-Cairo railway. Rhodes envisioned a region where racism became embedded in the mining, farming, communication, and transportation industries. He pursued this vision in the face of opposition from many quarters. Understanding the extent of Rhodes activities helps us to understand the challenges of modern Africa and the recent Rhodes Must Fall movement. A critical analysis of this contested figure, The Colonialist offers an original portrait of a crucial figure of his era.

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With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, award-winning author illustrator Lynn Curlee tells the story of some of humankind’s greatest feats and explores a timeless desire of countless civilizations: to leave a permanent mark on the Earth—now with a new look!The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Great Pyramid at Giza. For centuries, these names have inspired wonder and mystery. They are but three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This book investigates and illustrates how they must have appeared at their peak, pondering the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades: What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them? How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues? Most of these masterpieces of human achievement have long since crumbled into dust. But their legacy survives, and these triumphs of human vision, architecture, and creativity have become the stuff of legends.

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For six centuries the Republic of Venice was a maritime empire, its sovereign power extending throughout much of the eastern Mediterranean â “ an empire of coasts, islands and isolated fortresses by which, as Wordsworth wrote, the mercantile Venetians held the gorgeous east in fee . Jan Morris reconstructs the whole of this glittering dominion in the form of a sea-voyage, travelling along the historic Venetian trade routes from Venice itself to Greece, Crete and Cyprus. It is a traveller s book, geographically arranged but wandering at will from the past to the present, evoking not only contemporary landscapes and sensations but also the characters, the emotions and the tumultuous events of the past. The first such work ever written about the Venetian â ˜Stato da Marâ ™, it is an invaluable historical companion for visitors to Venice itself and for travellers through the lands the Doges once ruled.

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The sequel to the cult classic The Dice Man, this book can also change your life!Larry Rhinehart is the son of an infamous father â “ the renegade psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart, otherwise known as the Dice Man.Luke became a cult figure in the seventies, inspiring thousands to follow him into the anarchic world of Dice Living, where every decision is made not by the self, but by the roll of the dice.Larry, however, is emphatically not a follower. He has grown up to have a great respect for order and control. A wealthy Wall Street analyst, all set to marry the bossâ ™s daughter, Larry has got life where he wants it. Until rumours begin to circulate about the reappearance of his long-vanished father â “ and Larryâ ™s carefully organized world begins to look a lot less certain.By turns funny, moving and wildly erotic, The Search for the Dice Man is a journey of the body and spirit never to be forgotten.

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PERCY JACKSON meets ERAGON in the new epic saga from bestseller Peter Lerangis.⠜A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets⠦ I can⠙t wait to see what⠙s next⠝ Rick RiordanThe day after twelve-year-old Jack McKinley is told he has six months to live, he awakens on a mysterious island, where a secret organization promises to save his life ⠓ but with one condition. With his three friends, Jack must lead a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs, which, only when combined together, can save their lives. The challenge: the orbs have been missing for a thousand years, lost among the ruins and relics of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With no one else to turn to and no escape in sight, the four friends have no choice but to undertake the quest. First stop: The Colossus of Rhodes, where they realise that there⠙s way more at stake than just their lives.

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A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. The Find-Outers have no mystery to solve, so Larry disguises himself as a window cleaner. But Larry, Fatty, Daisy, Pip and Bets soon discover that money has been stolen from the bungalow Larry was cleaning - and a few days later, all the furniture is gone too! The Find-Outers are on the case to discover who the thief is... First published in 1953, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.

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Kniha - autor Peter Thiel; Blake Masters, 210 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page will not make a search engine. If you are copying these guys, you aren't learning from them. You aren't taking the world from 0 to 1. The co-founder of one of the most successful tech start-ups in history presents a ground-breaking and thought-provoking book on innovation and what it takes for a new company to prosper.

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A Mill & Mortar THE SPICE éves naptár egy 12 fémdobozból álló készlet, amely minden hónapra egy különleges fűszert vagy keveréket tartalmaz. A fűszerek szerves alapanyagokból készültek, és egy elegáns fadobozban érkeznek. A termék ideális ajándék a főzés szerelmeseinek, akik szeretnének új ízeket fedezni fel.

• 12 különleges, hónapra lebontott fűszer a prémium fémdobozokban.
• Elegáns fadoboz, amely stílusos konyhai dekoráció is egyben.
• Kiváló minőségű, szerves alapanyagokból készült fűszerek és keverékek.
• Teljes éven át tartó gasztronómiai inspiráció és felfedezés.

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A THE ESSENTIALS kupcake készlet 14 darabból áll, amelyeket egy elegáns, rózsaszín, könyv alakú dobozban tárolnak. Tartalmaz egy fa nyelű szilikonspatulát, egy textil díszítő zsákot, nyolc szilikontálcát és tíz különböző méretű díszítő csövet. A készlet minden szükséges eszközt biztosít a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez.

• Könyv alakú, rózsaszín dobozban található elegáns készlet, amely könnyen tárolható és stílusosan mutat a polcon.
• Tartalmaz minden alapvető eszközt a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez, beleértve a szilikontálcákat, a díszítő csöveket és a textil díszítő zsákot.
• A szilikontálcák újrahasználhatók, környezetbarátak és egyenletes sütést biztosítanak, míg a fa nyelű szilikonspatula precíz keverést és kenést tesz lehetővé.
• A készlet tartós, minőségi anyagokból készült, könnyen tisztítható, és ideális kezdőknek és otthoni sütőknek egyaránt.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR A dystopian odyssey through the dark authoritarian landscape of the modern worldâ ™ The TimesTo be born American in the late twentieth century was to take the fact of a particular kind of American exceptionalism as granted â “ a state of nature arrived at after all else had failed. In the span of just thirty years, this assumption would come crashing down.After the fall, we must determine what it means to be American again.In 2017, as Ben Rhodes was helping Barack Obama begin his next chapter, the legacy they worked to build for eight years was being taken apart. To understand what was happening in America, Rhodes decided to look outwards. Over the next three years, he travelled to dozens of countries, meeting with politicians, activists, and dissidents confronting the same nationalism and authoritarianism that was tearing America apart. Along the way, a Russian opposition leader he spends time with is poisoned, the Hong Kong protesters he comes to know see their movement snuffed out, and America itself reaches the precipice of losing democracy before giving itself a second chance.After the Fall is a hugely ambitious and essential work of discovery. Throughout, Rhodes comes to realize how much Americaâ ™s fingerprints are on a world it helped to shape: through the excesses of the post-Cold War embrace of unbridled capitalism, post-9/11 nationalism and militarism, mania for technology and social media, and the racism that shaped the backlash to the Obama presidency. At the same time, he learns from a diverse set of characters â “ from Obama to rebels to a rising generation of leaders â “ how looking squarely at where America has gone wrong only makes it more essential to fight for what America is supposed to be â “ for itself, and for the entire world.

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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #6 #39;An absolute master of pace, plotting and character #39; ELLY GRIFFITHS REVENGE DI Ben Kitto made many enemies in his time working as an undercover officer for the Met police, none more ruthless and calculating than gang leader Craig Travis.IS WORTH Travis has longed to make Kitto pay for his role in getting him convicted – and that day has finally arrived. Now, a dark and twisted killer is heading for the Scilly Isles, one who has waited a long time for revenge.WAITING FOR . . . With Kitto busy investigating the discovery of a body on the islands and distracted by the imminent arrival of his first child, his defences are down. He has so much to lose.And Travis will stop at nothing to take it all from him. PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES: ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down #39; ERIN KELLY ‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT #39;A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline #39; SOPHIE HANNAH #39;Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass #39; GUARDIAN #39;Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story #39; METRO #39;Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting #39; SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland #39; MEL MCGRATH #39;It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie #39; JULIA CROUCH

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The World According to Roger Ballen, co-authored with Colin Rhodes, looks at Ballenâ ™s career in the wider cultural context beyond photography, including his connections with and collections of Art Brut. It features photographs selected from across Ballenâ ™s career, along with installations created exclusively for the exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre and photographs of objects and works from Ballenâ ™s own collection of Art Brut. Organized thematically, with texts by Colin Rhodes and an introduction and interview with Ballen by Martine Lusardy (the Director of the Halle Saint Pierre), The World According to Roger Ballen is both a catalogue of the first, major exhibition of Ballenâ ™s work in France and an exploration of Ballenâ ™s positioning within and connections to the wider context of modern and contemporary art.

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An accessible and comprehensive encyclopedia of 1,000 deadstock sneakersâ “â “the originals produced for exclusive, limited-edition releasesâ “â “by trendsetting sneakerhead and infamous reseller, Larry Deadstockâ œDeadstockâ refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run re-runs, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most desirable, exclusive, and valuable merchandise in existence, only available from select resell shops and websites such as Larry Deadstockâ ™s. In 1,000 Deadstock Sneakers, deadstock collector and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock teams up with streetwear journalist François Chevalier to dive deep into the origins, history, and trends of international sneaker culture.This book features: The origin story behind the first pair of Air Jordans Basketball legends Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael JordanGroundbreaking designers such as Virgil Abloh Influential figures like Will Smith, Spike Lee, and Travis ScottInformative anecdotes from Larry Deadstock Original advertisements from Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, New Balance, Rebook, Vans, and moreComplete with detailed research, historical context, and trend analysis on the aesthetic appeal of each style, this book explores the significance of the sneaker in fashion and culture today through 1,000 coveted deadstock sneakers of the last 50 years. This is a must-have reference text for sneakerheads and deadstock collectors; eye candy for sports fans, influencers, and all sneaker wearers; and an exploration of a rising phenomenon in fashion and streetwear for anyone interested in contemporary American culture.

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Oh no! Larry the leaf is lost and senses something is wrong. He s panicking and needs to calm down so he can think clearly. Poor Larry! The big black bird said he would help, but things seem to be getting worse. Will the leaf escape the clutches of Oaky and his gang and get back home to the gnarly tree where he once belonged? It s a race against time as the leaf changes colour. Will he accept the offer of help from Woolly the owl? Will he listen to the words of wisdom and follow it through? Children s fiction capturing a child s imagination and developing their understanding of survival and the life cycle of a leaf. Aimed at 5- to 7-year-olds this short story is filled with humour, emotion and struggle told in a gentle way that a child will understand. Colourful illustrations shape the story and bring the characters to life. Will Larry The Lost Leaf escape the clutches of Oaky and his gang? Alongside talking animals, birds, and nature, with a lovely mix of spirituality this tale will leave young minds wanting more!

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The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason s quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea. The only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, it is a major product of the brilliant world of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the 3rd century BC. Apollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the diven, the limits of science. This volume offers the first scholarly translation into English prose for many years, combining readability with accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to readers both with and without Greek. `Based on a deep understanding of the text, this translation, with informative notes and an excellent introduction, will bring Apollonius to the audience he deserves.... (TLS) ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The first of a series of volumes on the Hospitaller Knights of Saint John, this volume covers the period 1306⠓1522.The Hospitaller Knights had developed during the Crusades from a monastic order providing hostels for Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. The need to provide armed escorts to these pilgrims brought about their evolution into a Military Order. An elite component of Crusader armies, Hospitallers were involved in most large-scale Christian-Saracen engagements following the First Crusade. Taking to the sea, the Hospitallers became a major naval power in the Mediterranean. The author draws on the work of the Order⠙s official historians, Giacomo Bosio and his successor Bartolomeo dal Pozzo. He transcribes their writings for the modern reader, while also presenting new information revealed in the 400 years of scholarship since Bosio⠙s death in 1627. This volume opens with Hospitaller relocation from Cyprus to Rhodes during the years 1306 to 1309 while introducing other entities wielding power in the Eastern Mediterranean, including Mamluk Egypt, Turkish beyliks emerging from disintegration of the Seljuk Empire, the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire, Cyprus itself, and not least, the Republic of Venice controlling most Aegean islands. The book brings to light the contributions of Hospital leaders (Grand Masters) as well as of lieutenants, allies and opponents, including those of Philippe Villiers de L⠙Isle-Adam, who became Grand Master in 1521. Complete with an extensive glossary of notable figures, this volume is believed to be the only continuous history since Bosio of the Hospitallers during the period 1306 through 1522, and is certainly the only such history in the English language.

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Down-to-earth wisdom on how to live a life of authenticity and spiritual integrity, from one of the West’s most respected teachers of vipassana meditation.How does dharma wisdom show up in our lives every day? This collection of teachings by the beloved Insight Meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg offers clear, down-to-earth guidance on learning how to live a life informed by Buddhism—through questioning, reflective observation, and self-understanding. Rosenberg is known for presenting the essence of the Buddhism in a way that is unvarnished, utterly accessible, and that resonates with a wide audience. Here he unpacks—with his signature engaging and iconoclastic style—such topics as meditation, silence, use of the breath, self-knowing, working with strong emotions, intimacy, illness and grief, among others.   There are few teachers who so epitomize the idea of “spiritual friend” in the way that Larry Rosenberg does. His teachings give a clear sense that dharma is very much a part of everyday life. This book is also informed by what Rosenberg considers his deeper and more immediate understanding of dharma that has come in recent years—a period marked in his own life by illness and disability—and in the life of the planet by a deadly pandemic, war, an existential climate crisis, and pervasive technological distraction.An introductory essay, written by journalist and author Madeline Drexler, serves as a spiritual biography of Rosenberg, presenting his reflections on more than half a century of dedicated dharma practice and instruction. This essay illuminates what, for Rosenberg, were profound turning points and moments of realization—his long apprenticeships with foundational figures in twentieth-century Buddhism, including Ajahn Chah, Thich Nhat Hanh, Seung Sahn, and Ajahn Buddhadasa, as well as Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

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A comprehensive new illustrated guide to geometry—from New York Times bestselling cartoonist Larry GonickWhat s the point of points? Where do we draw the line? If there are two sides to everything, then what s up with triangles, squares, and polygons?Once again, mathematician-turned-cartoonist Larry Gonick uses his unique gift for witty, lively, and clear exposition to demystify another complex subject: geometry.Moving from the most basic geometrical concepts—planes, lines, and points—through elementary postulates and to elaborate proofs, The Cartoon Guide to Geometry is a comprehensive primer on all the essentials of plane geometry: angles, triangles, area, similarity, and, yes, the Pythagorean theorem. Carefully tailored to the curriculum standards and standardized testing guidelines of the subject, the book provides innovative visuals that develop proofs and constructions with sequential graphics rather than single illustrations. The reader emerges with a deep grasp of key ideas—and has fun getting there.

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Jeden ostrov, dvě tváře. Není žádný problém strávit celé prázdniny v trojúhelníku hotel, pláž a diskotéka. Stejně tak jednoduché je ale putování od vesnice k vesnici, od kláštera ke klášteru, při němž zapomenete, že Rhodos je po Krétě nejvýznamnějším prázdninovým ostrovem Egejského moře. Rhodos je součástí Dodekánu neboli Dvanáctiostroví, čítajícího dvanáct ostrovů před jihozápadním pobřežím Turecka. Ve skutečnosti je ostrovů devatenáct a všechny jsou obydlené. Rhodos je největší (1398 km2, asi 70 000 obyv.), město Rhodos se 44 000 obyvateli je pak správním centrem celého souostroví, nad nímž po staleté nadvládě cizích mocností od roku 1947 znovu vlaje helénská vlajka. Nicméně sever ostrova je dnes opět v rukou cizinců, přinejmenším na pár měsíců v roce. Vedle hotelů, restaurací, diskoték a krámků se suvenýry se za hradební zdí prostírá stará část Rhodu, město světového kulturního dědictví s pozůstatky dob antických, křižáckých a východořímských. Bohatství minulých dob zde najdete na každém kroku. Z byzantské epochy, která skončila r. 1453, pocházejí četné kostely, kapličky a kláštery. Zdejší mniši a jeptišky prokazují svým hostům často zvláštní pohostinnost, s níž se však cestovatelé setkávají i vně klášterních zdí. V každém případě poznáte původní řecký způsob života lépe na jihu ostrova, v turisticky zatím nepříliš dotčených vesnicích a obcích jako Kattavía, Asklípion nebo Síana, než na rušném a hlučném severu. Nejkrásnější pláže najdete na dosud venkovském východním pobřeží. Turistickým centrem je památkově chráněný Líndos, jehož 1000 obyvatel čelí v sezóně osminásobnému počtu turistů. To je cena za pravidelné příjmy. Vždyť existence mnoha jiných vesnic je ohrožena nedostatkem. Přitom však tento kopcovitý ostrov (200-600 m n. m.) není chudý: v časném létě se utápí v moři květů, ovoce, zeleniny a vína je zde dostatek, a dokonce i rybolov ještě stále vynáší.

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â ˜I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory â ¦ such a fun readâ ™ â “ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.â ˜The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid s adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don t sleep on this one.â ™ - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. Theyâ ™re so bad, heâ ™s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finnâ ™s dreams change the waking world too. Heâ ™s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now theyâ ™re coming for his gran, the only family heâ ™s got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue!Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finnâ ™s missing parents. Together with Finnâ ™s geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night?If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears â “ or be destroyed by them!â ˜Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills â “ Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

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At the crossroads of art and science, The Beautiful Brain presents Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience through his groundbreaking artistic brain imagery. “Among the world’s greatest scientific illustrations. . . . They posit the thing between your ears as an immense cosmic universe, or at least one of the most intricate of all of nature’s creations. That the images are also undeniable as art only adds to the complexity.” —New York Times Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934) was the father of modern neuroscience and an exceptional artist. He devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body’s most complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of visualization, based on fanatically precise techniques and countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most remarkable illustrations in the history of science. This selection of Cajal’s exquisite drawings of brain cells, brain regions, and neural circuits features accessible descriptive commentary, explored in the text from multiple perspectives: Larry W. Swanson describes Cajal’s contributions to neuroscienceLyndel King and Eric Himmel explore his artistic roots and achievementEric A. Newman provides commentary on the drawingsJanet M. Dubinsky describes contemporary neuroscience imaging techniques This book is the companion to the traveling exhibition that marked the first time that many of these works, which are housed at the Instituto Cajal in Madrid, have been seen outside of Spain. In addition to showcasing Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience and exploring his artistic roots and achievement, The Beautiful Brain looks at his work in relation to contemporary neuroscience imaging, appealing to general readers and professionals alike.

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A stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie -- the shape-shifting water horse -- made world-famous by Andy Scott s kelpies statues. Every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But it s easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon... Flora is playing with her brothers and sisters by the loch when she notices a stunning white horse. While her siblings demand a chance to ride the beautiful animal, Flora is worried. Where has this strange horse come from? Why are its hoof prints wet? Too late Flora realizes this is no horse! It s a kelpie: a shape-shifting water horse from Scottish folklore known to steal children. Can Flora reveal the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family? The kelpie, once a lesser-known creature of Scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as Andy Scott s magnificent Kelpies statues have become a world-famous tourist attraction. The classic tale of the kelpie is wonderfully retold for 4-7 year olds in this gripping adaptation by renowned Scottish children s author and storyteller Lari Don, with breathtaking illustrations by artist Philip Longson.

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Sam the Lion runs the pool-hall, the picture house and the all-night café. Coach Popper whips his boys with towels and once took a shot at one when he disturbed his hunting. Billy wouldn t know better than to sweep his broom all the way to the town limits if no one stopped him. And teenage friends Sonny and Duane have nothing better to do than drift towards the adult world, with its temptations of sex and confusions of love.The basis for a classic film, The Last Picture Show is both extremely funny and deeply profound. And, with the eccentrically peopled Thalia, Texas, Larry McMurtry made a small town that feels as real as any you ve ever walked around.

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Janet is forbidden from visiting the woods near her father s castle because legend says that long ago a local boy called Tam Linn was stolen there by the fairy queen and never returned. But Janet isn t afraid of fairy stories...Deep in the woods, by a well, she meets a fairy knight -- the famous Tam Linn, forbidden to leave by the evil queen s spell.Janet decides to save him, but when the queen and her army appear, fairy magic turns Tam Linn into a whole host of Scottish creatures. Can Janet hold on long enough to rescue him?A sharp and intelligent retelling of the traditional Scottish fairy tale of Tam Linn, which originated in the Scottish Borders, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Lari Don s fresh take on this well-known story is perfectly complemented by artist Philip Longson s breathtaking illustrations.The Tale of Tam Linn is one of the titles in the new Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.

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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #3 ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down #39; ERIN KELLY ‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSINTRUDERS HERE ARE BOUND TO DIE . . . As the sun sets on a cold November evening, the tiny community of St Agnes prepares for their annual Fifth-of-November festivities. Moments before the fireworks are scheduled to commence, an islander discovers a charred body left on the bonfire, and quickly it becomes clear that a killer is at large. Ben Kitto is the Deputy Chief of Police for the Scilly Isles, and with a killer on the loose, he has no choice but to forbid all residents from leaving the island. With a population of just eighty people, everyone is a suspect and no one is safe. When threats start appearing, written in the old Cornish language, Ben suspects that the killer’s motive is to rid the island of the newcomers who threaten their traditions. With time running out, Ben hurries to discover the secrets of the island’s peculiar residents, but he knows it’s only a matter of time before another fire is started . . . No place to run.No place to hide. PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES: ‘In Burnt Island, Kate Rhodes #39; portrayals of island life are vivid; her landscapes deftly sketched. A tense thriller with pitch-perfect pace – I devoured it!’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer #39; ERIN KELLY ‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT #39;A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline #39; SOPHIE HANNAH #39;Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass #39; GUARDIAN #39;Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story #39; METRO #39;Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting #39; Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland #39; MEL MCGRATH #39;I love reading Kate #39;s books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie #39; JULIA CROUCH

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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #4 ‘Clever, atmospheric and compelling, it’s another masterclass in plotting’ WOMAN #39;S WEEKLY #39;Rhodes is a published poet and every one of her sentences sings #39; FINANCIAL TIMESWITH A KILLER ON THE LOOSE As the scorching summer sun beats down on St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, DI Ben Kitto and his team are training for the annual Swimathon, until they discover a body hanging from Pulpit Rock, dressed in a bridal gown.ON A TINY ISLAND An obsessive killer is hunting for female victims. Kitto has no choice but to stop anyone leaving St Mary’s, but soon another woman is attacked.EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT The killer must be a trusted member of the community. Kitto’s investigation is being watched closely, the killer always one step ahead, as the next victim is chosen . . .NO ONE IS SAFE PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES: ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer #39; ERIN KELLY ‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT #39;A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline #39; SOPHIE HANNAH #39;Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass #39; GUARDIAN #39;Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story #39; METRO #39;Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting #39; Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland #39; MEL MCGRATH #39;I love reading Kate #39;s books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie #39; JULIA CROUCH

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A new nightmare. A deadly premonition. After a horrifying vision of the future, Finnegan Quick must fix his fate before it finally catches up to him. A pulse-pounding horror story by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.By night, Finnegan Quick has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE. Unfortunately for him, after dreaming his parents out of reality, his nightmares are the only hope he has of one day finding them again.To discover the truth of his parentsâ ™ disappearance, Finn investigates the paranormal with his best friends, Squid and Cass. Their only lead is a mysterious urban legend about a girl in Ireland whose body remained perfect, even after death. Rumour is, she was a banshee â “ a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy - whose unearthly scream, it was said, could drive anyone who heard it to instant madness.That very night, Finn finds out why. In his dreams, he finds the banshee. He hears her scream and with it, sees a vision of the future.Squid. His best friend. Face down in water, dead.In the waking world, Finn is left with no choice: unravel the mystery of the Bansheeâ ™s curse, or risk losing the only family he has leftâ ¦A creepy, page-turning read for horror fans everywhere. Scares GUARANTEED.

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If you have ever suspected that heavy water is the title of a bootleg Pink Floyd album, believed that surface tension is an anxiety disorder, or imagined that a noble gas is the result of a heavy meal at Buckingham Palace, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry to set you on the road to chemical literacy!The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry, a collaboration between preeminent scientist Professor Craig Criddle of Stanford University and cartoonist Larry Gonick, is a complete and up-to-date course in college-level chemistry. In engaging and humorous graphic style, the book covers both the history and the basics, including:Early ideas and techniquesElectrochemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEnvironmental chemistryPhysics as chemistryAnd much more!You don t need to be a scientist to grasp these and many other complex ideas, because The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry explains them all: the history and basics of chemistry, atomic theory, combustion, solubility, reaction stoichiometry, the mole, entropy, and much more—all explained in simple, clear, and yes, funny illustrations. Chemistry will never be the same!

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The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window ⠦ We ve all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.Made in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including: Faridah à bíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E. L. Norry, Imogen Russell Williams, Jasmine Richards and Sam Sedgman. Along with stunning, atmospheric illustration from Pam Smy, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of every age up long past their bedtimes ...

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Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Hazel, Cashew and Conker are squirrels who have hidden their nuts somewhere safe â “ but they canâ ™t remember where! Will they ever find them again? This fun story was written by Lari Don.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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<!-- Pobo Page Builder - content START --><div id='pobo-all-content' data-pobo-content='product' data-pobo-design-id='default' data-pobo-page-id='7064246' data-pobo-lang='default' data-pobo-version='1.0'><div id='pobo-inner-content'><div id="pobo-standard-widget"><div data-pobo-widget-id='70' data-pobo-unique-id='1730612' class='widget-container widget-text'><div class="widget-typography"><div class="empty"><h2 data-sourcepos="1:1-1:21" id="isPasted">Larios 12 40% 0,7l</h2><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:15"><strong>O produktu:</strong></p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:486">Larios 12 je prémiový gin ze slunného Španělska, který v sobě snoubí  středomořskou  svěžest a  bohatou  chuť.  Jeho  název  odkazuje na  12  pečlivě  vybraných  botanicals,  které  mu  dodávají  jeho  charakteristický  charakter.  Mezi  tyto  ingredience  patří  jalovec,  koriandr,  citrusové  plody  (pomeranč,  citron,  limetka,  mandarinka,  grapefruit),  muškátový  oříšek  a  andělika.  Larios 12  je  vyroben  čtyřnásobnou  destilací,  což  mu  dodává  jeho  jemnost a  čistotu.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:9"><strong>Vůně:</strong></p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:156">Larios 12 nabízí  intenzivní a  svěží  vůni s  tóny  jalovce,  citrusů a  bylin.  Vůně je  elegantní a  lákavá, s  jemným  nádechem  středomořské  svěžesti.</p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:9"><strong>Chuť:</strong></p><p data-sourcepos="13:1-13:188">Chuť ginu je  jemná a  vyvážená, s  dominantními  tóny  jalovce a  citrusů.  Na patře se  prolínají  tóny  bylin a  koření.  Závěr je  středně  dlouhý,  osvěžující a s  příjemnou  dochutí.</p><p data-sourcepos="15:1-15:27"><strong>Doporučené servírování:</strong></p><p data-sourcepos="17:1-17:258">Larios 12 si můžete vychutnat  samotný, s  tonikem nebo v  koktejlech.  Skvěle se  hodí  do  klasických  ginových  koktejlů,  jako je  Gin & Tonic,  Martini  nebo  Negroni.  Doporučujeme  ho  kombinovat s  kvalitním  tonikem a  ozdobit  plátkem  limetky.</p><p data-sourcepos="19:1-19:16"><strong>Zajímavosti:</strong></p><ul data-sourcepos="21:1-25:0"><li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:38">Larios 12 je  vyráběn ve  Španělsku.</li><li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:47">Obsahuje  12  pečlivě  vybraných  botanicals.</li><li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:39">Je  vyroben  čtyřnásobnou  destilací.</li><li data-sourcepos="24:1-25:0">Láhev má  elegantní  design s  motivem  středomořské  krajiny.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="28:1-28:236">Larios 12 je  prémiový  gin s  jemnou a  vyváženou  chutí,  který  si  vás  získá  svojí  elegancí a  středomořským  šarmem.  Je  to  skvělá  volba pro  každou  příležitost,  ať  už  si  ho  chcete  vychutnat  samotný  nebo v  koktejlu.</p></div></div></div><div data-pobo-widget-id='4' data-pobo-unique-id='1730613' class='widget-container widget-header-text'><div class="widget-typography"><div class="rc-header-text"><h2 class="rc-header-text__header"> O značce Larios </h2><span class="rc-header-text__text"> Larios je  španělská  značka  ginu s  dlouholetou  tradicí.  Její  historie  sahá  až  do  roku  1866,  kdy  byla  založena v  Malaze.  Larios se  od  té  doby  stal  jedním z  nejpopulárnějších  ginů ve  Španělsku a  je  známý  pro  svoji  kvalitu a  svěžest.  Značka  Larios se  pyšní  svojí  tradicí a  oddaností  kvalitě,  což se  odráží  v  každém  jejím  produktu. </span></div></div></div></div><div id="pobo-share-widget"></div></div></div><!-- Pobo Page Builder - content END -->

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In this latest edition of the successful Cartoon Guide series, master cartoonist and former Harvard instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course to help students understand and learn this core mathematical course taught in American schools.Using engaging graphics and lively humor, Gonick covers all of the algebra essentials, including linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing techniques. He also offers a concise overview of algebra’s history and its many practical applications in modern life.Combining Gonick’s unique ability to make difficult topics fun, interesting, and easy-to-understand—while still relaying the essential information in a clear, organized and accurate format—The Cartoon Guide to Algebra is an essential supplement for students of all levels, in high school, college, and beyond.

Objev podobné jako The Cartoon Guide to Algebra - Larry Gonick

<!-- Pobo Page Builder - content START --><div id='pobo-all-content' data-pobo-content='product' data-pobo-design-id='default' data-pobo-page-id='10832252' data-pobo-lang='default' data-pobo-version='2.0'><div id='pobo-inner-content'><div id='pobo-standard-widget'><div data-pobo-widget-id='70' data-pobo-unique-id='2272391' class='widget-container widget-text'><div class="widget-typography"><div class="empty"><p data-start="0" data-end="26" id="isPasted"><strong data-start="0" data-end="26">Larios Rose 37,5% 0,7l</strong></p><p data-start="28" data-end="415"><strong data-start="28" data-end="42">O produktu</strong><br data-start="42" data-end="45">Larios Rose je růžový gin s obsahem alkoholu 37,5 %, který nabízí osvěžující a elegantní zážitek plný květinových a ovocných tónů. Tento gin je ideální volbou pro milovníky moderních destilátů, kteří hledají lehčí a ovocnější variantu klasického ginu. Je vyroben z pečlivě vybraných botanických složek a růžových plodů, což mu dodává charakteristickou jemnost a svěžest.</p><p data-start="417" data-end="653"><strong data-start="417" data-end="425">Vůně</strong><br data-start="425" data-end="428">Vůně Larios Rose je svěží a příjemně květinová s výraznými tóny růží, lesního ovoce a jemnými citrusovými podtóny. Tento parfémovaný aroma profil vás zaujme svou lehkostí a harmonickou kombinací sladkých a osvěžujících prvků.</p><p data-start="655" data-end="971"><strong data-start="655" data-end="663">Chuť</strong><br data-start="663" data-end="666">Chuť ginu je jemná, ovocná a vyvážená s příjemnou sladkostí růží a bobulového ovoce, jako jsou jahody a maliny. Jemné citrusové tóny doplňují celkový zážitek a dodávají drinku svěžest a energii. Larios Rose je zároveň hladký a snadno pitelný, což ho činí ideálním pro různé koktejly i samostatné popíjení.</p><p data-start="973" data-end="1241"><strong data-start="973" data-end="999">Doporučené servírování</strong><br data-start="999" data-end="1002">Larios Rose doporučujeme servírovat dobře vychlazený, ideálně s tonikem a ledem, ozdobený plátkem čerstvého ovoce, například jahody nebo citronu. Výborně se také hodí do osvěžujících koktejlů, které podtrhnou jeho ovocné a květinové aroma.</p><p data-start="1243" data-end="1260"><strong data-start="1243" data-end="1258">Zajímavosti</strong></p><ul data-start="1261" data-end="1627"><li data-start="1261" data-end="1362"><p data-start="1263" data-end="1362">Larios Rose je první růžový gin na trhu vyráběný tradičním způsobem destilace botanických složek.</p></li><li data-start="1363" data-end="1464"><p data-start="1365" data-end="1464">Je inspirován středomořským klimatem a přírodou, což se odráží v jeho svěžím a lehkém charakteru.</p></li><li data-start="1465" data-end="1558"><p data-start="1467" data-end="1558">Díky nižšímu obsahu alkoholu 37,5 % je vhodný i pro ty, kdo preferují jemnější destiláty.</p></li><li data-start="1559" data-end="1627"><p data-start="1561" data-end="1627">Ideální volba pro moderní mixology a přípravu neotřelých koktejlů.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1629" data-end="1883"><br data-start="1638" data-end="1641">Larios Rose 37,5 % je elegantní a svěží růžový gin, který potěší všechny, kdo hledají ovocný a květinový zážitek v moderním pojetí. Jeho univerzálnost a příjemná chuť z něj dělají skvělý doplněk do každé domácí i profesionální barové kolekce.</p></div></div></div><div data-pobo-widget-id='4' data-pobo-unique-id='2272392' class='widget-container widget-header-text'><div class="widget-typography"><div class="rc-header-text"><h2 class="rc-header-text__header"> O značce </h2><span class="rc-header-text__text"> Larios je tradiční španělská značka ginu s více než stoletou historií, která se vyznačuje vysokou kvalitou a inovativním přístupem k výrobě. Značka se soustředí na použití pečlivě vybraných přírodních ingrediencí, aby nabídla autentické a výrazné destiláty. Larios si vybudoval pevné místo na trhu díky svým originálním produktům, které propojují tradici se současnými trendy v oblasti destilátů. S důrazem na kreativitu a kvalitu je Larios populární volbou jak pro zkušené znalce, tak i pro nové nadšence ginu. </span></div></div></div></div><div id='pobo-share-widget'></div></div></div><!-- Pobo Page Builder - content END -->

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Prvotina autora románu Zlato. Dan Rhodes čtenáři předkládá 101 povídek o lásce , které na první pohled mohou působit matoucím dojmem - několikařádkové texty, které lze snadno přelétnout očima, jako povídky právě nepůsobí. Čtenář, který přistoupí na autorovu hru a začte se do jeho mikropříběhů, momentek, zdánlivě absurdních situací, shledá, že Rhodesovy texty jsou jako ledovec, z větší části skrytý povrchnímu pohledu. Za absurdními, zdánlivě nepochopitelnými i dosti černými vtipy se skrývají dramata, která mohl prožít každý z nás, a pozorný pohled odhalí, že Rhodes ve skutečnosti píše o strachu ze samoty, smutku z opouštění a nenaplněných setkání, i o zaslepenosti láskou a štěstím. Dan Rhodes (1972) je britský prozaik. Debutoval v roce 2000 sbírkou 101 povídek o lásce s názvem Antropologie. Hýčká si pozici na okraji literárního dění, a na svém blogu s oblibou zveřejňuje negativní recenze na svoje knihy. Přesto se dočkal čtenářského úspěchu, kritického ocenění a překladů do mnoha jazyků. Rhodesovým tématem jsou milostné vztahy, líčené s poťouchlým humorem, plné bizarních zvratů a podbarvené nostalgií a smutkem.

Objev podobné jako Antropologie - Dan Rhodes