the mercian chronicles max adams

A brilliant recreation of the golden age of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia ⠓ its landscapes, peoples, conflicts, power structures and political geography. The eighth century has long been a neglected backwater in English history: a shadowland between the death of Bede and the triumphs of Ælfred. But before the hegemony of Wessex, the kingdom of Mercia - spread across a broad swathe of central England ⠓ was the dynamic heart of a kingship that discovered the means to exercise central political authority for the first time since the Roman empire. That authority was used to construct trading networks and markets; develop economic and cultural links with the Continent, and lay the foundations for a system of co-ordinated defence that Ælfred would reinvent at the end of the ninth century.Two kings, Æthelbald (716⠓757) and Offa (757⠓796) dominate the political landscape of the rising power of Mercia. During their reigns, monasteries became powerhouses of royal patronage, economic enterprise and trade. Offa constructed his grandiose dyke along the borders of the warlike Welsh kingdoms and, more subtly, spread his message of political superiority through coinage bearing his image. But Æthelbald and Offa between them built something with an even more substantial legacy ⠓ a geography of medieval England. And they engineered a set of tensions between kingship, landholding and church that were to play out dramatically at the dawn of the Viking Age.In this, the latest of his sequence of histories of Early Medieval Britain, Max Adams re-connects the worlds of Oswald, Bede and Ælfred in an absorbing study of the landscape, politics and society of a fascinating century.

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The bestselling author of The King in the North turns his attention to the obscure era of British history known as the age of Arthur . Not just a valuable book, but a distinctive one as well Tom Holland, Sunday Times An accessible and illuminating book Gerard de Groot, The Times A fascinating picture of Britain s new-found independence This EnglandSomewhere between the departure of the Roman legions in the early fifth century and the arrival of Augustine s Christian mission at the end of the sixth, the kingdoms of Early Medieval Britain were formed. But by whom? And out of what?The First Kingdom is a skilfully wrought investigation of this mysterious epoch, synthesizing archaeological research carried out over the last forty years to tease out reality from the myth. Max Adams presents an image of post-Roman Britain whose resolution is high enough to show the emergence of distinct political structures in the sixth century â “ polities that survive long enough to be embedded in the medieval landscape, recorded in the lines of river, road and watershed, and memorialized in place names.

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A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood – the material that shaped human history.Wood – humankind s long-term partner in our evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny – has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability.The Museum of the Wood Age investigates the influence of basic devices – wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever, wheel, axle and pulley – to reveal the myriad ways in which wood has been worked throughout human history. From the simple bivouacs of hunter-gatherers to sophisticated wooden buildings such as stave churches; from the decorative arts to the humble woodworking of rustic furniture; Max Adams fashions a lattice of interconnected stories and objects that trace a path of human ingenuity across half a million years of history.

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A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man s ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world. Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes and profiles of Britain s best-loved species (from yew to scots pine), Max Adams explores both the amazing biology of trees and humanity s relationship with wood and forest across the centuries. Embellished with images from John Evelyn s classic Sylva (1664), The Wisdom of Trees a gift book that will delight anyone who cares about the natural world and our interaction with it.

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A triumph â “ a Game of Thrones in the Dark Ages TOM HOLLAND. The magisterial biography of Oswald Whiteblade, exiled prince of Northumbria, who returned in blood and glory to reclaim his birthright.A charismatic leader, a warrior whose prowess in battle earned him the epithet Whiteblade, an exiled prince who returned to claim his birthright, the inspiration for Tolkein s Aragorn.Oswald of Northumbria was the first great English monarch, yet today this legendary figure is all but forgotten. In this panoramic portrait of Dark Age Britain, archaeologist and biographer Max Adams returns the king in the North to his rightful place in history.

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College sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet! Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ? The Rule Book did not disappoint. . .Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this ? ? ? ? ? I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah s writing just keeps getting better and better ? ? ? ? ? This book was such a fun ride.I loved Derek and Nora s story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet.Sarah Adams just keeps getting better! ? ? ? ? ? This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I ve read. I literally loved everything about it ? ? ? ? ?................................................. Nora Mackenzie s entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend.Nora didn t end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it s come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he s holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge.If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he ll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora s life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won t quit easily.Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers?

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The Red Pyramid: the first book in Rick Riordan s The Kane Chronicles.Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world... I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . . CARTER AND SADIE KANE S dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family s connection to the House of Life: an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years.The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And neither, unfortunately, are their gods . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series: Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner - Amanda Craig, The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline - Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats - New York TimesRick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was the overall winner of the Red House Children s Book Award in 2006.The Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent s Shadow

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Itâ ™s five hundred years into the third age of flight and mighty phraxships steam across the immensity of the Deepwoods, plying their lucrative trade between the three great cities. But all across the Edge, trouble is brewing. The goblin clans are preparing for war. And a storm is gathering, unlike any that has been seen before.When the life of Nate Quarter, a young lamplighter, is threatened, he is forced to flee from the phraxmines of the Eastern Woods to the mighty city of Great Glade. He is propelled on an epic journey of self-discovery that encompasses tournaments, battles, revolutions. And a final encounter with the Immortals themselves. Can he and the friends he makes along the way discover the truth about the past - and ensure the future of the Edge?The Immortals concludes the Quint, Twig and Rook sagas. But is also a great way to begin reading The Edge Chronicles â “ the internationally best-selling fantasy series â “ and discover the Quint, Twig and Rook trilogies for the first time.Then new and old readers can join a whole new adventure with the Cade saga â “ the fourth and latest trilogy in The Edge Chronicles.

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Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight â “ one of those sent out to explore the mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the secrets of the past â “ including the lost floating city of Sanctaphrax â “ and hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny. When his chance comes, Rook breaks all the rules and sets out on a journey to the Free Glades. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character â “ the last sky pirate â “ and is thrust into an extraordinary adventure.The Last of the Sky Pirates is the first book of the Rook Saga â “ third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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Celebrate twenty years of The Edge Chronicles with this thrilling conclusion to Stewart and Riddellâ ™s multi-bestselling epic fantasy series!Cade Quarter has spent the last few years of his life running from an enemy heâ ™s never even met â “ the ruthless and power-hungry High Professor of Flight, Quove Lentis. But Quoveâ ™s deadly agenda has finally caught up with Cade, and now he must leave his home and flee once more, this time to the legendary floating city of New Sanctaphrax. But even reuniting with his uncle, Nate Quarter, isnâ ™t the end of Cadeâ ™s troubles â “ and now, more than ever, he must find the courage to defy his enemies, unite his friends, and unlock the secrets of descending. The Descenders is the third and final book in the Cade trilogy - the fifth and final saga in Stewart and Riddellâ ™s internationally bestselling series, The Edge Chronicles, which has featured on the Times and New York Times bestseller lists, and sold more than 3 million copies. 2018 marks twenty years of the series, now complete with thirteen titles across five separate but interlinking sagas.

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Fourteen-year-old Quint Verginix is the only remaining son of famous sky-pirate Wind Jackal. He and his father have journeyed to the city of Sanctaphrax â “ a great floating rock, bound to the ground below by a chain, its inhabitants living with their heads literally in the clouds.But the city hides a dangerous secret: deep inside the great rock, something horrible lurks. With his father away, Quint may be the only one who can save Sanctaphrax from the dreaded curse of the gloamglozer . . .The Curse of the Gloamglozer is the first book of the Quint Saga â “ first trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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Cade Quarter is building a new life for himself in the wild Farrow Ridges, miles away from civilization â “ and from the enemies who are seeking him. But when his new home is threatened by villainous mire-pearlers, Cade and his friends must find a way to defend the land they love, and the wise and beautiful secrets it holds.Doombringer is the second book of the Cade Saga â “ fourth trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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A stunning slipcase edition of C. S. Lewis s beloved epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This one-volume deluxe slipcased edition contains the complete Chronicles, all seven booksThe Magician s Nephew;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;The Horse and His Boy;Prince Caspian;The Voyage of the Dawn Treader;The Silver Chair; andThe Last Battleunabridged. The books appear according to C. S. Lewis s preferred order and each chapter features a chapter opening illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes.This shrinkwrapped slipcase features beautiful foilstamping with iconic artwork from Pauline Baynes, a faux velvet spine with foil, designed endpapers featuring the original map of Narnia, printed edges with an iconic quote from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and icons representing each of the seven books, and a ribbon marker.

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Quint Verginix has enrolled as a squire in the Knightâ ™s Academy. After his training, he will be able to pilot stormchaser sky-ships into the heart of Great Storms, and retrieve the solidified lightning â “ stormphrax â “ to weigh down the floating rock on which Sanctaphrax is built. But as a freezing winter takes hold, and the city strains to break free of its tether, ancient feuds threaten to tear its people apart.On his own, Quint can do nothing to help avert the impending doom. But with the help of a band of loyal friends he might just be able to avert disaster.The Winter Knights is the second book of the Quint Saga â “ first trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, young librarian knight Rook Barkwater and his colleagues â “ Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends â “ must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades.But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd, and Rook knows the journey will be full of danger. Meanwhile, in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are amassing for war. Will Rook be able to keep his friends, himself and their new lives safe? Freeglader is the third book of the Rook Saga â “ third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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From award-winning food writer and novelist Shahnaz Ahsan comes a heartfelt memoir: The Jackfruit Chronicles.With insight and love, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this is a spellbinding journey not just through one family story, but also the broader tale of the Bangladeshi diasporaâ ™s quest for a new life in Britain.Ahsan beautifully weaves together this narrative of migration and hope with treasured family recipes, including dishes like sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, fish with clementine peels and much more.The Jackfruit Chronicles is a moving exploration of family, food and what it means to belong.

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Therapists are not immune to the range of problems their clients experience, including divorce, bereavement, illness and depression. The Myth of the Untroubled Therapist considers what kinds of difficulties clinicians face, as well as the best ways of dealing with them. Featuring interviews from forty different practitioners – CBT, psychoanalytic, integrative and humanistic therapists from an international array of backgrounds – on how they coped during times of personal strife, the book dispels the myth that therapists are immune to the kind of problems that they help clients through. Using clinical examples, personal experience and research literature, Marie Adams challenges mental health professionals to take a step back and consider their own wellbeing. This new edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter looking at the impact of COVID-19 on practitioners. Linking therapists’ personal histories to their choice of career, the book highlights some of the key elements that may serve, and sometimes undermine, counsellors working in private practice or mental health settings. The Myth of the Untroubled Therapist is ideal for counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as social workers and those working within any kind of helping profession.

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Unquiet Women is an exquisitely crafted patchwork of the forgotten lives of some of the most remarkable women in history.Wynflæd was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who owned male slaves and badger-skin gowns; Egeria a Gaulish nun who toured the Holy Land as the Roman Empire was collapsing; Gudrid an Icelandic explorer and the first woman to give birth to a European child on American soil; Mary Astell a philosopher who out-thought John Locke.In this exploration of the lives of women living between the last days of Rome and the Enlightenment, Max Adams triumphantly overturns the idea that women of this period were either queens, nuns, or invisible. A kaleidoscopic study of women s creativity, intellect and influence, Unquiet Women brings to life the experiences of women whose stories are all too rarely told. Thanks to its author s rigorous work of rescue and recovery, their voices can be heard across the centuries—still passionate and still strong.

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Northumbria, AD 367-867 provides a long-overdue appraisal of Northumbrian history and archaeology during a period which has fired the popular imagination in TV series such as The Last Kingdom, combining Max Adams  trademark narrative power and landscape evocation combined with Colm O⠙Brien s forensic scholarship.

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The Throne of Fire: the second book in Rick Riordan s The Kane Chronicles.EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don t destroy him, the world will end in five days time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .Can the Kanes destroy Apophis before he swallows the sun and plunges the earth into darkness . . . forever?

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The heart-stopping action and magic of Rick Riordan s bestselling novel The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid explodes off the page in this beautiful graphic novel retelling of the story. Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world... I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . . CARTER AND SADIE KANE S dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong.An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family s connection to the House of Life: an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried.And so, unfortunately, are their gods . . .

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I want you to believe . . . to believe in things you cannot. Bram Stoker s Dracula, one of literature s most frightening vampire horror novels, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition, featuring a striking foil-accented cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for fiction lovers, horror fans, and book collectors. This collectible volume is the ideal addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents Dracula:Presents Bram Stoker s wildly terrifying horror novel about the evil Count Dracula, viewed by many as one of the best vampire stories ever written; its 1897 publication helped secure Stoker s place in literature s pantheon of great writersExplores such themes as the darker side of female sexual expression, madness/insanity, distrust of the other, the negative effects of modernization and wealth, and the power of Christian ritualIs ideal for Bram Stoker fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories Unfolding in a series of diary entries, letters, newspaper articles, and ships logs, Bram Stoker s renowned tale of terror opens with young lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula. There Harker discovers his nobleman client is a bloodthirsty vampire on the hunt for new prey. After imprisoning Harker in his castle, Dracula travels to England, where he encounters Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray, her tragic friend Lucy Westenra, and the formidable Doctor Abraham van Helsing. What transpires in London is a terrifying and haunting battle against an unspeakable and seemingly indestructible evil.Dracula by Bram Stoker is part of a four-volume collection that includes Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories.

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Suddenly there came a tapping. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe, a collection comprising his famous poem and 25 of his remarkable short stories, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents The Raven and Other Selected Works:Opens with Poe s most famous poem, The Raven, which made the author a literary celebrity nearly overnightIncludes 25 of Poe s thrilling short stories, which have been frightening and intriguing readers for more than 150 yearsFeatures Poe s best-loved stories including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Purloined Letter, and twenty more macabre tales of terror, revenge, and mysteryExplores such themes as humanity s morbid fascination with death, the insatiable need for retaliation, the volatile power of memory and recollection, and the far-reaching trauma of solitudeIs ideal for Edgar Allan Poe fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love his poetry, his stories, and the cinematic adaptations they have inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Do people haunt us from beyond the grave? Are there sinister supernatural forces intent on antagonizing us? When does our solitude shift into insanity? Edgar Allan Poe addresses these and countless other questions in his time-honored literary artistry, presented here as a curated collection featuring his most famous poem The Raven and 25 frightful tales of terror. His renowned poem is unparalleled in its supernatural imagery and hypnotic musicality while each story is a masterpiece of vivid observation, chilling readers to the bone with thrilling nightmarish detail and unsettling twists and turns. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Gripping and wonderfully informative Tom Holland, New StatesmanAdored by children and adults alike, Tyrannosaurus is the most famous dinosaur in the world, one that pops up again and again in pop culture, often battling other beasts such as King Kong, Triceratops or velociraptors in Jurassic Park. But despite the hype, Tyrannosaurus and the other tyrannosaurs are fascinating animals in their own right, and are among the best-studied of all dinosaurs.Tyrannosaurs started small, but over the course of 100 million years evolved into the giant carnivorous bone-crushers that continue to inspire awe in palaeontologists, screenplay writers, sci-fi novelists and the general public alike. Tyrannosaurus itself was truly impressive; it topped six tons, was more than 12m (40 feet) long, and had the largest head and most powerful bite of any land animal in history.The Tyrannosaur Chronicles tracks the rise of these dinosaurs, and presents the latest research into their biology, showing off more than just their impressive statistics â “ tyrannosaurs had feathers and fought and even ate each other. This book presents the science behind this research; it tells the story of the group through their anatomy, ecology and behaviour, exploring how they came to be the dominant terrestrial predators of the Mesozoic and, in more recent times, one of the great icons of biology.

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Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a beloved Gothic masterpiece of supernatural terror and a #booktok sensation, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition, featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents The Picture of Dorian Gray:Presents Oscar Wilde s unsettling Gothic tale of a man who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth but who also pays for its tragic ramifications; its 1890 publication helped secure Wilde s place in literature s pantheon of great writersExplores such themes as the narcissistic worship of youth and beauty, the corrupting power of influence, the superficiality of society, and the true purpose of art and artistic expressionIs ideal for Oscar Wilde fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories When renowned artist Basil Hallward meets the wealthy Dorian Gray, he is immediately drawn to Dorian s countenance. Hallward becomes fitfully obsessed with capturing Dorian’s remarkable beauty, confessing as much to his friend Lord Henry Wotton. Wotton counters, arguing that Hallward s portrait is an unparalleled masterpiece. After his final sitting, in an impulsive fit of despair over losing his vitality to the ravages of time, Dorian pledges his soul, pleading that his portrait age and fade in exchange for Dorian s eternal youth. What follows is an unsettling descent into decadence, sensualism, murderous secrecy, and tragedy as the portrait supernaturally begins to reflect Dorian s spiritual and moral deterioration while his outward physical appearance remains unchanged. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories.

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There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery. Dante Alighieri s Inferno, the first Canticle in the epic poetic masterpiece The Divine Comedy, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents Dante s Inferno:Presents the fascinating and haunting allegory of a narrator (Dante himself, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil) who journeys through the nine concentric circles of Hell, each level increasing in despair and wickednessExplores such universal themes as the necessity for piety, the ramifications of sin, the inherent dangers of fame, the tension between this world and the afterlife, the eternal value of love, and the permanence of storytelling as an art formIs ideal for fans of Dante, lovers of literary allegory and classic literature, and people who love the darker side of fiction and poetryWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories. On Good Friday eve in the year 1300, a traveler (the narrator, Dante himself) loses his way and wanders into a dark mysterious wood, where he happens upon the ghost of the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Virgil promises to help Dante find his way back to the top of the mountain (Heaven), but first they must traverse the nine levels of Hell. As each concentric circle increases in horror and wickedness, the traveler encounters monsters (human and otherwise) and other fantastical creatures as he comes to understand the various sins of humanity such as lust, gluttony, heresy, and violence toward others. Transformed by his harrowing experience, Dante reaches his mountain-top destination as the sun rises on Easter morning. Dante s Inferno is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories.

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Kniha - autor Ray Bradbury, 320 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The strange and wonderful tale of man's experiences on Mars, filled with intense images and astonishing visions.The classic work that transformed Ray Bradbury into a household name. Written in the age of the atom when America and Europe optimisitcally viewed the discovery of life on Mars as inevitable, Bradbury's 1940s short stories of a brutal, stark and unforgiving martian landscape were as shocking and visionary as they were insightful. `The Martian Chronicles' tells the story of humanity's repeated attempts to colonize the red planet. The first men were few. Most succumbed to a disease they called the Great Loneliness when they saw their home planet dwindle to the size of a pin dot. Those few that survived found no welcome. The shape-changing Martians thought they were native lunatics and duly locked them up. More rockets arrived from Earth, piercing the hallucinations...

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Kniha - autor Mary E. Pearson, 470 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Mary E. Pearson, 470 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: there's Rafe, who lied to Lia but sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians. Now that she lives among them she realizes that may be far from the truth. Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country. . . . and her own destiny. Filled with intrigue and suspense, book 2 in the Remnant Chronicles is followed by the third and final book, The Reign of Evermore.

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The second book in The Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer.This is not the fairytale you remember. But it s one you won t forget.SCARLET BENOIT S grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other.Meanwhile, in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth s most wanted fugitive - when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana.As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner . . .***Red Riding Hood-meets-Percy Jackson in a thrilling new spin on Grimm by Marissa Meyer, the author of Cinder.***

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Don t miss the thrilling final chapter of Marissa Meyer s Lunar Chronicles series.Princess Winter is admired for her grace, kindness and beauty, despite the scars on her face. She s said to be even more breath-taking than her stepmother, Queen Levana...When Winter develops feelings for the handsome palace guard, Jacin, she fears the evil Queen will crush their romance before it has a chance to begin. But there are stirrings against the Queen across the land. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even find the power to launch a revolution and win a war that s been raging for far too long.Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter claim their happily ever afters by defeating Levana once and for all?

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Kniha - autor Jeffrey Archer, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná THIS WAS A MAN is the captivating final instalment of the Clifton Chronicles, a series of seven novels that has topped the bestseller lists around the world, and enhanced Jeffrey Archer's reputation as a master storyteller. THIS WAS A MAN opens with a shot being fired, but who pulled the trigger, and who lives and who dies? .

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Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery.The Negative--the second volume in Adams celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to use film and the film development process creatively. Examples of Adams own work clarify the principles discussed. This classic handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.Anchored by a detailed discussion of Adams Zone System and his seminal concept of visualization, The Negative covers artificial and natural light, film and exposure, and darkroom equipment and techniques. Beautifully illustrated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual can dramatically improve your photography. Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. - New York Times A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. - Publishers WeeklyOver 1 million copies sold.

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Inspired by Sir Arthur C. Clarke s short story A Meeting with Medusa, this novel, with permission from the Clarke Estate, continues the story of Commander Howard Falcon over centuries of space-exploration, interaction with AI, first contact and beyond. All brought to life by two of our greatest SF authors, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds.Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident . . . and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. Not as himself, but as an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable.The Medusa Chronicles charts his journey through time, the changing interaction between humanity and our universe, and combined moments of incredible action with unparalleled exploration of and expansion into space. A compelling read from the beginning, this is classic SF which has appeal for readers who like Gravity and The Martian.

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Kniha - autor Jeffrey Archer, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The sixth and penultimate book in the spellbinding, number one bestselling Clifton Chronicles, now in paperback. Showcasing Jeffrey Archer's extraordinary storytelling with his trademark twists.

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Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery.The Camera--the first volume in Adams celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to harness the camera s artistic potential. This time-honored handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.Along with visualization, image management, Adams famous Zone System, and other keys to photographic artistry, The Camera covers 35mm, medium-format, and large-format view cameras, while offering detailed advice on camera components such as lenses, shutters, and light meters. Beautifully illustrated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual belongs on every serious photographer s bookshelf. Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. - New York Times A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. - Publishers WeeklyOver 1 million copies sold.

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A now classic text on the art, Why People Photograph gathers a selection of essays by the great master photographer Robert Adams, tackling such diverse subjects as collectors, humor, teaching, money and dogs. Adams also writes brilliantly on Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Laura Gilpin, Judith Joy Ross, Susan Meiselas, Michael Schmidt, Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Eugène Atget. The book closes with two essays on working conditions in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century American West, and the essay Two Landscapes. Adams writes: At our best and most fortunate we make pictures because of what stands in front of the camera, to honor what is greater and more interesting than we are.

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Fans of Rick Riordan will love this on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in the chart-topping Kane Chronicles series.Packed with brand new material - including an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid and full-color diagrams and maps - this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages, read hieroglyphics, and recite ancient magic spells.Featuring enough information and extras to satisfy current fans and budding Egyptologists alike, this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages.

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Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery.The Print--the third volume in Adams celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to explore the artistic possibilities of printmaking. Examples of Adams own work clarify the principles discussed. This classic handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.The Print takes you step-by-step--from designing and furnishing a darkroom to mounting and displaying your photographs, from making your first print to mastering advanced techniques, such as developer modifications, toning and bleaching, and burning and dodging. Filled with indispensable darkroom techniques and tips, this amply illustrated guide shows how printmaking--the culmination of photography s creative process--can be used expressively to enhance an image. Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. - New York Times A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. - Publishers WeeklyOver 1 million copies sold.

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I still have whiplash from this book I. Am. Speechless. This book is RELENTLESS. Page after page of twists and turns. WOW!! Twisty and super fast-paced. Easily the best book I ve read all year. Real readers love The Last Word.If you give this book a one-star review, you might end up dead.THE PULSE-POUNDING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK THRILLER SENSATION NO EXITEmma enjoys the isolation and quiet of house-sitting. The only company she needs is her dog and her books. But when she leaves a one-star review for a poorly written and gruesome horror novel, her peaceful escape turns into a nightmare. Not only is she being harassed by the angry author online, she s noticing disturbing incidents in the house. Scratches in the night. A figure crawling around in the shadows. It soon becomes clear that it s all connected. This is a fight between author and reader. Who will have the last word? . . .Expect the unexpected in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of the TikTok sensation No Exit.

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From the author of the acclaimed If You Go Down to the Woods (HarperCollins) comes a new thriller in the slipstream of Jacob’s The Monkey’s Paw and King’s Pet Sematary.Joe Jimenez, grieving father and estranged husband, on the eve of the anniversary of his son s death is on the brink of complete despair when he witnesses the arrival of a strange atmospheric anomaly. The rift – a curious tear in the very air of his backyard – appears nightly, and after some experimentation, Joe discovers that for everything that s sent through the rift, something similar, but horribly wrong, comes back. And when something on the other side claims to be in possession of his son, Joe has to make the most important decision of his life: should he go through and find out??FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress

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Discover the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok! Bree Camden is helplessly (and secretly) in love with her longtime best friend and NFL legend, Nathan Donelson. And that s the least of her problems. After a car accident ended her chance of becoming a ballerina, Bree now runs her own dance studio - if she can afford the rent to keep it open, that is. When Nathan comes to the rescue and buys the entire building, a stubborn Bree is not happy about it. Rebelling with a couple - okay, maybe more than a couple - of tequila shots, she spills her deepest, darkest secret to a TMZ reporter. One viral video later, the world thinks Nathan and Bree are the perfect couple and Nathan s publicist has an idea that could mean financial security for Bree. The catch? They have to pretend to be in love. For three. whole. weeks. Is now the moment for Bree to finally act on her hidden feelings? And is it possible that Nathan has been hiding some of his own? FEATURES A NEW CHAPTER AND Q A WITH SARAH!

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Emma is house-sitting on the rainy Washington coast with only her golden retriever for company. She likes the isolation, the peace and quiet, and the opportunity to read. But her latest pick, a poorly written and gruesome horror novel, is disappointing and Emma leaves a one-star review. A message dings back - the author, H.G. Kane, has replied and he s furious. Emma brushes it off, until disturbing incidents start to occur. Scratches in the night. A figure crawling around in the shadows. Kane has written sixteen other novels, all similarly sadistic tales of stalking and murder. He knows he s a brilliant writer - he just needs to make Emma understand... Expect the unexpected in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of the TikTok sensation No Exit.

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Saffi doesn t want her new life, living with her dad, little brother and old-fashioned grandparents in their B B by the sea. She is grieving for her mum and longs for things to go back to normal. But this new home is anything but normal: the walls change colour, a face appears in the mirror, and the pantry is suddenly filled with fancy food. When a party of extraordinary visitors arrive at midnight, Saffi begins to realise that her family has a dark, magical secret. It will take all her bravery to discover the truth and find a way into another world... Cover art by Sharon King-Chai

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Magisterial . . . [a] fine, balanced and superb account. It deserves to be read for many years to come. TELEGRAPHMarch 1945. Allied troops are poised to cross the Rhine and sweep on into Germany. Victory is at last within their grasp. But if they believe this victory can be easily won, they face swift disillusionment. The final I00 days of the Second World War will prove to be bitterly and bloodily fought, village by village, town by town.This is the extraordinary and gripping story of those final I00 days._________________________________________________ Superbly written and full of wisdom and deep understanding, this will stand as a defining work on these darkest months of the conflict. JAMES HOLLAND This is the most vivid and detailed narrative of the subject that we are likely to see. MILITARY HISTORY MAGAZINE An impressive work. Lively, informative and comprehensively researched. CAROLINE MOOREHEAD, SPECTATOR An important contribution to military history. A great read and powerful reminder of how the Second World War in Europe was definitely not over until the final surrender. BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE

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Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 212 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Join Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse.Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time.Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

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The strange and wonderful tale of manâ ™s experiences on Mars, filled with intense images and astonishing visions.The classic work that transformed Ray Bradbury into a household name.Written in the age of the atom when America and Europe optimisitcally viewed the discovery of life on Mars as inevitable, Bradburyâ ™s 1940s short stories of a brutal, stark and unforgiving martian landscape were as shocking and visionary as they were insightful.â ˜The Martian Chroniclesâ ™ tells the story of humanityâ ™s repeated attempts to colonize the red planet. The first men were few. Most succumbed to a disease they called the Great Loneliness when they saw their home planet dwindle to the size of a pin dot. Those few that survived found no welcome. The shape-changing Martians thought they were native lunatics and duly locked them up.More rockets arrived from Earth, piercing the hallucinations projected by the Martians. People brought their old prejudices with them â “ and their desires and fantasies, tainted dreams. These were soon inhabited by the strange native beings, with their caged flowers and birds of flame.

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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain-and they were never seen again.Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It s a mystery that s never been solved, until now . . . So begins the story of The Eagle of the Ninth, set against a backdrop of Roman Britain and featuring a young soldier, Marcus Aquila, who sets off into the unknown north to find out what happened to the lost legion.Following on from this are The Silver Branch in which two young soldiers uncover a plot to overthrow the Emperor, and The Lantern Bearers which is set at a time when the Romans are leaving the shores of Britain and tells of Aquila who, having served in the Roman army, is now returning home to his farm-but when he gets there everything he knows and loves has been destroyed and so he sets out to seek revenge.To have three such exciting stories in one volume is a treat for fans old and new.

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A dark, suspenseful thriller with pitch-black humour, in which a series of grisly murders in the week of 31 October take place in the Halloween town of Little Horton - a community famed throughout the Midwest for celebrating the festival with gusto. Perfect for fans of Ronald Malfi and Rachel Harrison.

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The one-stop guide to studying Psychology at degree level. This book provides a thorough introduction to psychology as a discipline and offers guidance on what to expect from the course. An ideal study tool, the Companion includes advice on study skills, research methods, career pathways and helpful Psychology organisations.

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Count down to Christmas with this enchanting, advent calendar-style book. Lift the flap, peek inside the window, and discover what chapter to read tonight, all the way up to Christmas!A magical story set in the snowy North Pole that follows Santa as he prepares for his big flight before Christmas! It #39;s time to round up the reindeer, wrap the presents, rally the elves and whizz about on the snowmobile. Perfect for gifting to loved ones, the book #39;s intricately-foiled front cover functions like an advent calendar, with tiny dated doors that open to reveal what page number the next chapter in the story is on. Each page is filled with humorous adventures and bright, colourful illustrations, introducing children to a cast of Christmas characters and conventions, and creating a joyful keepsake that can be reused for years to come. Ho-ho-happy reading!

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