the night collector victor methos

Edgar nominee Victor Methos delivers the next high-stakes case for Detective Lazarus Holloway and Piper Danes, where a kidnapping at a Vegas chapel unveils a sinister plot that hits close to home. The abduction of two teenagers from their Vegas wedding isn’t a case Detective Lazarus Holloway wants to take—it’s one he has to take. His only clue is a bracelet, etched with a Mayan symbol of death and vengeance—two things the detective is familiar with. With no other leads, Lazarus enlists the help of guardian ad litem Piper Danes. They’ve got a complicated history, but Piper shares his compulsion to save children in need, no matter the personal cost. Unfortunately, that cost gets higher with every new revelation. As they tread further into the dangerous network surrounding the case, secrets from Lazarus’s past follow close behind. He soon finds himself entangled with the players in this game of life, death, and disappearances. And if he can’t figure out how he fits in, there may be no getting out…

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Edgar nominee Victor Methos delivers the next high-stakes case for Detective Lazarus Holloway and Piper Danes, where a kidnapping at a Vegas chapel unveils a sinister plot that hits close to home. The abduction of two teenagers from their Vegas wedding isn’t a case Detective Lazarus Holloway wants to take—it’s one he has to take. His only clue is a bracelet, etched with a Mayan symbol of death and vengeance—two things the detective is familiar with. With no other leads, Lazarus enlists the help of guardian ad litem Piper Danes. They’ve got a complicated history, but Piper shares his compulsion to save children in need, no matter the personal cost. Unfortunately, that cost gets higher with every new revelation. As they tread further into the dangerous network surrounding the case, secrets from Lazarus’s past follow close behind. He soon finds himself entangled with the players in this game of life, death, and disappearances. And if he can’t figure out how he fits in, there may be no getting out…

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The bestselling author of A Killer’s Wife delivers a haunting legal thriller, plunging the reader headlong into the search for a deadly stalker—and a quest to bring a young victim peace.Far from the neon glare of the Vegas Strip, attorney Piper Danes walks away from a hotshot law firm to work as a guardian ad litem (GAL). Piper was once a vulnerable youth herself, and a GAL gave her hope when she needed it most. Now she’s committed to paying it forward.Her latest case is unlike any other: fifteen-year-old Sophie Grace is the sole survivor of a gruesome family murder. Teaming up with the formidable Judge Hope Dawson and enigmatic Detective Lazarus Holloway, Piper delves into a world more sinister than she could have imagined.Their hunt for the truth leads to a serial killer known only as “the Creeper,” a predator who hides in the shadows. But as the team inches closer to unveiling the murderer, they find themselves in the crosshairs. Trapped in a web of lies, Piper will do anything to protect Sophie and stop the killer…before she becomes his next victim.

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Some secrets won''t let go . . . Is the truth about a devastating family tragedy about to be unveiled?"Stellar . . . Fraser is in top form" - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewTragedy strikes a quiet Dorset town when the bodies of Sarah and Charles Drummond are discovered in their home one morning while their two young children, Abby and Mia, sleep upstairs. The police seem certain that Charles killed his wife before taking his own life, and the girls'' grandmother, Cicely Fairfax, makes sure that they are shielded from the horrific truth.Until now. Sixteen years later, an accident at work leads Mia to have disturbing flashbacks to the night her parents met their untimely deaths. What did she see? What really happened that fateful evening? When Mia and Abby eventually share painful memories from the night that changed their lives forever, they get closer to uncovering the truth, and a dark secret from the past is finally revealed . . .

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Some secrets won''t let go . . . Is the truth about a devastating family tragedy about to be unveiled?"Stellar . . . Fraser is in top form" - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewTragedy strikes a quiet Dorset town when the bodies of Sarah and Charles Drummond are discovered in their home one morning while their two young children, Abby and Mia, sleep upstairs. The police seem certain that Charles killed his wife before taking his own life, and the girls'' grandmother, Cicely Fairfax, makes sure that they are shielded from the horrific truth.Until now. Sixteen years later, an accident at work leads Mia to have disturbing flashbacks to the night her parents met their untimely deaths. What did she see? What really happened that fateful evening? When Mia and Abby eventually share painful memories from the night that changed their lives forever, they get closer to uncovering the truth, and a dark secret from the past is finally revealed . . .

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Some secrets won''t let go . . . Is the truth about a devastating family tragedy about to be unveiled?Tragedy strikes a quiet Dorset town when the bodies of Sarah and Charles Drummond are discovered in their home one morning while their two young children, Abby and Mia, sleep upstairs. The police seem certain that Charles killed his wife before taking his own life, and the girls'' grandmother, Cicely Fairfax, makes sure that they are shielded from the horrific truth.Until now. Sixteen years later, an accident at work leads Mia to have disturbing flashbacks to the night her parents met their untimely deaths. What did she see? What really happened that fateful evening? When Mia and Abby eventually share painful memories from the night that changed their lives forever, they get closer to uncovering the truth, and a dark secret from the past is finally revealed . . .

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''Excellent as ever. Victoria Hislop at her best.'' Reader review''Within a few pages I was back in Greece and almost feeling the sun on my face.'' Reader reviewBeloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy Number One bestseller, The Island.25th August 1957. The island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony. And a moment of violence has devastating consequences.When time stops dead for Maria Petrakis and her sister, Anna, two families splinter apart and, for the people of Plaka, the closure of Spinalonga is forever coloured with tragedy.In the aftermath, the question of how to resume life looms large. Stigma and scandal need to be confronted and somehow, for those impacted, a future built from the ruins of the past.Number one bestselling author Victoria Hislop returns to the world and characters she created in The Island - the award-winning novel that remains one of the biggest selling reading group novels of the century. It is finally time to be reunited with Anna, Maria, Manolis and Andreas in the weeks leading up to the evacuation of the island... and beyond.''A return to Hislop''s thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece'' The Sunday TimesDiscover for yourself why ten million readers worldwide love the novels of Victoria Hislop...''This dramatic, absorbing and good-natured novel abounds Greek Island atmosphere''Daily Mail on One August Night''Immersive storytelling sweeps you along''Mail on Sunday on One August Night''A dramatic story of love, betrayal and allegiances . . . Hislop evokes Greece beautifully''Woman & Home on One August Night''Hislop''s love for Greece shines through this wonderfully descriptive and compelling tale''Sunday Express on One August Night''This love letter to Greece will sweep you away to another time and place''The Sunday Mirror on One August Night''Hislop expertly delves into the complex history of a fascinating country in this beautifully written family saga''Daily Mirror on One August Night''Compelling and moving, this is a real page turner''Woman''s Weekly on One August Night''The descriptions of Greece leave you feeling like you''re right there''Good Housekeeping on One August Night''A beautifully written story that will enchant the reader''The Express on One August Night''A dramatic story of love, betrayal and allegiances''Woman magazine on One August NightIn 2018, The Island was awarded a Nielsen Platinum Bestseller Award in recognition of selling over one million copies in the United Kingdom. Those Who Are Loved was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback for four weeks in August and September 2020.

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Experience the magic of the classic poem The Night Before Christmas in this special keepsake edition. First published in 1823, Clement C. Moore's iconic tale of Santa's Christmas Eve journey has enchanted families for generations. This deluxe edition brings the beloved poem to life with nostalgic illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning. His quintessential Santa perfectly captures the jolly spirit of Saint Nick that readers imagine. Collectible special edition features foil stamping, expanded content with classic carols, and premium materials that make it a perfect Christmas book for kids and a staple of family holiday traditions. Looking for classic Christmas books for kids 5 - 7 and adults to read together before staging the milk and cookies, just like the classic scene described in the cherished poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas? Look no further than this essential Christmas picture book that will create memories to last a lifetime. With an elegant design, ribbon marker, gilded pages, and more, The Night Before Christmas book is ideal for holiday gifting. Delight a child's imagination with beautifully illustrated scenes of Santa, his reindeer, and the family awaiting his arrival. A definitive edition of one of the most beloved Christmas stories in history that families will treasure for years to come.

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Audiokniha: Advokátka Dani Rollinsová je v soudní síni neústupná – při obhajobě nevinných lidí tlačí soudce a státní zástupce až do krajnosti. Když se setká s Teddym Thornem, mentálně postiženým teenagerem obviněným z distribuce drog, je přesvědčená, že to celé bude snadná záležitost – párkrát se dostaví k soudu a případ bude vyřízený. Jenže žalobci se snaží soudit Teddyho jako dospělého, a to by ho čekal přísný trest. V Dani postupně sílí podezření, že ve skutečnosti je Teddy využíván jako pěšák v jakési zlověstné hře… Spisovatel Victor Methos v Nečisté hře znovu dokazuje, že má až grishamovský vhled do složitého právnického soukolí týkajícího se viny a trestu. Citace / výkřiky z obálky knihy: TO, CO PROVÁDĚJÍ JEJÍMU KLIENTOVI, JE ZLOČIN. „Konečně tu máme autora, který nezaplní polovinu knihy zbytečnými informacemi. Tohle je spisovatel, jenž se drží faktů, přidá něco málo ze zákulisí, a jde rovnou k věci.“ Mystery Tribune. VICTOR METHOS se v devíti letech přistěhoval z Afghánistánu do Spojených států, a už jako desetiletý napsal svou první povídku v angličtině. Vystudoval práva a pak působil jako státní zástupce i obhájce, vedl přes sto soudních procesů, od případů trestu smrti přes obhajobu práv indiánských kmenů na svobodné praktikování náboženství až po žaloby na policejní oddělení za porušování občanských práv. Je autorem více než padesáti knih, které se staly se bestsellery ve Spojených státech, Velké Británii, Indii, Austrálii a vlastně po celém světě. LENKA ZBRANKOVÁ po ukončení Státní konzervatoře v r. 1994 nastoupila do Městského divadla v Kladně. Od roku 2011 je na volné noze a hostuje v Městských divadlech pražských, Národním divadle, Divadle Palace, v Národním divadle Moravskoslezském či v představeních Pantheon Production a Kulturního portálu. Často spolupracuje s Českým rozhlasem a věnuje se i namlouvání audio knih. Diváci ji mohou znát ze seriálů: První republika, Všechny moje lásky, Ohnivý kuře, Polda, Krejzovi, Specialisté atd. Audiokniha: Victor Methos: Nečistá hra | Překlad Petra Pachlová | Čte Lenka Zbranková | Režie Marek Štifter | Zvuk, střih a mastering studio ArtDOG | Hudba Marek & Albert Štifterovi | Natočeno ve studiu ArtDOG | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptoval Radek Nahodil | Produkce Marek Štifter | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v březnu 2023 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy: A GAMBLER’S JURY Copyright © 2018 by Victor Methos | Jacket design by Jae Song | Translation © Petra Pachlová, 2021 | Obálku upravila Lucie Vávrová | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s., v edici Kalibr v roce 2021

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Audiokniha: Peněz je málo a kariérních vyhlídek ještě méně, proto novopečený právník Brigham Theodore podnikne zoufalý krok a nastoupí do pochybné právnické firmy v Salt Lake City. Hned svůj první případ, překročení povolené rychlosti, ovšem prohraje a je přesvědčený, že se s kariérou právníka může rozloučit. Proto je více než překvapen, když mu jeho šéf přidělí o něco náročnější kauzu: Amanda Piercová je utrápená a vyčerpaná žena, které psychopat znásilnil a zavraždil dceru. A ona se mu pomstila. Není pochyb, že to byla ona, kdo zmáčkla spoušť – vidělo jí pět svědků. A i když jsou sympatie veřejnosti na její straně, hrozí jí trest smrti – ona sama ostatně vinu ani nepopírá. Novopečený právník se tak pouští do boje nejen o svou kariéru, ale i o život své klientky. Citace / výkřiky z obálky knihy: Pachatelka, která nepopírá vinu. Novopečený právník, snažící se dokázat opak. VICTOR METHOS se narodil v Kábulu v Afghánistánu, žil v Pákistánu a Íránu, než se natrvalo usadil ve Spojených státech. Mluví plynule několika středovýchodními jazyky, před právnickou fakultou vystudoval přírodní vědy, filozofii a religionistiku na Utažské univerzitě. Pracoval jako prokurátor specializující se na násilnou trestnou činnost a v současnosti je obhájce v oblasti trestního práva. Vedle toho je ale také autorem tří desítek románů, jichž se po celém světě prodalo více než milion výtisků. PEPA HONZÍK (1994) se narodil ve Zlíně. Po maturitní zkoušce v oboru elektrotechniky studoval herectví na VOŠ ve Zlíně, při jejímž studiu hostoval v Městském divadle Zlín. Poté vystudoval činoherní herectví na DAMU pod vedením Jaroslavy Šiktancové, Lukáše Hlavici a Juraje Deáka. V průběhu studia spolupracoval se souborem Tygr v Tísni. Hostoval také ve Stavovském divadle nebo Divadle na Vinohradech. Po dokončení studií působil na volné noze a spolupracoval s divadlem Rokoko, divadlem ABC, Městským divadlem Kladno a divadlem A. Dvořáka Příbram. V roce 2021 nastoupil do souboru Jihočeského divadla a jeho první rolí byl Salai v inscenaci Da Vinci na Otáčivém hledišti v Českém Krumlově v režii Petra Zelenky. Audiokniha Victor Methos: Obhájce | Čte Pepa Honzík | Režie Marek Štifter | Zvuk studio ARTDOG | Hudba Albert Štifter | Natočeno ve studiu ARTDOG | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptoval Radek Nahodil | Produkce Marek Štifter | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v říjnu 2022. Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy THE NEON LAWYER Copyright © 2014 by Victor Methos | Translation © 2019 by Ondřej Duha | Obálku navrhl David Dvořák | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s., v edici Kalibr v roce 2019

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Audiokniha: DOKUD JE SMRT NEROZDĚLÍ… Před čtrnácti lety byl manžel Jessicy Yardleyové odsouzen za sérii brutálních vražd. Stálo ji spoustu úsilí si po tom všem se svou dcerou dát život zase dohromady a teď je uznávanou právničkou. Jenže když kdosi začne znovu zabíjet a provedením vražd kopíruje styl jejího bývalého manžela Eddieho, její děsivá noční můra se znovu probudí. FBI požádá Jessicu, aby se zapojila do pátrání po tomto napodobiteli. Jakmile jsou jeho motivy zřejmější, nový život, který si vybudovala, se začne hroutit. Jessica si musí položit otázku, komu může věřit, a jestli je schopná zastavit vraha. Citace / výkřiky z obálky knihy: ABYSTE CHYTILI VRAHA, POTŘEBUJETE JINÉHO VRAHA… A ŽENU, CO HO ZNÁ NEJLÍP. „Je tu ještě něco, Jess,“ pokračoval Baldwin. „Nikdy jsem ani na papíře nenarazil na takhle dokonale čisté místo činu. Technici to tam procházeli dvanáct hodin. Nic. Nedokážeme ani říct, jaký typ ostří použil, protože ty rány rozšířil, aby to nebylo poznat.“ „Stalo se to tři týdny od sebe,“ přidal se Ortiz. „Takže máme tak dva a půl týdne do další vraždy, pokud nezrychluje nebo tak něco. Jasně, může s tím i přestat, ale to si nemyslíme, že ne? Víte, jak to bývá.“ „Jak to můžu vědět?“ Baldwin přejel pohledem od jednoho ke druhému. „Takhle to nemyslel. Jenom chtěl říct, že s tvým vzděláním a zkušenostmi bys mohla mít nápad, který by nám mohl pomoct.“ Nevesele se zasmála. „Máte k ruce zástupy doktorů a psychiatrů. Mě přece nepotřebujete.“ „Jo, chtějí nám pomoct. Chtějí pomáhat, aby se mohli ukázat ve zprávách. Ne aby chytili jeho.“ Yardleyová si vzala tašku a postavila se. „Je mi líto. Nejsem žádná vyšetřovatelka. Jsem žalobkyně. Najděte mi podezřelého a dejte vědět, až budete potřebovat zatykač. Jinak vám pomoct nemůžu.“ Vyšla z místnosti a počkala si, až zaslechne klapnutí dveří. Pak přitiskla ruku na stěnu a opřela se o ni. Snažila se popadnout dech, protože měla pocit, že dýchá skrz písek. Eddie Cal. VICTOR METHOS se v devíti letech přistěhoval z Afghánistánu do Spojených států, a už jako desetiletý napsal svou první povídku v angličtině. Vystudoval práva a pak působil jako státní zástupce i obhájce, vedl přes sto soudních procesů, od případů trestu smrti přes obhajobu práv indiánských kmenů na svobodné praktikování náboženství až po žaloby na policejní oddělení za porušování občanských práv. Je autorem více než padesáti knih, které se staly se bestsellery ve Spojených státech, Velké Británii, Indii, Austrálii a vlastně po celém světě. LENKA ZBRANKOVÁ po ukončení Státní konzervatoře v r. 1994 nastoupila do Městského divadla v Kladně. Od roku 2011 je na volné noze a hostuje v Městských divadlech pražských, Národním divadle, Divadle Palace, v Národním divadle Moravskoslezském či v představeních Pantheon Production a Kulturního portálu. Často spolupracuje s Českým rozhlasem a věnuje se i namlouvání audio knih. Diváci ji mohou znát ze seriálů: První republika, Všechny moje lásky, Ohnivý kuře, Polda, Krejzovi, Specialisté atd. Victor Methos: Vrahova žena | Čte Lenka Zbranková | Režie Marek Štifter | Zvuk, střih a mastering studio ArtDOG | Hudba Marek & Albert Štifterovi | Natočeno ve studiu ArtDOG | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptoval Radek Nahodil | Produkce Marek Štifter | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v prosinci 2022 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy: A KILLER’S WIFE Copyright © 2020 by Victor Methos | Translation © Alexandra Fraisová, 2021 | Jacket design by Christopher Lin | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s., v edici Kalibr v roce 2021

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''[A] sweet tale about the healing power of kindness'' Irish TimesIn a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life.In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen.With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods''s latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell.Praise for The Story Collector:''An engaging story about unsettled grief…the possibility that magic and the fairies are real is dangled tantalisingly before the reader, but not in a way that might make a sceptic roll their eyes'' Historical Novel Society''Woods weaves a great tale of past, present and that timeless other realm, making for a very satisfying read'' Sunday IndependentReaders have fallen in love with The Story Collector:‘I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction and want to learn more about Ireland and its folklore history surrounding the faeries.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Romantic and magical, an adventure to be enjoyed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Painted beautifully.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A bewitching story which I will treasure.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A mystical treasure that echoes with the fairy world power of Ireland. A mesmerising tale told in two timelines where the past unfolds and ripples like a wave into the future.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This is the perfect book to read on a winter afternoon in front of the fire.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A delightful tale of love and loss and magical stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan.

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A stunning collector’s edition featuring the complete Kyoshi duology—The Rise of Kyoshi and The Shadow of Kyoshi from the New York Times bestselling Chronicles of the Avatar series The deluxe collector’s edition includes features such as: Cloth slipcase with foil stamping Die-cuts in front and back of slipcase revealing art underneath Stained edges Satin ribbon bookmark The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the origin story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. In The Shadow of Kyoshi, Kyoshi’s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented—but at a heavy cost. Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace, but while her reputation grows a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. This thrilling duology follows Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Goodbye Man, discover Jeffery Deaver''s chilling thriller that inspired the film starring Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington and is now a major NBC TV series. Their first case, their worst killer . . . New York City has been thrown into chaos by the assaults of the Bone Collector, a serial kidnapper and killer who gives the police a chance to save his victims from death by leaving obscure clues. Baffled, the cops turn to the one man with a chance of solving them - Lincoln Rhyme. Left paralysed by a debilitating accident, ex NYPD cop Rhyme has to dig deep into the only world he has left - his astonishing mind - to have any hope of solving the case. With the help of a young police officer, Amelia Sachs, he starts to close in on the killer. But as he edges closer to the truth, the Bone Collector is closing in on Lincoln Rhyme himself. ''This is a novel that will chill your blood on the warmest day of any summer holiday. Keep looking over your shoulder . . .'' Independent on Sunday

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The essential aid for everyday cloudspotting, from the author of the bestselling THE CLOUDSPOTTER''S GUIDE''The perfect companion for a gloomy day''New Scientist''Float away with this unstuffy guide to all things fluffy''Good HousekeepingTHE CLOUD COLLECTOR''S HANDBOOK fits into pockets, allowing cloudspotters to identify cloud formations anytime and anywhere. All the common cloud types are represented, as are many of the rare ones, each fully described and illustrated with a range of photographs. Not only is THE CLOUD COLLECTOR''S HANDBOOK an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to be able to identify and understand every cloud that floats by, it also caters for the competitive cloudspotter. Points are awarded for each cloud type identified - the rarer the cloud, the greater points - and there''s space to fill in where and when it was sighted.Beautifully designed, in colour throughout, and full of the humour that made THE CLOUDSPOTTER''S GUIDE so engaging, the HANDBOOK is the essential reference for anyone with their head in the clouds.PRAISE FOR THE CLOUDSPOTTER''S GUIDE''A lovely book, the sort that everybody should have in the car or on the kitchen windowsill''Daily Telegraph''Read this eye-opening and amusingly written book''Daily Mail ''His style is genial, his enthusiasm uplifting and his book is nothing less than a subtle but glorious mantra for a way of life''Metro

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''A beautiful, moving and thought provoking story, The Figurine is a stunning read . . . her love and passion for Greece comes through loud and clear with every word she writes'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Her love for Greece shines through and transports readers to a brilliantly drawn world'' Independent''Family turmoil, unanswered questions, romance and betrayal, all served up against the backdrop of Greece and its enchanting history'' Daily ExpressFeel the sun on your face and the sand of the Aegean islands beneath your feet as you uncover the fate of the Bronze Age figurines in the heart-pounding new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author.*When Helena inherits her grandparents'' apartment in Athens, she is overwhelmed with memories of the summers she spent there as a child in the 1960s. Her remote, cruel grandfather was a general in the brutal military dictatorship and as she sifts through the dusty rooms, Helena discovers an array of valuable objects and antiquities. How did her grandfather amass such a trove? What human price was paid for them?Helena''s desire to find answers dovetails with a growing fascination for archaeology, ignited by a summer spent with volunteers on a dig on an Aegean island. Their finds fuel her determination to protect the precious fragments recovered from the baked earth - and to understand the origins of her grandfather''s collection.Along the way, she falls in love with the narrow streets of Athens and the city''s big-hearted residents, who show her the murky underbelly of the antiques world - and help her understand the meaning of home. But can she finally make amends for her grandfather''s actions? And what price should be paid for the return of such ancient and beautiful artefacts?----Victoria Hislop is back with another compulsive page-turner. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .''A tightly wrought excavation of family history'' Mail on Sunday''Searing and powerful'' Daily Express ''Glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail'' Woman & Home''Hislop''s thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece'' The Sunday Times''Victoria Hislop has done it again! A truly captivating story . . . I wish I could give it more than 5*'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''There is no doubting Victoria Hislop is an incredible storyteller who has opened up the history of Greece to a wider contemporary world; her attention to detail and the creation of warm and sympathetic characters instantly grabs readers'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This is the best novel I have read in a long time'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautifully told story with fabulous characters and a vivid scenery that makes you believe you are in Greece'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This was a wonderful read . . . a vivid picture of Greece and the people who live there'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s The Figurine was a Number Two Sunday Times bestseller in paperback for two weeks in August 2024.

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Gotham Knights: The Official Collector’s Compendium gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes content, stunning art, and the expert strategy you need to immerse yourself in the world of Gotham Knights.Gotham Knights is the eagerly anticipated action role-playing game set in a dynamic, open-world Gotham City. Players take on the role of four playable characters: Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin—each with their own unique style of combat and abilities—in their quest to protect Gotham. This immersive Collector’s Compendium is the perfect companion for the dangerous streets of Gotham City. Go beyond the game with behind-the-scenes interviews with the Warner Bros. Games Montréal team, stunning concept sketches, renders, and illustrations, along with insider details on Gotham’s secret history and the elusive Court of Owls. Featuring detailed maps, in-depth character tactics, and expert strategy for facing the city’s most nefarious Super-Villains, this compendium gives you everything necessary to be the Super Hero Gotham City needs.

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In this atmospheric novella, the mysterious Plankton Collector visits members of a family torn apart by grief and regret. he comes in different guises. For ten year-old Mary, he is Mr Smith who takes her on a train journey to the seaside. Her mother, Rose, meets him as Stephen, by her sonÂ’ s graveside. RoseÂ’ s youngest, Bunny, encounters him as the gardener. For husband and father David, meanwhile, the meeting is with a love from his youth. And long-lost Uncle Barnaby takes the children for a weekÂ’ s holiday during which their parents begin a reconciliation. All visitors are manifestations of the Plankton Collector who teaches those he encounters the difference between the discarded weight of unhappy memories and the lightness borne by happiness recalled.

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Is death truly the end if you are never forgotten?Like most girls, Lala loves music, her friends and her family. However, Lala is not like most girls. Lala is a "collector" from the Memory Clan, a group of enchanted beings who are called upon to remember the lives of every human when they die.Unique lives create unique endings; no two are the same. The Memory Clan''s purpose is to keep each person''s story alive. The clan also has one simple rule: "Do not get involved in human affairs." For Lala, this isn''t easy since she is absolutely entranced by humans and their stories. As a result, she risks losing everything and everyone she loves.Beautifully told and illustrated by talented author and artist Sui Kohno, Lala the Memory Collector weaves a poignant tale of life, death, and one girl''s desire to understand what it means to be human. Reads right-to-left, in the Japanese style.

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***A beautiful 10th anniversary paperback edition that includes a new essay by Victoria Hislop on the impact of this million-copy bestseller.***''A moving and absorbing holiday read that pulls at the heartstrings'' Evening StandardThe acclaimed million-copy number one bestseller and winner of Richard & Judy''s Summer Read 2006. Victoria Hislop tells a dramatic tale of four generations, illicit love, violence and leprosy, from the thirties, through the war, to the present day.On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother''s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone''s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga - Greece''s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip...Praise for The Island. . .''A vivid, moving and absorbing tale'' Observer''Victoria Hislop . . . brings dignity and tenderness to her novel about lives blighted by leprosy'' Telegraph''Wonderful descriptions, strong characters and an intimate portrait of island existence'' Woman & Home''War, tragedy and passion unfurl against a Mediterranean backdrop in this engrossing debut novel'' You magazine''Hislop''s deep research, imagination and patent love of Crete creates a convincing portrait of times on the island''Evening Standard''A page-turning tale that reminds us that love and life continue in even the most extraordinary of circumstances''Sunday Express ''A beautiful tale of enduring love and unthinking prejudice''ExpressIn 2018, The Island was awarded a Nielsen Platinum Bestseller Award in recognition of selling over one million copies in the United Kingdom.*Victoria''s latest novel, THE FIGURINE, is available to order now.*

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''Victoria weaves an effortless tale that draws you in and makes you forget the world outside exists. She has the ability to make you step into the pages, to transport you to Thessaloniki as you live the story yourself. She writes in such a beautiful way and her characters have depth and credibility . . . Exceptional'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Dimitri Komninos is born as fire devastates Thessaloniki, where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou loses her mother when their home is destroyed by the Turkish army. She flees across the sea, alone, to Thessaloniki. When she and Dimitri meet, their lives entwine with one another - and the city itself - even as war, fear and persecution divide its people. Ninety years later, a young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents'' life story for the first time. Should he become the custodian of their legacy and make this city his home, keeping alive the memories of those who were forced to leave?Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop''s books . . .''A sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious saga'' The Sunday Times''Hislop does her research and is very good at interweaving the lives of individuals into the backcloth of great events, giving the reader a history lesson that doesn''t feel like one '' Daily Mail''Hislop''s fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place make her novel a rare treat'' Guardian''This is storytelling at its best and just like a tapestry, when each thread is sewn into place, so emerge the layers and history of relationships past and present'' Sunday Express''Meticulously researched and compellingly told'' Woman & Home''Oh what a tangled web she weaves! Hislop has done well to tell a story as diverse and tempestuous as Thessaloniki''s with such lightness of touch'' Spectator''A magnificent setting for this poignant tale . . .Victoria Hislop has a talent of bringing history alive on the printed page'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I wanted this one to last forever'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautifully written book that kept me reading late into the night . . . a fascinating glimpse into the not so distant past'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A spell-binding story'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Thessaloniki is much more than a setting for this all-embracing historical saga . . . this many layered story which has been beautifully threaded together'' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop''s most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*

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''This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.''Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in 1861, but also the Queen''s journeys - as sovereign and as "Royal Tourist" - around Scotland, Ireland, and other regions within the British Isles. The books offer intimate views of the most important woman of her time as she shares her love of her family and of the Highlands, and demonstrates her intense interest in all corners of her realm and in the lives of individuals from all classes of society.Queen Victoria''s writings about her life and travels in Scotland and the British Isles are fascinating and entertaining to read. Extremely popular when they first appeared, they shaped Victoria''s image in the nineteenth century, and their impact on public perceptions of the monarchy continues to this day. This volume includes complete and authoritative texts of the two journals; an introduction and explanatory endnotes providing historical and cultural contexts and new information about the Queen''s work as author and editor; maps of the Queen''s travels; a Cast of Characters briefly identifying many of the individuals the Queen meets or mentions; a Glossary of unfamiliar terms; and Suggestions for Further Reading.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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''This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.''Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in 1861, but also the Queen''s journeys - as sovereign and as "Royal Tourist" - around Scotland, Ireland, and other regions within the British Isles. The books offer intimate views of the most important woman of her time as she shares her love of her family and of the Highlands, and demonstrates her intense interest in all corners of her realm and in the lives of individuals from all classes of society.Queen Victoria''s writings about her life and travels in Scotland and the British Isles are fascinating and entertaining to read. Extremely popular when they first appeared, they shaped Victoria''s image in the nineteenth century, and their impact on public perceptions of the monarchy continues to this day. This volume includes complete and authoritative texts of the two journals; an introduction and explanatory endnotes providing historical and cultural contexts and new information about the Queen''s work as author and editor; maps of the Queen''s travels; a Cast of Characters briefly identifying many of the individuals the Queen meets or mentions; a Glossary of unfamiliar terms; and Suggestions for Further Reading.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.

Objev podobné jako Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, 1848-1861 & More Leaves, 1862-1882 - Queen Victoria

‘Utterly compelling’ Heidi Swain‘Evocatively written, poignant and compulsive'' Emma Curtis‘Brilliant, twisty’ Sara SheridanThree women. A long-buried secret. One voice will free them all…London, 1915: Amid the wartime chaos, Katerina is hailed as a beacon of hope for her bakery, which offers divination alongside sweet treats. But the dark truth she’s hiding could cost her everything.Germany, 1918: Miriam secretly vows to help a mute British soldier in the prisoner-of-war camp she’s stationed at. Soon she must make an impossible choice: will she save the one she loves, or herself?Cornwall, Present Day: Edie is astonished to discover a mysterious box hidden in the wall of her newly renovated cottage. As Edie starts to investigate, she uncovers a secret that has lain hidden for over a century...Sweeping through the cobbled streets of war-time London, a German WWI camp, and the sea-swept cliffs of Cornwall, The Story Collector is a thrilling, richly woven story about three women, bound by a long-held secret.-----PRAISE FOR IRIS COSTELLO''A rich and tender story'' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things''The perfect winter read'' Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved''Spellbinding, addictive, and beautifully written'' Sophie Irwin, A Lady''s Guide to Fortune Hunting''Richly atmospheric, evocative and moving'' Abbie Greaves, The Ends of the Earth‘Makes for a spellbinding read'' Rhiannon Ward, The Shadowing''Beautifully written with a story that draws you in'' Jane Corry, I Died on a Tuesday

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“I moved to a country called writing” declares Tim Tim Cheng in this striking debut collection. The Tattoo Collector explores family history, displacement, politics, protest, and, as it moves between East and West, the uses of language to illustrate and interrogate what lies in between. As these poems range from Hong Kong, Scotland, and London, they unravel the relationship between the body, ecology and class with precise and haunting tenderness.Here, in Cheng’s illuminating and needle-sharp poems, the tattoo is a narrative, the body a radical means of expression. In states of flux, between resisting and belonging, we enter museums, hospitals, graveyards, and gigs. These intimate and polyphonic poems invite us to be troubled and enthralled by exhibits and the stories they have to tell, to look inside the glass box and study what is on display. Close-up, the poems bring into the daylight details that can be seen skin-deep on the surface, as well as those which point to another meaning, inked indelibly, beneath.

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Advokátka Dani Rollinsová je v soudní síni neústupná – při obhajobě nevinných lidí tlačí soudce a státní zástupce až do krajnosti. Když se setká s Teddym Thornem, mentálně postiženým teenagerem obviněným z distribuce drog, je přesvědčená, že to celé bude snadná záležitost – párkrát se dostaví k soudu a případ bude vyřízený. Jenže žalobci se snaží soudit Teddyho jako dospělého, a to by ho čekal přísný trest. V Dani postupně sílí podezření, že Teddy je využíván jako pěšák v jakési zlověstné hře… Victor Methos ve svém dalším právnickém thrilleru opět ukazuje, že má až grishamovský vhled do složitého soukolí kolem viny a trestu.

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‘Touching and uplifting’ MILLY JOHNSON’A beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery’ HEIDI SWAIN‘Heart-wrenching and compelling’ SARAH MORGAN‘This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.’ JANE LINFOOT‘A beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery.’ HEIDI SWAIN''Heart-wrenching and compelling.’ SARAH MORGAN''Beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking.’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN***Everything you leave behind tells a story . . .Heather Morgan doesn’t remember her childhood. She doesn’t want to.For Heather’s mother, every possession was intimately connected to a memory so she could never let anything go. Her extreme hoarding cast the whole family’s life into disarray.So when Heather discovers a secret about her past, about the time she disappeared, she knows there’s only one place she’ll find answers: amidst her mother’s hoard.As Heather uncovers objects and her own memories, will the truth set her free? Or will she discover she’s more like her mother than she ever thought possible?***Readers are falling in love with The Memory Collector:‘An insightful and beautifully written tale’‘What a beautiful poignant story… the sort that stays with you for a long time afterwards’‘Bravo, Fiona Lucas! A captivating read’‘Wow!! I really loved this powerful, thought-provoking book… a poignant must-read’‘This book is simply brilliant… very uplifting and so well written’‘loved this book! 5*****!’

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Explore the mysteries of the Night -- from questions of ancient philosophy to the magical properties of the Elements -- and the witch within in Notes for the Night, a guided journal and modern Book of Shadows from award-winning author Maia Toll. DELUXE GUIDED JOURNAL: This hardcover guided journal features a full-color interior with spot illustrations, textured case, and metallic ink accents, as well as lined and blank pages for recording spells, ideas, and dreams. COMPANION TO THE NIGHT SCHOOL FROM AUTHOR MAIA TOLL: Dive deeper into the topics of astrology, alchemy, philosophical teachings, divination, and more in this guided journal companion to The Night School. With original content, this journal offers something for all journalers, whether or not they are familiar with the concepts of The Night School. FULL OF DOZENS OF PROMPTS, EXERCISES, AND RITUALS: Notes for the Night contains more than 50 journal prompts, as well as ritual ideas. MAGICAL SELF-EXPLORATION: Tap into the mysteries of the Night as you develop a more profound and magical understanding of yourself and the world around you with this guided journal practice.

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'ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE' KATE SAWYER'WILL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND LODGE ITSELF IN YOUR HEART' ERIN KELLY'HEARTBREAKING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING' LOUISE HARE'POWERFUL, TIMELY, IMPORTANT' BETH UNDERDOWN"BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX AND MOVING' PLATINUM MAGAZINE'POWERFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING' RED'I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS NOVEL' ERICKA WALLER'THESE CHARACTERS WILL WRAP AROUND YOUR HEART' ARAMINTA HALL From the Observer debut novelist of the year, comes a blistering, heart-wrenching new novel of complicity and atonement, delving into one nurse's experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis.March 2020. Annie is alone in her house as the world shuts down, only the ghosts of her memories for company. But then she receives a phone call which plunges her deeper into the past.1959. Annie and Rita are student nurses at Fairlie Hall mental hospital. Working long, gruelling hours, they soon learn that the only way to appease their terrifying matron is to follow the rules unthinkingly. But what is happening in the hospital's hidden side wards? And at what point does following the rules turn into complicity - and betrayal?1983. Annie is reeling from the loss of her husband and struggling to face raising her daughter alone. Following a chance encounter, she offers a sick young man a bed for the night, a good deed that soon leads to another. Before long, she finds herself entering a new life of service - her home a haven for those who are cruelly shunned. But can we ever really atone?The powerful and captivating new novel from the celebrated author of KEEPER and YOUNG WOMEN, HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is Jessica Moor's most powerful and commercial book to date. A darkly compelling character-led novel, drawing on themes of complicity and betrayal, it is bursting with talking points and absolutely perfect for reading groups.Praise for HOLD BACK THE NIGHT and Jessica Moor:'The literary sensation . . . heart-breaking' My Weekly'Absolutely incredible. Intricate, heart-breaking, with perfect prose and characterisation. This is an author stepping into her power and it is a privilege to behold' Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding and This Family'Beautifully written and authentic, this novel shines an unflinching light on the darkest episodes of recent medical history. Hold Back The Night will get under your skin and lodge itself in your heart' Erin Kelly'Powerful, at times gut-wrenching' Peter Tatchell'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measure. Dealing with the horrors of conversion therapy in the 1950s and the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, this is a story of redemption and hope as much as it is grief and shame. I absolutely loved it' Louise Hare'Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in' Jeanette Winterson'Heartbreaking and beautifully written' Heather Darwent'A shocking, vital story that will never let you go. I urge everyone to read this novel. Jessica does not flinch away from the themes in this book, but writes with purposeful intent. She does not linger on the suffering, but shines a light on hope. An outstanding achievement' Ericka Waller'Hold back the Night is a book about fear and power, the stories we tell ourselves and the people we hope to be. Beautiful and lyrical, these characters will wrap around your heart. I loved it' Araminta Hall

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WELCOME TO THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL ... now a beautiful hardback with colour illustrations and all 48 collector cards. This gift book is a must-have for all How to Train Your Dragon fans. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. The HAIRY HOOLIGAN TRIBE think he''s totally useless, but Hiccup is about to face his destiny ... and one tiny dragon. Can he prove his worth and become a HERO, or will he be banished for ever? How to Train Your Dragon book is now a major DreamWorks film. How to Train Your Dragon is a major DreamWorks franchise starring Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill and the TV series, Riders of Berk, can be seen on CBeebies and Cartoon Network.

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Wednesday Addams meets The Night Gardener in the sequel to the New York Times bestselling Millie Fleur''s Poison Garden. A delightfully peculiar story about embracing the magic of the night.Garden Glen was afraid of the dark.Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae''s, of course.Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only be glimpsed in the dark. But ever since she moved to Garden Glen, her nighttime friends are nowhere to be found.Determined to welcome the dark back to town, Millie Fleur bakes delicious moon pies and plants a sweet-smelling moon garden. But before the nighttime creatures will return, Millie Fleur must convince the townspeople to be brave and turn out the lights.Millie Fleur Saves the Night is a delightfully peculiar story that encourages readers to find beauty in the darkness. A gorgeous companion to the New York Times bestseller Millie Fleur''s Poison Garden, perfect for fans of The Dark by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen.

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Philip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide to the night sky in 2023 for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this" BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you''re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip''s Stargazing 2023 is the only book you''ll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2023 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Now including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2023 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery · Month-to-Month information· Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year · Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2023 · The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Partie · Top places to visit for astronomical insights · Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest · The latest on electronic telescopes from expert Robin Scagell · Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2023· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms · The planets'' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comeI will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by - Helen Sharman, AstronautVery useful indeed - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ...At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who tread a different path under the cover of darkness, including the perilous journey taken by baby turtles in the moonlight and the global migration of bearded pigs. Discover nocturnal plants that have evolved to only bloom in the moonlight, and wild mushrooms that depend on their glow-in-the-dark superpower for survival. Follow the people who wake to work hard through the night in towns and cities, such as hospital staff, fishing crews, bakers, firefighters, postal workers and security guards. Learn about our reliance on electric light across the world, and the human body clock's vital connection to light and darkness. A glossary of all notable terms is included at the end of the book.Filled with incredible facts and brought to life by Paula Bossio’s beautifully quirky illustrations, The World at Night takes readers to the ends of the earth and everywhere in between to uncover the hidden wonders of our nocturnal planet.

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Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize, the Teach Primary Book Awards and the Klaus Flugge Prize.An enchanting bedtime story about a small boy who is the custodian of night, from talented new picture book author and poet, Louise Greig, with beautifully atmospheric illustrations by Ashling Lindsay.Max has a key and a box of midnight blue.When he turns the key in the lock –WHOOSH!Day slips inside as Night sweeps out.Darkness tumbles into the air.It dances and whirls around the room.It goes under the bed, under the chair – everywhere!Louise Greig''s lyrical voice and Ashling Lindsay''s warm, endearing illustrations hold a candle up to the magical nature of night-time in this soothing picture book. Perfect for cosying up to read and share before bedtime, The Night Box is an original bedtime tale that sits perfectly alongside classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark – great for reassuring little ones who have a fear of the dark and calming down lively children before bedtime!"Tender and domestic, luminous and star-shot, Lindsay’s illustrations perfectly complement Greig’s soaring, unrhymed poetry, creating a sense of night’s scale, richness and enveloping magic" – The Guardian"A reassuring bedtime read for any young child, but particularly for those with a fear of the dark" – Picture Books Blogger"Weaves magic with every word" – The Herald

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The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them;the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books.However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves ‘Seven Rainbows’, inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as ‘The Night Library’. After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables.For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures.But when the library’s mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t? Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages—past, present, and future.

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In the Night Garden: All Aboard the Ninky Nonk is an enchanting storybook for babies and toddlers, now with gorgeous new illustrations. Igglepiggle, iggle onk, we''re going to catch the...Ninky Nonk! Once upon a time in the Night Garden, everybody went for a ride on the Ninky Nonk. Join Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy and all of your favourite In the Night Garden friends in this delightful storybook for babies and toddlers. The perfect children''s book for bedtime reading. There are a variety of baby and toddler books in the Night Garden series to enjoy including: Ooh, Pretty Flower!, The Bouncy Jumping Game, Igglepiggle Counts and Time to Wash Faces.

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The gripping new psychological suspense from top #10 bestselling author Siobhan MacDonald, The Bride Collector is Happy Valley meets Big Little Lies, with a side order of The Fall.

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Hudební CD - Reedice druhého alba skupiny „Runners In The Night”, které původně vyšlo stejně jako jeho předchůdce v roce 1979. Desmond Child je americký hudebník, skladatel a producent. Reedice druhého alba skupiny „Runners In The Night”, které původně vyšlo stejně jako jeho předchůdce v roce 1979. Desmond Child je americký hudebník, skladatel a producent. Z jeho pera vzešlo několik skutečných megahitů rockové scény „I Was Made For Loving You” (Kiss), „You Give Love A bad Name” (Bon Jovi), „Poison” (Alice Cooper), „Crazy” (Aerosmith), ale i třeba „The Cup Of Life” (Ricky Martin). Svou kariéru však Desmond zahájil v roce 1975, kdy Desmond a zpěvačky Myriam Valle, Maria Vidal a Diana Grasselli se skupinou najatých hudebníků založili skupinu Desmond Child amp; Rouge. Rok vydání : 1979 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2020 Seznam stop CD The Truth Comes Out / My Heart #039;s On Fire / The Night Was Not / Goodbye Baby / Runners In The Night / Tumble In The Night / Scared...

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The first novel in a spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.Everything changed the day the dreams disappeared… and the nightmares came.Twelve-year-old Bea lives with her mother Ula and her owl Pip in a cottage on the wild moors. Since the day the dreams disappeared, and an affliction of nightmares began sweeping across the lands, everyone is leaving and their settlement is being abandoned. But when Ula grows sick with the affliction, she won’t leave – and she’s keeping a secret from Bea.Just as Bea begins to despair, the mysterious Night Train steams across the moors, bringing a stranger who offers her the chance to save her mother. Bea is flung into a faraway adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers, skilled warriors and performers who must go to work each night inside the dreams of the powerful. But the nightmares are following close behind.It’s time to board the Night Train and dive into an epic, magical adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers. (But beware the nightmares…)''A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can''t stop thinking about this book!'' – Robin Stevens on The Huntress: Sea‘A new book by Sarah Driver is always something special – this does not disappoint. Vivid storytelling full of magic and sparkle from one of my favourite authors.’ Jasbinder Bilan, Costa award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Once We Were Witches

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's last completed novel, Tender is the Night is edited by Arnold Goldman with an introduction and notes by Richard Godden in Penguin Modern Classics.Between the First World War and the Wall Street Crash the French Riviera was the stylish place for wealthy Americans to visit. Among the most fashionable are psychoanalyst Dick Diver and his wife Nicole, who hold court at their villa. Into their circle comes Rosemary Hoyt, a film star, who is instantly attracted to them, but understands little of the dark secrets and hidden corruption that hold them together. As Dick draws closer to Rosemary, he fractures the delicate structure of his marriage and sets both Nicole and himself on to a dangerous path where only the strongest can survive. In this exquisite, lyrical novel, Fitzgerald has poured much of the essence of his own life; he has also depicted the age of materialism, shattered idealism and broken dreams.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) has acquired a mythical status in American literary history, and his masterwork The Great Gatsby is considered by many to be the 'great American novel'. In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre, dubbed 'the first American Flapper', and their traumatic marriage and Zelda's gradual descent into insanity became the leading influence on his writing. As well as many short stories, Fitzgerald wrote five novels This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night and, incomplete at the time of his death, The Last Tycoon. After his death The New York Times said of him that 'in fact and in the literary sense he created a "generation" '.If you enjoyed Tender is the Night, you might like Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, also available in Penguin Classics.'One of the most wonderful writers of the twentieth century'Financial Times

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Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. Nanakusa is a vampire. That's okay with human Ko.He wants to be one too. But transformation doesn't come that easily... One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets.Life after dark is a revelation! When flirtatious Nazuna invites Ko to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he's stoked! But then he awakens to kisses on his neck with a little too much bite to them... Is it just the delicious taste of his blood that makes her meet him night after night for late-night adventures, conversation and...naps? Or something else? Then, when a cute girl from Ko's past shows up and competes for his attention, his budding relationship with the undead is put to the test!

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With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself. In the harsh interior of the Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela. Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous journey north to seek out Väinämöinen, the only mystical shaman to travel to Tuonela and return alive. As the dark winter looms, Siiri uses all the strength she possesses to survive her journey, which is plagued by trappers, a band of roving wolves, and a cunning snow witch with her own quest for power. But finding Väinämöinen is only the beginning. Siiri must convince him to share his magic so she can sneak into Tuonela and save Aina. In Tuonela, Aina is forced to play the sadistic games of Tuonetar, the cruel queen of the underworld, alongside other captured maidens. But Aina''s kindness allows her to make allies in the dark, harsh environment. She soon discovers that Tuoni, the god of death and king of Tuonela, is also a victim of Tuonetar''s spells that can only be broken when he remarries. To save him and the other girls, Aina offers herself as his bride. As she spends more time in the underworld, Aina falls in love with Tuoni and must make a decision that will alter the course of her fate forever . . . not knowing her fearless friend is on the way and plotting a daring escape. Readers LOVE North Is The Night! ''Beautifully weaves together elements of Finnish mythology'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Has everything you could ever wish for, all wrapped up in a fantasy masterpiece. I didn''t read this book, I devoured it!'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Beautifully crafted, utterly captivating, drenched in folklore, drowning in danger and dripping with emotion . . . wondrously enchanting'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Truly magical . . . packed with action, magic, love and Finnish mythology, this tale is perfect to get lost in'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''The core of it is all Emily: excellent visuals, compelling writing, slooooow burn, and complex characters you are rooting for'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it is fantastic'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ An extraordinary story of love, of courage, of friendship and of magic, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is the stand-alone first novel in an incredible duology.

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It’s everyone’s Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M.Barrie''s classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore''s beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.T’was the night before Christmas . . . and the reindeer were having their usual squabble about who should fly up front. But when an impulsive wish on a special star leads to Dasher disappearing, Saint Nick is in hot pursuit. But where does this festive flight take him? To Neverland - the world of Peter Pan and dastardly, reindeer-swiping Captain Hook, who is desperate to fly! But it’s amazing what a touch of goodwill and sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook.Join Hook in discovering the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Captain Hook, squabbling reindeer, a magical train ride - and a giant crocodile!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on SkyCinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.

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From the two-time Newbery Honor-winner and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won comes a new middle-grade novel, in which a girl who has lost everything must decide whether to risk her life to bring others to freedom. In 1942, much of France is occupied by the Nazis. Twelve-year-old Miri is Jewish, so she is not safe. Separated from her parents, she rescues her neighbours'' two-year-old daughter Nora and escapes to a village, where she is given a new name and pretends to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture. One night she is asked to undertake a terrifying task that could allow her to escape. But what about Nora? The person Miri meets that night could save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more. The Night War is a captivating and often funny story that explores history, moral dilemmas and friendships.

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THE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThe worst thing to ever happen on Hemlock Circle occurred in Ethan Marsh's backyard. One July night, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep together in a tent set up on a manicured lawn in the quiet New Jersey cul de sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up alone.The tent was sliced open, and Billy was gone. He was never seen again. Thirty Years later, Ethan has reluctantly returned to his childhood home, but plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening in the middle of the night.Someone is roaming the cul de sac at odd hours, and signs of Billy's presence keep appearing in his backyard. Ethan is forced to investigate what really happened that night, a quest that leads him into the quiet woods surrounding Hemlock Circle, where a mysterious institute enacts secretive research on a crumbling estate. The closer Ethan gets to the truth, the more he realizes that no place, even the quietest of suburban streets, is completely safe.And that the past has a way of haunting the present. PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER:'Propulsive . .. a dizzying Gothic whodunit' New York Times Book Review'Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me' Laura Dave'Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . .. Fun, scary and so absorbing' Rachel Hawkins'If you're not already reading Riley Sager, you're missing out' Catherine Ryan Howard'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware'A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down' Shari Lapena'The House Across the Lake is the work of a master storyteller . .. An unputdownable page-turner' Alex Michaelides'Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?!' Susi Holliday

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With an Introduction and Notes by Henry Claridge, Senior Lecturer, School of English, University of Kent at Canterbury. Tender is the Night is a story set in the hedonistic high society of Europe during the `Roaring Twenties'. A wealthy schizophrenic, Nicole Warren, falls in love with Dick Diver - her psychiatrist. The resulting saga of the Divers' troubled marriage, and their circle of friends, includes a cast of aristocratic and beautiful people, unhappy love affairs, a duel, incest, and the problems inherent in the possession of great wealth. Despite cataloguing a maelstrom of interpersonal conflict, Tender is the Night has a poignancy and warmth that springs from the quality of Fitzgerald's writing and the tragic personal experiences on which the novel is based. Six years separate Tender is the Night and The Last Tycoon, the novel Fitzgerald left unfinished at his death in December 1940. Fitzgerald lived in Hollywood more or less continuously from July 1937 until his death, and a novel about the film industry at the height of 'the studio system' centred on the working life of a top producer was begun in 1939. Even in its incomplete state The Last Tycoon remains the greatest American novel about Hollywood and contains some of Fitzgerald's most brilliant writing.

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Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna.Except that she's a vampire. That's okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too.But transformation doesn't come that easily... What's the difference between desire and love? Does Nazuna know any better than Ko? What about Ko's childhood friend Akira? Unable to answer these romantic questions, Ko and Nazuna go swimming. Turns out bathing beauties at pools are just as hot at night as in the blazing sunshine at the beach.Then, Ko gets jealous when he learns about Nazuna's night job... But when she drafts him into temping for her, the two of them join forces to save a client from her boss-and herself.

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The perfect gift for a new baby or young child, celebrating just how precious and loved they are. Through gentle rhyming words and magical illustrations, On The Night You Were Born captures the overwhelming love and joy felt when a new baby is born.Nancy Tillman''s heartwarming story follows animal families as they welcome new arrivals to the world. Pairing rhyming text with heartwarming illustrations, this book for young children and new parents is ideal for letting little ones know how cherished they are by the people around them. It''s an ideal keepsake for new parents, perfect for bedtime and a book that can be read again and again.In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, this very special story by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest tots to new mums, from young friends to grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is a beloved addition to every family bookshelf.On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.

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Philip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you''re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this handy fact-packed gem is the only book you''ll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2024 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2024 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery· Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year· Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2024· The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties· Top places to visit for astronomical insights· Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest· Special article on the use of filters for astro-photography by expert Robin Scagell· Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2024· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms· The planets'' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets"I will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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On the night of 10-11 May 1941, the Blitz reached its terrifying peak in the skies over London.Over 500 aircraft and thousands of Luftwaffe aircrew took off for England, laden with hundreds of tonnes of bombs to drop indiscriminately on the capital’s civilians. In a matter of hours, 1,486 Londoners were killed, 11,000 houses were destroyed, and millions of lives were changed for ever.This attack almost brought Britain to military collapse. Using extensive survivors'' testimony and hitherto classified documents, The Longest Night reveals how the Luftwaffe came within a whisker of total victory.In a gripping, minute-by-minute account, Gavin Mortimer has recreated the experience of Londoners on this one terrifying night when the survival of the country hung in the balance.

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