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The No. 1 Bestselling The Nowhere Man is a thrilling, pulse-pounding ride for readers and the hero of Orphan X . . .''THE PACE NEVER LETS UP'' DAILY MAILTHEY TRAINED HIM TO HUNT. NOW HE''S THE HUNTED . . .A former government military asset code-named Orphan-X, Evan Smoak works as the Nowhere Man out to protect the helpless.Until the night it all goes wrong.Ambushed, drugged and kidnapped, Evan wakes in a locked room. He''s outnumbered and outgunned. His captors are sure they''ve outsmarted him.But they''ve got it all wrong.He''s not locked up with them.They''re locked up with him . . .___________''MEMORABLE AS ALL HELL'' JAMES PATTERSON''A DIZZYING RIDE'' TESS GERRITSEN

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Srinivas, an elderly Brahmin, has been living in south London suburb for thirty years. After the death of his son, and later his wife, this lonely man is befriended by an Englishwoman in her sixties, whom he takes into his home. The two form a deep and abiding relationship. But the haven they have created for themselves proves to be a fragile one. Racist violence enters their world and Srinivas’s life changes irrevocably – as does his dream of England as a country of tolerance and equality.First published in 1972, The Nowhere Man depicts a London convulsed by fear and bitterness. A recent re-appraisal of her work in the Paris Review said: “With The Nowhere Man, Markandaya wrote a British state of the nation novel whose acuteness and depth of understanding , unsung at the time, resounds eerily today.’ Truly shocking, The Nowhere Man is as relevant today as when it was first published almost fifty years ago.

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Don''t Look Back is the brilliant new thriller from Gregg Hurwitz.AloneIt was the holiday of a lifetime - a chance for Eve Hardaway to rediscover herself following the break-up of her marriage. Until Eve catches a glimpse of someone she should never have seen. Afraid She was not the first to do so. But a woman who previously laid eyes on this mysterious stranger has disappeared without trace. Soon Eve and her travelling companions look set to suffer the same fate. On the run Then a storm cuts off their remote jungle camp from the outside world. And Eve knows that if she is ever going to see her young son again, she will be forced to find reserves of courage and resourcefulness she never dreamt she possessed. Or die trying ... With great pace and pitch-perfect characterisation, Gregg Hurwitz ratchets up the tension in Don''t Look Back, his exceptional new thriller. Fans of Harlan Coben and Simon Kernick will be hooked from the word go. Praise for Gregg Hurwitz:''Outstanding in every way'' Lee Child''Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense'' Harlan Coben''Thriller writing at its best'' Tess Gerritsen''Memorable as hell'' James Patterson''So fast it should come with and airbag'' Linwood Barclay Praise for Don''t Look Back: ''Hurwitz never disappoints and with Don''t Look Back he takes his storytelling talents to new heights of suspense and terror ... From the opening moment of tension to the singularly terrifying final act, this story of survival and death left me breathless.'' James Rollins ''Thrilling ... Hurwitz skilfully ratchets up the tension as his characters prove their mettle through nerve-wracking and exciting trials'' Publishers Weekly ''Hurwitz again proves himself a plot master ... he adds to his string of imaginative thrillers with an action-adventure story ready for blockbuster Hollywood'' Kirkus Reviews ''A terrific book. Terrifying and exhilarating ... Don''t Look Back is thrilling beginning to end and powerfully gratifying.'' Megan Abbott ''A taut, smart, suspense-filled ride to satisfy the most discerning of thrill seekers.'' Library Journal Gregg Hurwitz is the internationally bestselling author of You''re Next, Or She Dies, We Know and I See You. A graduate of Harvard and Oxford Universities, he lives with his family in California, where he writes screenplays, television and comics including Batman and Wolverine.

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* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *"This novel will be remembered as one of the best thrillers of the year." -Associated Press "A shocking stunner in every way. The perfect thriller." -Robert CraisWhen darkness closes in-he's your last, best hope. Evan Smoak returns in Gregg Hurwitz's #1 international bestselling Orphan X series in Out of the Dark. Taken from a group home at age twelve, Evan Smoak was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets-i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man, a man who helps the truly desperate when no one else can. But now Evan's past is catching up to him.Someone at the very highest level of government has been trying to eliminate every trace of the Orphan Program by killing all the remaining Orphans and their trainers. After Evan's mentor and the only father he ever knew was killed, he decided to strike back. His target is the man who started the Program and who is now the most heavily guarded person in the world: the President of the United States.But President Bennett knows that Orphan X is after him and, using weapons of his own, he's decided to counter-attack. Bennett activates the one man who has the skills and experience to track down and take out Orphan X-the first recruit of the Program, Orphan A. With Evan devoting all his skills, resources, and intelligence to find a way through the layers of security that surround the President, suddenly he also has to protect himself against the deadliest of opponents. It's Orphan vs. Orphan with the future of the country-even the world-on the line.

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''So fast it should come with an airbag'' LINWOOD BARCLAY''Outstanding in every way'' LEE CHILD''Pure nail-biting, stay-up-all-night suspense'' HARLAN COBEN____________A pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club selections, ORPHAN X and YOU''RE NEXT.From the eleventh storey of a Los Angeles high-rise, Nate looks out on the city - the traffic, the trees, the beach beyond. He breathes deeply. And then he moves one foot off the ledge and into thin air.But before he can jump, gunshots ring out from within the building. A robbery is in progress. And Nate, with nothing to lose but the life he was about to give up, decides to intervene.What happens next plunges Nate into mortal danger . . . and reunites him with the family he hasn''t known for years - a family he will do anything to protect.Packed with twists and suspense, hurtling forward at relentless speed, The Survivor is a gripping, unforgettable story of sacrifice, redemption and heroism - a thriller to rival the very best of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.____________WHAT REAL READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SURVIVOR''If you are a Hurwitz fan this will not disappoint. Non-stop action and suspense from beginning to end''''Hurwitz straps you in from the first page for an emotional rollercoaster. A fantastic book from a fabulous author''''Kept me enthralled the whole way through. The characters seemed so real''''Non-stop thriller, a hero with feelings and empathy. What a great book''''Would make a great film!''

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The explosive Orphan X thriller from bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz.''HURWITZ FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS'' GUARDIANTO THOSE WHO TRAINED HIM, HE''S ORPHAN-X. TO THOSE WHO NEED HIM, HE''S THE NOWHERE MAN.Once a secret government assassin, Evan Smoak walked away to help others.But when his old handler calls with a warning - the Orphans are being killed off - he also receives a final mission.A young girl - the last Orphan recruit - is in danger. First, Evan must find her. Then he must protect her.But those tasked with her elimination will not stop.And leading them is one of Evan''s fellow Orphans - who''ll do anything to see him dead . . ._______________''WONDERFUL'' THE TIMES''MEMORABLE AS HELL'' JAMES PATTERSON

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THE HERO Evan Smoak: former off-the-books assassin - code name Orphan X. His world is divided into those who deserve his help and those who've brought his singular brand of justice upon themselves. THE VICTIM A desperate father reaches out. His teenage daughter Anjelina has been kidnapped by a brutal criminal cartel and spirited over the border into Mexico. And while money is no object, Evan soon realises that his prospective client's past is as clouded and compromised as his own. THE MISSION If Evan is going to put his life on the line to rescue Anjelina, he must first decide whether he can act on behalf of a bad man. And even then, up against the men who are holding his daughter, there will be no guarantee of success... Packed with edge-of-your-seat suspense, memorable characters, explosive action and razor-sharp plotting, Dark Horse confirms Gregg Hurwitz's place alongside Lee Child, David Baldacci, James Patterson and Harlan Coben as a master of the modern thriller.

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Evan Smoak—government assassin gone rogue—returns in Hellbent, an engrossing, unputdownable thriller from Gregg Hurwitz, the latest in his #1 international bestselling Orphan X series.Taken from a group home at age twelve, Evan Smoak was raised and trained as an off-the-books government assassin: Orphan X. After he broke with the Orphan Program, Evan disappeared and reinvented himself as the Nowhere Man, a man spoken about only in whispers and dedicated to helping the truly desperate. But this time, the voice on the other end is Jack Johns, the man who raised and trained him, the only father Evan has ever known. Secret government forces are busy trying to scrub the remaining assets and traces of the Orphan Program and they have finally tracked down Jack. With little time remaining, Jack gives Evan his last assignment: find and protect his last protégé and recruit for the program. But Evan isn’t the only one after this last Orphan—the new head of the Orphan Program, Van Sciver, is mustering all the assets at his disposal to take out both Evan (Orphan X) and the target he is trying to protect.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''ONE OF THE BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR'' ASSOCIATED PRESSHOW DO YOU STOP THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH?Evan Smoak, code-named Orphan-X, was raised in a secret government programme.He left it behind long ago but now someone has been killing off the orphans - and all evidence of the programme.Only one person would and could do this. The man who created it.He''ll do anything - anything - to save himself.But what can one man - even an Orphan - do alone?Against the President of the United States . . .''THE CHAPTERS SPEED BY LIKE AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''WEAPONS-GRADE THRILLER WRITING'' GUARDIAN

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THE GRIPPING NEW SUNDAY TIMES TOP 5 BESTSELLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUT OF THE DARK AND ORPHAN X''STELLAR. GETS BETTER WITH EACH INSTALLMENT''DAILY MAILHE WANTED TO END IT. BUT IT CAN NEVER BE OVER.Evan Smoak - former government assassin, ''Orphan-X'', turned white knight of last resort - is hanging up his gun.When he gets one last call.A man, left a package by a murdered cousin, has an assassin on his trail. Easy work for Evan.Except behind the assassin is someone worse. And behind them something darker still.How long can Evan keep standing?How many times can a man step into the fire?''Memorable as hell'' James Patterson''A new series character to rival Reacher'' Independent

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The #1 New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen solves a murder among the Amish and reveals the conspiracy to keep it a secret in a heartbreaking and horrifying true-crime story.In 1977, in an Ohio Amish community, pregnant wife and mother Ida Stutzman perished during a barn fire. The coroner’s report: natural causes. Ida’s husband, Eli, was never considered a suspect. But when he eventually rejected the faith and took his son, Danny, with him, murder followed.What really happened to Ida? The dubious circumstances of the tragic blaze were willfully ignored and Eli’s shifting narratives disregarded. Could Eli’s subsequent cross-country journey of death—including that of his own son—have been prevented if just one person came forward with what they knew about the real Eli Stutzman?The questions haunted Gregg Olsen and Ida’s brother Daniel Gingerich for decades. At Daniel’s urging, Olsen now returns to Amish Country and to Eli’s crimes first exposed in Olsen’s Abandoned Prayers, one of which has remained a mystery until now. With the help of aging witnesses and shocking long-buried letters, Olsen finally uncovers the disturbing truth—about Ida’s murder and the conspiracy of silence and secrets that kept it hidden for forty-five years.

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''Outstanding in every way'' Lee Child''The page turned of the season'' The Times____________''Do you need my help?'' It was the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. As a boy Evan Smoak was taken from an orphanage. Raised and trained in a top secret programme, he was sent to bad places to do things the government denied ever happened. Then he broke with the programme, using what he''d learned to vanish. Now he helps the desperate and deserving. But someone''s on his trail. Someone who knows his past and believes that the boy once known as Orphan X must die . . . ____________''Read this book. You will thank me later'' David Baldacci''A rival to reacher'' The IndependentIf you loved Orphan X, read the gripping follow-up The Nowhere Man and brand new sequel Out of the Dark!

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One of the world's best-loved heroes Evan Smoak, otherwise known as Orphan X, returns in an all-new thrilling adventure'Put Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne into a blender. Add one drop of nitro-glycerine and three of sulphuric acid. Switch on, and don't be surprised if the lid blows off.You've just mixed your first Orphan X' Richard and Judy Book Club Pick----EVERY LIFE HAS ITS PRICE She’s known as the Wolf: an assassin working through a kill list with cool efficiency. Then someone gets in her way: Evan Smoak. First, he refuses to conveniently die.Then he stops her killing others. Evan has the Wolf’s measure. He met plenty like her in a former life.But not since he's had so much to lose. And the powers behind her are bigger than he could possibly imagine. The Wolf's got Evan in her sights.She won’t stop. It’s kill – or be killed. Cat and mouse.And Evan has one fatal weakness. His humanity . .. ----Praise for the Orphan X series 'Feels like a missile launch' DAVID BALDACCI 'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD 'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN 'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES

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THE INCREDIBLE TENTH BOOK IN THE ORPHAN-X SERIES - GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU FROM PAGE ONE . . .''Outstanding in every way'' LEE CHILD''Laughs as well as action. A thriller that makes the Jack Reacher books look quaint'' Sun--NO GREATER FRIENDEvan Smoak is the guy you want on your side. A former government black ops assassin, he''ll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he''ll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain.NO WORSE ENEMYA lone wolf operator, Evan can''t afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts. But when Tommy Stojack, Evan''s loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it''s war.Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons closer . . .--''He is a weapon of mass entertainment and the action never stops'' Daily Express''First-rate, deftly varied combat scenes'' The TimesPraise for the Orphan X series''Feels like a missile launch'' DAVID BALDACCI''Outstanding in every way'' LEE CHILD''Weapons-grade thriller writing'' GUARDIAN''An immensely entertaining adventure'' THE TIMES

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NO GREATER FRIENDEvan Smoak is the guy you want on your side. A former government black ops assassin, he'll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he'll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain.NO WORSE ENEMYA lone wolf operator, Evan can't afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts. But when Tommy Stojack, Evan's loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it's war.Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons closer . . .

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A pulse-pounding bestseller from the author of ORPHAN X.I know you, don''t I?'' Five words - that''s all it takes to plunge Mike Wingate and his family into mortal danger. Mike doesn''t recognise the crippled stranger who approaches him at a party . . . but the stranger seems to know all about him.What has Mike done? Do they have the wrong man? Overnight, the threats become attacks, and Mike, his wife, and their young daughter learn they aren''t safe anywhere -especially not their own home. He doesn''t know who they are. He doesn''t know what they want. But there''s no time to figure it out - because his enemies have killed before, and he''s next.

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Beloved teacher and thought leader Gregg Braden explains how word-specific patterns used by ancient civilisations can help us rewire our brains for resilience and healing.Long before the advent of neuroscience, our ancestors understood intuitively that the words we speak and think can cause deep inner transformation: they created specific word patterns to provide healing, strength and inner power in difficult times, and encoded these in prayers and sacred writings.In this book, Gregg Braden shares Wisdom Codes for the full range of life experiences, including:- healing from loss- giving and receiving love- addressing anger, anxiety and addiction- finding forgivenessEach Wisdom Code - distilled from a quote, a scripture passage or a parable - is accompanied by a brief discussion of what the code means, why it's important and how to apply it in your life.

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A multi-award winning The Night Circus for children, with dashes of Harry PotterWinner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children''s Book Award 2016, and the North East Book Award 2015.When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the ''shop from nowhere'' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment.Recruited as Mr Silver''s apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium''s vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble.Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, color and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman.

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Between 1993 and 2000, a series of groundbreaking experiments revealed dramatic evidence of a web of energy that connects everything in our lives and our world—the Divine Matrix. From the healing of our bodies, to the success of our careers, relationships, and the peace between nations, this new evidence demonstrates that we each hold the power to speak directly to the force that links all of creation. What would it mean to discover that the power to create joy, to heal suffering, and bring peace to nations lives inside of you? How differently would you live if you knew how to use this power each day of your life? Join Gregg Braden on this extraordinary journey bridging science, spirituality and miracles through the language of The Divine Matrix.

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Winner of The Times British Sports Book Award 2014. A fascinating insight into the enclosed world of football scouts in the UKA teenaged boy plays football in a suburban park. His name is Raheem Sterling. The call is made: “Get down here quick. This is something special”.Another boy is 8, going on 28. His name is Jack Wilshere. The referee, an Arsenal scout, spirits him away from Luton Town.A young goalkeeper struggles on loan at Cheltenham Town in League Two. His name is Jack Butland. Within months he will be playing for England.Welcome to football’s hidden tribe. Scouts are everywhere yet nowhere, faceless and nameless, despite making the informed decisions worth millions. Award-winning sportswriter Michael Calvin opens up their hidden world, examining their disconnected lifestyles, petty betrayals and unconsidered professionalism of men who spend long, lonely hours on the road.

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YOU SAW IT. YOU WERE TOO SCARED TO ACT. BUT NOW IT’S COMING FOR YOU…From the mind behind the international bestseller The Whisper Man comes a new nightmare‘The Man Made of Smoke was in equal parts terrifying, creepy, thrilling and moving’ Marnie Riches‘A haunting, atmospheric story…Truly a white-knuckle read from start to finish’ Tracy Sierra‘Creepy and atmospheric from the first page, The Man Made Of Smoke is as well-written as it is tense’ Rachel Wolf--You never forget the day you meet a serial killer.Dan was just a teenager when he had a chance encounter with the elusive killer known only as “the man made of smoke”. Nobody could blame him for being too scared to intervene, for being too scared to save the latest victim, for letting the killer vanish again.Nobody except Dan himself.Years later, Dan has a successful career as a criminal psychiatrist, unpicking the very darkest of human behaviour. Because, despite what he saw that day, Dan knows there''s no such thing as a monster.But now his father, John, has gone missing. And, when Dan returns to the small island where he grew up, he finds out that not long before his disappearance, John had stumbled across a body.As Dan begins to dig, he finds unsettling links, stretching all the way back to the man made of smoke.Which means this might just be a chance to not only save his dad, but to finally find redemption.But what if he''s been wrong about that day for all these years.What if he was right to be scared?--Praise for The Man Made of Smoke''Balancing his trademark hint of the supernatural with very real fears, this is a book full of regret and grief, but most of all heart. I loved Dan - I was swept up in his story, riding the wave of his uncertainty and worry'' Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man''I tore through this gritty tale of guilt, grief and the ghosts that haunt us. The twists are exceptionally well executed, the emotional through line compelling, and the mercurial baddie is genuinely unsettling…If you loved The Whisper Man, you’ll love this, too. Nightmares guaranteed!'' Josh Winning, author of Heads Will Roll''It is a rare talent to be able to write a compulsive thriller with such heart…Written with skill and intelligence, and told with empathy and nuance, this is a novel that’s not to be missed. I loved every word'' Rebecca Thorne, author of The Grief House''Creepy, compelling and so fiendishly tricky, I couldn’t put it down. Another surefire winner from the king of haunting!'' Natalie Chandler, author of The VoicesPraise for Alex North:''As terrifying as a great horror novel, as unpredictable as the best type of crime novel and above all beautifully written...a writer who is an absolute master of his craft'' Jane Casey''This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own'' New York Times''Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy'' Alex Michaelides

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An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.When Lola’s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family’s history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta’s nickname was ‘The Daredevil’ due to her fearless competing in the town’s famous Palio horse races – until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta.Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico – can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?

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A novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real-life princess and the foal she loves.Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is devastated.The Princess becomes ever more withdrawn until, on her birthday, the King gives her a life-changing present. An incredible new friendship grows and the heartbroken princess begins to dream of an extraordinary future.Inspired by the real-life story of Olympic equestrienne Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and set against the exotic backdrop of Arabia, this novel is destined to become a modern classic.

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A paw-some box set of the first six Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This deluxe boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.Dav Pilkey''s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one''s self.

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Now a major film starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle, First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America’s most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong – the man whose “one small step” changed history. In First Man, Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this “magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. Hansen vividly recreates Armstrong's career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator flying over North Korea to his formative transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to his piloting Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space. For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong's storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children. In the years since the Moon landing, rumors swirled around Armstrong concerning his dreams of space travel, his religious beliefs, and his private life. This book reveals the man behind the myth. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and as an individual. In First Man, the personal, technological, epic, and iconic blend to form the portrait of a great but reluctant hero who will forever be known as history's most famous space traveler.

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From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS - an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane's secrets to success, health, wealth and self-improvement.From Gucci: 'I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going through something. It's not going to be easy. But study these words, and put them into action. I want this book to keep you motivated. I want you to keep coming back to it for guidance and inspiration. You can put it on your shelf and keep going to TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness. This book is a challenge. Don't underestimate yourself. Don't think that what you're saying is not important. Don't think you can't achieve the impossible. Everyone needs some game, so here it is. TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness is for the world. Enjoy.'In this inspiring follow-up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distils the legend's timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus and hard work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inwards and upwards to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must-read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.

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Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy – as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man’s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more about LEGO Spider-Man, giving them exciting facts and behind-the-scenes insights they won’t find anywhere else.© 2025 The LEGO Group© 2025 MARVEL

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​Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes readers behind the scenes to showcase the art and artistry of Sony Pictures Animation’s highly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Academy Award–winning animated feature, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The ultimate deep dive into the on-screen return of the Spider-Man multiverse, the book features exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards from the visually innovative film, as well as interviews with key creators such as writers/producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who offer insights into their creative process.

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· · THE IRISH TIMES AND KINDLE No. 1 BESTSELLER · ·Shortlisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger''I cannot put it down!'' Georgia Hardstark, MY FAVORITE MURDER_______________________________I was the girl who survived the Nothing Man. Now I am the woman who is going to catch him...You''ve just read the opening pages of The Nothing Man, the true crime memoir Eve Black has written about her obsessive search for the man who killed her family nearly two decades ago. Supermarket security guard Jim Doyle is reading it too, and with each turn of the page his rage grows. Because Jim was - is - the Nothing Man. The more Jim reads, the more he realises how dangerously close Eve is getting to the truth. He knows she won''t give up until she finds him. He has no choice but to stop her first...''The queen of high-concept crime fiction... I was utterly wowed'' - Jane Casey''Whipsmart, thrilling and utterly compelling'' - Liz Nugent

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The Lollipop Man is the first in a series that draws upon the author''s experiences growing up in the dark heartland of the Yorkshire Ripper and the Moors Murders, as well as part of under-represented LGBTQIA+ communities in the north. When a young girl is snatched from a West Yorkshire town there are eerie similarities with a cold case from many years earlier. It can''t be the same killer, can it?Yorkshire, 1994. Eighteen-year-old Adrian Brown spends his days working at the local newspaper, and his evenings in his local pub. But under this ordinary surface lies a haunting story. Aged ten, Adrian was kidnapped by a shadowy figure known as The Lollipop Man, who had abducted three children before. Adrian was the only one to escape.The Lollipop Man might well have returned when another missing child whips up a media frenzy. Journalist Sheila Hargreaves, troubled with memories of her own involvement in the reporting of the previous abductions, is determined to dig deeper, atone for what she did nearly a decade ago and bring the Lollipop Man to justice. Daniel Sellers is an author to watch with his last novel, Murder on the Clyde, a Kindle bestseller. We are delighted to welcome his brand of gritty, atmospheric crime thriller to the A&B list. For crime fans who have loved Val McDermid''s Allie Burns series as well as Happy Valley.

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

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An unforgettable and sweeping interwar love story, from the Costa-shortlisted and bestselling Irish author of Life Sentences''Imaginative, beautifully told... Superb''SPECTATOR''The best book yet by a truly gifted Irish writer''GABRIEL BYRNE, author of Walking with Ghosts1980s Cork. Jack Shine discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother''s belongings. Rebekah came to Cork alone as a young Jewish refugee from Vienna when the Second World War broke out. She died soon after, and Jack never learned of his father''s identity. Why did she keep newspaper clippings about a famous footballer player? Who was ''The Paper Man''?As Jack uncovers his mother''s life, he is transported to 1930s Vienna, a bustling city on the brink of war. At the heart of the action is Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as ''The Paper Man'' because of his effortless weave across the pitch. When Sindelar unexpectedly meets Rebekah, both of their lives are changed forever. As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart.Based on true events, The Paper Man is the story of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds. It is a story that will take Jack far from Cork and all the way back to Vienna, and towards The Paper Man.

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IF YOU SEE HIS REFLECTIONIT'S ALREADY TOO LATE . . .Five years ago, Jenny Lind was abducted on her way home from school.Now her lifeless body is found hanging in a playground. But there is no evidence and only one witness - a man who cannot remember what he saw.With Detective Joona Linna and the police scrambling to find a lead, another girl goes missing. And as they close in on the killer, they discover that the Mirror Man's crimes are more shocking than they ever could have imagined . . .From the 17 million copy global bestseller Lars Kepler comes the darkest, most chilling crime thriller of the year - perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Ragnar Jonasson, and Alex North's The Whisper Man.Praise for The Mirror Man:'Chilling, nerve-shredding, clever, and impossibly dark' - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'As dark and chilling as a Swedish winter' - GREGG HURWITZ'Picture Hannibal Lecter sitting down to channel Stieg Larsson' - BRAD THOR

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A beautiful new edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.''Gripping . . a classic.'' Phillip Pullman''A visionary tale.'' Michael Morpurgo''One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.'' Observer

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Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.''Stunning.'' WRD Magazine''Whether you''re already a fan of this classic children''s story or a new reader, this wonderful new version is a real treat.'' BookTrust''Gripping . . a classic.'' Phillip Pullman''A visionary tale.'' Michael Morpurgo''One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.'' Observer

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The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey''s trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don''t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new Dog Man comic!

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A retelling of The Gingerbread Man for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year oldsThis book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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Web-sling into action with an oversized hardcover art book chronicling the development of Marvel''s Spider-Man 2 through never-before-seen concept art and intimate creator commentary. Peter Parker and Miles Morales return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel''s Spider-Man video game saga. As the inimitable web-heads swing, jump, and glide across Marvel''s New York, the iconic villains threaten to destroy their lives, their city, and the ones they love. Now readers can explore the creation of this dynamic new entry in the Spider-Man video game series - from unforgettable characters, extraordinary equipment, breathtaking locales, thrilling storyboards, and more all accompanied by comments from the game''s creative team! Dark Horse Books and Marvel Games have joined forces to present The Art of Marvel''s Spider-Man 2. This passionately designed volume celebrates the art and artistry behind the Wall Crawlers and their exploits, and provides fascinating insights to amaze any Spider-Fan!

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The Third Man Factor tells the revealing story behind an extraordinary idea: that people at the very edge of death, often adventurers or explorers, experience a benevolent presence beside them who encourages them to make one final effort to survive. If only a handful of people had ever experienced the Third Man, it might be dismissed as an unusual delusion but over the years the experience has occurred again and again: to mountaineers, divers, polar explorers, prisoners of war, solo sailors, aviators, astronauts and 9/11 survivors. All have escaped traumatic events only to tell strikingly similar stories of having experienced the close presence of a helper or guardian. In The Third Man Factor John Geiger combines history, scientific analysis and great adventure stories to explain this secret to survival, the Third Man who - in the words of legendary Italian climber Reinhold Messner - ''leads you out of the impossible''.

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Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.''Stunning.'' WRD Magazine''Whether you''re already a fan of this classic children''s story or a new reader, this wonderful new version is a real treat.'' BookTrust''Gripping . . a classic.'' Phillip Pullman''A visionary tale.'' Michael Morpurgo''One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.'' Observer

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The last novel from the unsurpassed master of American detective fiction, Dashiell Hammett''s The Thin Man is a genre-defining mystery novel, published in Penguin Modern Classics.Ex-detective Nick Charles plans to spend a quiet Christmas holed up in a hotel suite with his glamorous wife Nora, their pet Schnauzer and a case of good Scotch. But then a bullet-riddled corpse and a missing inventor (not to mention the attentions of a beautiful young woman) force him out of retirement and back into business. Trying to make sense of false leads, suspicious alibis and mistaken identities, Nick and Nora are thrown into a world of gangsters, hoodlums and speakeasies, where no-one can be trusted. Dashiell Hammett was credited with inventing the hardboiled crime novel, and this story of murder and mayhem in Manhattan, with its breakneck plot, snappy dialogue - and the hard-drinking, wisecracking couple Nick and Nora - is one of his most thrillingly enjoyable mysteries. Dashiel Samuel Hammett (1894-1961) was born on a farm in southern Maryland, and grew up in Philadelphia and Baltimore. He left school at the age of fourteen, and after various jobs became an operative for Pinkerton''s Detective Agency. The First World War intervened, and Hammett soon turned to writing, becoming, during the 1920s, the unquestioned master of detective-story fiction in America. The Maltese Falcon (1930), The Thin Man (1932) and The Glass Key (1931) are among his most famous novels. If you enjoyed The Thin Man, you might like Raymond Chandler''s The Big Sleep and Other Novels, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''The ace performer''Raymond Chandler, author of The Big Sleep''The exuberance of language, the relish with which seediness is described ... it''s a pleasure to imagine Hammett cutting loose with whatever rascally high jinks he could cook up'' Margaret Atwood, author of The Blind Assassin

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A beautiful 50th Anniversary edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson and an introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.''Gripping . . a classic.'' Phillip Pullman''A visionary tale.'' Michael Morpurgo''One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.'' Observer

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AS A KILLER HIDES IN THE SHADOWS OF A RELIGIOUS CULT, ONE WOMAN MUST CONFRONT THE PAST BEFORE IT CLAIMS HER TOO.'I read this in one sitting .... sacrificing a good night s sleep because I simply couldn t put it down' ***** Five Star Reader Review *****'Unflinching and mesmerizing Vaseem Khan'Deep, dark, and irresistible A.J. Finn'I inhaled it in two greedy gulps Ali Land Dakota Finch never really recovered from the day her best friend was murdered. Dakota and Flora were best friends and Dakota has never confessed her own dark secret about what she did that day.Years later, Dakota has become a detective, hiding her broken heart behind a rock-hard shell. When her latest misdemeanour sees her re-assigned back to her small home town, she can t help but think it could be her chance to finally catch Flora s killer a man who s only ever be known as the Sugar Man .When another body is found, stirring up memories of her last summer with Flora, Dakota realises the truth may be hiding in the secretive Amish-like cult based in the nearby woodland.But this is a killer who has stayed hidden for decades, and they won t hesitate to kill again to protect their darkest secret More Praise for The Sugar Man Nail-bitingly compelling and utterly engrossing Tim Glister This one will haunt me for a long time Anna Bailey Addictive and oh so clever, this book is a masterclass in plotting Ali Land How exquisitely rare to read a novel as original as Nicolas Obreg n s latest: a profoundly spooky thriller soaked in honey and horror, sugar and shivers A.J. Finn'If you re a fan of dark crime thrillers with beautifully emotive writing, which truly makes you feel something, then you need to get your hands on The Sugar Man' ***** Five Star Reader Review *****'Discover your new favourite crime author' ***** Five Star Reader Review *****

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"A charming recipe of magic, romance, friendship, and the importance of staying true to yourself." --Heather Webber, USA TODAY bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird CaféIf you found a recipe for the perfect man, would you bake it?Anna O''Brien inherited several gifts from her late Grandma Bea: culinary superpowers, a bakery in a charming Southern town, and a mysterious box with a note:Open the box only when you need to. You''ll know exactly when you do, and you''ll know what to do with it.The night her presumed fiancé crushes her dreams, Anna opens the box and finds "magic sugar" inside, along with a recipe to bake "the perfect man." Encouraged by her best friend Lily (and maybe a wee bit too much rum), a heartbroken Anna sets out to do what she always does when she''s feeling blue: bake.She hardly believes her eyes the next morning when a man--a living, breathing and rather handsome man--is in her bakery and seems to know all her likes and dislikes, her quirks and preferences. Elijah is everything Anna dreamed and nothing she expected. Where did he come from? Is he real? And when he fashions his own ideas about what makes a good life, can she let him go?"This scrumptious tale has all the magical ingredients." --Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December"Perfect for fans of Amy E. Reichert and Jenny Colgan." --Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of The Memory of Lavender and Sage

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Saddle up for the fourth exciting Pony Club Rivals adventure! Will Georgie fulfil her riding dreams at the ‘All-stars’ Academy? Perfect for fans of Esme Higgs’s Starlight Stables books, Olivia Tuffin, Pippa Funnell and Amanda Willis.

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Justin was always conflicted over the exalted claims made for the film: for him, The Wicker Man destroyed his family. His brother Dominic has been more distanced. The Wicker Man is a set of fragmented stories: benighted production, brutal editing, critical reception, financial failure, and later revival. Using the newly uncovered sources, the brothers investigate what Robin Hardy’s creative contribution to The Wicker Man was, and consider who was truly sacrificed. They reveal an unlikely heroine: Justin’s mother, who bankrupted herself paying loans to her husband and the film, only for him to leave when it flopped. The brothers agree she should be justly regarded as executive producer of the film she never knew was a success. For all women behind artist husbands, this book reveals a series of heroines: the mothers of the children of The Wicker Man.

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''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray A first ink drawing showed a hanged man swinging from a gallows on which perched an enormous crow. And there were at least twenty other etchings and pen or pencil sketches that had the same leitmotif of hanging.On the edge of a forest: a man hanging from every branch.A church steeple: beneath the weathercock, a human body dangling from each arm of the cross. . . Below another sketch were written four lines from François Villon''s Ballade of the Hanged Men.On a trip to Brussels, Maigret unwittingly causes a man''s suicide, but his own remorse is overshadowed by the discovery of the sordid events that drove the desperate man to shoot himself.This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret and the Hundred Gibbets and The Crime of Inspector Maigret.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

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Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives?Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter – often in code.July, 1940Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern’s life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he’d been working undercover as a radio operative – or pianist – for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission – no matter the cost…Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless, fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire – even if it means sacrificing herself…Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities, as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her…The next gripping and heartbreaking WWII historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham.Real readers love The War Pianist:‘A story packed with everything historical fiction readers need: espionage and betrayal to plights and flights…I learnt so much!…Brilliantly paced with twists and turns, courage and bravery and a touch of romance.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Rich in detail and almost impossible to put down…I loved it.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinating…riveting.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storyteller…the tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My favourite of Mandy’s books so far. I loved Marnie, Willem and Corrie and the relationship among the three of them. The strength and resolve of these characters is so inspiring and captivating…A perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fiction…Every bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novel…If you love historical fiction, then this is a must-read.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Mandy Robotham has done it again! A thoroughly well researched and interesting narrative set during WWII…Another five star read for me.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'The last man! I may well describe that solitary being's feelings, feeling myself as the last relic of a beloved race, my companions extinct before me.' Mary Shelley, Journal (May 1824). Best remembered as the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley wrote The Last Man eight years later, on returning to England from Italy after her husband's death. It is the twenty-first century, and England is a republic governed by a ruling elite, one of whom, Adrian, Earl of Windsor, has introduced a Cumbrian boy to the circle.This outsider, Lionel Verney, narrates the story, a tale of complicated, tragic love, and of the gradual extermination of the human race by plague. The Last Man also functions as an intriguing roman `a clef, for the saintly Adrian is a monument to Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his friend Lord Raymond is a portrait of Byron. The novel offers a vision of the future that expresses a reaction against Romanticism, as Shelley demonstrates the failure of the imagination and of art to redeem her doomed characters.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The book that won Ernest Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature''It''s silly not to hope. It''s a sin he thought''Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway''s magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. This story of heroic endeavour won Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature. It stands as a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man''s challenge to the elements.''The best story Hemingway has written. No page of this beautiful master-work could have been done better or differently'' Sunday Times''The writing is as taut, and at the same time as lithe and cunningly played out, as the line on which the old man plays the fish'' Guardian

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