the other wife jackie thomas kennedy
The Other Wife - Jackie Thomas-Kennedy
Extraordinary. A story about belonging in liminal spaces, and longing for things seemingly just out of reach. A searing, beautiful book. Kiley Reid, author of Such a Fun AgeSusan â ˜Zuzuâ ™ Braeburn is almost forty. She has the life sheâ ™s always dreamed of â “ a beautiful house, a child, a successful partner. But something between her and Agnes has been off for a long time, and she canâ ™t help but wonder â ˜what ifâ ™. What if she had chosen to live with her father instead of her mother after their divorce? To pursue art over law? And, most importantly, to pursue her feelings for her male best friend from college, Cash, instead of marrying Agnes? When an unexpected loss takes her back to her hometown, over a single wintery weekend, the questions in Zuzuâ ™s mind become too loud to ignore. She grapples with the choices sheâ ™s made and the knowledge that she doesnâ ™t have infinite time to make changes in her life. The Other Wife speaks to unfulfilled desires and the euphoric nostalgia thatâ ™s particular to the beginning of middle age; it is heartfelt and daring in its reckoning with the quest for joy.
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The The Epic Worlds of Alfred Doblin - Alfred Döblin
Of the three great German word-artists of the first half of the 20th century, Alfred Doblin remains the least known. The other two are Thomas Mann, whose attitude towards Doblin ranged from cautious admiration to violent rage; and Berthold Brecht, who learned much from the ideas of his friend Doblin. Anglophone readers have almost no source of information about Doblin, or about the few works already translated into English (Berlin Alexanderplatz perhaps excepted). In Germany, reliable editions of Doblin trickled out between the 1980s (decades after his death in 1957!) and the 2010s. Academic lit. crit. scholars enjoy tackling aspects of his life and output in ways attractive to other scholars. But little has been done to promote Doblin to a wider pool of readers. For the first time, Adventurous Readers provides the inquisitive reader with a map, compass and rations to sustain them as they proceed through the vividly imagined exotic landscapes of his epic novels. Doblin famously declared: If a novel can t be cut up into ten pieces like a worm, and each piece lives by itself, it is worthless . The seventy-two excerpts presented in this book show how he put this maxim into practice. Each deserves close reading, for each brings to life its own vivid world. The excerpts were chosen (from many possible candidates) for their power to entertain, provoke, amuse, cause shudders, and showcase Doblin s mastery of styles, moods, and expressive possibilities. After reading through the selection, or even just dipping in, you should be well prepared to tackle a whole epic novel.
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The Power Trip - Jackie Collins
Featuring a brand new introduction from bestselling author, Lucy Vine, talking about what Jackie and her books mean to her! ‘Only Jackie Collins gets to be a noun and a verb and an adjective’ LUCY VINE #39;Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers. #39; COLLEEN HOOVER Five dynamic, powerful and famous couples are invited on the maiden voyage of a Russian billionaire #39;s yacht. Could this be the trip of a lifetime? The Power Trip - take it if you dare. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. #39;A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women #39;s fiction #39; JILLY COOPER ‘Jackie will never be forgotten, she’ll always inspire me to #BeMoreJackie’ JILL MANSELL ‘Jackie’s heroines don’t take off their clothes to please a man, but to please themselves’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Legend is a word used too lightly for so many undeserving people, but Jackie is the very definition of the word’ ALEX KHAN ‘What Jackie knew how to do so well, is to tell a thumping good story’ ROWAN COLEMAN ‘Jackie wrote with shameless ambition, ruthless passion and pure diamond-dusted sparkle’ CATHERINE STEADMAN ‘Here is a woman who not only wanted to entertain her readers, but also to teach them something; about the world and about themselves’ ISABELLE BROOM ‘There’s a lot a drag queen can learn from Jackie’ TOM RASMUSSEN ‘Lessons galore on every page… about feminism, equality, tolerance and love’ CARMEL HARRINGTON ‘Jackie is the queen of cliff-hangers’ SAMANTHA TONGE ‘Nobody does it quite like Jackie and nobody ever will’ SARRA MANNING ‘Jackie bought a bit of glitter, sparkle and sunshine into our humdrum existence’ VERONICA HENRY ‘Jackie wrote about Hollywood with total authenticity, breaking all the rules and taboos’ BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD ‘Jackie lived the Hollywood dream, but, she looked sideways at it, and then shared the dirt with her readers’ JULIET ASHTON ‘What radiates from her novels, is a sense that women are capable of great things’ ALEXANDRA HEMINSLEY
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Hollywood Wives: The New Generation - Jackie Collins
Includes a brilliant new introduction to this scintillating novel from Jade Beer! #39;Get ready to meet a thrilling new generation of Hollywood wives - much like their creator and the novel itself, they are pretty balls out from the beginning #39; JADE BEER #39;Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers. #39; COLLEEN HOOVER Power! Sex! Money! Fame! – the new Hollywood wives are back with a vengeance. Ambitious, young, smart and lethal. Whatever they don #39;t have, they want – and whatever these women want, they get. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. #39;A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women #39;s fiction #39; JILLY COOPER ‘Jackie shows us all what being a strong, successful woman means at any age’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘Jackie will never be forgotten, she’ll always inspire me to #BeMoreJackie’ JILL MANSELL ‘Jackie’s heroines don’t take off their clothes to please a man, but to please themselves’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Legend is a word used too lightly for so many undeserving people, but Jackie is the very definition of the word’ ALEX KHAN ‘What Jackie knew how to do so well, is to tell a thumping good story’ ROWAN COLEMAN ‘I read hundreds of books every year. But Jackie Collins’ novels are the only ones I can read over and over’ AMY ROWLAND ‘Jackie wrote with shameless ambition, ruthless passion and pure diamond-dusted sparkle’ CATHERINE STEADMAN ‘Here is a woman who not only wanted to entertain her readers, but also to teach them something; about the world and about themselves’ ISABELLE BROOM ‘Lessons galore on every page… about feminism, equality, tolerance and love’ CARMEL HARRINGTON ‘For all her trademark sass, there is a moralist at work here’ LOUISE CANDLISH ‘Nobody does it quite like Jackie and nobody ever will’ SARRA MANNING ‘Jackie wrote about Hollywood with total authenticity, breaking all the rules and taboos’ BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD ‘What radiates from her novels, is a sense that women are capable of great things’ ALEXANDRA HEMINSLEY
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The Real Prime Suspect - Helene Mulholland, Jackie Malton
SHORTLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2023 Jaw-dropping -Val McDermid A police memoir like no other -Kerry Daynes, bestselling author of The Dark Side of the Mind Honest, shocking and funny - Barbara Machin, creator of Waking the Dead When Jackie Malton joined the police force in 1970, male recruits were given a truncheon and female recruits were given a handbag. At every step, she fought sexism and homophobia on top of the rapists, murderers, and armed robbers she tackled in the streets. And when she was harassed by her own colleagues for reporting bent coppers, Jackie was thrown into a shame and isolation that she tried to dim with alcohol. At the height of her success, as she became one of only three female detective chief inspectors in the Met, and as a chance meeting with the writer Lynda La Plante catapulted her into the world of TV, Jackie was battling her own demons harder than ever before.In this thrilling and revealing memoir, meet the real woman behind the iconic character Jane Tennison Â- every bit as tenacious, determined, and fearless, with an extraordinary story to tell.
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You Do Have the Authority Here! - Jackie Weaver
What would lockdown internet sensation Britney Spears aka Jackie Weaver do? Are you tired of being patronised, talked over and told to READ THE STANDING ORDERS? (Perhaps not that last one.)For every woman who has endured that I-know-what s-best-for-you tone, this is the book for you. The feminist political icon we didn t know we needed, the indomitable Jackie Weaver shares her own standing orders for life:· Zoom etiquette (don t be another Julie s iPad)· Asserting yourself in the workplace· Making change in your local community· Dealing with tiresome men who go on and on (and on)No-nonsense, witty and incisive, Jackie Weaver will show you that you do have the authority here. This is an essential handbook for getting things done without fuss, keeping cool in the face of adversity and pressing mute on the noise.
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The Anxiety Prescription - Russell Kennedy
After years of trying different therapies for his crippling anxiety without success, Dr Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain. Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Dr Kennedy realised that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two.He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem – at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety. Now fully revised and updated, with new material including the Anxiety Toolkit, The Anxiety Prescription blends Dr Kennedy s personal story with medical science, neuroscience and developmental psychology. When you learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts – you can begin to heal old trauma and gain back a sense of control.The Anxiety Prescription offers a toolkit of techniques for our thinking minds, and our feeling bodies – changing not just our mindset, but our body-set . Unravelling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body and the mind, this powerful book offers a profound path toward healing and growth.
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The Revenge Plot - Jackie Kabler
â ˜Just when you think you ve figured the plot out â “ a huge twist hitsâ ¦ reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!â ™ ââââââ “From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, sheâ ™s stunned.The place isnâ ™t just shut â “ itâ ™s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find sheâ ™s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.Itâ ™s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.â “Praise for Jackie Kabler: Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twistsâ ¦an unputdownable thriller B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn t put it down. Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. Itâ ™s fast, fun and fierce â “ a perfect summer read!â Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptionsâ ™ ââââââ ˜An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertainingâ ™ ââââââ ˜A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turnâ ™ ââââââ ˜Disturbingly unforgettable. Itâ ™s twisted, itâ ™s dark and itâ ™s intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this oneâ ™ âââââ This author is quickly becoming one of my favouritesâ ™ âââââ It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading⠦⠙ âââââ This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyableâ ™ âââââ Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!â ™ âââââ Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pagesâ ™ C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Makeâ ˜This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn t put it down!â ™ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Daysâ ˜One of the best thrillers of the yearâ ™ ââââââ ˜Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely grippingâ ™ ââââââ ˜Totally engrossing and superbly writtenâ ™ ââââââ ˜I was totally captivatedâ ™ âââââ Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader s attention âââââ What a rollercoaster! âââââ
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The Lamplighter - Kay Jackie
â ˜Ambitious, defiant, angry and gripping . . . the bitter story of slavery through the experience of four womenâ ™ Guardian Jackie Kayâ ™s work, formally expansive and inclusive . . . is always about the opening up of our notions of identity Ali Smith, author of How to Be BothIn The Lamplighter award-winning poet and Scottish Makar Jackie Kay takes us on a journey into the dark heart of Britainâ ™s legacy in the slave trade.First produced as a play, on the page it reads as a profound and tragic multi-layered poem. We watch as four women and one man tell the story of their lives through slavery, from the fort, to the slave ship, through the middle passage, following life on the plantations, charting the growth of the British city and the industrial revolution. Constance has witnessed the sale of her own child; Mary has been beaten to an inch of her life; Black Harriot has been forced to sell her body; and our lead, the Lamplighter, was sold twice into slavery from the ports in Bristol. Their different voices sing together in a rousing chorus that speaks to the experiences of all those brutalised by slavery, and lifts in the end to a soaring and powerful conclusion. Stirring, impassioned and deeply affecting, The Lamplighter remains as essential today as the day it was first performed. This is an essential work by one of our most beloved writers.
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Queen of the Sky - Jackie Morris
This is a compact, A5 edition of Queen of the Sky by Jackie Morris. The amazing story of a peregrine falcon rescued from the sea off the remote coast of west Wales. Jackie Morris tells the story of how her friend Ffion Rees nursed the falcon back to life and back to the wild â “ it s about the bond which grew between the two. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
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Thomas the Tank Engine: The Railway Series: Thomas the Tank Engine - Awdry Rev. W.
Beautiful hardback edition of the classic Thomas Friends story: Thomas the Tank EngineIn Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas runs up and down the track all day, but all he really wants is a branch line of his own â ¦Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic story about the world s best-loved tank engine with this stunning new hardback edition of the original â ˜Railway Seriesâ ™.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.Have you collected all the classic adventures in the Railway Series?Thomas the Tank Engine 9781405276511James the Red Engine 9781405276504The Three Railway Engines 9781405276498
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Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection - Awdry Rev. W.
This beautiful edition brings together the original illustrated Thomas the Tank Engine Railway Series stories by Rev. W. Awdry in one special collection.Rediscover the original classic stories about Thomas, James, Gordon, Edward and all their friends in this wonderfully nostalgic story treasury for Thomas fans young and old. Ideal for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends.The perfect gift for baby showers, christenings, birthdays and Christmas. This is a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. Children will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controllerâ ™s railway. The short stories and beautiful illustrations are perfect for bedtime reading.Thomas the Tank Engine has been delighting generations of children for over 75 years. It all began as a story made up by the Reverand W. Awdry to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.
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The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine - Thomas
A special board book edition of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine!This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller s railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line â ¦Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Other board books about Thomas the Tank Engine include:Thomas Friends: Go, Thomas, Go! (shaped board book with wheels) 9781405296809Thomas Friends: Happy Birthday, Thomas! 9781405297240Thomas Friends: Ten Little Engines 9781405293303Thomas Friends: Pocket Library 9781405293006Thomas Friends: Noisy Sound Book 9781405295208Thomas Friends: Hide Seek 9781405293129
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The White Fox - Jackie Morris
A beautiful and evocative tale of belonging, family and identity, woven in the gorgeous artwork and storytelling of award-winning author and illustrator Jackie Morris.The day the fox came things began to change for Sol. Lost, alone and far away from home, Sol feels a deep connection with the little Arctic fox he discovers down at the Seattle docks â “ he too feels lost in the big city. Dad is always busy working and Sol misses the grandparents they have left behind. So Sol decides to take the little fox back home, reuniting his own family in the process.
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Thomas the Tank Engine: The Railway Series: The Three Railway Engines - Awdry Rev. W.
Beautiful hardback edition of The Three Railway EnginesIn The Three Railway Engines, we are introduced to Edward, Gordon and Henry, and find out how they came to be good friends.Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world s best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original â ˜Railway Seriesâ ™.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.Have you collected all the classic adventures?Thomas the Tank Engine 9781405276511James the Red Engine 9781405276504The Three Railway Engines 9781405276498
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The Betrayal of Thomas True - A.J. Westonia
Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life, searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The devastatingly beautiful, brutal, raucous and tender historical thriller â “ a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller!**WINNER of the CWA Historical DAGGER 2025***â ˜Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated â ¦ you won t want to put it downâ ™ Catriona Ward â ˜Utterly thrillingâ ™ Elizabeth MacNeal â ˜An immersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertaining novelâ ™ Matt Cain â ˜Stunning and powerful â ¦ Youâ ™ll never forget Thomas Trueâ ™ Janice Hallett â ˜A clever mystery, a powerful love story â ¦ affected me more than anything Iâ ™ve read in a long timeâ ™ Gareth Brown**WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN****THE TOP TEN Sunday Times BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED for Booksellers Association Author of the Year**_________________ The only sin is betrayalâ ¦ It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London s hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly s stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayalâ ¦_______________________ â ˜Quite simply divine â ¦ had me in all sorts of tearsâ ™ Jennie Godfreyâ ˜A vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of Londonâ ™s past â ¦ as compelling as Westâ ™s debutâ ™ The Times â ˜A darkly thrilling romp that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptationâ ™ Susan Stokes-Chapman â ˜An unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedyâ ™ Heat â ˜Ingeniously plotted, vivid and memorableâ ™ Historical Novel Society â ˜Electric â ¦ an unputdownable readâ ™ Attitude Magazine â ˜An epic adventure of love in a time of dangerâ ™ Hallie Rubenhold â ˜An exuberant, moving storyâ ™ Rosie Andrews â ˜Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive â ¦ I was weeping by the final pages. Masterfulâ ™ D.V. Bishop â ˜A devastating story told with great powerâ ™ Christopher Stephens â ˜You are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Molliesâ ™ Felice Picanoâ ˜Youâ ™ll smile, youâ ™ll gasp, youâ ™ll cryâ ™ Essie Fox â ˜Hugely entertainingâ ™ Anna Mazzola â ˜Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imageryâ ™ Sean Luskâ ˜Brilliantly researched and lavishly writtenâ ™ Emma Stonex â ˜Like a modern Fieldingâ ™ Kate Griffinâ ˜Hypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discoveryâ ™ James Cahillâ ˜Very, very goodâ ™ Stephen Fryâ ˜There has never been a book that made me cry â ¦ until todayâ ™ Suzie Edge â ˜Fierce, funny, and fabulous â ¦ an important and deeply moving storyâ ™ Jonathan Harvey â ˜A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London â ¦ unputdownableâ ™ Gareth Russell â ˜A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soulâ ™ Tracy King â ˜The wit of Wilde still lives!â ™ Gyles Brandreth â ˜A gripping epic tale â ¦ a powerful new voice in historical fictionâ ™ Gill Paul â ˜A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heartâ ™ Annie Garthwaite
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The Perfect Couple - Jackie Kabler
THE BREAK-OUT NO.1 KINDLE BESTSELLER!Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa JewellThe perfect couple ⠦ or the perfect lie?A devoted wife⠦A year ago, Gemma met the love of her life, Danny. Since then, their relationship has been perfect. But one evening, Danny doesn⠙t return home.A missing husband⠦Gemma turns to the police. She is horrified by what she discovers ⠓ a serial killer is on the loose in Bristol. When she sees photos of the victims she is even more stunned⠦they all look just like Danny.Who would you believe?But the police are suspicious. Why has no one apart from Gemma heard from Danny in weeks? Why is there barely a trace of him in their flat? Is she telling them the truth, or is this marriage hiding some very dark secrets? Keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages⠙ Sunday Times bestselling author C. L. Taylor⠘I couldn t put it down!⠙ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days⠘There is no let-up in this twisty-turny thriller⠙ Kate Riordan, author of The HeatwaveWhat readers are saying about The Perfect Couple⠘This book kept me up all night. So many twists and turns. I just could not get enough⠙⠘Oh my word!! This book was absolutely brilliant!! I cannot even describe how brilliant the plot was and the twists and turns were just amazing!!⠙⠘The perfect read!⠙⠘Jackie Kabler -you have written a thriller beyond words!⠙⠘A page turning, knee trembling read!⠙⠘Suspense, thrills, police procedural, and a good old-fashioned creepy scare await you⠙⠘Amazing, twisty, ride. I was left with a jaw dropped open and asking myself why and how⠙⠘Oh My Gosh what a Head Spinning book!!!!. Kept me on my toes through every chapter⠙
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Inspired The Bata Way: How to be stronger and happier by adopting Thomas Bata’s principles to live b (978-80-908183-1-6)
Kniha - autor Gabriela Končitíková, 420 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá How to be stronger and happier by adopting Thomas Bata’s principles to live by “My system will not disappear. These buildings and machines, they're just piles of bricks and iron. But the system I have created will serve future generations.” Thomas Bata The present volume, Inspired the Bata Way, introduces 99 of the key ideas that Thomas Bata applied to shaping his philosophy of business and life. The Bata System of Management is no mere guide to how to run a business: above all, it provides the inspiration for how to begin to mould one's own personality. Thomas Bata was renowned for his application of sound common sense. He was typified by his adoption of simple solutions and an uncomplicated approach to life. Also typical of the man are the principles to which he adhered and which he required from those around him. You, reader, draw inspiration from them likewise.
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The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine - Thomas Morris
Delightfully horrifying. --Popular ScienceOne of Mental Floss s Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday s Best Science Books of 2018· A mysterious epidemic of dental explosions⠦ · A teenage boy who got his wick stuck in a candlestick...· A remarkable woman who, like a human fountain, spurted urine from virtually every orifice...These are just a few of the anecdotal gems that have until now lain undiscovered in medical journals for centuries. This fascinating collection of historical curiosities explores some of the strangest cases that have perplexed doctors across the world.From seventeenth-century Holland to Tsarist Russia, from rural Canada to a whaler in the Pacific, many are monuments to human stupidity ⠓ such as the sailor who swallowed dozens of penknives to amuse his shipmates, or the chemistry student who in 1850 arrived at a hospital in New York with his penis trapped inside a bottle, having unwisely decided to relieve himself into a vessel containing highly reactive potassium. Others demonstrate exceptional surgical ingenuity long before the advent of anaesthesia ⠓ such as a daring nineteenth-century operation to remove a metal fragment from beneath a conscious patient⠙s heart. We also hear of the weird, often hilarious remedies employed by physicians of yore ⠓ from crow⠙s vomit to port-wine enemas ⠓ the hazards of such everyday objects as cucumbers and false teeth, and miraculous recovery from apparently terminal injuries.Blending fascinating history with lacerating wit, The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth will take you on a tour of some of the funniest, strangest and most wince-inducing corners of medical history.
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The Finder of Forgotten Things - Sarah Loudin Thomas
It s one thing to say you can find what people need--it s another to actually do it. It s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. An occasionally successful dowser, he promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water. But when wells turned up dry, he disappeared with their cash just a step or two ahead of Jeremiah Weber, who was elected to run him down.Postmistress Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley s abilities when he appears in her town but reconsiders after new wells fill with sweet water. Rather, it s Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water--like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.Hundreds of men have found jobs digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel--but what they thought was a blessing is killing them. And no one seems to care. Here, Sulley finds something new--a desire to help. With it, he becomes an unexpected catalyst, bringing Jeremiah and Gainey together to find what even he has forgotten: hope. Sarah Loudin Thomas never disappoints! The Finder of Forgotten Things brings together a rich cast of characters, each at war with conflicting desires and ultimately destined to decide whether, even in the worst events, redemption waits to be discovered. --LISA WINGATE, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends In a hardscrabble 1930s setting, complex characters wrestle with justice, mercy, inequality, honesty, and the fact that they are all prodigals still searching for the way home. Loudin Thomas delivers a stunning tale of one of the worst industrial disasters in U.S. history, underlined with a moral imperative to love one s neighbor that still hits home today. --Library Journal Loudin Thomas introduces a multifaceted cast desperately trying to survive the Great Depression in 1930s West Virginia, in this strong historical. . . . The small-town plot s set against the real-life Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster. . . . giving Loudin Thomas impetus to underline the impact of acts of caring in a community. --Publishers Weekly
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Our Jackie - Karen M. Dunak
Tells the story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through her evolving public persona, from campaign wife to First Lady to fallen idol to treasured national icon When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became First Lady of the United States over sixty years ago, she stepped into the public spotlight. Although Jackie is perhaps best known for her two highly-publicized marriages, her legacy has endured beyond twentieth-century pop culture and she remains an object of public fascination today. Drawing on a range of sourcesâ “ from articles penned for the women s pages of local newspapers, to esteemed national periodicals, to fan magazines and filmâ “ Our Jackie evaluates how media coverage of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis changed over the course of her very public life. Jackie s interactions with and framing by the American media reflect the changing attitudes toward American womanhood. Over the course of four decades, Jackie was alternatively praised for her service to others, and pilloried for her perceived self-interest. In Our Jackie, Karen M. Dunak argues that whether she was portrayed as a campaign wife, a loyal widow, a selfish jetsetter, or a mature career woman, the history of Jackie s highly publicized life demonstrates the ways in which news, entertainment, politics, and celebrity evolved and intertwined over the second half of the twentieth century. Examining the intimate chronicles of this famous First Lady s life, Our Jackie suggests that media coverage of this enigmatic public figure revealed as much about the prevailing views of women in Americaâ “ how they should behave and whom they should serveâ “ as it did about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as an individual.
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Jackie - Paul Brandus
Everyone knows that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was married to two of the twentieth century’s most powerful men: John F. Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis. Lesser known are the five incredible years between those marriages, when she was on her own. Jackie tells that story—the story of a woman who was globally famous, and yet utterly enigmatic. The world was shocked when Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis in 1968. It would not have been so surprising had the truth of their relationship—which dated back to the 1950s—been known. Jackie knew Ari almost as long as she had known John F. Kennedy—and saw qualities in him (besides money) that she found highly attractive. The five years between her marriages to JFK and Onassis are often overlooked. But it was an incredible period of growth and change for Jackie. How did the world’s most famous woman remain so enigmatic? What was she really like? This book reveals the real Jackie, the one that hid behind her trademark large sunglasses. In this book, you’ll learn about: Jackie’s lovers—and the one man she regretted not marrying The secret, second burial of JFK Her evolution from “political wife Jackie” into “nightclubbing, party girl Jackie” Her own near death in 1967 Her influence on pop art, fashion, and design
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The Complete Poems - Dylan Thomas
Famous for seminal poems such as â ˜Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Nightâ ™, â ˜And Death Shall Have No Dominionâ ™ and â ˜A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in Londonâ ™, Dylan Thomas was the author of a substantial body of poetry, which he began writing as a teenager and continued to expand until the end of his short and troubled life.This is the most complete edition ever published of Dylan Thomas s poetry. The texts are based on the first published editions of the poems or on manuscript notebook versions. All of his Swansea Grammar School poems are here reproduced, many of them reprinted for the first time since their original appearance in the student magazine. For a precocious genius such as Thomas, they are important as they show his early interest in the ludic aspect of language and his rapid development into a more serious poet. The book contains over a thousand notes, with textual variants.
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Priestess of the Powder Puff Experiment - Jackie Juno
Priestess of the Powder Puff Experiment has taken four years to create and compile; a distillation of deep self enquiry, bold uncensored rants, hilarious absurdism reflecting modern lifeâ ™s insanity, and tender moments of beauty inspired by the natural world. Jackie also tackles subjects such as environmental destruction, mental health issues and social injustice.In turns passionate and confessional, sensitive and poignant, and peppered with her inimitable bold humour, this collection is something to be savoured again and again.
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The American Pageant - David Daniel Kennedy, Margaret O
You may not think that a history book could make you laugh, but Kennedy/O Mara s THE AMERICAN PAGEANT, 18th Edition, just might. It s known for being one of the most popular, effective and entertaining texts on American history. Colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations and the authors trademark wit bring history to life. Learning aids make the book as accessible as it is enjoyable. Part openers and chapter-ending chronologies provide a context for the major periods in American history, while primary sources and introductions to key historical figures give you a front row seat to the nation s past and place todayâ ™s debates in historical context.
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The House by the Lake - Thomas Harding
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2016A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK A superb portrait of twentieth century Germany seen through the prism of a house which was lived in, and lost, by five different families. A remarkable book. Tom Holland Personal and panoramic, heart-wrenching yet uplifting, this is history at its most alive. A.D. Miller A passionate memoir. Neil MacGregor_______________________________________In 2013, Thomas Harding returned to his grandmother s house on the outskirts of Berlin which she had been forced to leave when the Nazis swept to power. What was once her soul place now stood empty and derelict. A concrete footpath cut through the garden, marking where the Berlin Wall had stood for nearly three decades.In a bid to save the house from demolition, Thomas began to unearth the history of the five families who had lived there: a nobleman farmer, a prosperous Jewish family, a renowned Nazi composer, a widow and her children and a Stasi informant. Discovering stories of domestic joy and contentment, of terrible grief and tragedy, and of a hatred handed down through the generations, a history of twentieth century Germany and the story of a nation emerged.
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How The Irish Saved Civilization - Thomas Cahill
Shamelessly engaging, effortlessly scholarly, utterly refreshing Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler s Ark A small treasure New York Times This sweepingly confident overview is more entertainingly told than any previous account Sunday TelegraphIreland played the central role in maintaining European culture when the dark ages settled on Europe in the fifth century: as Rome was sacked by Visigoths and its empire collapsed, Ireland became the isle of saints and scholars that enabled the classical and religious heritage to be saved.In his compelling and entertaining narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Irish monks and scrines copied the mauscripts of both pagan and Christian writers, including Homer and Aristotle, while libraries on the continent were lost forever. Bringing the past and its characters to life, Cahill captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilisation.
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The Infernal Riddle of Thomas Peach - Jas Treadwell
Treadwell s book is a magnificent pastiche of 18th-century fiction The Sunday Times Tristram Shandy meets Jonathan Strange Mr Norrell in a novel that addresses dark disturbing themes with tremendous wit, charm and elegance Daily Express Part historical pastiche, part gothic horror, this is an ambitious and stylistically bold 18th-century adventure with shades of Jonathan Strange Mr Norrell SFX Treadwell s book entertains and impresses . . . He must be heartily congratulated both for performing an extraordinary feat of literary ventriloquism and also for reminding us what historical fiction does best: create an entirely convincing vanished world while also using that world as a lens through which to view the present day GuardianWHO IS THOMAS PEACH?Ah, reader! -- if you would have us answer THAT question -- What mysteries you shall compel us to expose!It is the year 1785, and a gentleman of modest means has left London for the countryside, to look after his ailing wife.Among his new neighbours, tongues begin to wag. Why does he keep a locked chest under the stairs? Is it really full of forbidden books? And what exactly is the matter with his wife?For the most part, though, the couple live in peace -- until a letter arrives, threatening to cut off their livelihood and expel them from their home.Faced with the prospect of penury -- and perhaps worse -- the gentleman rides out in search of some means to save himself.But fate has other plans for Thomas Peach.A bizarre request brings an encounter with a mysterious young woman, raised from infancy as a rich man s ward, now condemned to the madhouse. As their paths become disturbingly entangled, Mr Peach begins to suspect that in her past lies a dreadful secret . . .Dreadful indeed! -- Yet however fearful the poor child s history -- can her secret be darker, than HIS OWN?
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The Imitation of Christ - Thomas A Kempis
One of the best-loved books of Christianity after the Bible, now in a new translation A passionate celebration of God and his love, mercy, and holiness, The Imitation of Christ has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for more than five hundred years. With great personal conviction, the medieval monk Thomas à Kempis demonstrates the individual’s reliance on God and on the words of Christ, and the futility of life without faith. Thomas spent some seventy years of his life in the reclusive environment of monasteries, yet in this astonishing work he demonstrates an encompassing understanding of human nature, and his writing speaks to readers of every age and every nationality. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Boys of Riverside - Thomas Fuller
The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and Page One Correspondent, Thomas Fuller. The Boys of Riverside is another example of how anyone can achieve their dreams, making what appears impossible, possible.” —Marlee Matlin, Academy Award winnerIn November 2021, an obscure email from the California Department of Education landed in New York Times reporter, Thomas Fuller’s, inbox. The football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, a state-run school with only 168 high school students, was having an undefeated season. After years of covering war, wildfires, pandemic, and mass shootings, Fuller was captivated by the story of this group of high school boys. It was uplifting. During the gloom of the pandemic, it was a happy story. It was a sports story but not an ordinary one, built on the chemistry between a group of underestimated boys and their superhero advocate coach, Keith Adams, a deaf former athlete himself. The team, and Adams, tackled the many stereotypes and seemed to be succeeding. Fuller packed his bags and drove seven hours to the Riverside campus.The Boys of Riverside looks back at the historic 2021 and 2022 seasons in which the California School for the Deaf chased history. It follows the personal journeys of their dynamic deaf head coach, and a student who spent the majority of the season sleeping in his father’s car in the Target parking lot. It tells the story of a fiercely committed player who literally played through a broken leg in order not to miss a crucial game, as well as myriad other heart-wrenching and uplifting narratives of players who found common purpose. Through their eyes, Fuller reveals a portrait of high school athletics, inspiring camaraderie, and deafness in America.
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Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy
From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles comes a compelling biography of Robert Kennedy.Americans claimed Robert Kennedy as one of their own. They called him Bobby.Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (Countdown, Revolution, Anthem, and Kent State) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.Bobby is set in 1968, with a grandfather telling his grandchild about Kennedy s life. Bobby was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He became an accomplished public servant and activist in his own right. Though his run for presidency was tragically cut short on June 5, 1968, Bobby proved the value of empathy and grit. The story concludes as his funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington, DC.Kennedy was perceived by many to be a rare unifying force in American politics. He was beloved by Americans of all races for his integrity and devotion to the civil rights cause. His life continues to inspire efforts for social change.Deborah Wiles s Bobby will illuminate the importance of Robert Kennedy s life for children, parents, teachers, and librarians. Informative back matter is included.
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The Rest Is Slander - Thomas Bernhard
A collection of previously untranslated stories from a master of twentieth-century Austrian literature, Thomas Bernhard. â œThe cold increases with the clarity,â said Thomas Bernhard while accepting a major literary prize in 1965. That clarity was the postwar realization that the Westâ ™s last remaining cultural reference points were being swept away by the ever-greater commodification of humankind. Collecting five stylistically transitional tales by Bernhard, all of which take place in sites of extreme cold, this volume extends that bleak vision of the master Austrian storyteller. Â In â œUngenach,â the reluctant heir of an enormous estate chooses to give away his legacy to an assortment of oddballs as he discovers the past of his older brother, who was murdered during a career in futile colonialist philanthropy. In â œThe Weatherproof Cape,â a lawyer tries to maintain a sense of familial solidarity with a now-dead client with the help of an unremarkable piece of clothing. â œMidland in Stilfsâ casts a jaundiced eye on the laughable efforts of a cosmopolitan foreigner to attain local authenticity on a moribund Alpine farmstead. In â œAt the Ortler,â two middle-aged brothersâ ”one a scientist, the other an acrobatâ ”meditate on their unusual career paths while they climb a mountain to reclaim a long-abandoned family property. And in â œAt the Timberline,â the unexpected arrival of a young couple in a mountain village leads to the discovery of a scandalous crime that casts a shadow on the personal life of the policeman investigating it. Â
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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings - Thomas de Quincey
I took it: - and in an hour, oh! Heavens! what a revulsion! what an upheaving, from its lowest depths, of the inner spirit! what an apocalypse of the world within me! Thomas De Quincey s Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821) launched a fascination with drug use and abuse that has continued from his day to ours. In the Confessions De Quincey invents recreational drug taking, but he also details both the lurid nightmares that beset him in the depths of his addiction as well as his humiliatingly futile attempts to renounce the drug. Suspiria de Profundis centres on the deep afflictions of De Quincey s childhood, and examines the powerful and often paradoxical relationship between drugs and human creativity. In The English Mail-Coach , the tragedies of De Quincey s past are played out with horrifying repetitiveness against a backdrop of Britain as a Protestant and an imperial power.This edition presents De Quincey s finest essays in impassioned autobiography, together with three appendices that are highlighted by a wealth of manuscript material related to the three main texts. 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 Surrounded by Liars - Thomas Erikson
Protect yourself against lies and deception with bestselling author Thomas EriksonÂ’s proven behavioral science methodsDo you ever have the feeling that your friend isnÂ’t telling you the whole story? Or that your colleagueÂ’s answer doesnÂ’t quite add up? Whether in your personal or social life, professional life, or on the news or media, sorting the lies from the truth can be exhausting and make you feel constantly on edge. In the next installment of the Surrounded by Idiots series, Thomas Erikson shows you how to identify and deal with the liars in your life. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, readers will learn to protect themselves against deception and insincerity.Filled with sophisticated wisdom and EriksonÂ’s trademark humor, SURROUNDED BY LIARS arms readers with the practical knowledge needed to feel confident in their ability to discern the truth and live a calmer, more reliable life.
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The Surrounded by Narcissists - Thomas Erikson
Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shares the secrets of dealing with everyday narcissistsAre the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when theyâ ™re clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissistic behaviors as well â “something that is becoming more widespread in the age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from the thrall of others toxic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.
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The Fake Wife - Sharon J. Bolton
I honestly believe this is one of the best books that I ve read this year! NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐You re not who you say you are. But neither is she.Olive Anderson has accepted that tonight she ll be dining alone, without her husband. So when a beautiful stranger appears at Olive s dinner table, telling the waiter she s her wife, Olive is immediately unsettled.But the stranger wants to talk, and isn t this what Olive wants on this lonely winter night? To vent to a perfect stranger? She s too ashamed to tell her real friends the truth - six months into the marriage they all warned her against, her life is a living nightmare.Perhaps Olive should have asked the fake wife who she s really married to. Perhaps she should have known this chance encounter had something to do with her secretive husband. Because there is a string of missing women connected to Mr Anderson, and by the morning, Olive will be the latest...The Fake Wife is an unputdownable thriller that will shock and surprise you like the best television boxsets. If you enjoyed Netflix shows like Behind Her Eyes, The Stranger and Obsession you will love The Fake Wife.Read what everyone is saying about The Fake Wife: OMG this latest book by Sharon Bolton is so good, definitely worth reading Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You ll never guess where this book is going SAMANTHA DOWNING I swear the twists and turns you will not see coming! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally gripping, with characters who draw you in JP DELANEY One thing Sharon Bolton knows how to do is write a compulsive page-turner, and The Fake Wife is just that Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thriller that had me desperate for answers. I loved it! HARRIET TYCE Sharon Bolton has written another cracker! The twists! The tension! The characters! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories - Jarvis
â œThese wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.â Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they donâ ™t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they ve circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they ve missed the other s birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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The Heart of You - Iain S. Thomas
In the third and final installment of the Souls Trilogy, acclaimed poet Iain S. Thomas explores what hope feels like after despair.Following on his bestselling collections, The Truth of You and The Secret of You, Thomas’s latest volume of over two-hundred poems examines how we find the faith to carry on when everything has been stripped away and all that remains is the core of who we are. Enhanced by dramatic ink illustrations in his signature style, The Heart of You explores fear, bravery, intimacy, what we keep, and what we leave behind.
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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories - Jarvis
â œThese wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.â Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesJust you and me and the stars. Iâ ™m as happy as can be...Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want it to make the other happy. So, when Bear gobbles up the special, surprise cake Bird made for him, Bird laughs and laughs. And when Bird gets completely lost after sitting on a rock with legs, Bear comes to the rescue, on a walking rock of his own...Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the second instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stick and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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The Surrounded by Psychopaths - Thomas Erikson
Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! #1 internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shows readers how to identify and avoid the psychopaths around them.Charming, charismatic, and delightful or manipulative, self-serving, and cunning? Psychopaths are both and thatâ ™s exactly what makes them dangerous. Bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify the psychopaths in your life and combat their efforts to control and manipulate. Using the same simple four-color system of behavior classification that made Surrounded by Idiots so popular, Surrounded by Psychopaths teaches readers how to deal with psychopaths in their lives by becoming aware of their own behavior and their weaknesses. Vivid example stories illustrate ways that psychopaths can take advantage of various behavior types, helping readers identify their own weaknesses and be proactive about protecting themselves. Erikson outlines some of the most common forms of manipulation used by psychopathsâ ”and othersâ ”to influence those around them. Since manipulation can often be a feature of ordinary, non-psychopathic relationships, the book also includes practical methods and techniques to help readers confront controlling people and rehabilitate negative relationships into mutually respectful ones. By understanding your behavior as well as the tendencies and strategies of psychopaths, Surrounded by Psychopaths will teach you to protect yourself from manipulative influence in your workplace, social life, and family.
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The Watchful Wife - Suzanne Leal
A story of unshakeable belief and unbending faith from the author of The Deceptions. The Watchful Wife is assured and engrossing. As our crisp, clear-eyed narrator with more than one cross to bear, Ellen guides us through a tangle of ethical and emotional quandaries that feel both timeless and immediate, keeping us on her side the whole way through. Jacqueline Bublitz, author of Before You Knew My Name Leal s unusual perspective on the destructive force of an allegation gives this book real moral complexity...Nuanced, troubling and convincing. Jock Serong, author of The SettlementRaised by her severe parents in a punitive and authoritarian church, Ellen s narrow world is upended when she meets Gordon, a fellow teacher. Responding to his interest with curiosity and, before long, pleasure, Ellen is both transformed and beguiled by the connection, love and laughter he brings into her life.Three years later, a knock on the door changes everything. Two police officers have come to accuse Gordon of a shocking crime. Abandoned and reviled by those around her, Ellen steadfastly refuses to believe Gordon has done anything wrong. In a world of swirling suspicion, however, she will have to fight to protect him.But what will that cost her? And what will she discover about him along the way?A propulsive and provocative novel about love, faith and courage from the bestselling author of The Teacher s Secret. Suzanne Leal s books always grab me from the very first sentence and The Watchful Wife is no exception. It is intriguing, engaging and deeply moving from beginning to end. I loved Ellen from the first moment I met her. Jane Caro, author of The Mother Leal delivers an intriguing page-turner with emotional depth, nuance and moral complexity: The Watchful Wife is a truly gripping read from start to finish. Mark Brandi, author of The Others The Watchful Wife is a tense Australian thriller that reminds us: sometimes you need an outsider to fight injustice. Jack Beaumont, author of The Frenchman
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The Other Tenant - Lesley Kara
THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEAREDâ ˜DONâ ™T GET TOO COMFORTABLEâ ™Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore sheâ ™d never return to.Right from the start, she knows itâ ™s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlowâ ™s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than theyâ ™re letting on. Sheâ ™s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman â “ but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_â ˜A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect â “ The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last pageâ ™T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home and The Holiday I loved this tense thriller - the set up is so intriguing and the characters leap off the page, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request The Other Tenant will take up residence in your mind from the very first page. A cleverly plotted thriller. I raced through it! Holly Seddon, internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Bridge A highly original setting and a creepy, atmospheric story - I was gripped! Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Coupleâ ˜Totally gripping from start to finish. I simply HAD to find out the truthâ ™S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarmingâ ˜Lesley Kara is the queen of foreboding! She maintains a lingering sense of impending disaster from the first page until the lastâ ™Emma Christie, author of Find Her FirstReaders are gripped by The Other Tenant! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others I love any book by Lesley Kara and this one is no different, it kept me gripped and immersed until the very end A dark, twisty read. It was a slow burn thriller but once it got going WOW it was a rollercoaster of a read
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Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories - Jarvis
â œThese wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.â Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they donâ ™t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole â “ who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! â “ Bird realizes she doesnâ ™t need to compete for Bearâ ™s attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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The Collected Poems of Thomas Hardy - Thomas Hardy
With an Introduction, Bibliography and Glossary by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature University of Kent at Canterbury.Thomas Hardy started composing poetry in the heyday of Tennyson and Browning. He was still writing with unimpaired power sixty years later, when Eliot and Yeats were the leading names in the field. His extraordinary stamina and a consistent individuality of style and vision made him a survivor, immune to literary fashion. At the start of the twenty-first century his reputation stands higher than it ever did, even in his own lifetime.He is now recognised not only as a great poet, but as one who is widely loved. He speaks with directness, humanity and humour to scholarly or ordinary readers alike.
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The Hidden Wife - Amanda Reynolds
Tremendous. Tight plotting and strong writing carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGEA STUNNING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF CLOSE TO ME AND LYING TO YOUEvery marriage has its problems. But would Julia Blake really have just walked out of hers, leaving no trace?Max Blake knows more about his wife s disappearance than he s letting on.That s what the police think anyway. But with no body, the case is growing cold...One young journalist thinks she can find out the truth.But the more time she spends with Max at the couple s remote estate, the higher the risk to her own safety. And whatever happened to Julia Blake may be her fate next...MORE PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN WIFE: [A] jaw-droppingly good read . . . Reynolds is a master in psychological drama Nicola Smith, Daily Record Loved The Hidden Wife. Brilliantly atmospheric, thrilling and creepy Karen Hamilton, The Perfect Girlfriend A great read with lots of twists and turns and emotions. Gripping! Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer Great plotting, great atmosphere Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies A claustrophobic and chilling tale of marital jealousy and secrets Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle Thrillingly clever, with not a word out of place, The Hidden Wife is Amanda s best book yet Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House Sharp, tense and twisty Jo Jakeman, Sticks and Stones Excellent and wonderfully atmospheric Jenny Quintana, The Missing Girl A deliciously noirish thriller that has you hooked from beginning to end Kate Hamer, The Girl in the Red Coat A gripping story that will keep you hooked . . . A real page-turner! Jane Bailey, What Was Rescued Cracking tale of intrigue Penny Parkes, author of The Larkford Series
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Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories - Jarvis
These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they donâ ™t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back â “ even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories - Jarvis
These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they donâ ™t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he ll give it away! And when the pair find out they donâ ™t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesnâ ™t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Birdâ ™s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories - Jarvis
These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they donâ ™t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back â “ even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.â œBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fieldâ ™s Rabbit and Bear series â ¦ The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Jarvisâ ™s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel. The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
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The Other Tenant - Lesley Kara
THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEAREDâ ˜DONâ ™T GET TOO COMFORTABLEâ ™Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore sheâ ™d never return to.Right from the start, she knows itâ ™s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlowâ ™s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than theyâ ™re letting on. Sheâ ™s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman â “ but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_â ˜A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect â “ The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last pageâ ™T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home and The Holiday I loved this tense thriller - the set up is so intriguing and the characters leap off the page, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request The Other Tenant will take up residence in your mind from the very first page. A cleverly plotted thriller. I raced through it! Holly Seddon, internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Bridge A highly original setting and a creepy, atmospheric story - I was gripped! Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Coupleâ ˜Totally gripping from start to finish. I simply HAD to find out the truthâ ™S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarmingâ ˜Lesley Kara is the queen of foreboding! She maintains a lingering sense of impending disaster from the first page until the lastâ ™Emma Christie, author of Find Her FirstReaders are gripped by The Other Tenant! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others I love any book by Lesley Kara and this one is no different, it kept me gripped and immersed until the very end A dark, twisty read. It was a slow burn thriller but once it got going WOW it was a rollercoaster of a read
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On the Origin of Time - Thomas Hertog
A wonderful book about Stephen Hawking s biggest legacy Spectator Truly mind-stretching... Immensely rewarding The Times This superbly written book offers insight into an extraordinary individual, the creative process, and the scope and limits of our current understanding of the cosmos Sir Martin ReesStephen Hawking s closest collaborator offers the intellectual superstar s final thoughts on the universe. Perhaps the biggest question Stephen Hawking tried to answer in his extraordinary life was how the universe could have created conditions so perfectly hospitable to life.In order to solve this mystery, Hawking studied the big bang origin of the universe, but his early work ran into a crisis when the math predicted many big bangs producing a multiverse - countless different universes, most of which would be far too bizarre to harbour life. Holed up in the theoretical physics department at Cambridge, Stephen Hawking and his friend and collaborator Thomas Hertog worked on this problem for twenty years, developing a new theory of the cosmos that could account for the emergence of life. Peering into the extreme quantum physics of cosmic holograms and venturing far back in time, they were startled to find a deeper level of evolution in which the physical laws themselves transform and simplify until particles, forces, and even time itself fades away.This discovery led them to a revolutionary idea: The laws of physics are not set in stone but are born and co-evolve as the universe they govern takes shape. As Hawking s final days drew near, the two collaborators published their theory, which proposed a radical new Darwinian perspective on the origins of our universe. On the Origin of Time offers a striking new vision of the universe s birth that will profoundly transform the way we think about our place in the order of the cosmos and may ultimately prove to be Hawking s greatest legacy.
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