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The Pages - Hugo Hamilton
â ˜A rich, strange book. Very truthful and movingâ ™ Tessa Hadley A terrific, engrossing novelâ ™ Roddy Doyleâ ˜A masterpieceâ ™ Sebastian BarryThe new novel about the transformative power of art, the weight of history and the strange connection we make with one another from the author of The Speckled People.Narrated in the voice of Joseph Roth s masterpiece Rebellion, Hugo Hamilton s stunning, formally inventive new novel tells the life story of that book, initially rescued from the Nazi book-burning in Berlin in May 1933. It recounts the life of its Austrian-Jewish author, a writer on the run, and his intriguing wife Friederike who fell victim to mental illness.And it tells a multitude of other stories: of Andreas Pum, a barrel-organ player down on his luck; of a young German American woman who finds a small map drawn by hand on its own blank page in the back, a thrilling mystery which will lead her to Berlin, the book s birthplace.The Pages carries profound echoes from the past into the present day and is an inspiring story of the survival of literature over a hundred years.
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Conversation with the Sea - Hugo Hamilton
Hugo Hamilton is a master at evoking placelessness, and in this hypnotic, passionate and urgent novel, he cuts a clean line to the truth of our mindless moment - truly a book for our time. - Paul Lynch
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The Speckled People - Hugo Hamilton
â ˜This is the most gripping book I ve read in ages â ¦ It is beautifully written, fascinating, disturbing and often very funny.â ™ Roddy DoyleThe childhood world of Hugo Hamilton, born and brought up in Dublin, is a confused place. His father, a sometimes brutal Irish nationalist, demands his children speak Gaelic, while his mother, a softly spoken German emigrant who has been marked by the Nazi past, speaks to them in German. He himself wants to speak English. English is, after all, what the other children in Dublin speak. English is what they use when they hunt him down in the streets and dub him Eichmann, as they bring him to trial and sentence him to death at a mock seaside court.Out of this fear and guilt and often comical cultural entanglements, he tries to understand the differences between Irish history and German history and turn the twisted logic of what he is told into truth. It is a journey that ends in liberation, but not before he uncovers the long-buried secrets that lie at the bottom of his parents wardrobe.In one of the finest books to have emerged from Ireland in many years, the acclaimed novelist Hugo Hamilton has finally written his own story â “ a deeply moving memoir about a whole family s homesickness for a country they can call their own.
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The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
The Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 articles and essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton to promote the ratification of the US Constitution. Up to the 20th century, the collection was usually referred to as The Federalist.They were intended to persuade people to accept the Constitution. In Federalist No. 10, Madison argues for a vast, commercial republic and explores ways to prevent majority faction domination. In Federalist No. 84, Alexander Hamilton argues that the proposed Constitution s multiple freedom-protecting clauses collectively constitute a bill of rights. The best explanation of what has come to be known as Federalism is provided by James Madison. An incomparable explication of the Constitution may be found in The Federalist Papers.Hamilton turned down three of Morris s essays, and Morris declined the invitation. Duer later wrote in favor of the three Federalist authors under the pen name Philo-Publius, which is based on Hamilton s pseudonym Publius and may mean either Friend of the People or Friend of Hamilton. The three men produced 85 articles in all for six months. Madison is regarded as the father of the Constitution, while Hamilton served as the first secretary of the Treasury.
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Formula One: The Champions - Maurice Hamilton
Bask in Formula One glory with this 75th Anniversary edition of The Champions, featuring exhilarating photography and expert commentary.Since the Grand Prix’s start in 1950, just 34 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented.Formula One and its champions are brought to life with:An exquisitely written profile of each of the 34 F1 World Champions, with key details from the driver’s life and F1 careerStunning photography of the drivers and their cars, both on and off the trackHistoric interviews with the sport’s lost heroes, including James Hunt and Ayrton SennaExclusive quotes from icons such as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico RosbergA brand new foreword by Damon Hill, former F1 World Champion.Debate has raged over which driver is the best of the best. It is impossible to say. But that will not deter energetic and informed discussion, usually predicated on a personal preference swayed by affection. Each of these champions will have experienced and delivered pulse-raising performances many times over. Fully revised and updated for the 75th Anniversary and with a new foreword by F1 legend Damon Hill, with this handsome homage to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness, it is time to choose your favourite F1 Champion.
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The Ex-Husband - Karen Hamilton
She s safe from him, a thousand miles from harm. Or so she thought. Immediately gripping. Once I started I couldn t stop ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW Perfect holiday reading ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW Absolutely brilliant. Can t put it down! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW A gripping, luxurious thriller Laura Marshall An irresistible slice of escapism TM Logan Full of twists and turns, it will keep you furiously turning the pages... Sarah Pearse Pacy, exciting and unpredictable. Charlotte Duckworth An addictive page-turner, pulsing with threat. Thrillingly sinister! Lucy ClarkeCharlotte and Sam were partners. In life, and in crime, but that s all behind her.Until now, years later, it comes rushing back when her estranged ex-husband Sam suddenly goes missing. And someone threatens to expose what she did.Desperate to escape her mysterious tormentor, Charlotte boards a luxurious superyacht in the Caribbean. But it soon becomes clear that the open ocean isn t the haven she thought it was.Because they are onboard too. And now there s nowhere left to run.Praise for Karen Hamilton: Fabulously dark Harriet Tyce Wonderfully twisted C J Tudor Karen Hamilton has a rare gift for character Fiona Cummins Compelling, absorbing and highly entertaining. Allie Reynolds Sizzles with tension, desire, and a forever-escalating sense of menace. A must-have summer read. Jack Jordan A dark and addictive thriller with superb characters and a shocking conclusion. Jenny Quintana Dazzling, dangerous and addictive. The perfect combination for a twisty exotic thriller. Lauren North Completely addictive, fantastically paced. I was absolutely immersed in The Ex-Husband. L V Matthews Let this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away. Sunday Mirror Grippingly unpredictable Daily Express Be prepared to put your life on hold for The Perfect Girlfriend Good Housekeeping Taut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs Sun Fast-moving and fun Observer
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The Abyss Beyond Dreams - Peter F. Hamilton
The first volume in the Chronicles of the Fallers, The Abyss Beyond Dreams is an incredible adventure, exploring the mystery at the heart of the Peter F. Hamilton s sprawling Commonwealth Universe. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Alaistair Reynolds.To save their civilization, he must destroy it.When a so-called prophet sees visions of a lost civilization, Nigel Sheldon is asked to investigate. Especially as these dreams seem to be coming from the Void â “ a mysterious area of space with hugely destructive capabilities. Then Nigel crash-lands inside the Void, and finds so much more than he expected. Bienvenido: a planet populated by survivors from long-vanished Commonwealth ships.For centuries their descendants have been fighting a desperate battle against the Fallers, space-born predators that have evolved to conquer worlds. And Nigel soon realizes that the Fallers hold the key to the destruction of the Void itself. If he can survive long enough to find it . . . Huge cast, enormous canvas, big ideas â “ mega in every way â “ Daily MailContinue the adventure with the second in the duology, Night Without Stars.
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The Huey in Vietnam - David Doyle
The design, development, and evolution of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War. Few implements of war are as representative of the US presence in Vietnam as the Bell Huey UH-1-series helicopters. Whether serving in the role of troop transport for airborne assault, supply transports, aerial gunships, or medical evacuation, the Huey was seemingly everywhere. The versatile aircraft, officially the Iroquois, was affectionately known to all as the Huey, a name derived from its early model designation of HU-1A. The Huey, later redesignated UH-1, was a mainstay during America s presence in Vietnam, and 11 Huey crewmen earned the Medal of Honor. Carefully researched archival documents and More than 170 color and black-and-white photographs This comprehensive volume details the complete, colorful, and important history of this iconic helicopter and the men who flew it.
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Alexander Hamilton - R. B. Bernstein
This is a brief introduction to the life, thought, work, and legacy of Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), but it is not a traditional biography. Public curiosity about Hamilton, his life, and his work has swelled, particularly among those intrigued by popular-culture portrayals in the Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical. This book presents a summary of Hamilton s life and explores his role in revolution, constitutionalism, economics, diplomacy, and war, as well as his relationship to honor culture and duelling. The epilogue considers Hamilton s legacies.The book considers Hamilton as a key founding father, focusing on his work as a politician, a constitutional thinker, and the nation s first secretary of the treasury. In that role, Hamilton was perhaps the leading American domestic policy-maker and nationalist. He led the effort to write the brilliant defense and exposition of the Constitution, The Federalist, and later, as treasury secretary, he pioneered efforts to interpret the Constitution broadly, as a generous grant of national power to the government of the United States. As part of that effort, he also pioneered expositions of the Constitution as a source of executive and judicial power. In addition, as a leading figure in the American world of honor culture, Hamilton was also a principal exponent of political combat in defense of personal and political honor. As such, he was a tragic victim of the honor culture he did so much to establish as a component of national politics, dying as the result of a mortal wound he suffered in his 1804 duel with Aaron Burr, his longtime antagonist and Vice President of the United States.Though not often an admired political figure in his own time, Hamilton was perhaps the leading and most enthusiastic exponent of American constitutional nationalism. In the more than two centuries since his death in 1804, Hamilton has continued to be the principal advocate of a nationalist reading of US constitutionalism.
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Reynolds Pamphlet - Alexander Hamilton
The Reynolds Pamphlet (1797) is an essay by Alexander Hamilton. Written while Hamilton was serving as Secretary of the Treasury, the Pamphlet was intended as a defense against accusations that Hamilton had conspired with James Reynolds to misuse funds meant to cover unpaid wages to Revolutionary War veterans. Admitting to an affair with Maria, Reynolds’ wife, Hamilton claims that the accusation is nothing more than an attempt at blackmail. This revelation not only endangered Hamilton’s career as a public figure, but constituted perhaps the earliest sex scandal in American history. “The bare perusal of the letters from Reynolds and his wife is sufficient to convince my greatest enemy that there is nothing worse in the affair than an irregular and indelicate amour. For this, I bow to the just censure which it merits. I have paid pretty severely for the folly and can never recollect it without disgust and self condemnation. It might seem affectation to say more.”Accused of corruption in his role as Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton was forced to confess his adultery, bringing shame to himself as a married man and supposedly honorable public figure, yet saving his political career in the process. Looking back on his affair with Maria Reynolds from a distance of five years, Hamilton expresses regret for his foolishness, yet wholeheartedly denies her husband’s accusation that he had been involved in his scheme to misuse government funds. Perhaps the first sex scandal in American history, the Reynolds affair sent shockwaves throughout the burgeoning republic, leaving many to question the motives and character of their leaders for the first time, though certainly not the last. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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Hupo and the Wonder Thief - Billy Partridge
Hupo is on a mission to restore dreams and wonder to his home once again, before the Wallower destroys everything this story about... Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo - much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo s on a mission to set everything to rights. But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible?Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and having the courage to be yourself - even if you have a big personality.
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Radical Hamilton - Christian Parenti
In retelling the story of the radical Alexander Hamilton, Parenti rewrites the history of early America and the global economy. For much of the twentieth century, Hamilton—sometimes seen as the bad boy of the founding fathers or portrayed as the patron saint of bankers—was out of fashion. In contrast his rival Thomas Jefferson, the patrician democrat and slave owner who feared government overreach, was claimed by all. But more recently, Hamilton has become a subject of serious interest again.He was a contradictory mix: a tough soldier, austere workaholic, exacting bureaucrat, sexual libertine, glory-obsessed romantic with suicidal tendencies—and pioneer of industrialisation. As Parenti argues, we have yet to fully appreciate Hamilton as the primary architect of American capitalism and the developmental state. In exploring his life and work, Parenti rediscovers this gadfly as a pathbreaking political thinker and institution builder. In this vivid portrait, Hamilton emerges as a singularly important historical figure: a thinker and politico who laid the foundation for America’s ascent to global supremacy and mass industrialisation—for better or worse.
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret - Brian Selznick
An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreamscome true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girland a bitter old man, Hugo s undercover life are put in jeopardy. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettablenew world!
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Alexander Hamilton - Chernow Ron
You ve seen the show, you ve sung the songs, now read the full story of America s most misunderstood founding father. I was swept up by the story. I thought it out-Dickens Dickens in the unlikeliness of this man s rise from his humble beginnings in Nevis in the Caribbean, to changing, helping shape our young nation. And it s uniquely an immigrant story and it s uniquely a story about writers... It s an amazing biography LIN-MANUEL MIRANDAAlexander Hamilton was an illegitimate self-taught orphan from the Caribbean who overcame all the odds to become George Washington s aide-de-camp and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States.Few figures in American history are more controversial than Alexander Hamilton. In this masterful work, Chernow shows how the political and economic power of America today is the result of Hamilton s willingness to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. He charts his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Monroe and Burr; his highly public affair with Maria Reynolds; his loving marriage to his loyal wife Eliza; and the notorious duel with Aaron Burr that led to his death in July 1804.
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The Exam - Andy Hamilton
The Exam is a funny but serious look at the pressures faced by pupils today, both at school and at home. The play is accompanied by teaching materials containing fantastic ideas for drama work, as well as other activities designed to answer English Framework and NC objectives.The exam is comic look at the pressures put on young people by parents and teachers.Andrew, Chas and Bea are three candidates of mixed ability who find themselves holed up in the same exam hall waiting for their papers to arrive.As the wait lenghens, each has to survive a powerful barrage of self doubt, parental pressure and adult incompetence. They must come to terms with themselves, their peers and parents â “Â provoked and helped by â ™Exâ ™, the mysterious, disembodied voice of the exam.
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame - Victor Hugo
With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at Canterbury. Translation by James Carroll Beckwirth (1899).Set in 1482, Victor Hugoâ ™s powerful novel of â ˜imagination, caprice and fantasyâ ™ is a meditation on love, fate, architecture and politics, as well as a compelling recreation of the medieval world at the dawn of the modern age.In a brilliant reworking of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, Hugo creates a host of unforgettable characters â “ amongst them, Quasimodo, the hunchback of the title, hopelessly in love with the gypsy girl Esmeralda, the satanic priest Claude Frollo, Clopin Trouillefou, king of the beggars, and Louis X1, King of France. Over the entire novel, both literally and symbolically, broods the Cathedral of Notre-Dame.Vivid characters and memorable set-piece action scenes combine to bring the past to life in this story of love, lust, betrayal, doom and redemption.
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The Yawnicorn - Emily Hamilton
A magical picture book featuring a very special unicorn, specially designed to help children settle down for bedtime.Do you ever have trouble dropping off to sleep? Is your head all busy? Does your duvet feel itchy? Well, donâ ™t worry, because the Yawnicorn is here to help!Yawnicorn knows when you canâ ™t get to sleep, and he s about to sweep you away on a magical nighttime adventure through rainforests, oceans and across the starry skies before bringing you home, nicely worn out and ready to fall into a happy, deep slumber. This magical, soothing and reassuring story is perfect for anyone who has ever felt anxious or found it hard to get to sleep - perfect for bedtime, night after night. Get ready to join the Yawnicorn on an adventure you ll never forget! From the much-loved illustrator of The World Made a Rainbow.
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The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life Guardian Fascinating The Times Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny Spectator Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh s commentary - this is gay London like it s never been seen before.
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The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life Guardian Fascinating The Times Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny Spectator Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh s commentary - this is gay London like it s never been seen before.
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Blood, Bones and Butter - Gabrielle Hamilton
Magnificentâ ™ Anthony BourdainA sharply crafted and unflinchingly honest memoir. This is a rollicking, passionate story of food, purpose and family.Blood, Bones Butter follows the chef Gabrielle Hamilton s extraordinary journey through the places she has inhabited over the years: the rural kitchen of her childhood, where her adored mother stood over the six-burner with wooden spoon in hand; the kitchens of France, Greece, and Turkey, where she was often fed by complete strangers and learned the essence of hospitality; and the kitchen of her beloved Italian mother-in-law, who serves as the link between Hamilton s idyllic past and her own future family.â ˜Evocativeâ ¦dazzlingâ ¦beautifully writtenâ ™ New York TimesPerfect for fans of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.
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Darling Girls: A heart-pounding suspense novel about sisters, secrets, love and murder that will keep you turning the pages - Sally Hepworthová
A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Mother-in-LawIt s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.For as long as they can remember, Claudia, Margo and Jackie have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life.But the girls childhood wasn t quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses.It s time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder?With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth s novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . .Authors love Sally Hepworth: Completely compulsive - Jane Harper Women s fiction at its finest - Liane Moriarty Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets - Kate Morton Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted - Adele ParksReviewers love Sally Hepworth: Very sensitively told - Daily Mail Compels from the first page - Heat Stunningly clever - PeopleReaders love Sally Hepworth:***** I absolutely loved it and couldn t put it down! ***** Twists and turns from start to finish!! ***** Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading ***** I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn t turn the pages fast enough
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Further Mathematics for CCEA GCSE - Neill Hamilton, Sam Stevenson
This is the second edition of the extremely popular resource, fully updated for the current specification and covering the whole examined CCEA Further Mathematics GCSE course including Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics as well as a brand new section on Discrete and Decision Mathematics.It has been subject to a detailed quality assurance check by a Maths expert prior to publication and clearly explains the theory for each subject followed by a generous number of questions with answers at the rear.The authors, Neill Hamilton and Sam Stevenson, will be well-known to teachers in Northern Ireland.CONTENTS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics:1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions2 Equations3 Simultaneous Equations4 Trigonometry5 Quadratic Inequalities6 Differentiation7 Tangents and Normals8 Turning Points9 Integration10 Area11 Matrices12 Logarithms13 Solving Index Equations Using Logarithms14 Logarithms and Log Graphs.Unit 2: Mechanics:15 Displacement and Velocity/Time Graph16 Constant Acceleration17 Newton⠙s Laws18 Forces19 Vectors20 Friction21 Connected Bodies22 MomentsUnit 3: Statistics:23 Bivariate Analysis24 Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion25 Probability26 Binomial Distribution27 Normal Distribution.Unit 4: Discrete and Decision Mathematics:28 Counting29 Boolean Algebra30 Linear Programming31 Time Series32 Critical Path Analysis.ANSWERS
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The PARA Method - Tiago Forte
From the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes a primer on the essential tools you need to organize your digital life.Living a modern life requires juggling a lot of information. But we were never taught how to manage this material effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it.In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive system that can be implemented in just seconds but has the power to transform the trajecÂtory of your work and life, without the tedious filing or time-consuming maintenance of other approaches. The PARA Method will bring order to your inbox, filing system, notes app and more - so that you can focus on what really matters, moving forward to achieve your goals.
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A Murder Between the Pages - Amy Lillard
The second instalment in the Main Street Book Club Mysteries is another cosy crime perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.***This riveting small town murder mystery will have to be solved by the bookâ ¦It was only a few months ago that the ladies of Arlo s Friday Night Book Club â “ Fern, Camille, and Helen â “ solved the murder of the renowned author, Wally Harrison. So when they select Wally s bestseller, Missing Girl, for their next discussion, Arlo is hopeful it will be the end of their mystery hunt.But since their recent success as sleuths, the crew officially see themselves as a women s mystery club, and they re convinced Missing Girl was inspired by a 50-year-old cold case. It s a case from their own Sugar Springs, Mississippi: the disappearance of Mary Kennedy. Arlo can do little to stop the book club ladies from investigating.But what starts as a fun hunch quickly turns into a very real cold case murder mystery when a young girl is murdered in the exact place the women believe Mary went missing all those years ago. It s clear the two cases are connected â “ and the mystery book club is determined to find answers. With Arlo s help, they may just be able to crack the case.A Murder Between the Pages is full of quirky, Southern charm that fans of detective books will adore. If you love women s murder club stories, this cosy murder mystery is for you!TropesCosy CrimeMurder MysteryCold CaseBookclub SleuthsMain Street Book Club Mysteries:Canâ ™t Judge a Book by Its MurderA Murder Between the PagesA Murder Like No Author
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CLARISSA - Hugo Vickers
A The Week Book of the Week Hugo Vickers brings tremendous authority to this life of one of the most significant and intriguing political wives of the last century. The integrity of his scholarship and his deep personal knowledge of his subject make this a compelling and definitive work. - Professor Simon Heffer A vivid portrayal of a remarkable and unusual woman, her world, and her times. Hugely enjoyable. - Jung Chang An engrossing and intimate biography of a remarkable and fascinating woman. Hugo Vickers deftly captures Clarissa s enigmatic personality and the glamorous world in which she moved. - Robert Harris Affectionate, crisp and gossipy . . . What a lost world this book captures - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Times A lissom, festive and very endearing biography - Richard Davenport-Hines, Literary Review She made Hugo Vickers her literary executor in 1985, meaning that he had complete access to her diaries and letters - Lynn Barber, The Daily Telegraph It is hard to think of another living author with such a wide knowledge of Clarissa s world, and Vickers s diligent, skilful biography is unfailingly readable - John Jolliffe, The Spectator-----Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, wife of Prime Minister Anthony Eden, once famously said: For the past few weeks I have really felt as if the Suez Canal was flowing through my drawing-room. With her impressive intellect and acerbic wit, she was a highly influential muse to many leading figures over several decades.At Oxford in the 1940s she fascinated dons and undergraduates alike. She went on to work in the film world for Alexander Korda and for George Weidenfeld at Contact Magazine. She was a close friend of Cecil Beaton, James Pope-Hennessy, Lucian Freud, Isaiah Berlin, and Lord Goodman. She fascinated Greta Garbo.After an early Bohemian life, she became a politically active wife to Eden when he was Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister, particularly during the Suez Crisis in 1956.Her death at 101 in 2021 has opened the way for this enthralling and revealing biography by the widely admired biographer Hugo Vickers. He knew her well for over 40 years, and consigned her revealing private papers and sharply written diaries to him.Here also are first hand contributions from friends such as Antonia Fraser. Clarissa Eden s story sheds invaluable light on a rapidly vanishing age and an extraordinary woman.
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Avanti Hugo
Hugo je jemně perlivý nápoj, který nabízí osvěžující chuť a je vhodný pro všechny věkové kategorie. Je ideální pro letní dny nebo jako nápoj na každodenní pití.
- Jemný, osvěžující chuť
- Ideální pro letní dny
- Vhodný pro všechny věkové kategorie
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The Pages of the Sea - Anne Hawk
Wheeler is six, her mother has gone to England to find work, and she is left with her two sisters, three cousins and two aunts. She couldn t feel more alone. It feels like a new world, and one in which she has to grow up fast. But she doesn t want to. She wants her mother to send for her as promised. Everyone tells her just to wait. But for how long? She feels increasingly under threat and begins to realise there is no one looking out for her. No novel comes as close to the experience of childhood as this exploration of what it s like be left behind in a world you think you know.
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Pasos 1 Spanish Beginner
Pasos 1 is the total beginner Spanish course for classroom and home study, teaching you to speak, read, write and listen with accuracy and confidence.The Pasos 1 Activity Book has been revised to tie in with 4th edition of the course with updated prices and references. It contains extra activities to consolidate and expand the material in the Coursebook (9781473610682) and grammar sections practising specificic language points.As with the Coursebook, two main revision units summarize what has been learned, providing reading texts with comprehension and writing tasks.Ideal for faster learners or for practice of a specific area, the Activity Book can be used alongside the Pasos 1 Coursebook or as self-access material for learners of Spanish using any course. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises.What is Pasos 1?A best-selling multi-media Spanish course for adult learners.Pasos 1 is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. It has been fully updated and revised in this new edition.The full Pasos 1 course offerings include: - Pasos 1 CD and DVD set: Supplementary to the Coursebook - Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 CD and DVD set - Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack - Pasos 1 Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack - Spanish Practical Grammar Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack
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Pasos 1 Spanish Beginner
**The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been corrected**Pasos 1, fourth edition, is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. This new edition has been fully updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A brand new section at the end of the course provides a range of activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack and Coursepack ebook. What do I get?Coursebook: containing 14 thematic lessons, this full-colour coursebook is the primary text for the course and is ideal for classroom and home use. What s in the course?Pasos 1 is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish:-Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examination-14 units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling-Authentic reading, listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America (CD and DVD Set must be bought separately 9781473610767)-Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb-The Rincón cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish-Free Interactive online quizzes and exercises are specially designed to reinforce learning in the classroom or at homeWhat will I learn in Pasos 1?Key language structures and communicationPasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain and Latin America. Vocabulary and grammarFrom the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples and explanations make the grammar easy to absorb, and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage.Culture and skills for daily lifeUnits begin with a Prepárate page of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincón Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each unit ends with an Autoevaluación self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified and online resources provide extra practice of essential language. The new video, filmed entirely in Spain, brings authentic culture and language in the classroom.GCSE level materialPasos 1 covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.How will I learn?Balance and varietyBalance and variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded, accuracy-based tasks, and there is a balance between presentation and practice of new language items and between the study and use of grammar and vocabulary, the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book.Interactive quizzes and exercisesFun, interactive online quizzes and exercises enable learners to reinforce and improve their skills, either in class or at home.Speaking and Grammar guidesWith speaking becoming ever more important in today s accreditations, the Pasos 1 range offers a 2-CD Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set. There is also a dedicated Practical Grammar reference and practice book. It contains clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English.Group or independent studyPasos 1 is ideal for group study and is also useful for independent study and revision.What is new in the fourth edition?Pasos 1 CD and DVD set*: Supplementary to the Coursebook.Filmed entirely in Spain using native speakers, this brand new resource contains 12 colourful episodes which tie in with the lessons in the coursebook. Perfect for training students listening skills, the Pasos 1 video is designed to reinforce vocabulary and language structures while adding an additional cultural element to the course. It also provides the ideal basis for group discussions. There are numerous linked activities for use in class or for self-study, which can be found in a new section at the end of the coursebook. Optional sub-titles will help students to find their way through each of the episodes and give them the confidence to approach spoken Sp
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From Iberian Romani to Iberian Para-Romani Varieties - Zuzana Krinková
The language contact of the inflectional Romani and Spanish, Catalan and other languages of the Iberian Peninsula began in the first half of the 15th century. The long-term and immediate contact between Romani and the language of the majority in several locations in Europe resulted in the emergence of what are known as the Para-Romani varieties - mixed languages which predominantly make use of the grammar of the surrounding language, while at least partly retaining the Romani-derived vocabulary. In the Iberian Peninsula, several Para-Romani varieties emerged. The process of their phonological, morphological and lexical evolution from the inflectional Iberian Romani is described in this book. In the opinion of the author, the original form of the Iberian Romani of the 15th century was similar to the Early Romani of the Byzantine period, which is thought to have ended by the 14th century when the Romani language started to disperse throughout Europe. The influence of Spanish (and other languages of the Iberian Peninsula) is evident not only in the morphology and syntax, but also in the phonology and semantics of the Iberian Para-Romani varieties. On the other hand, the Romani elements preserved in these varieties show conservative features as well as specific innovations, many of which can hardly be attributed to language contact. The description of the Iberian Para-Romani varieties is based on an extensive body of language material dated between the 17th and 21st centuries and also draws attention to some language phenomena in these varieties which, until now, have not previously been described.
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The Battle of Maldon - J. R. R. Tolkien, Peter Grybauskas
First ever standalone edition of one of J.R.R. Tolkienâ ™s most important poetic dramas, that explores timely themes such as the nature of heroism and chivalry during war, and which features unpublished and never-before-seen texts and drafts.In 991 AD, vikings attacked an Anglo-Saxon defence-force led by their duke, Beorhtnoth, resulting in brutal fighting along the banks of the river Blackwater, near Maldon in Essex. The attack is widely considered one of the defining conflicts of tenth-century England, due to it being immortalised in the poem, The Battle of Maldon.Written shortly after the battle, the poem now survives only as a 325-line fragment, but its value to today is incalculable, not just as an heroic tale but in vividly expressing the lost language of our ancestors and celebrating ideals of loyalty and friendship.J.R.R. Tolkien considered The Battle of Maldon â ˜the last surviving fragment of ancient English heroic minstrelsyâ ™. It would inspire him to compose, during the 1930s, his own dramatic verse-dialogue, The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelmâ ™s Son, which imagines the aftermath of the great battle when two of Beorhtnothâ ™s retainers come to retrieve their dukeâ ™s body.Leading Tolkien scholar, Peter Grybauskas, presents for the very first time J.R.R. Tolkienâ ™s own prose translation of The Battle of Maldon together with the definitive treatment of The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth and its accompanying essays; also included and never before published is Tolkienâ ™s bravura lecture, â ˜The Tradition of Versification in Old Englishâ ™, a wide-ranging essay on the nature of poetic tradition. Illuminated with insightful notes and commentary, he has produced a definitive critical edition of these works, and argues compellingly that, Beowulf excepted, The Battle of Maldon may well have been â ˜the Old English poem that most influenced Tolkienâ ™s fictionâ ™, most dramatically within the pages of The Lord of the Rings.
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The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
Welcome to the family, Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I ll soon learn that the Winchesters secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .Every day I clean the Winchesters beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.I only try on one of Nina s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it s like. But she soon finds out... and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it s far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don t know who I really am.They don t know what I m capable of . . .An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won t be able to put this down!
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The Housemaid Is Watching - Freida McFadden
A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker You must be our new neighbors! Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter s hand and smile back: but the second Mrs.Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home.My past is far, far behind us. And I ll do anything to keep it that wayâ ¦I used to clean other people s housesâ ”now, I can t believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play.My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I m wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it s our chance to make friends.Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it s like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chillsâ ¦The Lowells maid isn t the only strange thing on our street.I m sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors.Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here?I thought I d left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all?From New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Freida McFadden comes the next instalment of the unbelievably twisty, tension-packed and globally bestselling Housemaid series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone read: and once you start, it will have you up all night racing through the pages until the final explosive twist.
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Jujutsu Kaisen. The Official Anime Guide: Season 1 - Gege Akutami
The official companion to the first season of the hugely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime.The official companion to the first season of the hugely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime.Enter the world of jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits with Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Anime Guide: Season 1. Based on the hugely popular manga series by Gege Akutami, this guide to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime will provide readers with everything they wanted to know about the making of the action-packed series. Discover all the behind-the-scenes details as the anime production team discusses the painstaking work that went into translating the pages of the best-selling manga to animation. Featuring concept art, original storyboards, character design sketches, exclusive interviews, and commentary from the voice actors, this book also includes two double-sided posters and is the ultimate look into the creation of the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen!
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The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set - J. R. R. Tolkien
Four-volume boxed-set edition of The Lord of the Rings in hardback, featuring Tolkienâ ™s original unused dust-jacket designs, together with fourth hardback volume, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader s Companion. Includes special features and the definitive edition of the text.Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike, with one hundred and fifty million copies of its many editions sold around the world. In 2005 Tolkienâ ™s text was fully restored â “Â with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien â “Â with almost 400 corrections, the original red and black maps as fold-out sheets, a fully revised and enlarged index, and for the first time a special plate section containing the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, making this set as close as possible to the version that J.R.R. Tolkien intended.This Diamond Anniversary reissue of the prized boxed set marks 60 years since the first publication of The Fellowship of the Ring. These hardback editions feature Tolkienâ ™s original unused dust-jacket designs from the 1950s, reworked for this edition, and some additional text corrections. The four-volume boxed set includes The Lord of the Rings: A Reader s Companion, a unique annotated guide to the text, fully updated since its first publication in 2005, and is a book which will enhance the reader s enjoyment and understanding of one of the most influential books of the 20th century.
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The Tradwifeâ
A marriage is between two people.And their millions of followers.â ˜Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm fans must read this new tradwife thriller with a huge twistâ ™ MirrorAs seen in Stylist and Sunday Times Style Magazine: Twisted tradwife lit is here Gripping and razor-sharp, this is twisted tradwife lit at its most addictive Heatâ ˜A gripping thriller about deception and self-discoveryâ ™ Woman HomeMadison March is the perfect wife, with the perfect family and the perfect life.She spends her days baking sourdough and picking vegetables from the garden while watching her children play in the fields surrounding her Montana homestead.Dinner is always on the table for her husband, and they end their days sitting on the porch, watching the sun go down.Itâ ™s a life anyone would dream of.And itâ ™s all a lie. Perfect for anyone who loves their thrillers to be twisty, mysterious and forever several steps ahead. I had to pick my jaw off the floor quite a few times Katy Brentâ ˜A twisty novelâ ™ Belfast Telegraph Will keep you turning the pages well into the nightâ Catherine Cooper Deliciously twisty and diabolically plottedâ ¦ So addictive Laurie Elizabeth Flynnâ ˜A page-turning thriller that explores influencer culture, with a shocking twistâ ™ Best Compellingâ ¦ with twists that will give you whiplash Diane Jeffrey Original, compulsive, exquisitely plotted A.A. Chaudhuriâ ˜Itâ ™s addictive, with lots of drama, some memorable side characters and a huge twist I for one did not see coming.â ™ The Daily MirrorReaders are OBSESSED with The Tradwifeâ ™s Secret Exposing the underside of the world of influencersâ ¦how far would you go for money, fame and glamour? As a self proclaimed tradwife, I was hooked from the cover of this book. It was so good. I couldn t believe all the twists Had me gripped from the very first Instagram post I saw announcing the closure of the Truly Madison account. I just knew I had to read it This book was literal catnip for me! Scary and surprising, the ultimate reality thriller As a self-proclaimed tradwife, I was hooked Thrilling, entertaining, mysterious, eye openingâ ¦I couldnâ ™t read this book fast enough Itâ ™s been a while since a bookâ ™s twist left me quite literally SHOOK, and then this one came along! A stunningly compulsive read from a truly brilliant author! This is 100% an absolute must read All about the secrets behind tradwives Instagramâ ¦Definitely a 5-star book, I loved it Crazy good 5 HUGE STARS. If I could give it 10 STARS I would
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Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science - Richard Dawkins
In An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976, when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. In Brief Candle in the Dark he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far and homing in on the key individuals, institutions and ideas that inspired and motivated him. He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote and digression, of the twenty-five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford. He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues and students, recalling the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition and arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning and discovery that lies at its core. He invites us to share the life of a travelling scientist, from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences of stratospheric eminence in exotic locations in the company of some of the most prominent of the world s scientific luminaries. And he describes his experiences with his many publishers, television producers, interviewers and partners in debate, not least in the heady period when, after publication of The God Delusion in 2006, he is dubbed the world s most outspoken and controversial atheist. Most important of all, for the first time he reviews with fresh and stimulating insights the evolving narrative of his ideas about science over the course of his highly distinguished career as thinker, teacher and writer. In Brief Candle in the Dark we are invited to enter with him a constantly stimulating world of discovery and to meet a fascinating cast of exceptional characters described by the talented pen of one of the most exceptional of them all. Richard Dawkins first catapulted to fame with his iconic work The Selfish Gene (1976) which he followed with a string of prestigious books, the latest of which was Part 1 of his autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder (2013). He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature and the recipient of numerous honours and awards. He remains a fellow of New College, Oxford. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world s top thinker in Prospect magazine s poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries.
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The Cornish Castle Murder - Fiona Leitch
The brand new Jodie â ˜Noseyâ ™ Parker cozy mystery to escape with in 2025! Oozing with mystery, style and unforgettable characters â “ I m transported into a world of delightful intrigue and murderous mystery, and all home in time for tea. Absolutely fantastic. Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives Leitchsâ ™s writing had me snorting with laughter and whizzing through the pages! Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mysteriesâ “The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie â ˜Noseyâ ™ Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers, But their long-anticipated wedding doesnâ ™t quite go to planâ ¦As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond.With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, itâ ™s up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again.Could the murderer be on the guest list?â “Readers LOVE The Cornish Castle Murderâ ¦ Absolutely fantastic. My absolute favourite series and I love the characters âââââ I ve devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different! âââââ I loved the latest instalment in one of my favourite mystery series âââââ A massive five shiny stars from me âââââ I was convinced I had the mystery solved on more than one occasion when in reality I didn t have a clue! âââââ I cannot get enough of this series, if you love mysteries set in England this is for you! I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends âââââ A great book full of humour, it s the 8th in the series and the best yet âââââ The series has a wonderful cast of quirky characters that would be great fun to hang out with âââââ A fast-paced story with twists and turns, very likeable characters, and an unusual background âââââ
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The Dying Light - Daniel Aubrey
The longest day. The deadliest sins.*From the bestselling author of Dark Island*All of Daniel Aubrey s books can be read as standalones.The residents of Orkney canâ ™t sleep.Through 18-hour summer days, the islands are drenched in unrelenting sunshine.But a killer with a shadowy past is living undetected on the archipelago.As the heat rises, reporter Freya will not rest until sheâ ™s brought the truth to light. Can she stop the murderer before they strike again?The highly anticipated second instalment of the celebrated Orkney Mysteries series, The Dying Light is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid-PRAISE FOR THE DYING LIGHT (ORKNEY MYSTERIES #2)*Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year**Selected for the Criticsâ ™ New Blood panel at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival*PRAISE FOR DARK ISLAND (ORKNEY MYSTERIES #1)*Shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2024**Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2024**Longlisted for Scotlandâ ™s National Book Award â “ First Book of the Year 2024* Daniel Aubrey can do for Orkney what Ann Cleeves has done for Shetland MARION TODD Twists and secrets galore â ¦ A nail-biting thriller you ll never forget CAROLINE MITCHELL A tense read with emotional honesty â ¦ Freya is a triumph CALLUM McSORLEY My debut novel of the year CHRIS LLOYD I couldn t turn the pages fast enough NASHEEMA LENNON
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The LGBTQ + History Book - DK
Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions. Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey s modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde.Dive deep into the pages of The LGBTQ + History book to discover: - Thought-provoking graphics and flow-charts demystify the central concepts behind key moments in LGBTQ+ history, from eromenos and erastes in the Ancient World to political lesbianism. - Features insightful quotes from leading historians, philosophers, cultural commentators, economists, anthropologists, sociologists, activists, and politicians. - Includes biography boxes and directory entries on the lives of important but lesser-known individuals, alongside well-known names including Sappho, Oscar Wilde, Anne Lister, Harvey Milk, and Marsha P.Johnson. - Global in scope with a localizable directory. The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first gender affirmation surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian Night Police to the 20th century Don t Ask Don t Tell policy.The book also includes major cultural cornerstones - the secret language of polari, Black and Latine ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community - and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century molly houses to modern gaybourhoods . The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the long, proud - and often hidden - history of LGBTQ+ people, cultures, and places from around the world.
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The 5th Wave (Book 1) - Rick Yancey
*NOW A MAJOR FILM by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz* Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn t turn the pages fast enough The New York Times*The 5th Wave is the first book in the bestselling series from award-winning Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and Maze Runner*After the1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.NOW IS THE DAWN OF THE 5TH WAVEOn a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs.Runs from the beings that only look human, who have scattered Earth s last survivors.To stay alone is to stay alive, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan may be her only hope.Now Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. www.rickyancey.com Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances Entertainment Weekly A modern sci-fi masterpiece . . . Should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires. USA Today The pace is relentless Heat Chilling Sun Nothing short of amazing Kirkus (starred review) This book s scary! Teen Now (5 starred review) A twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction Wall Street Journal An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You ll read it in one sitting Bookseller Heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises Booklist (starred review) Gripping Publishers Weekly Borrow this one from your teen s nightstand while they re at school. People Magazine*Winner of the 2014 Red House Children s Book Award *2014 Children s Choice Book Awards Finalist for Teen Book of the Year*A YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers*A Booklist 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A VOYA 2013 Perfect Ten*An Amazon Best Book of the YearBooks in the series:The 5th Wave (Book 1)The Infinite Sea (Book 2)The Last Star (Book 3)
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The 5th Wave: The Infinite Sea (Book 2) - Rick Yancey
The Infinite Sea is the second book in the phenomenal and bestselling 5th Wave series by award-winning author, Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner**The 5th WAVE is now a major film by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz* Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn t turn the pages fast enough The New York TimesHow do you rid the earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity. Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker s return, or set out in search of other survivors before the enemy closes in. Because the next attack is more than possible - it s inevitable.No one can anticipate the depths to which the Others will sink - nor the heights to which humanity will rise . . . www.The5thWaveIsComing.com www.rickyancey.com Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances . . . JUST READ IT Entertainment Weekly The next HIT Daily Mail This gut-wrenching sequel to The 5th Wave careens on a violent course of non-stop action. Publishers Weekly, starred review CHILLING Sun The pace is RELENTLESS Heat A modern sci-fi masterpiece . . . Should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires. USA Today ACTION-PACKED MTV.com A twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction Wall Street Journal An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You ll read it in one sitting Bookseller Heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike. Booklist (starred review) A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront Publishers Weekly Borrow this one from your teen s nightstand while they re at school. People Magazine*Winner of the 2014 Red House Children s Book Award *2014 Children s Choice Book Awards Finalist for Teen Book of the Year*A YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers*A Booklist 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A VOYA 2013 Perfect Ten*An Amazon Best Book of the YearBooks in the series:The 5th Wave (Book 1)The Infinite Sea (Book 2)The Last Star (Book 3)
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The Island - Ragnar Jónasson
FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOKS OF THE YEAR The ending really took my breath away IAN RANKIN Discover The Island - Agatha Christie meets Nordic noir. . . _____________ Four friends visited the island. But only three returned . . . Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir is sent to the isolated island of Elliðaey to investigate a disappearance. But she finds haunting similarities to an old case - the murder of a young woman ten years ago. Has a patient killer struck again? Hulda is soon caught in a web of deceit, convinced everyone is lying, even those closest to her. What secrets is the island hiding? And what price will she pay for uncovering the truth? ____________THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR One of the greatest tragic heroines of contemporary detective fiction Sunday Times Dark, chilling and utterly gripping, The Island is Nordic noir at its best, and is destined to become a classic of the genre. I couldn t put it down Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door Riveting Sunday Times Brilliantly effective. Each book enraptures us The Times Literary Supplement Magnificently dark and twisted C. J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man Ragnar Jónasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty - a must-read Peter James, bestselling author of Love You Dead Out of all of Ragnar s books this is the one I like the most . . . The book of his which reminds me most of Agatha Christie Kilian Praise for Ragnar Jonasson A distinctive blend of Nordic noir and golden age detective fiction . . . atmospheric and evocative prose Guardian on Nightblind Jonasson s books have breathed new life into Nordic noir . . . all the skilful plotting of an old-fashioned whodunit although it feels bitingly contemporary in setting and tone Sunday Express His clues are traditional and beautifully finessed - and he keeps you turning the pages Independent on Snowblind
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The Good Hawk (Shadow Skye, Book One) - Joseph Elliott
If everything was taken from you, what would you do to get it back?Agatha patrols the sea wall with pride, despite those in her clan who question her right to be there, because of the condition she was born with.Jaime is a reluctant Angler, full of self-doubt and afraid of the sea. When disaster strikes, the pair must embark on a terrifying journey to a land where forgotten magic and dark secrets lurk in every shadow...Thrilling and dark, yet rich with humour and compassion, this novel marks the debut of a wonderful new voice in fantasy and a welcome new kind of protagonist â “ perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Garth Nix and Michelle Paver.NOMINATED FOR THE 2021 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALLONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZEAs featured on BBC Radio 2 on Jo Whiley s Storytime. A thrilling, strange and brutally involving debut. Guardian A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know theyâ ™ve been waiting for. New York Times An exciting new fantasy series set in an ancient mythical Scotland laced with dark magic. The Times A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure. The Week Junior A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away. Emma Carroll A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world. Frank Cottrell-Boyce A brave new voice in fantasy fiction. Sally Green, author of Half Bad I could hardly turn the pages fast enough. Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl s Guide to Murder Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion. Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood And Thunder A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure. Cerrie Burnell, Children s TV Presenter and author of The Girl with the Shark s Teeth This book is a triumph. Katya Balen, author of The Space Weâ ™re Inâ œOne of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I ve ever read.â Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outsideâ œA proper barnstormer ... This book is a charismatic charmer.â SFX A page-turner of a book, packing a real punch with its high-level suspense. BookTrust Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut. Kirkusâ œThe chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness.â The Irish Times
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The Lion Above the Door - Onjali Q. Rauf
Ever since I can remember, people have stared at me and my family. Dad tells me it s because we re special . But if we re so special, how come nobody ever looks like us in the books at school? Not even the books about world wars ... As the only Singaporean boy not just in his school, but in the tiny English he calls home too, Leo witnesses - and feels - the impacts of racism every day. But on a class trip to a nearby cathedral, Leo s attention is drawn to a marble slab high above the doors of the hall. Right there, bang in the middle of a list of WWII war heroes, Leo finds himself staring at something incredible: his own name. Desperate to know who this other Leo was, and with Sangeeta asking why women are missing from the history books too, the two friends embark on an epic search. One that will help uncover missing s/heroes from the past, who each deserve to take their rightful place in the pages of history. Touching on themes of historical racisms and eradications, The Lion Above the Door shines a light on the millions of s/heroes still missing from our history books, and the power that lies in all of us to rectify past wrongs.The first edition of this book also contains a special collection of historical photos and stories of real life forgotten heroes from World War Two.
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One of the Girls - Lucy Clarkeová
*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE SURF HOUSE, is available to buy now*â ˜Brimming with tensionâ ™ CLARE MACKINTOSHâ ˜Talk about twists and turnsâ ™ EMMA STONEXâ ˜Utterly addictive . . . her best yetâ ™ ERIN KELLYâ ˜The perfect holiday readâ ™ CLAIRE DOUGLASWE WERE DYING FOR A HOLIDAYThe six of us arrived on that beautiful Greek island dreaming of sun-drenched beaches and blood orange sunsets, ready to lose ourselves in the wild freedom of a weekend away with friends.On the first night we swam under a blanket of stars.On the second night the games began on our clifftop terrace.On the third night the idyll cracked, secrets and lies whispering on the breeze.And by the final night there was a body on the rocks below . . .WHO WOULD KILL FOR IT?_________________________________________________________________What readers are saying about One of the Girls:â ˜If you are looking for a sun-soaked, fast-paced, keep-you-up-till-the-early-hours thriller for summer 2022 then my god this is it!â ™ ââââââ ˜I loved this, a thrilling murder mystery read about friendship, love, deception, lies and secretsâ ™ââââââ ˜Absolutely gripping, a perfect summer readâ ™ ââââââ ˜This was an absolutely delicious read that grabbed me from the get-goâ ™ âââââ The ending, and the revelations leading up to it, blew me awayâ ™ ââââââ ˜WHAT A READ! . . . I was whizzing through the pages just to find out anything outâ ™ ââââââ ˜Unputdownable! The ideal holiday readâ ™âââââ
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The Fall of Numenor - J. R. R. Tolkien
Darkness Will Bind Them⠦ watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime VideoJ.R.R. Tolkien⠙s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ⠘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told⠙. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father⠙s death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book⠙s content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans⠙ power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkien⠙s magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form.Now, adhering to the timeline of ⠘The Tale of Years⠙ in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts, with new illustrations in watercolour and pencil by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee.
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The Wall of Winnipeg and Me - Mariana Zapata
If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that captivates readers all over the world - then you don t want to miss any of Mariana s unique romances. No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree! Everything Mariana writes is pure gold, and I credit her for my undying love of some of my favorite tropes: slow-burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine...Mariana is an absolute rockstar and a true gift to romance readers everywhere! - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time. - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tessa Bailey An absolute binge-compelling, subtle, sweet and unforgettable-Zapata brings the heady, dizzy rush of the slow fall into love to the pages of The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Winnipeg is so much more than a slow burn, a sports story, or a grumpy/sunshine delight-it s all of those things rolled into an unputdownable feast of romance. - Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl.........................................Vanessa Mazur knows she s doing the right thing. She shouldn t feel bad for quitting. Being an assistant/housekeeper/fairy godmother to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was always supposed to be temporary. She has plans and none of them include washing extra-large underwear longer than necessary.But when Aiden Graves shows up at her door wanting her to come back, she s beyond shocked.For two years, the man known as The Wall of Winnipeg couldn t find it in him to tell her good morning or congratulate her on her birthday. Now? He s asking for the unthinkable.What do you say to the man who is used to getting everything he wants?More dazzling praise for The Wall of Winnipeg and Me: A seriously addictive slow burn romance. This book was seriously perfect. reader review This one just really hit the spot for me. Great characters, slow burn romance, funny interactions, and when the heat finally hits, it s delicious. I read straight through the night and have thought about Aidan all day reader review I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. I cried even harder. I swooned and cried some more . . . This author has giving me back my love for reading and I couldn t thank her enough reader review The character development and the build of the relationship between these two were done perfectly. It was all just beautiful reader review I really enjoyed this slow burn romance. . . The payoff was perfect - I constantly had a cheesy grin on my face. The characters, the story, it was all simply wonderful reader review Slow burn. So good. Didn t want it to end. What a romance! reader review........................................Want more of Mariana s delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don t miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!When Gracie Met the GrumpDear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here
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The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake - Katy Flint
Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried’s 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away.He follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.The story follows Prince Siegfried as he attends his birthday party, is tricked into proposing to Von Rothbart’s daughter Odile and returns to the lake to battle the evil sorcerer. Will the prince be reunited with his swan princess?As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of Swan Lake. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.
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The Story Orchestra: I Can Play - Katy Flint
From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books. While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra title, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano. I Can Play: The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) The Dance of the Reed Flutes – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) Flight of the Swans – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky) Dance of the Cygnets – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky) Royal March of the Lions – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns) The Elephant – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns) The Swan – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns) Spring Dawn Chorus – The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!
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