the perfect storm sebastian junger

The worst storm in history seen from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape.The â ˜perfect stormâ ™ is a once-in-a-hundred-years combination: a high pressure system from the Great Lakes, running into storm winds over an Atlantic island â “ Sable Island â “ and colliding with a weather system from the Caribbean: Hurricane Grace. This is the story of that storm, told through the accounts of individual fishing boats caught up in the maelstrom, their families waiting anxiously for news of their return, the rescue services scrambled to save them. It is the story of the old battle between the fisherman and the sea, between man and Nature, but here Nature is an awesome and capricious power that transforms the surface of the Atlantic into an impossible tumult of water walls and gaping voids, with the capacity to break an oil tanker in two, let alone the 72ft swordfishing boat Andrea Gail with her crew of eight. A typical Hurricane encompasses a million cubic miles of atmosphere and can contain enough energy to, in theory, meet the electric power needs of the UK for a decade. Except that a hurricane will not be controlled.In spare, lyrical prose â ˜The Perfect Stormâ ™ describes what happened when the Andrea Gail looked into the wrathful face of the perfect storm.

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Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell confront an apocalyptic nightmare in this irresistibly tense, utterly terrifying, near-thousand-page return to Terry Goodkind s 26-million-copy bestselling Sword of Truth world.The insatiable hunger of the Golden Goddess...The irresistible power of a Witch s Oath...A fracture in the world of life...An opening in the world of death...Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell face the perfect storm.The Children of D Hara picks up immediately after the conclusion of the Sword of Truth series in one breathtakingly compelling, powerful, blockbuster novel.Previously published in five parts: The Scribbly Man, Hateful Things, Wasteland, Witch s Oath, Into Darkness.

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Mind blowingly brilliant PHILIPPA PERRY Few other writers have such passion for granular detail, intellectual heft and boundless curiosity THE TIMES As suspenseful and pacy as an episode of peak-era ER GUARDIANA near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death⠔and what might follow⠔by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm.For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger travelled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. ⠜It⠙s okay,⠝ his father said. ⠜There⠙s nothing to be scared of. I⠙ll take care of you.⠝ That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived.This experience spurred Junger⠔a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical⠔to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person, emotionally and spiritually, when we are forced to reckon with such existential questions?In My Time of Dying is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. Moving, compact, philosophically ambitious ⠦ A humbling volume OBSERVER⠘Stunning ⠦ A powerful book that comes as close as anything I⠙ve read in explaining what it means to be human⠙ JAMES PATTERSON An instant classic that filled me with wonder, gratitude and awe WILL SCHWALBE A stunning account I didn⠙t so much read as inhale, awed and riveted and forever changed MICHAEL FINKEL

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Mind blowingly brilliant PHILIPPA PERRY Few other writers have such passion for granular detail, intellectual heft and boundless curiosity THE TIMES As suspenseful and pacy as an episode of peak-era ER GUARDIANA near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death⠔and what might follow⠔by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm.For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger travelled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. ⠜It⠙s okay,⠝ his father said. ⠜There⠙s nothing to be scared of. I⠙ll take care of you.⠝ That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived.This experience spurred Junger⠔a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical⠔to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person, emotionally and spiritually, when we are forced to reckon with such existential questions?In My Time of Dying is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. Moving, compact, philosophically ambitious ⠦ A humbling volume OBSERVER⠘Stunning ⠦ A powerful book that comes as close as anything I⠙ve read in explaining what it means to be human⠙ JAMES PATTERSON An instant classic that filled me with wonder, gratitude and awe WILL SCHWALBE A stunning account I didn⠙t so much read as inhale, awed and riveted and forever changed MICHAEL FINKEL

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From the author of THE PERFECT STORM and WAR comes a book about why men miss war, why Londoners missed the Blitz, and what we can all learn from American Indian captives who refused to go home. Tribe is a look at post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges veterans face returning to society. Using his background in anthropology, Sebastian Junger argues that the problem lies not with vets or with the trauma they ve suffered, but with the society to which they are trying to return. One of the most puzzling things about veterans who experience PTSD is that the majority never even saw combat-and yet they feel deeply alienated and out of place back home. The reason may lie in our natural inclination, as a species, to live in groups of thirty to fifty people who are entirely reliant on one another for safety, comfort and a sense of meaning: in short, the life of a soldier. It is one of the ironies of the modern age that as affluence rises in a society, so do rates of suicide, depression and of course PTSD. In a wealthy society people don t need to cooperate with one another, so they often lead much lonelier lives that lead to psychological distress. There is a way for modern society to reverse this trend, however, and studying how veterans react to coming home may provide a clue to how to do it. But it won t be easy.

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Fitzek s thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists HARLAN COBENEmma s the one that got away.The only survivor of a killer known in the tabloids as the hairdresser â “ because of the trophies he takes from his victims.Or she thinks she was.The police aren t convinced. Nor is her husband. She never even saw her tormentor properly, but now she recognises him in every man.Questioning her sanity, she gives up her job as a doctor in the local hospital and retreats from the world. It is better to stay at home. Quiet. Anonymous. Safe. No one can hurt her here.And all she did was take a parcel for a neighbour. She has no idea what she s let into her home. Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world s most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed KARIN SLAUGHTER Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft CHRIS CARTERSebastian Fitzek is Germany s most successful author. His books have sold 13 million copies, been translated into more than thirty-six languages and are the basis for international cinema and theatre adaptations. Sebastian Fitzek was the first German author to be awarded the European Prize for Criminal Literature. He lives with his family in Berlin.Coming soon: PASSENGER 23

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From an award-winning financial historian comes the gripping, character-driven story of venture capital and the world it madeInnovations rarely come from experts. Jeff Bezos was not a bookseller; Elon Musk was not in the auto industry. When it comes to innovation, a legendary venture capitalist told Sebastian Mallaby, the future cannot be predicted, it can only be discovered. Most attempts at discovery fail, but a few succeed at such a scale that they more than make up for everything else.That extreme ratio of success and failure is the power law that drives venture capital, Silicon Valley, the tech sector, and, by extension, the world. Drawing on unprecedented access to the most celebrated venture capitalists of all time, award-winning financial historian Sebastian Mallaby tells the story of this strange tribe of financiers who have funded the world s most successful companies, from Google to SpaceX to Alibaba. With a riveting blend of storytelling and analysis, The Power Law makes sense of the seeming randomness of success in venture capital, an industry that relies, for good and ill, on gut instinct and personality rather than spreadsheets and data.We learn the unvarnished truth about some of the most iconic triumphs and infamous disasters in the history of tech, from the comedy of errors that was the birth of Apple to the venture funding that fostered hubris at WeWork and Uber to the industry s notorious lack of women and ethnic minorities. Now the power law echoes around the world: it has transformed China s digital economy beyond recognition, and London is one of the top cities for venture capital investment. By taking us so deeply into the VCs game, The Power Law helps us think about our own future through their eyes.

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The story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from best-selling, award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale #39;It #39;s a world fans won #39;t want to leave #39; - The Observer As a fearsome storm blows around Noi’s house, his grandma tells of an unforgettable friendship between a little girl and a whale, many storms ago. But as she finishes her tale of perseverance and new beginnings, Noi soon realises it’s part of their own story, too. This glorious addition to the bestselling Storm Whale series celebrates the stories and the love that are passed down through generations. Praise for books from the World of the The Storm Whale: “A simple but powerful story about loneliness and the love between a parent and child” – New York Times “heartwarming story of family and friendship with striking artwork that perfectly captures the seaside world. – The Big Issue ‘At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting friendship, tender and true’ – The Bookseller “Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian “Benji Davies is fast establishing himself as a leading light in children’s picture books” – Huffington Post Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma BirdAlso by Benji Davies: Grandad #39;s Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

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The story of Russia s historic opening to the West (1992-2022), where it succeeded and why it has failed, the impact of war and sanctions, and the prospects for Russia s future.Russia s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought a tragic close to a thirty-year period of history that began with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the reopening of Russia to the West after six decades of Soviet isolation. The opening lasted for three tumultuous decades and ended with a new closing, driven by the Ukrainian war, the imposition of Western sanctions, and the Russian responses to them.In Perfect Storm, Russia analyst Thane Gustafson reinterprets the story of Russia s failed opening to the West, focusing on its economic, technological, and social aspects, and the role they played in its ultimate failure. These parallel events are essential for understanding what happened and what went wrong. Yet they have received much less attention than the military and geopolitical aspects of the current conflict. Gustafson tells the story of the West s entry into Russia, the arrival of Russians into the West, and the conflicting emotions and responses these aroused on both sides, contributing to the ultimate breakdown of relations and the unprecedented hurricane of Western sanctions. The book concludes with an examination of possible futures under a new generation of leaders.A measured and nuanced account of the evolution of Russia s economic relations with the world, Perfect Storm illuminates the longer history of Russia s opening to the West, from its achievements and disappointments to the complexity of the post-invasion sanctions regime and Russia s responses to them.

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The Monster Storm is the second book in author Lourdes Heuer and award-winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao’s young chapter book series Seashell Key—perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!It’s fall on the island of Seashell Key! A monster storm is on the horizon, but that won’t stop Mateo from entering the fall festival competitions, or Sophia and Sasha from showing off their swimming skills. When the storm finally hits, Eli, Ezra, and Elana gather around the flashlight to tell spooky stories about the monster of Seashell Key—that is if they can agree on what the monster actually is! When the storm finally passes, the gang has to work together to find Pixie the dog—hopefully before the monster of Seashell Key finds her! Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of fall fun, this is a great addition to an exciting new chapter book series. The Seashell Key seriesSeashell Key (#1)The Monster Storm (#2)

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This Phoebe and Her Unicorn adventure features one big magical storm of a story in which Phoebe and Marigold experience a bizarre and fascinating mystery.Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm.

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The New York Times bestselling series!Magical forces clash and Erthia hovers on the brink of ruin in the can t-miss finale of Laurie ForestÂ’s epic fantasy series, The Black Witch Chronicles!Who can survive the Shadow storm? Black Witch of prophecy Elloren Gardner Grey has unleashed her powers and embraced her legacy as a Dryad and guardian of the Forest. But the losses—of life, of love—have been almost too great to withstand as the Shadow continues to devour the world. With only a tattered shred of hope remaining, the Bearers of the Wand of Myth must battle their way back to each other to mount a final stand.But Elloren and her allies are not only facing Mage Vogel s advancing forces—the armies of the Eastern Realm will stop at nothing to see the Black Witch struck down.  With Elloren s bonded mate prophesied to kill her, Shadow demons rising, and the ties between allies unraveling, can this fracturing world unite to face down the coming storm?Read all the books in the Black Witch Chronicles! The Black Witch The Iron Flower The Shadow Wand The Demon Tide The Dryad Storm Wandfasted (prequel ebook)* Light Mage (prequel ebook)**Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthologyÂ

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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now! Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times⠓bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov⠙s power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner⠔hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can⠙t outrun their enemies for long. The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina⠙s magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army. But as the truth of Alina s destiny unfolds, she slips deeper into the Darkling⠙s deadly game of forbidden magic, and further away from her humanity. To save her country, Alina will have to choose between her power and the love she thought would always be her shelter. No victory can come without sacrifice⠔and only she can face the oncoming storm. A New York Times Bestseller This title has Common Core connections.Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of Wolves The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsDemon in the Wood Graphic NovelPraise for the Grishaverse ⠜A master of fantasy.⠝ ⠔The Huffington Post ⠜Utterly, extremely bewitching.⠝ ⠔The Guardian ⠜This is what fantasy is for.⠝ ⠔The New York Times Book Review ⠜[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.⠝ ⠔NPR ⠜The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.⠝ ⠔Entertainment Weekly ⠜Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.⠝ ⠔USA Today ⠜There⠙s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo⠙s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.⠝ ⠔Vanity Fair ⠜Unlike anything I⠙ve ever read.⠝ ⠔Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent ⠜Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!⠝ ⠔Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar s First Book Prize.Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there s only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can t keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.Other books from the World of the Storm Whale:The Storm Whale in WinterGrandma BirdAlso by Benji Davies:Grandad s IslandOn Sudden Hill, written by Linda SarahWhen the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne MooreJump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

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The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar #39;s First Book Prize, now available in board format! Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there #39;s only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can #39;t keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale in WinterGrandma BirdAlso by Benji Davies: Grandad #39;s IslandOn Sudden Hill, written by Linda SarahWhen the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne MooreJump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

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Events Management 1e John Beech, Sebastian Kaiser and Robert Kaspar The Business of Events Management provides an accessible and lively introduction to the practice of managing an event, festival, conference or congress. Written by a team of international experts, the book incorporates the latest thinking in events management and highlights key theories, concepts and models by using a range of case studies and examples. This book will enable you to: Manage the financial aspects of events management Understand the impact of events on built and natural environments Explain the role of volunteers in an event and understand the challenges that managing them involves Understand the key issues in planning and designing a venue Each chapter features a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts and place theory in a practical context, as well as preparing students to tackle any challenges they may face in managing events. Case studies include the Edinburgh International Festival, the 2010 Winter Olympics and Indian Premier League Cricket.

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Brings the peerless Jeeves and Wooster barrelling back to life Daily MailA gloriously witty novel from Sebastian Faulks using P.G. Wodehouse⠙s much-loved characters, Jeeves and Wooster, fully authorised by the Wodehouse estate. Bertie Wooster is staying at the stately home of Sir Henry Hackwood in Dorset. He is more than familiar with the country-house set-up: he is a veteran of the cocktail hour and, thanks to Jeeves, his gentleman⠙s personal gentleman, is never less than immaculately dressed.On this occasion, however, it is Jeeves who is to be seen in the drawing room while Bertie finds himself below stairs ⠓ which he doesn⠙t care for at all.His predicament is, of course, all in the name of love ⠦⠘A masterpiece ⠦ a pitch-perfect undertaking⠙ Spectator⠘Entirely delightful⠙ Financial Times⠘Delightfully witty, packed with puns⠙ Sunday Mirror⠘A polished sparkling genuine fake⠙ Herald

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The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! With Robert Jordan s untimely passing in 2007, Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive, was chosen by Jordan s editor-his wife, Harriet McDougal-to complete the final volume in The Wheel of Time(R), later expanded to three books.The Gathering Storm, the twelfth novel in Jordan s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, begins the story s dramatic conclusion as Rand al Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle.War is coming. The Dark One s forces are brutal and unrelenting. Rand must forge a united front, but the Seanchan remain an immediate threat, as do the Forsaken. With so many shadows swirling around him, Rand is consumed by his responsibilities, turning heartless in the eyes of his allies, and even more merciless to his enemies.Meanwhile the Seanchan march on the White Tower, where Egwene al Vere works to rally the disparate factions of the Aes Sedai together, even as their tyrannical leader schemes against her. Providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair, Egwene s fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower-and possibly the world itself.Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America s best-loved novels by PBS s The Great American Read.The Wheel of Time(R)New Spring: The Novel#1 The Eye of the World#2 The Great Hunt#3 The Dragon Reborn#4 The Shadow Rising#5 The Fires of Heaven#6 Lord of Chaos#7 A Crown of Swords#8 The Path of Daggers#9 Winter s Heart#10 Crossroads of Twilight#11 Knife of DreamsBy Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson#12 The Gathering Storm#13 Towers of Midnight#14 A Memory of LightBy Robert Jordan and Teresa PattersonThe World of Robert Jordan s The Wheel of TimeBy Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria SimonsThe Wheel of Time CompanionBy Robert Jordan and Amy RomanczukPatterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan s The Wheel of Time

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When the very influential uncle of super intelligent and beautiful Charlene Beeler was murdered, her protection and the stoppage of the impending national disaster lies with Terrence Harrod; A special force man battling a terrible past.This is a fast paced mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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OLD GOD S TIME (MARCH 2023), SEBASTIAN BARRY S STUNNING NEW NOVEL, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOWA stunning return from the prize-winning and best-selling author ofThe Secret Scripture Jack McNulty is a temporary gentleman , an Irishman whose commission in the British army in the Second World War was never permanent. In 1957, sitting in his lodgings in Accra, he urgently sets out to write his story. He feels he cannot take one step further, or even hardly a breath, without looking back at all that has befallen him.He is an ordinary man, both petty and heroic, but he has seen extraordinary things. He has worked and wandered around the world - as a soldier, an engineer, a UN observer - trying to follow his childhood ambition to better himself. And he has had a strange and tumultuous marriage. Mai Kirwan was a great beauty of Sligo in the 1920s, a vivid mind, but an elusive and mysterious figure too. Jack married her, and shared his life with her, but in time she slipped from his grasp.A heart-breaking portrait of one man s life - of his demons and his lost love - The Temporary Gentleman is, ultimately, a novel about Jack s last bid for freedom, from the savage realities of the past and from himself.

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Fierce winds, howling seas and deadly secrets await in The Raging Storm, the latest mystery featuring Detective Matthew Venn from Ann Cleeves, the number one bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland. When Jem Rosco – sailor, adventurer and local legend – blows into town in the middle of an autumn gale, the residents of Greystone, Devon, are delighted to have a celebrity in their midst. The residents think nothing of it when Rosco disappears again; that’s the sort of man he is.Until the lifeboat is launched to a hoax call-out during a raging storm and his body is found in a dinghy, anchored off Scully Cove, a place with legends of its own. This is an uncomfortable case for DI Matthew Venn. He came to the remote village as a child, its community populated by the Barum Brethren that he parted ways with, so when superstition and rumour mix and another body is found in the cove, Matthew soon finds his judgement clouded.As the stormy winds howl and the village is cut off, Venn and his team start their investigation, little realizing their own lives might be in danger. . .

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This beautifully illustrated story is an adaptation of the Welsh legend of Cantre r Gwaelod, the lost area of Wales which disappeared beneath the sea. This drowned land was once a pleasant and prosperous kingdom, its low-lying fields protected from the waves by a high sea wall. But only Mererid, the storm child, knows that the tide-gates are failing and the next storm will breach the wall. As clouds and ravens gather overhead, she must race to save her friends and the kingdom before it s too late...TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the world s best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.

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When Storm Jameson set out to write a memoir... she found literary gold VIVIAN GORNICK A fascinating life story, told with passion, clarity and a fierce intelligence SARAH WATERSAfter decades of writing a novel every year, Storm Jameson found her form in the memoir. With stringent, witty self-scrutiny, she wrestled with the great events of her life: childhood struggles with her tempestuous mother; an early, unhappy marriage; repeated flights from settled domestic life; and a hard-won career in writing and politics.In a voice of electric immediacy, Jameson recounts the great shocks of the twentieth century, from losing her brother in the First World War to tirelessly helping refugees escape Nazi Germany during the Second. An arrestingly candid account of a rich life, this is one the great literary memoirs.

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A truly epic finale to one of the best trilogies of recent years KIRAN MILLWOOD-HARGRAVE Magical in every way EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis FowlFionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life.The terrifying all-powerful sorceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help. Fionn is the only thing that stands between her and a dark future.Heâ ™s got to find a way to defeat her.But there are some terrible choices in store for Fionn as the dark sorcerer begins to take his nearest and dearest for her own. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her?_____________________The highly-anticipated epic finale to the bestselling Storm Keeper trilogy is everything fans could have dreamed of...

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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic modality that was originally developed for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Since the advent of this therapy, millions of people without the disorder have found DBT skills endlessly useful for helping manage out-of-control emotions and curbing impulsive behaviors that they just can t stop. Calming the Emotional Storm is the first book to offer an accessible, general introduction to these DBT skills for anyone who feels overwhelmed by their emotions or feels that their emotions have led them to experience out-of-control behaviors and personal crises. Readers learn to understand and manage their emotions and begin to choose their actions rather than acting on impulses. They also practice calming their emotions in times of stress by embracing acceptance and fostering positive emotions about themselves. These life-changing skills can save many readers from unnecessary suffering due to the emotional storm inside.

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The heroes of the High Republic era return to face a shattered peace and a fearsome foe, following the dramatic events of Light of the Jedi. In the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the heroism of the Jedi, the Republic continues to grow, bringing more worlds together under a single unified banner. Under the leadership of Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and the newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard. In celebration, the chancellor plans The Republic Fair, a showcase of the possibilities and the peace of the expanding Republic-a peace the Jedi hope to foster. Stellan Gios, Bell Zettifar, Elzar Mann, and others join the event as ambassadors of harmony. But as the eyes of the galaxy turn toward the Fair, so too does the fury of the Nihil. Their leader, Marchion Ro, is intent on destroying this unity. His storm descends on the pageantry and celebration, sowing chaos and exacting revenge. As the Jedi struggle to curb the carnage of the rampaging Nihil, they come face-to-face with the true fear their enemy plans to unleash across the galaxy-the kind of fear from which even the Force cannot shield them. show less

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[A] captivating and dramatic account. . . Drawn from letters and diaries, Holland’s immersive narrative is told through the eye-level perspectives of dozens of subjects. Readers will be enthralled Publishers Weekly‘Tells the story of the hard, bloody, muddy fighting that filled the rest of 1943… this excellent book reinforces Holland’s reputation as the busiest and most popular military historian of the second world war working today’ Spectator‘A remarkable achievement by a historian at the height of his powers. Holland has successfully illustrated both the signi­ficance and the savagery of the Italian campaign... through a powerful and compelling narrative’ Military History Matters_____________________From the bestselling author of Brothers in Arms comes the story of the most pivotal Allies campaign of World War II.With the invasion of France the following year taking shape, and hot on the heels of victory in Sicily, the Allies crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943. They expected to drive the Axis forces north and be in Rome by Christmas. And although Italy surrendered, the German forces resisted fiercely and the swift hoped-for victory descended into one of the most brutal battles of the war.Even though shipping and materiel were already being safeguarded for the D-Day landings, there were still huge expectations on the progress of the invading armies, but those shortages were to slow the advance with tragic consequences. As the weather closed in, the critical weeks leading up to Monte Cassino would inflict a heavy price for every bloody, hard fought mile the Allied troops covered.Chronicling those dark, dramatic months in unflinching and insightful detail, The Savage Storm is unlike any campaign history yet written. James Holland has always recounted the Second World War at ground level, but this version telling brings the story vividly to life like never before. Weaving together a wealth of letters, diaries, and other incredible documents, Holland traces the battles as they were fought - across plains, over mountains, through shattered villages and cities, in intense heat and, towards the end, frigid cold and relentless rain - putting readers at the heart of the action to create an entirely fresh and revealing telling of this most pivotal phase of the war._____________________Praise for James Holland Impeccably researched and superbly written Observer Holland has something new to say.... Filled with insight and detail Neil Oliver James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians Sebastian Faulks

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Discover the 2023 Winner of the Historical Writers Association Gold Crown Award ⠓ an atmospheric and suspenseful tale of intoxicating art and dizzying ambition, forbidden love and twisted obsession in Renaissance Venice ⠓ Damian Dibben s kaleidescopic The Colour Storm A glorious, exuberant read THE TIMES Addictive, ambitious and knife sharp. A compelling thriller and a celebration of art. Ravishing RACHEL JOYCE A rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice CHLOË ASHBY, AUTHOR OF WET PAINT An engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist s obsession with love and colour SUNDAY TIMES_______Venice, 1510.The world s greatest artists gather to enjoy fame, fortune, and colour. When a wealthy merchant discovers a mysterious new pigment, he knows it would create a masterpiece in the right hands.For struggling artist Giorgione Zorzo Barbarelli, success is far from reach. Until he s commissioned by the merchant to paint a portrait of his wife, Sybille.Impress him, and Zorzo could acquire the most coveted colour in the world - and write his name in history.But it is Sybille whose eye he catches. And when their relationship drags Zorzo into a conspiracy spanning the entire continent, it is far more than his career in danger . . ._______ Art and ambition, love and obsession all come into play in this compelling and spellbinding tale set in Renaissance Venice STYLIST An intoxicating story about an incredible period in history THE SUN A terrific book . . . Absorbing, exciting and, dare I say it, colourful. An original tale told beautifully A. D. SWANSTON Hugely evocative, it s a love story, it s a thriller, it s a fantastic page turner SOPHIE HAYDOCK, AUTHOR OF THE FLAMES An alluring Renaissance mystery of rivalry in love and art, where the gothic dank darkness of Venice is steeped in dreams of exquisite colour ESSIE FOXRead this extraordinary, award-winning tale of colour, art, life, love and dangerous obsession now.Praise for Damian Dibben An epic tale of love, of courage, of hope Evening Standard I was captivated from the beginning Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Original, ambitious, moving Stylist Bask in the brilliance The Mail on Sunday

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Brain-stretching . . . pulsating . . . irresistable The Sunday Times Deeply researched and elegantly written - essential reading Dan Jones Erudite, often thrilling and much-needed Daily TelegraphHow the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle Ages. For centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near East, but these religious wars are only part of the region s complex history. As The Mongol Storm reveals, during the same era the Near East was utterly remade by another series of wars: the Mongol invasions. In a single generation, the Mongols conquered vast swaths of the Near East and upended the region s geopolitics. Amid the chaos of the Mongol onslaught, long-standing powers such as the Byzantines, the Seljuk Turks, and the crusaders struggled to survive, while new players such as the Ottomans arose to fight back. The Mongol conquests forever transformed the region, while forging closer ties among societies spread across Eurasia. This is the definitive history of the Mongol assault on the Near East and its enduring global consequences.

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There are no easy choices when the dark clouds gatherDI Shona Oliver⠙s past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate ⠓ now a famous actor ⠓ comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth, and her job is made much harder when a dead man wearing James⠙s coat is found on the beach in suspicious circumstances. It seems someone wanted James out of the picture.Meanwhile, Shona has her hands full at home too; her husband is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit, but if he speaks out he risks his wife and their teenage daughter coming to harm. Can Shona keep her head above the waves and protect those around her?A compulsive, atmospheric crime thriller set in Scotland, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves and Neil Lancaster.Praise for The Gathering Storm ⠘A page turner. The atmospheric setting draws the reader in to the extent that I felt that I was a spectator, chilled by the rain⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘An interesting plot. Characters are well written and likeable with a strong female detective⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘An excellent addition to the DI Shona Oliver series. The setting is described perfectly and I really like the characterisation. There is plenty of action and it⠙s full of atmosphere⠦ I highly recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Wow what a book, I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘This was a brilliant story that kept me captivated. I was hooked from start to finish⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘This series gets even better with each story. Whilst there is a lot going on the threads are clear, well-defined and well contextualised⠦ compelling reading⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I loved this book! I only just started reading Lynne McEwan⠙s books and can never put them down⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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The Coming Storm is Gabriel Gatehouseâ ™s brilliant exploration of how conspiracy theories are tearing America apart. Itâ ™s a story that takes you down a rabbit hole - one that both the US as a nation and he as a journalist fell through - to unpack an epochal shift in political culture that starts in the earliest years of the Clinton administration and reached a crescendo on 6 January 2021 with the storming of the US Capitol. But that event wasnâ ™t the wild finale of a chaotic Trump presidency many hoped for - it was only the beginning.

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⠘Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class⠙ Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn⠙t always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn⠙t always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn⠙t care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there⠙s nothing Elle won⠙t do to protect her brand. After all, she⠙s survived by doing things that people could never imagine ⠓ and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place ⠘The perfect summer thriller⠙ Matthew Blake, author of Anna O⠘A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won t let go⠙ Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap⠘Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer⠙ Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth⠘Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over⠙ Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare⠘Complex and gripping, with Cassidy s signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page⠙ Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds⠘Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing⠙ Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood⠘A captivating story, brilliantly told⠙ Crime Scene⠘An enthralling read from an exciting writer⠙ Prima⠘If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you⠙ Daily Mail⠘Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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The ultimate house party mystery . . . old secrets and new dangers collide in this deliciously thrilling tale Lisa Gardner, No.1 New York Times bestselling author Anyone yearning for a page-turning gothic story with a big house - and a shocking family secret - at its heart should gatecrash The Perfect Guests immediately! Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling authorEight strangersOne deadly invitationWelcome to Raven Hall . . .After years of abandonment, Raven Hall has been restored to its former glory. For one night only, it is playing host to an evening of murder mystery.The guests have gathered. The roles have been cast.But someone is playing a sinister game, one with devastating consequences.And as the guests are about to discover, the truth is much darker than fiction.Raven Hall is waiting for you . . .Praise for The Perfect Guests: A richly atmospheric time-slip mystery with the pulse of a thriller, The Perfect Guests is deliciously evocative and absolutely spellbinding Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author Twisty and gripping, with a deliciously sinister murder mystery backdrop, The Perfect Guests had me utterly hooked, from its intriguing start right up until its heart-in-mouth ending. Dark, thrilling and expertly layered with secrets and suspense, it s a story you ll find impossible to put down Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You A fabulously atmospheric setting, a cast of intriguing characters, and layer upon layer of mystery - this is a brilliant read C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club Stunningly written, simmering with secrets and tension, I cannot recommend The Perfect Guests highly enough Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author A large, old house with a tragic past; a murder mystery weekend turning sinister; strange games of pretend being played within a family . . . What s not to love? Gripping from start to finish Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbour A page-turning tale full of suspense, secrets and shocking revelations . . . The Perfect Guests is a deliciously compulsive read Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins Twisty and utterly engrossing, I raced through it in one sitting and didn t stop until I reached the jaw-dropping ending Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look The Perfect Guests is a Gothic mystery with an intriguing sense of place and a story that slowly unfurls with sinister tension. This page-turning novel, where games are always dangerous, takes on a life of its own Lisa Ballantyne, Richard Judy bestselling author This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband s Wife Spine-chilling fun Morning Star

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Attention fans of Lunch Lady and Steven Universe! Middle grade graphic novel superhero-in-training Dolphin Girl is back fending off cold cut storms and learning to deal with a new (super-annoying) rival in the second book in this side-splitting series. Ever since the evil Sea Cow tried to steal Dolphin Girl and Captain Dugong’s restaurant/hideout in Trouble in Pizza Paradise!, business has been bad. Dolphin Girl attempts to rebrand the restaurant, but everyone who works there hates the new outfits and the new music. Even worse, there’s a new superhero in town—everyone loves, Wonder Friend and they seemingly can do no wrong. On the other hand, Dolphin Girl is getting everything wrong. But when Sea Cow returns to cover Midwestern Deerburbia in a blizzard of baloney, Dolphin Girl and Otter Boy have no choice but to team up with the all-too-wonderful Wonder Friend to prevent their town from becoming a big Jimmy John’s sandwich! With bold, bright, energetic illustration Into the Baloney Storm serves up a graphic novel that fans of Steven Universe will be eager to sink their teeth into.

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⠘Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class⠙ Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn⠙t always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn⠙t always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn⠙t care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there⠙s nothing Elle won⠙t do to protect her brand. After all, she⠙s survived by doing things that people could never imagine ⠓ and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place ⠘The perfect summer thriller⠙ Matthew Blake, author of Anna O⠘A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won t let go⠙ Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap⠘Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer⠙ Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth⠘Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over⠙ Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare⠘Complex and gripping, with Cassidy s signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page⠙ Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds⠘Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing⠙ Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood⠘A captivating story, brilliantly told⠙ Crime Scene⠘An enthralling read from an exciting writer⠙ Prima⠘If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you⠙ Daily Mail⠘Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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After a lifetime of writing a novel every year, Storm Jameson turned to memoir with the ambition to write without lying . The result was an extraordinary reckoning with how she had lived: her childhood in Whitby, shadowed by a tempestuous, dissatisfied mother; an early, unhappy marriage and her decision to leave her young son behind while she worked in London; a tenaciously pursued literary career,always marked by the struggle to make money; and her lifelong political activism, including as the first female president of English PEN, helping refugees escape Nazi Germany. In a richly ironic, conversational voice, Jameson tells of the great figures she knew and events she witnessed: encounters with H.G. Wells and Rose Macaulay, and travels across Europe as fascism was rising. Throughout, she writes with electric candour and immediacy about her own motivations and psychology. Reissued with an introduction by Vivian Gornick, Journey from the North is one of the great literary memoirs: an uncommonly vivid account of a woman making a life for herself through the great shocks of the twentieth century.

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named the outstanding children s non-fiction author of the 20th century by Books For Keeps_______________A fast-paced Stone Age adventure ideal for readers aged 7+.Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland. 5000 years ago.On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuc and his sister Storm try to catch birds in their fishing net. They eat fish day in, day out, and they re sick of it. But when a thief steals half their tribe s winter food stores, being bored of their dinner is the least of their problems. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it s true that their father s the thief?An exciting tale based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary s imaginative style and dry wit. With helpful reading notes to extend learning, this book is the perfect springboard for further study of the Stone Age under the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.Book band: Grey_______________â ˜Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers interest in all things historicalâ ™ - Books For Keeps

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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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**The gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel The Serial Killer s Wife, now a major TV series**⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓ Superbly written. Chillingly compulsive. Jane CorryThe mind is a dangerous place to hide⠦Dr Eleanor Spencer is a well-respected psychologist with a seemingly perfect life. But when a series of women start to vanish, it dredges up memories of her sister⠙s unsolved disappearance and she finds herself drawn into the investigation.Desperate, she turns to Lucas Hayne, a convicted serial murderer who revels in mind games. But when Lucas cryptically hints the answers lie buried in her past, Ellie⠙s carefully constructed world begins to splinter.Because now she faces a terrifying possibility: the real monster might just be closer than she ever imagined.Ellie has spent her career deciphering the minds of killers⠔but now, one of them is inside hers.A gripping psychological suspense about betrayal, courage, and the darkness that can hide behind a seemingly trustworthy façade. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater and B.A. Paris.PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT PSYCHOPATH:⠘What an absorbing read. An enticing insight into the dark mindset of a serial killer. I couldn⠙t put it down.⠙ Amanda Robson⠘The Perfect Psychopath is Alice Hunter s best novel yet. Absolutely addictive, I was captivated from the first page to the last.⠘ J.M. Hewitt⠘I swear I had almost every single character down as the killer at one point, but I still didn⠙t get it right! So brilliantly twisty. Will keep you guessing until the very last page. Loved it.⠙ Lucy Roth⠘Deviously constructed and utterly compelling. Led me down a twisty path and then grabbed me by the throat with an ending I did not see coming.⠙ Anne Wyn ClarkPRAISE FOR ALICE HUNTER: I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller that will have you asking how well you really know those closest to you. Hunter has created a menacing villain in John, a monster hiding in plain sight. Timely and gripping, don t miss this one. Katy Brent⠘A stunning debut ⠦ It richly deserves to be a hit.⠙Daily Mail⠘The steadily unfurling plot ⠦ kept me hooked. The final double twist, too, is well worth waiting for.⠙My Weekly⠘This book hooks you in to the drama straight away and does not let you go, even on the last page. Brilliant.⠙ Sun⠘Wow, what a read! Alice Hunter is the queen of the serial killer thriller.⠙ J.M. Hewitt⠘Twisty and suspenseful.⠙ Jane Corry⠘Absolutely gripping and a brilliant premise ⠓ how well does anyone ever know anyone else? Fantastic.⠙ Catherine Cooper⠘A one-sitting read that absolutely gripped me from the first page.⠙ C S Green⠘Twisty, turny, tense and so very, very clever.⠙ Susi Holliday⠘Smart, assured and wickedly twisty.⠙ Jenny Blackhurst⠘A gripping story of secrets, manipulation and power in a quiet Cotswolds village. Terrific!⠙ Mick Finlay Scarily believable ⠓ what does go on behind closed doors? A twisty, addictive read, and brilliantly written ⠓ highly recommended. Elisabeth Carpenter⠘Another cracking read from Alice Hunter. Compelling intrigue from the queen of page turners.⠙ Amanda Robson⠘Compelling, twisty and completely consuming. The pace is electric, the story kept me guessing all the way. I literally couldn⠙t put it down.⠙ Darren O⠙Sullivan

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WITH A FOREWORD FROM TIM SPECTOR, author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for LifeNamed BBC Radio 4 s The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan Saladino Fubini takes readers on a tour—from tomato growers in Italy to flower farmers in Cornwall to citrus groves in California . . . [and] makes a compelling case for strengthening the connections between consumers and farmers. —Civil Eats A pioneering approach. —Anna Jones, cook and bestselling author of Easy WinsLet flavour guide our food choices – and lead us to a better food future. In Search of the Perfect Peach shows us how this simple desire can bring about a healthier, tastier and brighter future for our food, the people who produce it and the soil it grows in.That first bite of a perfectly ripe peach can be truly transformative – a joyful moment that will stay with you forever. For Franco Fubini, founder and CEO of Natoora, this encounter also leads him to realise that flavour is not simply a fleeting, visceral experience but a window into the farmer, a connection to our natural environment and a taste test for our food system.What makes a great-tasting tomato? Why is scarring on a greengage a good sign? Does ‘eating local’ narrow our priorities to the exclusion of others? In Search of the Perfect Peach follows Franco as he navigates the food system in pursuit of this elusive element. As he takes us from Sicily’s citrus groves to the streets of Mexico City, he shows how we have allowed the wider industry to compromise on more than just flavour.Franco’s search for the Greta peach culminates in his own clarity and conviction: by looking to flavour, we can unpick the industrialisation of our food production, restore nutrition and seasonal diversity to our plates and the craft of growing back to our landscapes. And, above all, we can find that perfect peach every summer. This exciting and important book now brings Natoora and all its ingredients not just to restaurants like ours but … to everyone’s home. —Ruth Rogers, chef and co-founder of The River Cafe An incredible read for those who love food and care about its future. In Search of the Perfect Peach is both a love story and technical guide. —Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner of SingleThread Farm, Restaurant and Inn By valuing and reclaiming flavour, Franco argues that we can transform the system and also enrich our relationship with food. Essential reading. —Dan Saladino, journalist, broadcaster and author of Eating to Extinction

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It s the perfect place to hide the truth...Vivacia Williams is strong, independent and lives in a beautiful community. She s trying to make the best of a bad situation since her husband walked out on her.Then, she finds two lost children. They have no home, no parents, and suddenly Vivacia has the one thing she s been missing.Vivacia will go to any length to keep the children but there are no secrets in the gated community of Wolf s Pit, and when a body is found, all of the residents are under scrutiny. With everyone pointing fingers, how far will Vivacia go to keep her secrets and realise her dream?A tense and gripping psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cooper and Caroline Mitchell.Praise for The Perfect Village:⠘The Perfect Village is a dark, haunting novel that s beautifully written and stays with you long after you ve finished it. Full of unexpected twists, it will keep you turning the pages late into the night. I loved it!⠙ Sheila Bugler⠘A spellbinding tale of love, loss and the dark, dark secrets that tug at your heart. The Perfect Village is a book that will move you one minute and shock you the next. I could not put it down⠙ Marion Todd⠘An excellent psychological thriller, carefully plotted and featuring a range of very believable characters. I loved this, and recommend it highly⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I adored this book! A beautifully written, haunting novel about the secrets lurking beneath a gated community. Full of twists, this is a pacy, extremely satisfying read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘This was a well written thriller which I devoured in a few hours. Could not put it down. It gripped me from the first page until the very last⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Really enjoyed this read⠦ so many twists up until the very end!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Well hot dang!!!!... Absolutely Exquisite. Just gripping!!!... I seriously could not put it down... GET THIS ON YOUR LIST, YESTERDAY. Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️From the multi-million-copy bestselling author and global sensation, Jeneva Rose.Till death do us part. Yours. Not Mine.It s been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. Sarah haslong since moved on, starting a family with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her life is back to being exactly how she always wanted ... or is it?After discovering Bob engaged in a one-night stand, Sarah wastes no time filing for divorce. However, amid their ugly separation, new DNA evidence is uncovered in the case against Adam, forcing the police to reopen the investigation and putting Sarah right back in the spotlight. Everyone wants to know what really happened, most of all former Deputy Hudson, who is hell-bent on finding the truth.But when the woman Bob slept with is reported missing, he and Sarah start to fight dirty, and a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues. Filled with page-turning suspense and Jeneva Rose s signature twists and turns, this sequel will have readers wondering: Can Bob and Sarah achieve the perfect divorce? Or will it be til death do us part ?The Perfect Divorce is a thrilling read that can be enjoyed as a standalone, but a note for those intending to read The Perfect Marriage that this story reveals twists from that book. What everyone is saying about The Perfect Divorce: Even better than The Perfect Marriage! Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was so ridiculously good!... I thought it was even better than the first. Dark, fast paced with constant twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. Sarah is one savage character and I m here for it! Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I could give it 6 stars, I totally would. This has been my favourite read in a very, very long time! Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AHHHH!! I don t even know where to begin because this book was everything I could have wanted and more... Did I think I had it all figured out? Oh yes. Was I even close? Nope. Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One word: SAVAGE! Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jeneva knocked this one out!!! I normally do not like the second books as much as the first, but this one I couldn t put down. Complete binge in one sitting. Wow!!! Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ INCREDIBLE Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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PRAISE FOR DOT THE LADYBUG: THE PERFECT SPOT An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot. —Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR DOT THE LADYBUG: DOT DAY“GeorgeÂ’s entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or any setting. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy reading and sharing DotÂ’s story.” —School Library Journal“A good pick for kids who are drawn to Elephant and Piggie books.” —ALA BooklistWhen is a spot not a dot? When itÂ’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots the tot is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this latest adventure of Dot the Ladybug.Kallie GeorgeÂ’s fun yet simple wordplay, including synonyms and homonyms, will prompt lots of discussions. Like, when is a spot not a dot?  The text pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer ColemanÂ’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.Â

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The second book in a magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Ray is getting used to life as Rainbow Grey ⠓ she now has ALL the magical weather powers at her fingertips, although she hasn⠙t quite mastered them yet!When all of the cloud creatures start disappearing ⠓ including Ray⠙s own beloved cloud cat, Nim ⠓ Ray and her friends have a mystery to solve. Ray is sure that a dark magic is behind the disappearances. Can she work out what is going on before cloud magic is lost forever and Earth is destroyed by the ultimate storm . . .?

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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you #39;ll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.

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Continuing his examination of the events of the Spitfire Summer, in Battle of Britain: The Breaking Storm Dilip provides a day-by-day chronicle of the Battle of Britain s first phase the so-called Kanalkampf which was fought over the Channel-bound convoys between 10 July and 12 August 1940.

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The gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author J.A. BakerJackson and Lydia Hemsworth are pillars of the community, feted for having the perfect marriage and three wonderful children â “ Florence, Jessica and Ezra. But appearances can be deceptive. Because behind closed doors Jackson Hemsworth rules his family with cruelty and control. His marriage is a sham; his children for years have cowed in fear. Until the day that Jackson and Lydia throw themselves off Newport Bridge in a joint suicide pact â “ the final cruel blow by Jackson to control his wife and torture his adult children. As the Hemsworth siblings return to their family home, they must try to make sense of their parentsâ ™ last act. But there are many dark secrets waiting to be unearthed at Armett House. Like, why are the townsfolk so suddenly hostile towards them? And who are the strangers who arrive at Armett House unannounced? And why has their motherâ ™s body still not been found?In the aftermath of their parentsâ ™ death, it becomes clear that something terrible is about to be exposed about the Hemsworthsâ ™ perfect parents. A secret they may all wish had stayed hiddenâ ¦A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis. What people are saying about J.A.Baker Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best! Bestselling author Valerie Keogh. A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page! Bestselling author M.A. Hunter. A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read! Bestselling author Alison Stockham. This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought Iâ ™d worked it out, but noâ ¦ the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker Bestselling author Ruby Speechley Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn t see coming! Bestselling author, Alex Stone

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A genuinely thought-provoking piece of fiction THE TIMES Extraordinary WILLIAM BOYD Profoundly moving . . . a wonderful and life-affirming love story JAMES HOLLAND His greatest novel yet ANTONY BEEVOR Original and enthralling PETER JAMES‘A beautifully written novel. On the one hand you have love, kindness, responsibility; on the other monstrous arrogance and indifference to consequences’ SCOTSMANA CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHINGWhen a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman s child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences.Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it.Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.The Seventh Son is a spectacular examination of what it is to be human. It asks the question: just because you can do something, does it mean you should? Sweeping between New York, London, and the Scottish Highlands, this is an extraordinary novel about unrequited love and unearned power.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A genuinely thought-provoking piece of fiction THE TIMES Extraordinary WILLIAM BOYD Profoundly moving . . . a wonderful and life-affirming love story JAMES HOLLAND His greatest novel yet ANTONY BEEVOR Original and enthralling PETER JAMESâ ˜A beautifully written novel. On the one hand you have love, kindness, responsibility; on the other monstrous arrogance and indifference to consequencesâ ™ SCOTSMANA CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHINGWhen a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman s child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences.Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it.Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.The Seventh Son is a spectacular examination of what it is to be human. It asks the question: just because you can do something, does it mean you should? Sweeping between New York, London, and the Scottish Highlands, this is an extraordinary novel about unrequited love and unearned power.

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AN IRISH TIMES BEST IRISH BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY Winner of the 2008 Costa Book of the YearWinner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize 2008Winner of the Irish Book Awards Novel of the Year 2008Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008A Sunday Times Top 100 Novel of the Twenty-First CenturyFeatured on BBC2 s Between the Covers as a Booker Gem 2021Nearing her one-hundredth birthday, Roseanne McNulty faces an uncertain future, as the Roscommon Regional Mental hospital where she s spent the best part of her adult life prepares for closure. Over the weeks leading up to this upheaval, she talks often with her psychiatrist Dr Grene, and their relationship intensifies and complicates. Told through their respective journals, the story that emerges is at once shocking and deeply beautiful. Refracted through the haze of memory and retelling, Roseanne s story becomes an alternative, secret history of Ireland s changing character and the story of a life blighted by terrible mistreatment and ignorance, and yet marked still by love and passion and hope.

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