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One day in 2005 while searching for food, nine-year-old Ugandan Phiona Mutesi followed her brother to a dusty veranda where she met Robert Katende.Katende, a war refugee turned missionary, had an improbable dream: to empower kids in the Katwe slum through chess - a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. Laying a chess­board in the dirt, Robert began to teach. At first children came for a free bowl of porridge, but many grew to love the game that - like their daily lives - requires persevering against great obstacles. Of these kids, one girl stood out as an immense talent: Phiona.By the age of eleven Phiona was her country s junior champion, and at fifteen, the national champion. Now a Woman Candidate Master - the first female titled player in her country s history - Phiona dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, the most elite level in chess. But to reach that goal, she must grapple with everyday life in one of the world s most unstable coun­tries. The Queen of Katwe is a remarkable and inspirational book that shows how Phiona s story transcends the limitations of the chessboard (Robert Hess, US Grandmaster).

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From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the award-winning first book in an adult epic fantasy series of malevolent nature spirits, a young woman’s uncertain destiny, a deadly competition, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . .Only those spirits want to kill you.It’s the first lesson that every Renthian learns.What is a queen?In Renthia, the queen is the one human with enough magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. For the very spirits the humans rely on to live—wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice—at the same time possess an instinctual drive to exterminate them. The queen is chosen for her ability to control the spirits, but she is also mortal, so to ensure the humans’ survival, potential heirs to the queen’s role are rigorously trained to take her place. And there is concern that Fara, the current queen, is weakening.What is a champion?With the stakes literally life and death, competition at the academy is fierce and demanding. Years ago, spirits slaughtered almost everyone in her village until young Daleina was able to drive them off with power she didn’t know she possessed. Now struggling to equal the magical strength of her fellow trainees at the academy, she comes under the tutelage of a disgraced champion, Ven, who has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks, and the mysterious healer Hamon.What is a family?Joining forces, they embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand together against both enemies and friends to save their land…before it’s bathed in blood.

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From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the stunning conclusion to the Queens of Renthia epic fantasy trilogy of malevolent nature spirits, two queens—a young woman and a dedicated mother—, a world in chaos, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Queen Daleina has yearned to bring peace and prosperity to her beloved forest home—a hope that seemed doomed when neighboring forces invaded Aratay. Now, with the powerful Queen Naelin ruling by her side, Daleina believes that her dream of ushering in a new era can be realized, even in a land plagued by malevolent nature spirits who thirst for the end of human life.And then Naelin’s children are kidnapped by spirits.Nothing is more important to her than her family, and Naelin would rather watch the world burn than see her children harmed. Blaming the defeated Queen Merecot of Semo for the kidnapping, Naelin is ready to start a war—and has the power to do it.But Merecot has grander plans than a bloody battle with her southern neighbors. Taking the children is merely one step in a plot to change the future of all Renthia, either by ending the threat of spirits once and for all . . . or plunging the world into chaos.

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Selected works from one of Russia’s greatest writers, including “The Queen of Spades”, “The Stationmaster” and a selection of Pushkin’s best poetic work In a fabulous translation by Anthony Briggs, The Queen of Spades and Selected Works offers the most comprehensive overview of Pushkin’s mastery of the written word.This stunning volume contains a diverse range of Pushkin’s literary works, including The Queen of Spades , the most celebrated short story in Russian literature which served as inspiration for Tchaikovsky s eponymous opera. In The Stationmaster , Pushkin reimagines the parable of the Prodigal Son; Tsar Nikita and His Forty Daughters showcases some of his more provocative early poetry; and the narrative poem The Bronze Horseman , inspired by a statue of Peter the Great, is one of Pushkin’s most celebrated works.Alongside this is a selection of Pushkin’s best lyric poetry, extracts of his best plays and an excerpt from his classic novel in verse, Yevgeny Onegin.

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After being pronounced Queen of Faerie and then abruptly exiled by the Wicked King Cardan, Jude finds herself unmoored, the queen of nothing. She spends her time with Vivi and Oak, watching reality television, and doing odd jobs, including squaring up to a cannibalistic faerie.When her twin sister Taryn shows up asking a favour, Jude jumps at the chance to return to the Faerie world, even if it means facing Cardan, who she loves despite his betrayal. When a dark curse is unveiled, Jude must become the first mortal Queen of Faerie and break the curse, or risk upsetting the balance of the whole Faerie world.

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I will always believe in the strength we have as women. As the queen of pop music since the glory days of Destiny s Child to her incredible solo career, Beyoncé is one of the most inspiring and powerful women in music. The Little Book of Queen Bey is a collection of the most iconic quotes from a woman who needs no introduction. When it comes to self-love, empowerment and sisterhood, Beyoncé has more wisdom than anybody. From how to be an independent woman to positive affirmations that will give you hope, The Little Book of Queen Bey is the perfect gift for fans of the goddess of pop. Prepare to be inspired.

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Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!) ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Fast-paced, witty and fun ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Be prepared to read fully into the night ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the vibrant and twisty new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS... Sheer delight from start to finish Janice Hallett Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing The Times As fiendishly clever as its characters Jennie GodfreySHE PLAYS BY HER OWN RULES.Few can know the mysterious woman called the Queen of Fives. A talented hustler in silk and furs, she tricks fortunes from unscrupulous men with five signature moves. Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn Le Blanc has five days to win the hand of the most eligible duke in England - and disappear with the family riches.BUT HAS SHE MET HER MATCH?As Quinn targets the corrupt, charismatic Kendals, a stranger watches her from the shadows. Soon a dangerous game begins to play out within the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of London s high society. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and Quinn may not have the upper hand for long...--- A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb Daily Mail Audacious, cunning, quick-witted Louise Candlish A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn t get more exciting than this Erin Kelly A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS: The perfect holiday read Guardian Punch-the-air good Kiran Millwood Hargrave Delightfully mischievous The Times Imagine Ocean s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith Erin Kelly Impressive Sunday Times Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.A countess with a card trick; love letters filled with deception; a desperate man with a pistol. The Queen of Spades , one of Pushkin s most popular and chilling stories, is accompanied here by the thrilling Dubrovsky and unforgettable Tales of Belkin . He is the lasting wonder of Russian literature - Guardian

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The top 10 Sunday Times bestsellerNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026!⠘I love the audacity of the Marlow gang, those ladies sure know how to live⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Fiendishly clever and a satisfying puzzle to try and solve⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A brilliant whodunnit mystery that keeps you guessing⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *Who killed the Mayor? It⠙s up to the Marlow Murder Club to find out ⠦Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite ⠓ also known as the queen of poisons ⠓ are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why?The police bring Judith, Suzie and Becks in to investigate as Civilian Advisors right from the start, so they have free rein to interview suspects and follow the evidence to their heart⠙s content, which is perfect because Judith has no time for rules and standard procedure. But this case has the Marlow Murder Club stumped. Who would want to kill the affable Mayor? How did they even get the poison into his coffee? And is anyone else in danger? The Marlow Murder Club are about to face their most difficult case yet ⠦* * *Praise for The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries:⠘I love Robert Thorogood⠙s writing⠙ Peter James⠘Cosy crime at its best⠙ Crime Monthly⠘Cleverly plotted and laugh-out-loud funny⠙ Yours magazine ⠘The perfect cosy crime to curl up with⠙ Heat

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Discover the emotional, bestselling novel about four generations of women and the stories that bind them, from the Booker longlisted author Of Strange Flowers. One of the finest novelists writing today... a haunting, exquisite masterpiece. RACHEL JOYCE Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving DAVID NICHOLLS Beautiful, compassionate ... Donal Ryan at his inimitable best. MAGGIE O FARRELL___________The Aylward women are mad about each other, but you wouldn t always think it. You d have to know them - in spite of what neighbours might say about raised voices and dramatic scenes - to know that that their house is a place of peace, filled with love, a refuge from the sadness and cruelty of the world.The head of the family, Nana, is a woman who has buried two sons and whose life has been the family farm.Her daughter-in-law, Eileen, is estranged from her own parents, having shamed them and given birth to Saoirse.And then there s Saoirse herself, eavesdropping on lives she cannot comprehend.It is only when they must battle for the inheritance of Dirt Island - a narrow strip of land adjacent to Eileen s childhood home - that they truly understand the roots that bind their lives together._________ The prose drips like honey off a spoon SUNDAY TIMES Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line. IAN RANKIN A generous mosaic of a novel about the staying power of love and pride and history and family COLUM McCANN His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show ANNE ENRIGHT A life-enhancing talent SEBASTIAN BARRY I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan LOUISE O NEILL

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Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!) ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Fast-paced, witty and fun ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Be prepared to read fully into the night ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS... Sheer delight from start to finish Janice Hallett Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing The Times As fiendishly clever as its characters Jennie GodfreyThey whisper her name in every corner of town. The lady with a hundred faces, a thousand lives.Five moves, five days - for such are the rules of her game.1898. Quinn Le Blanc, London s most talented con woman, has five days to pull off the seemingly impossible: trick an eligible duke into marriage and lift a fortune from the richest family in England.Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn is the jewel of the season. Her brilliant act opens doors to the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of high society - and propels her into the inner circle of her target: the corrupt, charismatic Kendals.But as she spins in and out of their world, Quinn becomes tangled in a dangerous web of love, lies and loyalty. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and she may not be the only one playing a game of high deception...--- A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb Daily Mail Audacious, cunning, quick-witted Louise Candlish A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn t get more exciting than this Erin Kelly A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS: The perfect holiday read Guardian Punch-the-air good Kiran Millwood Hargrave Delightfully mischievous The Times Imagine Ocean s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith Erin Kelly Impressive Sunday Times Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint

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An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre. Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cosy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall the nights get longer and the shadows grow darker… Secluded cottages, eerie manors and ghostly hauntings and cursed tombs abound in this collection of 12 supernatural mysteries and murderous plots featuring Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple and Agatha Christie’s other favourite detectives. INCLUDES THE STORIES: Murder in the Mews The Case of the Rich Woman While the Light Lasts Triangle at Rhodes Death by Drowning The Bird with the Broken Wing The Lemesurier Inheritance The House of Lurking Death Tape-Measure Murder The Voice in the Dark Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds Witness for the Prosecution

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An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. There s a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter⠦ It s the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests.This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. INCLUDES THE STORIES: The Chocolate Box A Christmas Tragedy The Coming of Mr Quin The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest The Clergyman s Daughter The Plymouth Express Problem at Pollensa Bay Sanctuary The Mystery of Hunter s Lodge The World s End The Manhood of Edward Robinson Christmas Adventure

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An all-new collection of spring-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.The days are growing warmer and the nights are growing shorter... It s the perfect time to relax in the garden with this spring-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Blossoming flowers and countryside strolls may sound innocent enough, but not when there s murder in the air. Beware of secluded cottages, stolen treasure and fatal revenge schemes. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers.INCLUDES THE STORIES:The Market Basing MysteryThe Case of the Missing LadyThe Herb of DeathHow Does Your Garden Grow?Swan SongMiss Marple Tells a StoryHave You Got Everything You Want?The Jewel Robbery at the Grand MetropolitanIngots of GoldThe Soul of the CroupierThe Girl in the TrainGreenshaw s Folly

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An all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season.Summertime â “ as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christieâ ™s most famous characters solve even the most devilish of conundrums as the summer sun beats down. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.INCLUDES THE STORIES:The Blood-Stained PavementThe Double ClueA Death on the NileHarlequinâ ™s LaneThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanJane in Search of a JobThe Disappearance of Mr DavenheimThe Idol House of AstarteThe Rajahâ ™s EmeraldThe Oracle at DelphiThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerThe Incredible Theft

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Jaw-droppingly amazing DAILY MAILWINNER OF THE SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARDTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBorn in 1900 to a promiscuous American oil heiress and a British army captain, Marion Barbara Carstairs realised very early on that she was not like most girls. Liberated by war work in the First World War, Marion reinvented herself as â ˜Joeâ ™. She dressed in menâ ™s clothes, smoked cigars and cheroots, tattooed her arms and became Britainâ ™s most celebrated female speed-boat racer â “ the â ˜fastest woman on waterâ ™.Yet Joe tired of the limelight in 1934 and retired to the Bahamian island of Whale Cay. There she fashioned her own kingdom, where she threw riotous parties at which Hollywood actresses and British royalty were among the guests. Although her lovers included screen sirens such as Marlene Dietrich,the real love of Joeâ ™s life was a small boy-doll named Lord Tod Wadley, to whom she remained devoted throughout her remarkable life. She died, aged 93, in 1993 A small jewel of a biography NEW YORKER Fascinating, hilarious and deliciously subversive LITERARY REVIEW A biography that sparkles with enthusiastic research and empathetic writing SUNDAY TIMES A wonderful account of a truly extraordinary life MAIL ON SUNDAYNote: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here

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A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson When Lewis Harley has a health scare in his early forties, he takes it as a wake-up call. So he and his wife Charlotte leave behind life in the fast lane and Lewis opens the antique shop he has dreamed of. Bonnie Brookland was brought up in the antiques trade and now works for the man who bought out her father’s business, but she isn’t happy there. So when she walks into Lew’s shop, she knows this is the place for her. As Bonnie and Lew start to work together, they soon realise that there is more to their relationship than either thought. But Bonnie is trapped in an unhappy marriage, and Lew and Charlotte have more problems than they care to admit. Each has secrets in their past which are about to be uncovered.Can they find the happiness they both deserve? Praise for Milly Johnson: #39;Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold #39; heat #39;A glorious, heartfelt novel #39; Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly #39;s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start #39; Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

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Very moving when it is not being exceedingly funny Anita Brookner Brilliant Sunday TimesEliza Peabody is one of those dangerously blameless women who believe they have God in their pocket. She is a modern-day Florence Nightingale, always up at the Hospice or the Wives club; she is too enthusiastic; she talks too much. Her concern for the welfare of her wealthy south London neighbours even extends to ingenuous, well-meaning notes of unsolicited advice under the door.It is just such a one-sided correspondence that heralds Eliza s undoing. Did her letter have something to do with Joan s abrupt disappearance from number forty-one? What to make of the long absences of her husband and Joan s, and of the two men s new, inseparable friendship? And why will no one else on Rathbone Road speak of Joan? As Eliza s own life seems to disintegrate, she finds that, despite the pity and embarrassment with which her neighbours greet her, she is at last being drawn into their lives - although not in the way she had once fantasised about. This is a sharp, poignant and wickedly funny tale of love, heartache and disillusionment.

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AN INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A fascinating and crucial insight into how, even as humanity moves upwards into the final frontier, we ll be influenced by the geographies of space. Marshall has done it again! Professor Lewis Dartnell, author of Being Human Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century - new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions.Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn t science fiction. It s astropolitics.We re entering a new space race - and it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth.Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation - and, possibly, conquest. We re heading up and out, and we re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA and Russia are leading the way.From physical territory and resources to satellites, weaponry and strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here. With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here and where we re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth.This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity. Praise for THE FUTURE OF GEOGRAPHY: Very accessible and allows the author to lead the reader on a voyage of galactic discovery Robert Verkaik, The Mail on Sunday [An] engaging exploration of power politics in space Irish Independent A superb survey of planetary politics Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times [Tim s] prose is brisk in pace and refreshingly crystalline in its clarity, affording a highly readable lesson in historical geopolitics... deeply thought-provoking BBC Sky at Night Marshall is an engaging writer, good at explaining the science as well as the politics, and with an eye for a telling fact Lawrence Freedman, The New Statesman

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The first biography of the bestselling author and journalist Marguerite Jervis takes a closer look at the woman who in her heyday sold hundreds of thousands of novels and wrote the script for Hitchcock s directorial debut.

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â ˜One of the greatest, most radical public thinkers of our timeâ ™ ARUNDHATI ROY In these incisive interviews, activist Chomsky addresses the urgent questions of this tumultuous time, speaking to the deterioration of democracy in the United States and rising tensions globally.He examines the crumbling of the social fabric and the fractures of the Biden era, including the halting steps toward a Green New Deal, the illegitimate authority of the Supreme Court, in particular its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the ongoing fallout from COVID-19. Chomsky also untangles the roots of the War in Ukraine, the diplomatic tensions among the United States, China, and Russia, and considers the need for climate action on an international scale.Illegitimate Authority exposes those who wield power in their own self-interest and plots framework for how we can stand together and fight against injustice. The West s most prominent critic of US imperialism . . . the closest thing in the English-speaking world to an intellectual superstar Guardian Will there ever again be a public intellectual who commands the attention of so many across the planet? New Statesman

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Güero Dávila is a pilot engaged in drug-smuggling for the local cartels. Teresa Mendoza is his girlfriend, a typical narco⠙s morra, quiet, doting, submissive. But then Güero⠙s caught playing both sides and in Sinaloa that means death. Teresa finds herself alone, terrified, friendless and running to save her life, carrying nothing but a gym bag containing a pistol and a notebook that she has been forbidden to read. Forced to leave Mexico, she flees to the Spanish city of Melilla where she meets Santiago Fisterra, a Galician involved in trafficking hashish across the Strait of Gibraltar. When Santiago⠙s partner is captured, it is Teresa who steps in to take his place. Now Teresa has plunged into the dark and ugly world that once claimed Güero⠙s life - and she⠙s about to get in deeper . . .

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Shortlisted for the National Book AwardA story of forbidden love and fugitive faith in the nineteenth century Arctic Circle Transports readers deep into an unfamiliar world, yet with familiar conflicts and desires. I was absorbed and changed. Absolutely beautiful Tracy Chevalier, bestselling author of Girl With a Pearl EarringIn 1851, at a remote village in the Scandinavian tundra, a Lutheran minister known as Mad Lasse tries in vain to convert the native Sámi reindeer herders to his faith. But when one of the most respected herders has a dramatic awakening and dedicates his life to the church, his impetuous son, Ivvár, is left to guard their diminishing herd alone. By chance, he meets Mad Lasse⠙s daughter Willa, and their blossoming infatuation grows into something that ultimately crosses borders⠕of cultures, of beliefs, and of political divides⠕as Willa follows the herders on their arduous annual migration north to the sea.Gorgeously written and sweeping in scope, Hanna Pylväinen⠙s The End of Drum-Time immerses readers in a world lit by the northern lights, steeped in age-old rituals, and guided by passions that transcend place and time.

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GOODREADS BEST FANTASY YA 2020. The intoxicating and bloodthirsty finale to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince, nominated for the CARNEGIE MEDAL, and New York Times bestseller The Wicked King, Best YA Fantasy in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2019.

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Todayâ ™s dominant tech platforms are the most effective tools ever created for extracting wealth, destabilising the societies they plunder by creating vast inequality. One of the world s pre-eminent anti-monopoly experts explains how and why we must take back control. Wu is a titan . . . a must-read FINANCIAL TIMES Cuts to the core CORY DOCTOROW, author of Enshittification Essential KAREN HAO, author of Age of EmpireOur world is ruled by a handful of tech platforms. They provide great conveniences and entertainment but also stand as some of the most effective instruments of wealth extraction ever invented, seizing immense amounts of money, data and attention from all of us. An economy driven by tech and AI could enrich us, yet it could also marginalize entire industries, widen the wealth gap and foster a two-class nation. As technology evolves and our markets adapt, can society cultivate a better way? Is it possible to balance economic growth and egalitarianism, or are we too late?Tim Wu, the preeminent scholar and former White House official who coined the phrase â ˜net neutralityâ ™, tells the story of an internet that promised widespread wealth and democracy, only to aid the spread of autocracy instead. From generative AI and predictive social data to antitrust and cryptocurrency, Wu frames our current moment within key lessons from recent history. And, perhaps most importantly of all, Wu envisions a future where technological advances serve the greatest possible good â “ for everyone. Concise and hopeful, The Age of Extraction offers consequential proposals for reclaiming control to achieve better economic balance and prosperity for all. A passionate call for a fairer economy DARON ACEMOGLU, co-author of Why Nations Fail A how-to book on how we can achieve liberty MATT STOLLER, author of Goliath

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Founded in 1884 to promote Irish identity and revive the traditional sports of hurling, football, and handball, the GAA enjoyed an intimate relationship with the nationalist movement from the turn of the 20th century onwards. In 1914, the Irish Volunteers drilled with hurley sticks in the absence of rifles; after the 1916 Rising many of those interned by the British were GAA members; and on November 21, 1920, a Gaelic football match between Dublin and Tipperary at Croke Park was interrupted by a raid by British crown forces that left 14 dead in Ireland s first Bloody Sunday. With affection and authority, Tim Pat Coogan traces the stirring story of an institution which, from modest beginnings as a grass-roots sporting organization, has grown into a cornerstone of Irish society both North and South. The Gaelic Athletic Association is, Coogan argues, the most socially valuable organization in Ireland, whose ideal of voluntarism has contributed to a distinctive sense of national identity that flourishes wherever green is worn.

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The Age of Extraction explores how today s dominant tech platforms manipulate attention, extract wealth, and deepen inequality urging us to recognize their influence and reclaim control to create a balanced economy that works for all. Insightful CORY DOCTOROW Essential reading KAREN HAO A how-to book on how we can achieve liberty MATT STOLLEROur world is dominated by a handful of tech platforms. They provide great conveniences and entertainment but also stand as some of the most effective instruments of wealth extraction ever invented, seizing immense amounts of money, data and attention from all of us. An economy driven by digital platforms and AI influence offers the potential to enrich us, and yet likewise threatens to marginalize entire industries, widen the wealth gap, and foster a two-class nation.As technology evolves and our markets adapt, can society cultivate a better life for everyone? Is it possible to balance economic growth and egalitarianism or are we too late?The Age of Extraction tells the story of an internet that promised widespread wealth and democracy in the 1990s and 2000s, only to aid the spread of autocracy instead. Tim Wu, the preeminent scholar and former White House official who coined the phrase net neutrality , frames our current moment with lessons from recent history from generative AI and predictive social data to the anti-monopoly and crypto movements. And, perhaps most importantly of all, Wu envisions a future where technological advances are able to serve the greatest possible good, for everyone.Concise and hopeful, The Age of Extraction offers consequential proposals for taking back control to achieve a better economic balance and prosperity for all.

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The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he’s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant. Publishing in 2025:9781780559414 Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

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In this excellent book, Ecott s evocative telling makes me want to go to this weird and wonderful place. - PAUL THEROUX I never want to leave the remote island world so atmospherically, precisely educed between the covers of this book. Ecott s prose has the power of tides, his perception is as searching as the Atlantic wind, and he has the soul of a natural-born naturalist. A masterpiece. - JOHN LEWIS-STEMPLEFollowing the natural cycle of the year, The Land of Maybe captures the essence of slow life on the 18 remote, mysterious islands which make up the Faroes in the North Atlantic. Closer to the UK than Denmark, this fast disappearing world is home to a close-knit society where just 50,000 people share Viking roots and a language that is unlike any other in Scandinavia.We follow the arrival of the migratory birds, the over-wintering of the sheep and the way food is gathered and eaten in tune with the seasons. Buffeted by the weather and the demands of a volatile natural environment, people still hunt seabirds and herd pilot whales for a significant portion of their basic food needs.This is not a travelogue, but a deeper exploration of how to be in a tough landscape; a study of a people and a way of life that represents continuity and a deep connection to the past. The Land of Maybe offers not just a refuge from the freneticism of modern life, but lessons about where we come from and how we may find a balance in our lives.

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Hudební CD - Značka Atlantic, s níž je kariéra soulové královny silně spjata, se rozhodla uctít památku a vzdát hold jedinečné zpěvačce nově sestaveným výběrem nejzásadnějších momentů kariéry Arethy Franklin, které jsou spojené právě se zmíněným vydavatelstvím. Bývá nazývána Královnou soulu. Značka Atlantic, s níž je kariéra soulové královny silně spjata, se rozhodla uctít památku a vzdát hold jedinečné zpěvačce nově sestaveným výběrem nejzásadnějších momentů kariéry Arethy Franklin, které jsou spojené právě se zmíněným vydavatelstvím. Bývá nazývána Královnou soulu. Přes padesát let je její tvorba součástí americké kultury. Aretha Franklin je zřejmě nejdůležitější soulovou zpěvačkou světa. Je druhou nejúspěšnější držitelkou cen Grammy, v roce 1987 byla jako vůbec první žena uvedena do rock'n'rollové síně slávy. Seznam stop CD 1 Respect / Chain Of Fools / Think / Rock Steady / Baby, I Love You / I Say A Little Prayer / Son Of A Preacher Man / Dr. Feelgood (Love...

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*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* I can t imagine reading a better book this year⠙ Daily MirrorTim Marshall s global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation⠙s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn⠙t changed. But the world has. In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe⠙s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth⠙s atmosphere is set to become the world⠙s next battleground. Delivered with Marshall⠙s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity⠙s past, present ⠓ and future. ⠘Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.⠙ Peter Frankopan

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK AWARD 2023 Exceptionally well-written and intelligent ... if you are interested in this remarkable microcosm of England, the book will grip you; if you aren t, it will make you realise that you jolly well should be. Simon Heffer, Spectator A deeply sensitive and engaging portrait of a misunderstood county and its people Financial Times A stellar performance Jonathan MeadesEssex. A county both famous and infamous: the stuff of tabloid headlines and reality television, consumer culture and right-wing politicians. England s dark id. But beyond the sensationalist headlines lies a strange and secret place with a rich history: of smugglers and private islands, artists and radicals, myths and legends. It s where the Peasants Revolt began and the Empire Windrush docked. And - from political movements like Brexit to cultural events like TOWIE - where Essex leads, the rest of us often follow. Deeply researched and thoroughly engaging, The Invention of Essex shows that there is more to this fabled English county than meets the eye.

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Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetime.This isn t science fiction.It s astropolitics. Space is already central to our lives on Earth, from communication and military strategy to international relations. Now, it is becoming the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation - and, possibly, conquest.With China, the USA and Russia leading the way, we re heading up and out, and we re taking our power struggles with us. If you ve ever wondered why humans are going back to the Moon, which countries will benefit most from space exploration, and if lasers on satellites will lead to space wars, the answers are here. As we enter a new age of the space race, this gripping book will help you understand how it will transform the future of global politics on Earth.This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.

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Amil has always dreamed of working at the modern, space-age pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, where he lives. Instead, on his tenth birthday, he is torn from his family and taken to work for Mr Kumar and his cruel son, Jalesh, in their dilapidated printing factory. There, hidden in a trunk, he finds a secret First World War journal. As its pages come to life, they reveal not only why Amil is there, but that he and the journal⠙s author ⠓ his great-grandfather, Sanjiv - share a magical gift: they can read the wind. Its purpose remains a mystery until, one terrible night, the pesticide plant leaks poison gas into the air above Bhopal . . . £1 from every copy sold will be donated to the Bhopal Medical Appeal

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Reflections on the Art of Our Time (Úvahy o umění naší doby) jsou dosud nepublikovanou analýzou kulturního vývoje Josefa Franka (1885-1967) od konce století. Frank věřil, že moderní umění a design se staly obětí totalitních a diktátorských proudů v Evropě, které vyvrcholily druhou světovou válkou. Také poznamenal, že tytéž znepokojivé trendy se šířily i do Spojených států, kde tehdy žil v exilu, učil a psal. Frankův Dopis editorovi týkající se Pieta Mondriana, napsaný u příležitosti jeho velké retrospektivy v Muzeu moderního umění, který je také součástí této práce, ilustruje Frankovy obavy o vývoj současného modernismu. Editováno a s přispěním Tana Bojankina, Cateriny Cardamone, Hermanna Czecha, Christophera Longa, Claudie Mazanek, spolu s rozšířeným článkem Otta Kapfingera.

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Time management is a worn-out cliché that needs to be replaced. People manage their time, but they continue to manage it poorly. Life is populated with a series of reactive responses to personal priorities and professional needs. Individuals do not control their calendar; the calendar controls them. Until there is a clear understanding that true productivity begins when the narrative is switched to a proactive mindset, 82% will continue to wallow in time managed obscurity. The Time Optimized Life reframes the reactive nature of time management and replaces it with a proactive method of time optimization. Drawing from exclusive data captured by a tool called the Time Management Analysis (TMA), the book walks the reader through a comprehensive system that is easily adaptable to a particular personality or experience level. Using it as a complete time overhaul, The Time Optimized Life allows the reader the flexibility to create a time optimization plan that meets their essential needs. Operating with tools readily available to them today, the book will change perceptions of the individual and their approach to the use of their time, without having to invest in new gadgets or software.Time is a commodity and resource that does not stop. It canÂ’t be reversed, and you canÂ’t go back and get more. Investing time reading and applying the content in The Time Optimized Life will help the reader make the future feel more infinite.Â

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A magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world.According to Islamic tradition, Allah created three types of beings: angels, made of light; humans, made of earth; and jinn, made of smokeless fire. Supernatural, shape-shifting, intelligent and blessed with free will and remarkable powers, jinn have over the ages been given many names - demon, spirit, ghoul, genie, ifrit and shaitan. Believed in by hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and from all faiths, jinn have played a particularly central role in the literature, culture and belief systems of the Middle East and the Islamic world.Legends of the Fire Spirits explores through time and across nations the enduring phenomenon of the jinn. From North Africa to Central Asia, from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this riveting, often chilling, yet reasoned book draws on ancient testimonies, medieval histories, colonial records, anthropologist s reports and traveller s tales to explore the different types of jinn, their behaviour, society, culture and long history of contact with humankind. It documents their links with famous figures in history such as King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and illustrates the varied and vivid portrayals of jinn in world literature.In essence, Legends of the Fire Spirits demonstrates the colourful diversity of human culture and the durability of faith and is a magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world.

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Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time C. K. MCDONNELLThe nail-bitingly tense, rib-crackingly funny new TIME POLICE mission from the million-copy bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY S.The Time Police don t think twice about jumping to the past. But, this time, the past has come to them...What connects a dead dinosaur in Wales with Romulus the founder of Rome, a plot to murder the Princes in the Tower and a shocking cover-up at TPHQ?It sounds like a joke. It isn t.The Time Police are determined to find the answers, helped - and occasionally hindered - by a certain wayward member of St Mary s and a recently reunited Team 236. Will they succeed before Time runs out?And, as if all that wasn t enough, something somewhere in the Timeline is wrong. Very, very wrong. What is the Time Map trying to tell them?BOOK 6 IN THE TIME POLICE SERIES. FOR FANS OF TERRY PRATCHETT, RICHARD OSMAN AND DOCTOR WHO***Readers love the Time Police: I do love Jodi s books - now waiting impatiently for the next episode.... Please, Ms Taylor, never stop writing these books Brilliant, blistering, read, the action is relentless. An excellent read, I m just sad I m going to have to wait some time for the next one This got five stars only because I couldn t give it six! I don t think I ve ever laughed out loud so much reading a book

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Russell Russ Melcher came to Europe and photographed the superstars of the time, either during their visits to Paris and France or accompanied them on worldwide trips. He witnessed many world events from film festivals to terrorist attacks. Among the portrayed were royal families like the Windsors, Grace Kelly the Monegasques, as well as film legends like Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster, Erol Flynn, Alfred Hitchcock, Sofia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and music legends like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Harry Belafonte, and Yves Montand. In addition, there were political greats such as Charles DeGaulle, Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev, the Shah of Persia, American presidents, and many more. Later Russ Melcher became director of the legendary photo agency MAGNUM and worked with photo legends Robert Capa, Henry Cartier-Bresson, Ian Berry, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, to name a few.This large-format photo book is about the stories behind the images and personalities. Entertaining, humorous, but also profound, Russ describes his way to the perfect photo, his individual perspective, up to the importance of photographic storytelling of this Golden Age of Photojournalism . Russ Melcher is an important witness to that time, but also an American entertainer in Paris who encouraged his protagonists to do things that few photographers could manage, a true and trusted partner to the stars of that era through the ages. The book is organised according to the two decades and Russell s encounters with the stars of the time.Text in English and German.

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Still recovering from her previous case, Rhona MacLeod must investigate a series of brutal killings on the Isle of Skye. Time for the Dead is the fourteenth book in Lin Anderson s forensic crime series. One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction â “ Daily MailTaking time away from work, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod returns to her roots on the Isle of Skye. But a chance encounter in the woods leads her to what seems to be a crime scene â “ without a victim. Could this be linked to a group of army medics, who visited the area while on leave from Afghanistan and have since gone missing from the island? Enlisting the help of local tracker dog, Rhona starts searching for a connection.Two days later, a body is found at the base of the famous cliff known as Kilt Rock. The victim s face and identity are obliterated by the fall. Rhona suspects it is the work of a killer and, as connections form with an ongoing operation in Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is drawn into the investigation.The islandâ ™s unforgiving conditions close in, and Rhona must find out what really happened to the group in Afghanistan â “ as the consequences may be being playing out in brutal killings on the Isle of Skye . . . The best Scottish crime series since Rebus â “ Daily RecordTime for the Dead is the fourteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by The Innocent Dead.Readers love Time for the Dead: Honestly this series just gets better and better We see a more vulnerable Rhona in this book . . . Another cracking read Will have you gripped from the beginning to the end Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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King James, the greatest of all time.Named The Chosen One at just age 17, and with the iconic number 23 set to retire with him at the end of his career, LeBron fulfilled his destiny of surpassing scoring records and becoming one of basketball s most well-known stars. A legend on the court and a humble family man at home, LeBron is a man of dedication and honour in every sense, with memorable thoughts about life, sports, family and more.Packed full of insightful and encouraging quotes, this pocket-sized tome covers all zones of LeBron s accomplished and fascinating life. From his early years of childhood and rise to basketball stardom with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat to admiration and adoration from more of the greats, this little book highlights why the four-time crowned MVP is deemed one of the greatest of all time. People will hate you, rate you, shake you, and break you. But how strong you stand is what makes you. LeBron James on resilience and determination.

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Elektronická kniha - ze série Lost in Time, autor Anton Schulz, 377 stran, anglicky Breath-taking action sci-fi about a man of 20th century, lost in a cruel past where fighting for his life and trying to uncover the mystery of the Time Gate. All his knowledge about the modern science and technology becomes useless while he has to face to local cruel life. His basic instincts and firm friendship that he found unexpectedly is only valid value. When he has finally found how to survive, found true love and start to build a civilization, he must return to the future to challenge another battle: Nazi want to use the Time Gate to reverse the history and establish this time eternal alternative Third Reich...

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THE HILARIOUS NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD JUDY SUMMER PICK FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FAKING FRIENDS AND TELL ME A SECRET Absolutely masterly. Bliss Heat Had me turning the pages into the small hours Louise Candlish_________Welcome to The Close - a beautiful street of mansions, where gorgeous Stella is the indisputable Queen Bee . . .It is here that Laura, seeking peace and privacy after her marriage falls apart, rents a tiny studio. Unfortunately, her arrival upsets suspicious Stella - who fears Laura has designs on her fiancé, Al.When Laura stumbles on the big secret Al is hiding, suddenly Stella s perfectly controlled world, and Laura s future, are threatened.Taking a chance on beating Al at his own twisted game, these two former strangers are fast becoming friends. But has Laura forgotten that revenge always comes with a sting in the tail?_________ Razor sharp and laugh-out-loud hilarious Daily Express Fabulously engaging Daily MailWhy people can t get enough of Jane Fallon s books: Hugely compelling and unpredictable Ruth Jones She always delivers a fabaliss read Marian Keyes Brilliant, with completely unexpected twists Gill Sims She s the queen of the revenge novel Heat

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Sample Content Download full sample Overview Quickly catch up on what you need to know about Lord of the Flies Refresh and sharpen your study, writing and memory skills Rapidly review all the essential topics, themes, contexts and quotations Make the most of your time and focus on what matters most Actively revise with colourful ideas maps and quick quizzes Test yourself with practice questions and fully annotated sample answers at Grades 5 and 7+ Easily measure your progress at every step with complete answer keys Full colour, A5 paperback edition

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A twisty, charming Christmas middle-grade mystery series, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child. Ideal for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries. Aspiring writer Aggie Morton is eager to spend the holidays at Owl Park, an enormous manor house in the country. Owl Park holds many delights, including a troupe of travelling actors, glamorous visitors from Ceylon, a secret passage and an emerald with a curse! Aggie refuses to believe there⠙s anything to the superstition, until she and her friends discover a body instead of presents on Christmas morning. Aggie and Hector must once again put their deductive skills and imaginations to work and find a murderer on the loose . . . Pure delight-brimming with adventure, mystery and fun Rebecca Stead A remarkable, cool, and likable detective Kirkus Reviews Jocelyn offers an enjoyable entrée to the Queen of Crime and to the genre Publishers Weekly

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An unforgettable, freewheeling masterclass Michael Magee, Nero Book Award-winning author of Close to Home Electric... It s a breath of fresh air, in a world of packaged and marketed versions of ourselves, to see raw pain and perseverance Daily Mirror Funny, nerve-wracking and utterly compelling Colin Barrett, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Wild Houses Extraordinary... A writer with a rare gift. I feel changed by it Belinda McKeon, author of Solace I was floored by the power and beauty of this book Donal Ryan, author of The Queen of Dirt Island A reading experience of the highest order Wendy Erskine, author of Dance Move Extraordinary Lisa McInerney, Women s Prize for Fiction-winning author of The Glorious HeresiesA raw and powerful memoir of addiction and recovery, across three continents and multiple drugs, from early childhood through adulthood.Following an obsessive mind trying (and failing) to find relief, The Black Pool is a gripping thrill-ride through violent, chaotic underworlds. Tracing the roots of an illness through the failures of youth and adolescence and finally back to childhood, it s about all the wrong places where addicts look for transcendence - from work, to relationships, to writing, to anger.It shows what happens when everything falls apart. It shows us rock bottom and the start of the journey to recovery from there. It s a memoir shot full of holes and shocking clarities. And towards the end, it achieves something like serenity - something like recovery. Raw and powerful Irish Times, Books to look out for in 2025 A vibrant, darkly humorous writer Irish Independent, Non-fiction highlights for 2025 A gripping and personal story of addiction Irish Examiner, 2025 Books to Read Unflinchingly honest, heart-wrenching and life-affirming RTÉ, 10 books we re looking forward to reading in 2025

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From the Queen of Crime, all of her spookiest and most macabre stories collected in one volume, including her earliest published story, The Wife of the Kenite , which is exclusive to this collection.⠘From behind the curtains there still sounded the terrible high long-drawn scream ⠓ such a scream as Raoul had never heard. It died away with a horrible kind of gurgle. Then there came the thud of a body falling⠦⠙For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling tales from Agatha Christie. Acknowledged the world over as the undisputed Queen of Crime, in fact she dabbled in her early writing career with mysteries of a more unearthly kind ⠓ stories featuring fantastic psychic visions, spectres looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, eerie messages from the Other Side, even a man who switches bodies with a cat⠦This haunting compendium gathers together all of Christie⠙s spookiest and most macabre short stories, some featuring her timeless detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Finally together in one volume, it shines a light on the darker side of Agatha Christie, one that she herself relished, identifying ten of them as ⠘my own favourite stories written soon after The Mysterious Affair at Styles, some before that⠙.Contains 20 stories:The Last Séance ⠢ In a Glass Darkly ⠢ The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb ⠢ SOS ⠢ The Fourth Man ⠢ The Idol House of Astarte ⠢ The Gipsy ⠢ Philomel Cottage ⠢ The Dream ⠢ The Lamp ⠢ Wireless ⠢ The Mystery of the Blue Jar ⠢ The Blue Geranium ⠢ The Wife of the Kenite ⠢ The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael ⠢ The Call of Wings ⠢ The Red Signal ⠢ The Flock of Geryon ⠢ The Dressmaker⠙s Doll ⠢ The Hound of Death⠘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.⠙ TANA FRENCH

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THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEAREDâ ˜DONâ ™T GET TOO COMFORTABLEâ ™Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore sheâ ™d never return to.Right from the start, she knows itâ ™s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlowâ ™s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than theyâ ™re letting on. Sheâ ™s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman â “ but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_â ˜A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect â “ The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last pageâ ™T. M. Logan, author of The Dream Home and The Holiday I loved this tense thriller - the set up is so intriguing and the characters leap off the page, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request The Other Tenant will take up residence in your mind from the very first page. A cleverly plotted thriller. I raced through it! Holly Seddon, internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Bridge A highly original setting and a creepy, atmospheric story - I was gripped! Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Coupleâ ˜Totally gripping from start to finish. I simply HAD to find out the truthâ ™S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarmingâ ˜Lesley Kara is the queen of foreboding! She maintains a lingering sense of impending disaster from the first page until the lastâ ™Emma Christie, author of Find Her FirstReaders are gripped by The Other Tenant! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others I love any book by Lesley Kara and this one is no different, it kept me gripped and immersed until the very end A dark, twisty read. It was a slow burn thriller but once it got going WOW it was a rollercoaster of a read

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Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time C. K. MCDONNELLFrom the million-copy bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY S.A ghost train, lost in Time, hurtles through the night. Not the ideal place to be trapped with an old enemy or at loggerheads with your teammate. That, unfortunately, is exactly where Luke and Jane find themselves. Hot on their heels, can Lt Grint and his fellow officers overcome all obstacles and rescue them before the train disappears forever?Back at Time Police HQ, chaos reigns as Matthew risks his sanity to track everyone through the Time Map and a Mikey experiment goes horribly wrong, exposing a secret that should have been kept hidden for all Time...BOOK 5 IN THE TIME POLICE SERIESFOR FANS OF TERRY PRATCHETT, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB AND DOCTOR WHO Readers love the Time Police: This got five stars only because I couldn t give it six! I don t think I ve ever laughed out loud so much reading a book A new Jodi Taylor book is something I always get excited about

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