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In the days when Columbus sailed the ocean and Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, a German banker named Jacob Fugger became the richest man in history.Fugger lived in Germany at the turn of the sixteenth century, the grandson of a peasant. By the time he died, his fortune amounted to nearly two percent of European GDP. In an era when kings had unlimited power, Fugger dared to stare down heads of state and ask them to pay back their loans, with interest. It was this coolness and self-assurance, along with his inexhaustible ambition, that made him not only the richest man ever, but a force of history as well. Before Fugger came along it was illegal under church law to charge interest on loans, but he got the Pope to change that. He also helped trigger the Reformation and likely funded Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe. His creation of a news service gave him an information edge over his rivals and customers and earned Fugger a footnote in the history of journalism. And he took Austria's Habsburg family from being second-tier sovereigns to rulers of the first empire where the sun never set.The Richest Man Who Ever Lived is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A new manga adaptation of Musashi's legendary BOOK OF FIVE RINGS!Miyamoto Musashi is the greatest swordsman who ever lived. He is renowned for his fighting prowess and famous for having never having been defeated. Then he mysteriously disappeared at the relatively young age of 29 to meditate and study. This book tells the fascinating story of Musashi's return from isolation as he pens his great masterpiece on military tactics, The Book of Five Rings, and begins to train a new generation of Samurai warriors. The exciting events recounted in this book include:How and why Musashi wrote The Book of Five Rings, a revolutionary work that has become the most widely-read book on swordsmanship and Samurai strategy ever writtenThe important lessons he provides including the idea of "no mind", or what we now call "flow", which involves endless practice emptying your mind of thoughts to move intuitively without thinkingMusashi's school for young Samurai warriors where students flock to study with the great master and his final days as he passes the torch to a new generation and solidifies his legacy as Japan's greatest swordsmanMiyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Manga Edition is a beautifully-illustrated look at the life and legacy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer! ''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''Beautifully crafted'' Philippa Gregory''Incisively witty, quietly subversive'' Joanne Harris_____________Captain John Staple''s exploits against Napoleon''s armies in the Spanish Peninsula have earned him the nickname ''Crazy Jack'' amongst his comrades in the Dragoon Guards.But once the Battle of Waterloo brings the Napoleonic Wars to a decisive end, the adventure-loving Captain finds life in peacetime intolerably dull.When he finds himself lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house.It''s there that he encounters a lady of extraordinary qualities - and suddenly, his soldiering days pale in comparison to a new adventure in which he must rescue a woman and investigate a scandalous murder . . ._____________''If you haven''t read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store'' HARRIET EVANS''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY MAIL''If you haven''t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!'' HARRIET EVANS''Georgette Heyer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer! ''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER ''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together'' INDEPENDENT ''My generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton _______________Handsome, wealthy Sir Waldo Hawkridge is the envy of all those around him.So when the people of Oversett get word of his impending visit, excitement ripples. But his planned visit ruffles a few feathers, too; not least for Miss Ancilla Trent, who worries about the relationship that may unfold between Waldo and her hot-headed young pupil, Tiffany. And when Waldo eventually arrives in the village, his presence leads to the most entertaining of ramifications . . ._______________''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS ''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE ''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN ''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA ''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers'' Independent''Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' Joanne Harris''Utter, immersive escapism'' Sophie Kinsella__________________The charming Sophia Stanton-Lacy is a force to be reckoned with.When Sophy is sent to stay with her London relatives, she finds her cousins in quite the tangle.Cecilia is besotted with an attractive but feather-brained poet, Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender, and the ruthlessly handsome Charles is engaged to a pedantic bluestocking who seems to bring out the worst in him...Fortunately, Sophy has arrived just in time to sort them all out - but Charles is eager to rid his family of her meddlesome ways. Has the Grand Sophy finally met her match?__________________Readers love The Grand Sophy . . .***** ''The smile never left my face!''***** ''Sophy had me laughing or smiling through most of the book. She is someone I would love to know in my real life.''***** ''This one is definitely in my top favourites!''***** ''Loved every word!''***** ''Georgette Heyer''s books will live on long after the Harlequin historicals fade ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER''[My] generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS_____________Horry Winwood doesn''t play by the rules.So when her family are near ruin and her sister is about to enter a loveless marriage to a wealthy man to settle the family debts, young and headstrong Horry proposes to marry him in her sister''s place.As her new husband''s attentions fall elsewhere, Horry begins to feel increasingly unhappy.Then she meets the attractive and dangerous Lord Lethbridge and her days suddenly become more exciting.But there is bad blood between Horry''s husband and her new acquaitnance, and as complications and deceptions mount, the social tangle grows ever trickier to unpick.Will Horry''s gamble cost her everything she holds most dear?_____________''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY MAIL''If you haven''t read Georgette ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer! ''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy'' Daily Mail''Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' Joanne Harris_____________When she steps inside the wrong carriage in a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale little knows that she is about to embark on a thrilling and dangerous adventure.Overnight the would-be governess becomes the mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family''s name.By midnight she is a bride; by dawn a widow._____________Readers love The Reluctant Widow ...***** ''I love Georgette Heyer - fun plots, fun characters,good dialogue. This is one of my favourites.''***** ''[The Reluctant Widow] made such an impression on me that I still remember it after all these years.''***** ''This was an absolute delight.''***** ''Fun, unexpected plot that continues through the whole book.''***** ''Georgette Heyer is still the best; this has a real plot, an unusual one at that, characters that are interesting as individuals, and is still a really good read.''

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together'' INDEPENDENT''My generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________________The only question which hangs over the life of Sir Richard Wyndham, notable whip, dandy and Corinthian, is one of marriage.Wyndham is contemplating his upcoming proposal with considerable dismay, when he chances upon a beautiful young fugitive, Penelope, making a dramatic exit from her home. Impressed, intrigued, and a little worse for drink, he decides to help Penelope flee.What follows is a shockingly perilous advantage - one which might just provide Sir Richard with his own opportunity to escape . . .__________________________''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY MAIL''If you haven''t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer! ''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewer!'' INDEPENDENT''Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS_____________Returning home from the battle of Waterloo to claim his title as the new Seventh Earl of St Erth, Gervase Frant is met with surprising hostility from his family.Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him - and when he meets his stepmother and young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars.The tensions in the household only worsen as the beautiful Mariann, the intended bride of Gervase''s half-brother, catches his eye - and his heart.Gervase may be off the battlefield, but his life is still threatened, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone wants him dead..._____________Readers love The Quiet Gentleman ...***** ''Absolutely nothing beats a Heyer Regency romance for the sheer enjoyment factor and witty, intelligent humor.''***** ''Love, love, love! Ahhh, Heyer does it again.''***** ''Excellent Heyer romance, with a bit of mystery thrown in.''***** ''There''s lots to laugh at in this book and a mystery as well. Thoroughly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together'' INDEPENDENT''My generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton________________The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy. And when the contemptible Lord Darracot''s eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay.When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him.But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there''s more to Hugo than meets the eye?________________''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''If you haven''t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!'' HARRIET EVANS''Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH________________Readers love The Unknown Ajax ...***** ''Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! What a story.''***** ''One of my very ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' ANTONIA FRASER''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together'' INDEPENDENT''My generation''s Julia Quinn'' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________________Gilly Ware, the shy young Duke of Sale, has never known his parents.Instead, he has endured twenty-four years of pampering and pandering from his uncle and valet, which he accepts without quarrel.But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee.Yet no sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure . . .__________________________''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' JOANNE HARRIS''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' KATIE FFORDE''Utterly delightful'' GUARDIAN''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''Georgette Heyer''s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order'' DAILY MAIL''If ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''As incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s novels'' Joanne Harris''Triumphantly good'' India Knight_____________Neither Sir Tristram Shield nor his beautiful young cousin, Eustacie, share the slightest inclination to marry one another.Yet it is Eustacie''s grandfather''s dying wish, made on his deathbed.For there is no one else to look after and provide for Eustacie while his heir, Ludovic, remains a fugitive from justice after allegedly murdering a man in a dispute over a priceless family heirloom.And so the hunt is on - to find Ludovic and bring him home as well as the Talisman Ring ...Romance, a murder mystery, a proposed marriage of convenience, and the hunt for a golden ring lie at the heart of one of Georgette Heyer''s funniest and fastest-paced romantic comedies to date._____________Readers love The Talisman Ring . . .***** ''Fantastic rip roaring comedy- mystery- farce, with not one romance, but two!''***** ''I love this book. I love the characters; I love the plot.''***** ''I know I''ll be rereading it whenever I need a good laugh.''***** ''I could not put this book down.''***** ''It''s hilarious and made me laugh out ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' Joanne Harris''Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism'' Sophie Kinsella''Georgette Heyer is second to none'' Sunday Times''Fabulously witty'' Stephen Fry''Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic'' Katie Fforde_________________Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men.Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since.Returning to England, Jack pretends to be a gentleman named Sir Anthony Ferndale but makes his living in a most ungentlemanly fashion, as a highwayman and a gambler.When Jack encounters his nemesis, the Duke of Andover, in the midst of kidnapping Diana Beauleigh, the two old enemies come to blows.Can Jack save the beautiful Diana from rakes, kidnap and ruin...?_________________Readers love The Black Moth ...***** ''This is a wonderful story with a fabulous cast of characters.''***** ''This was my very first Heyer novel and I must admit that I was immensely impressed.''***** ''This one is a joy to read.***** ''This book is full of excitement and humour.''***** ''Just ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wildest Samurai Who Ever Lived. Tetsuo Hara''s masterful follow-up to the generation-defining Fist of the North Star - a rollicking samurai epic inspired by a real-life legend. Long before the Japan of today, there was a land riven by a century of war between hundreds of feudal lords. Standing astride this most chaotic and storied era in Japanese history was a samurai unlike any other - courageous, free-spirited, and peerless on the battlefield, Keiji Maeda had a bombastic style and a penchant for outrageous antics as well as incredible feats of daring. Beloved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and utterly confounding to authority figures, he went out of his way to break every rule but one - his warrior''s code. Adapted from a classic historical novel by the iconic artist of Fist of the North Star, there''s never been a more thrilling way to experience the golden age of the shogun, samurai, and ninja than this larger-than-life legend of the wildest samurai who ever lived!

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''Wonderfully entertaining, hilarious. Contains the distilled wisdom of some of the greatest writers who ever lived'' Allison Pearson, Sunday TelegraphWhat should I do with my life? What if my love is not returned? Why do bad things happen? The answers to some of life''s biggest questions are found not in trite self-help manuals but in the tough-love lessons explored in Russian literature. Here, Viv Groskop delves into the novels of history''s deepest thinkers to discover enduring truths about how we should live.Whether you''re new to the Russian classics or returning to old favourites, The Anna Karenina Fix will help salve your heartache by exploring the torments of a host of famous and infamous literary heroes and heroines. Think of it like this: they have suffered so that you don''t have to . . .''Enchanting. Groskop falls in love with the literature, her impressive knowledge of which she conveys with a charmingly breezy tone'' Observer''A beguiling tasting menu of some of the finest reading experiences of my life. Witty, likeable, and lighthearted, Viv Groskop invites us to embrace the work of these august Russian dead souls as belonging to us all'' Lionel Shriver

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''Fabulously witty'' Stephen Fry''Incisively witty, quietly subversive'' Joanne Harris''If you haven''t read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store'' Harriet Evans____________Born the illegitimate son of the future Duke of Normandy, William must fight the King of France to regain his Duchy.Spurned in love by the lovely Princess Matilda, William argues hard to make her his bride.Thwarted by the Saxon Earl Harold of a promise of the throne of England, William the Conqueror sails to Hastings to claim the King''s crown and sceptre for his own.Written in Heyer''s inimitable style, The Conqueror dives deep into William''s complex character, his ruthless ambition and both the physical and mental battles he must endure in order to claim King Harold''s crown and sceptre for his own.____________Readers love The Conqueror ...***** ''I enthusiastically recommend this novel! Heyer''s writing is impeccable and her research is without a doubt one of the best.''***** ''This was always my favourite of GH''s historicals.''***** ''Loved this book and am now looking to read more Heyer historicals.''***** ''I first read this novel many years ago and enjoyed it this time as much as I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''Heyer was the master'' India Knight''If you haven''t read Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store'' Harriet Evans''Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy'' Daily Mail__________Even as a fourteen-year-old orphan, Simon Beauvallet knows his own mind.Later, friend and foe alike will know better than to cross the flaxen-haired mountain of a man whose exploits in battle have earned him knighthood, lands and gilded armour.However, his close circle of friends know him by another name: Simon the Coldheart.He seems to be a man incapable of love - until in Normandy he meets Lady Margaret, the so-called spitfire of Belremy.Can she melt Simon''s icy demeanour and quench his fiery rage?__________Readers love Simon the Coldheart ...***** ''A masterpiece of genre.''***** ''I really love this book.''***** ''Georgette Heyer always writes a great tale, well researched and always enjoyable.''***** ''For all my friends that like high adventure, chivalry, history, romance, and good writing, you have found what you are looking for.''***** ''The characters are living and breathing, and each of them stands out.''

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If you have a lean purse and are looking for financial wisdom, you've picked the perfect book!"A PART OF ALL YOU EARN IS YOURS TO KEEP.”This beautiful leather-bound edition of Clason's classic bestseller The Richest Man in Babylon makes for a perfect addition to any library. From the importance of savings to the essentials on how to become wealthy, this collection of famous Babylonian parables imparts timeless financial wisdom. It offers insights on how to become wealthy and how to attract good luck and discusses the five laws of gold.A perfect guide to understanding finances and a powerhouse of time-tested principles to gain and retain personal wealth, The Richest Man in Babylon has been inspiring readers for generations.

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"Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition."Read by millions of people, The Richest Man in Babylon is a classic that offers today's readers a path to success, prosperity, and happiness. Originally written in 1926 as an inspirational series of pamphlets for financial institutions, Clason's work offers financial advice for creating personal wealth using parables devised 6,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. The stories are easy to read and packed with priceless wisdom passed down through the ages.

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'I tore through the pages. A book I'll read over and over again' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'Illuminating' OBSERVER We've all had our share of mould, dodgy landlords and awkward house shares. But Kieran Yates has had more than most: by the age of twenty-five she'd lived in twenty different houses across the country. In her coming-of-age memoir, she charts the heartbreaks and joys of a life spent searching for home. Sparkling with warmth and wit, this is a story of finding beauty in our interiors, friendships in cramped flats, and home even in the most fragile circumstances. All the Houses I’ve Ever Lived In is at once a rallying cry for change and a love letter to home in all its forms.'A beautiful exposition of home. Stunning' BOLU BABALOLA‘So incisive it’s hard to put down’ PANDORA SYKES ‘Yates manages the unthinkable: she makes the housing crisis funny’i

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‘I tore through the pages. A book I’ll read over and over again’ CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie ____________________________________________We've all had our share of dodgy landlords, mould and awkward house shares. But journalist Kieran Yates has had more than most: by the age of twenty-five she'd lived in twenty different houses across the country, from council estates in London to car showrooms in rural Wales. In prose that sparkles with humour and warmth, Yates charts the heartbreaks and joys of a life spent navigating the chaos of the housing system. Drawing on interviews with marginalised tenants across the country and the stories behind our interiors, she explores the unexpected ways we can fight back – finding beauty in the wreckage of a broken system, friendships in cramped housing conditions, and home even in the most fragile circumstances.All the Houses I’ve Ever Lived In is at once a rallying cry for change, a gorgeous coming-of-age story and a love letter to home in all its forms. ____________________________________________‘Illuminating, thoughtfully written, damning’ OBSERVER‘I read this in two sittings . . . so incisive it's hard to put down’ PANDORA SYKES‘A beautiful exposition of home and what it means. Stunning’ BOLU BABALOLA, author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous … JUMBO!Our story begins in 1860, in the mountains of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps …This is the deeply touching story of an elephant who captured the world''s imagination, brought beautifully to life with enchanting storytelling and gorgeous artwork. Follow Jumbo’s amazing journey from his remote home in the rugged mountains of East Africa and the time he spent delighting visitors with elephant rides and comedy routines at London Zoo. Be amazed by his spectacular stint in P.T. Barnum’s ''Greatest Show on Earth’ and how he led a herd of elephants across the newly-built Brooklyn Bridge to test its strength. Discover how Jumbo’s remarkable life and legacy transformed our understanding and treatment of these magnificent creatures.With a page-turning narrative by Alexandra Stewart and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Emily Sutton, the true story of Jumbo’s incredible life will fascinate young and old alike.

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''A brilliant, authoritative, surprising, captivating introduction to human genetics. You''ll be spellbound'' Brian CoxThis is a story about you. It is the history of who you are and how you came to be. It is unique to you, as it is to each of the 100 billion modern humans who have ever drawn breath. But it is also our collective story, because in every one of our genomes we each carry the history of our species - births, deaths, disease, war, famine, migration and a lot of sex. In this captivating journey through the expanding landscape of genetics, Adam Rutherford reveals what our genes now tell us about human history, and what history can now tell us about our genes. From Neanderthals to murder, from redheads to race, dead kings to plague, evolution to epigenetics, this is a demystifying and illuminating new portrait of who we are and how we came to be.***''A thoroughly entertaining history of Homo sapiens and its DNA in a manner that displays popular science writing at its best'' Observer ''Magisterial, informative and delightful'' Peter Frankopan''An extraordinary adventure...From the Neanderthals to the Vikings, from the Queen of Sheba to Richard III, Rutherford goes in search of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beloved by millions, George S. Clason's timeless classic reveals the financial principles that hold the key to personal wealth. THE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS--AN ASSURED ROAD TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY Countless readers have been helped by the famous "Babylonian parables," hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of--and a solution to--your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime. This is the book that holds the secrets to keeping your money--and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress.

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Kniha - autor George Samuel Clason, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor George Samuel Clason, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Read by millions, this timeless book holds that the key to success lies in the secrets of the ancients. Based on the famous "Babylonian principles," it's been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift and financial planning.

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From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Greg Grandin comes the stunning, never before told story of the quixotic attempt to recreate small-town America in the heart of the AmazonIn 1927, Henry Ford, the richest man in the world, bought a tract of land twice the size of Delaware in the Brazilian Amazon. His intention was to grow rubber, but the project rapidly evolved into a more ambitious bid to export America itself, along with its golf courses, ice-cream shops, bandstands, indoor plumbing, and Model Ts rolling down broad streets. Fordlandia, as the settlement was called, quickly became the site of an epic clash. On one side was the car magnate, lean, austere, the man who reduced industrial production to its simplest motions; on the other, the Amazon, lush, extravagant, the most complex ecological system on the planet. Ford''s early success in imposing time clocks and square dances on the jungle soon collapsed, as indigenous workers, rejecting his midwestern Puritanism, turned the place into a ribald tropical boomtown. Fordlandia''s eventual demise as a rubber plantation foreshadowed the practices that today are laying waste to the rain forest. More than a parable of one man''s arrogant attempt to force his will on the natural ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the master of spy thrillers, John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a gripping story of love and betrayal at the height of the Cold War, published as a beautiful Penguin Clothbound Classics edition for the first timeAlec Leamas is tired. It's the 1960s, he's been out in the cold for years, spying in the shadow of the Berlin Wall for his British masters. He has seen too many good agents murdered for their troubles. Now Control wants to bring him in at last - but only after one final assignment. He must travel deep into the heart of Communist Germany and betray his country, a job that he will do with his usual cynical professionalism. But when George Smiley tries to help a young woman Leamas has befriended, Leamas's mission may prove to be the worst thing he could ever have done. In le Carré's breakthrough work of 1963, the spy story is reborn as a gritty and terrible tale of men who are caught up in politics beyond their imagining. 'A portrait of a man who has lived by lies and subterfuge for so long, he's forgotten how to tell the truth'TIME'He ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The TARDIS brings the Doctor and his friends to a space tracking base in the Antarctic - and straight into trouble. A space mission is going badly wrong, and a new planet has appeared in the sky.Mondas, ancient fabled twin planet of Earth has returned. Soon its inhabitants arrive. But while they used to be just like the humans of Earth, now they are very different. Devoid of emotions, their bodies replaced with plastic and steel, the Cybermen are here.Humanity needs all the help it can get, but the one man who seems to know what''s going on is terminally ill. As the Cybermen take over, the Doctor is dying...This novel is based on the final story to feature the First Doctor, which was originally broadcast from 8 to 29 October 1966. This was the first Doctor Who story to feature the Cybermen.Featuring the First Doctor in his very last adventure as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Ben and Polly

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In my fantasy of the Rambling Man who is something of a hobo, walking - or maybe jumping into the car of a moving train - is what he does. He slings his guitar or banjo over his shoulder and strides out along the road to the next town. There he plays a few songs at a local gig and meets a beautiful woman who feeds and shags him. It's a wonderful life, and a million miles better than sitting on your couch watching reality TV.During his lifetime of global adventures, Sir Billy Connolly's genuine curiosity and natural ability to connect with the people he meets on the road has made him a true 'citizen of the world'. A good trip, in my book, should be littered with little detours. Travelling from A to B is all very well, but you risk missing out on so much . . . In RAMBLING MAN, Billy takes us with him on his incredible journeys criss-crossing the world. But this is no conventional travel memoir. From Ireland to India, Australia to the Arctic, we join the Big Yin on an international voyage full of detours, digressions and the most eccentric of characters - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Can love bloom again under the heat of the Spanish sun?Ten years ago, while travelling before starting a cookery apprenticeship, Alice fell head over heels for Barcelona: the food, the sun and the gorgeous Andy Hall…Family tragedy sent her back to London, but now, finally, she’s been given the chance to return. Only to find herself working alongside none other than Andy, the only man to ever break her heart.The decade apart has changed them both, though he still has his frustratingly good looks—and is Alice imagining it or does the spark that always existed between them still burn just as brightly? Not ready to risk getting hurt again, she focuses on exploring the culinary delights of the city, and begins to remember a life she once dreamed of…As Alice rediscovers a world of possibilities under the hot Spanish sun, could there be a second chance for Andy and the love they used to share? Perhaps the vibrant flavours of Barcelona might just be the ingredients for everlasting love?

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'This book rewarded me with dark, dry chuckles on every page' Reni Eddo-Lodge'Hilarious . . . This original approach to discussing race is funny, intellectual and timely' Independent'The work of a true mastermind' Benjamin ZephaniahI learned early on that, for me as a black professional, to rise through the ranks and really attain power, I needed to adopt the most ruthless of mindsets possible: the mindset of the White Man who would tear your cheek from your face before he even considered turning his one first.

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From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by the number one bestseller Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.Tiggy D’Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, learns that her father – Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe – has died. Trusting her instincts, Tiggy moves to the remote wilds of Scotland and takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals. Working on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, she is employed by the enigmatic and troubled laird, Charlie Kinnaird.Her decision alters her future irrevocably when she meets Chilly, an elderly gypsy man who has lived for years on the estate. He tells her not only that she possesses a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but that it was foretold long ago that he should send her back home to Granada, Spain . . .In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the tradition of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, a stunningly vivid historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West, centering on Quanah, the greatest Comanche chief of them all. Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second is the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches. Although readers may be more familiar with the tribal names Apache and Sioux, it was in fact the legendary fighting ability of the Comanches that determined just how and when the American West opened up. Comanche boys became adept bareback riders by age six; full Comanche braves were considered the best horsemen who ever rode. They were so masterful at war and so skillful with their arrows and lances that they stopped the northern drive of colonial Spain from Mexico and halted the French expansion westward from Louisiana. White settlers arriving in Texas from the eastern United States were surprised to find the frontier ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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COME ONE, COME ALL, STEP INTO THE ENCHANTMENT OF JAZZ AGE CHICAGO AND PARIS IN THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSELThe Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering mystery tale of obsession, revenge, and enduring love.''An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning'' JANICE HALLETT''Took hold of my heart and held me captive'' ANYA BERGMAN''I completely surrendered to its magic'' HESTER MUSSON ''The story spins, flashing with vivid prose, entrancing mystery and knock-you-off-your-feet romance. A magical ride with unforgettable characters at the helm'' CARI THOMAS''Fans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story'' RED MAGAZINE- Come children, come children from far and near. Come choose your steed, you galloping knights, to enjoy the fun of the carousel . . .Paris, 1914Detective Laurent Bisset has reluctantly closed a most puzzling case. Fairgoers have been vanishing while riding a dazzling carousel. The only man who could be responsible is behind bars – but Laurent cannot explain what happened to those still missing.Chicago, 1920Maisie Marlowe acquires a beautiful, antique carousel, and sets up the Silver Kingdom amusement park. It is a place of delight and wonder – until a child goes missing on its most famous ride.When rumours of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Wonderfully evocative and richly layered, I couldn''t put it down'' Alex BrownPainful secrets have kept them apart... can the truth bring them together?London, 1984. Lori and Roland. Anna and Jude. Young, attractive and carefree, thesetwo couples are inseparable friends. A holiday together in Paris seems like the perfectidea... until one reckless mistake tears them apart.Sydney, 2019. Ceri doesn''t know the strange man who introduces himself as a friend ofher parents. Her relationship with her mother was already fraught with tension... but nowshe needs answers. Because this man says he''s her biological father.Can Ceri find a way to unravel the secrets of the past... and protect her family?A rich and warm-hearted family drama, perfect for fans of Fern Britton, EmmaHannigan and Cathy Kelly.Readers love Sara James'' family drama Mothering Sunday:''I read this book in one sitting!'' ''A beautiful read'' ''Such a joyous story'' ''A real page turner'' ''This is a book to escape into''

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From the acclaimed Wolfson Prize-winning author, a dazzling history of the world''s emperorsFor millennia much of the world was ruled by emperors: a handful of individuals claimed no limit to the lands they could rule over and no limit to their authority. They operated beyond normal human constraint and indeed often claimed a superhuman or divine authority. In practice they ran the gamut from being some of the most remarkable men who ever lived, to being some of the worst and least remarkable.Dominic Lieven''s marvellous new book, In the Shadow of the Gods, is the first to grapple seriously with this extraordinary phenomenon. Across the world peoples, willingly or unwillingly, fell into orbit around figures who reshaped or destroyed entire societies, imposed religions and invaded rivals. Lieven describes the anatomy of imperial monarchy and the principles by which it functioned. He compares the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs and the warrior-emperors of the steppe before he turns to the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal and Chinese emperors, packing the book with extraordinary stories, astute observations and a sense of both delight and horror at these individuals'' antics. The entire breadth of extreme human behaviour is here - from warlords to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the acclaimed Wolfson Prize-winning author, a dazzling history of the world''s emperors For millennia much of the world was ruled by emperors: a handful of individuals claimed no limit to the lands they could rule over and no limit to their authority. They operated beyond normal human constraint and indeed often claimed a superhuman or divine authority. In practice they ran the gamut from being some of the most remarkable men who ever lived, to being some of the worst and least remarkable. Dominic Lieven''s marvellous new book, In the Shadow of the Gods, is the first to grapple seriously with this extraordinary phenomenon. Across the world peoples, willingly or unwillingly, fell into orbit around figures who reshaped or destroyed entire societies, imposed religions and invaded rivals. Lieven describes the anatomy of imperial monarchy and the principles by which it functioned. He compares the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs and the warrior-emperors of the steppe before he turns to the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal and Chinese emperors, packing the book with extraordinary stories, astute observations and a sense of both delight and horror at these individuals'' antics. The entire breadth of extreme human behaviour is here - from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard by the New York Times bestselling biographer of Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, The Eagles, and more.Merle Haggard was one of the most important country music musicians who ever lived. His astonishing musical career stretched across the second half of the 20th Century and into the first two decades of the next, during which he released an extraordinary 63 albums, 38 that made it on to Billboard's Country Top Ten, 13 that went to #1, and 37 #1 hit singles. With his ample songbook, unique singing voice and brilliant phrasing that illuminated his uncompromising commitment to individual freedom, cut with the monkey of personal despair on his back and a chip the size of Monument Valley on his shoulder, Merle's music and his extraordinary charisma helped change the look, the sound, and the fury of American music.The Hag tells, without compromise, the extraordinary life of Merle Haggard, augmented by deep secondary research, sharp detail and ample anecdotal material that biographer Marc Eliot is known for, and enriched and deepened by over 100 new and far-ranging interviews. It explores the uniquely American life of an angry rebellious boy from the wrong side of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The true story of the Getty family as featured in the TV series Trust and the movie All the Money in the WorldBoardroom battles, sex, money, drugs, power, crime, tragedy, and family intrigue; at the centre stands the figure of John Paul Getty, the grandfather, an eccentric oil billionaire believed to have been the richest man in the world. Married and divorced five times, he had five sons, and yet was cheated of his dearest ambition—to found an oil dynasty. His angelic youngest son died at age twelve after years of illness. Of the remaining four sons, three proved to be hopeless businessmen and, one by one, dropped out of Getty Oil. Only one had the talent to take the helm of the family business, and he was groomed for the part. And then he killed himself.With his cherished hopes of a family dynasty crushed, John Paul built a magnificent museum as a monument for all time to his success. But money tainted even his philanthropy; the Getty Museum has become feared for its wealth and ability to pillage the art market. In the manoeuvering that followed John Paul''s death, Getty Oil was sold; Texaco acquired it for $9.9 billion, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On a barren asteroid, the once-mighty Haddron Empire is on the brink of collapse, torn apart by civil war. The one man who might have saved it languishes in prison, his enemies planning his death and his friends plotting his escape.The Second Doctor arrives as the last act of this deadly drama is being played out – and with both terrifying killers and cunning traitors to defeat, the future hangs in the balance.An adventure featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton and his companions Jamie and Victoria

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Kniha - autor John Connolly, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' The Times'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily MailThis illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author.'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in...

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Kniha - autor Elizabeth Gilbert, 580 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE From the moment Alma Whittaker steps into the world, everything about life intrigues her. Instilled with an unquenchable sense of wonder by her father, a botanical explorer and the richest man in the New World, Alma is raised in a house of luxury and curiosity. It is not long before she becomes a gifted botanist in her own right. But as she flourishes and her research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, the man she comes to love draws her in the opposite direction - into the realm of the spiritual, the divine and the magical. The Signature of All Things soars across the globe of the nineteenth century, from London and Peru, to Philadelphia, Tahiti and beyond. Peopled with extraordinary characters along the way, most of all it has an unforgettable heroine in Alma Whittaker.

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Agatha Christie’s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection in a new hardback special edition.First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest… next, an overheard quarrel that led to murder… the strange case of the dead man who altered his eating habits… and the puzzle of the victim who dreamt his own suicide.What links these five baffling cases? The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot!Contains the stories:• The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding• The Mystery of the Spanish Chest• Four-And-Twenty Blackbirds• The Under Dog• The Dream

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Agatha Christie's seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding... then the discovery of a corpse in a chest... next, an overheard quarrel that led to murder... the strange case of the dead man who altered his eating habits... and the puzzle of the victim who dreamt his own suicide. What links these five baffling cases? The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot!

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The chilling story of the abduction of two teenagers, their escape, and the dark secrets that, years later, bring them back to the scene of the crime. It’s senior-year spring break, and Noelle Meyer and Evan Sinclair have been kidnapped. Neither knows why they were chosen, only that they share a tragic past: Evan’s father got away with killing Noelle’s mother, effectively ruining her family when the death was ruled an accident. Despite the connection that should have made them enemies, the teens instead unite to face their other common denominator―their abductors. Noelle and Evan survive one sadistic circumstance after another, eventually making a harrowing escape. But every happy ending comes at a price… Years later, Evan, now a private investigator, revisits the crime when he learns it may be ongoing. He reaches out to Noelle for help, and they discover that the answers lie with a man known only as the Collector. To close their case and solve the ones that followed, Noelle and Evan must unmask this mysterious spectator―the only man who knows enough secrets to take their captors down.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2016A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK''A superb portrait of twentieth century Germany seen through the prism of a house which was lived in, and lost, by five different families. A remarkable book.'' Tom Holland''Personal and panoramic, heart-wrenching yet uplifting, this is history at its most alive.'' A.D. Miller''A passionate memoir.'' Neil MacGregor_______________________________________In 2013, Thomas Harding returned to his grandmother''s house on the outskirts of Berlin which she had been forced to leave when the Nazis swept to power. What was once her ''soul place'' now stood empty and derelict. A concrete footpath cut through the garden, marking where the Berlin Wall had stood for nearly three decades.In a bid to save the house from demolition, Thomas began to unearth the history of the five families who had lived there: a nobleman farmer, a prosperous Jewish family, a renowned Nazi composer, a widow and her children and a Stasi informant. Discovering stories of domestic joy and contentment, of terrible grief and tragedy, and of a hatred handed down through the generations, a history of twentieth century Germany and the story of a nation emerged.

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The first in an all-new fantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. In this biting, feminist retelling of Lilith's story, Lilith will rise from the ashes of her former life to destroy the ancient power that stole everything she loves.She is the beginning and the end. She is peace and chaos. She is terror knocking at the gates.Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over…until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Children can discover the magic of Mozart by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the forest playing five different pieces of Mozart's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music are a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.

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A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER''A stunning blockbuster'' Robert Fisk''A brilliant tour de force of revisionist scholarship and thrilling storytelling'' Simon Sebag Montefiore''A compelling detective story of the highest order'' Sunday Times''Tom Holland has an enviable gift for summoning up the colour, the individuals and animation of the past'' IndependentIn the 6th century AD, the Near East was divided between two venerable empires: the Persian and the Roman. A hundred years on and one had vanished forever, while the other seemed almost finished. Ruling in their place were the Arabs: an upheaval so profound that it spelt, in effect, the end of the ancient world. In the Shadow of the Sword explores how this came about. Spanning from Constantinople to the Arabian desert, and starring some of the most remarkable rulers who ever lived, he tells a story vivid with drama, horror, and startling achievement.

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One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. Creator of the world’s most famous paintings, this scientist, artist, philosopher, inventor, builder, and mechanic epitomized the great flowering of human consciousness that marks his era. As part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, Leonardo da Vinci – The Graphic Work features top-quality reproductions of 663 of Leonardo’s drawings, more than half of which reside in the Royal Collection of Windsor Castle. From anatomical studies to architectural plans, from complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits, delve in and delight in the delicate finesse of one of the most talented minds, and hands, in history.

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