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The Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.

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Simon Templar is the Saint - daring, dazzling, and just a little disreputable. On the side of the law, but standing outside it, he dispenses his own brand of justice one criminal at a time.Simon Templar finds himself on the side of the righteous for once when he agrees to work with the police. They''re after the gang known as the Angels of Doom, who specialise in abetting convicted criminals escape. But Templar finds a kindred spirit in Jill Trelawney, the mastermind behind the gang, and Scotland Yard soon learn that you can''t hire a Saint and hope to have things all your own way...

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The Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.

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The Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.

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When Patrick O’Connor went missing in August 1849, his friends were suspicious. The London dock worker was last seen in the company of Swiss-born Maria Manning and her husband in Bermondsey. By the time police officers discovered his remains under the kitchen floor, the couple had fled. This shocking crime sparked a race against time to bring these cold-blooded killers to justice. After almost a decade of unsolved murders in the capital, could Scotland Yard detectives find the murderous pair and restore public confidence in their sleuthing skills?The search for the Mannings spread beyond England and was closely followed by the Victorian public, including prominent writers such as Charles Dickens who was haunted by the case and later immortalised some of the key characters in _Bleak House_, which was published just four years later. To this day, the Bermondsey Murder remains a legendary crime in the history of Scotland Yard and mid-nineteenth century London. Using primary source material, this book delves into the background of the Mannings, including Maria’s link with royalty and Frederick’s previous criminal activities. It also offers a full biography of the victim, Patrick O’Connor, and his shady past, as well as presenting the original court documents ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The story of the most audacious serial heist in the history of Australia’s museums—and the British gentleman adventurer who pulled it off and got away with it—in a scientific true-crime caper stretching around the globe.In January 1947, a chance discovery rocked the world of natural science: over 3,000 rare and precious specimens of butterflies had vanished from Australia’s most prestigious museums in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Alarmingly, the missing insects included many priceless “holotypes”—the first specimen of a given species to be identified, against which all others are compared.On the other side of the world, New Scotland Yard descended on a country house in Surrey, where they found a trove of over 40,000 butterfly specimens. The culprit was Colin Wyatt, a Cambridge-educated ski champion, mountaineer, wartime camouflager, artist, and amateur naturalist whose high-flying exploits cut a path from the Alps of Europe to a London court room to a final expedition to the jungles of Guatemala.Drawing on unpublished casefiles, dossiers, and private archives, The Butterfly Thief pieces together Wyatt’s enigmatic life story and his decades-long impact on the world of natural history. Along the way, award-winning journalist Walter Marsh reveals a deeper history of gentleman explorers, scoundrels, and grave-robbers that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure. These fifteen short stories, chosen by David Stuart Davies, former Editor of Sherlock magazine, show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious. Faithfully supported by his chronicler, Dr Watson, Holmes pits his wits against ''the Napoleon of Crime'', Professor Moriarty, assists European royalty threatened by disgrace, helps to solve the mysterious death of a young woman due to be married, and becomes involved with other intrigues that defeat the detectives of Scotland Yard. The original illustrations from The Strand magazine by Sidney Paget accompany each story.Stories included in this edition are:A Scandal in BohemiaThe Red-Headed LeagueThe Boscombe Valley MysteryThe Man with the Twisted LipThe Blue CarbuncleThe Speckled BandSilver BlazeThe Musgrave RitualThe Dancing ManThe Solitary CyclistCharles Augustus MilvertonThe Six NapoleonsThe Abbey GrangeThe Second StainThe Devil''s Foot

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"Meet the Tiger" by Leslie Charteris: Classic mystery thriller introducing The Saint. "Meet the Tiger" marks the debut of Leslie Charteris's iconic character, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. This gripping mystery thriller falls within the genre of detective fiction and introduces readers to the suave and resourceful anti-hero who would go on to become one of the most beloved figures in crime literature. Set against the backdrop of 1920s London, the novel follows Templar as he embarks on his first adventure, unraveling a complex web of intrigue and deception. With his sharp wit, cunning intellect, and unyielding sense of justice, The Saint navigates the seedy underbelly of the city, confronting villains and righting wrongs along the way. Charteris's prose is fast-paced and action-packed, drawing readers into a world of danger and excitement where no mystery is too challenging for The Saint to solve. Through clever plot twists and exhilarating escapades, "Meet the Tiger" keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. As the inaugural installment in the long-running series featuring Simon Templar, "Meet the Tiger" lays the foundation for a literary phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

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In this collection of short stories, the Saint intervenes to teach a motley bag of criminals the error of their ways. Crooked financiers, bookies, fake inventors, dodgy bankers, dealers in pornography, unethical businessmen, murderers, thieves and liars - all will come to regret the day their actions caught the Saint''s attention.

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In these three stories, everyone''s favourite criminal follows his nose and finds yet more trouble.In The Miracle Tea Party, an attack on Inspector Teal leads Simon to discover a packet of Miracle Tea with truly miraculous properties. In The Invisible Millionaire the Saint and Hoppy agree to meet a woman with information on a major swindle - only to find her dead. And finally, in The Affair of Hogsbotham, Simon is irritated by the self-appointed guardian of the nation''s morality Ebenezer Hogsbotham and decides to take him down a peg or two. But though he sets out for some light-hearted fun, he soon stumbles into the middle of a bank-robbing conspiracy...

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Pit your wits against the brilliant minds of Scotland Yard, from the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers, Sinclair McKay. If you cracked the GCHQ Puzzle Book and tore through the Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, you MUST show off your brainteaser abilities and prove that you have what it takes to be a detective at the Yard...How can a man be in two places at once? How might a murder be committed when no one is seen entering or exiting the house? Can an entire crime be solved with just a suitcase of empty beer bottles?It''s time for you to tackle the conundrums that confounded the best detectives over the years.Since it opened its doors in 1829, Scotland Yard has used the science of detection to solve the most macabre of murders and catch the most audacious of thieves. The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book takes a look through the history of this famous institution and recreates some of the most complex puzzles its detectives have ever faced. Technology can now shine a light on some of the most difficult cases, but the analytical mind needed to crack the clues remains as essential as ever. Do you have what it takes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A true crime history that reads like a thriller . . . A macabre and fascinating page-turner'' John Douglas, bestselling co-author of Mindhunter ''A great true crime history that reads like one of the best page-turning thrillers . . . Riveting'' Sunday Post ''Scotland Yard: A Bloody History is beautifully researched, elegantly written, and brimming with vivid characters and detail'' Daniel Stashower, bestselling author of American Demon ''Triumphant . . . Indispensable for anyone drawn to true crime and the darker districts of history'' Lindsey Fitzharris, bestselling author of The Butchering Art ''Scotland Yard is a riveting and novelistic deep dive into the true history of one of the world''s great institutions . . . essential reading for anyone even mildly curious about the history of investigative technique'' Alex Grecian, bestselling author of The YardKatherine Webster: dismembered and gutted her former employer, boiling the parts down into a sludge and selling it to the local pub as the ''best dripping''.George Joseph Smith: married several women under different aliases, only to drown each of them while they bathed. Patrick Mahon: swept pregnant Emily Kay off her feet and brought her to his house of horrors, where he chopped her up into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.

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Detektivní hra , ve které hráči uplatní svoji logickou úvahu. Hráči budou mít za úkol pomoci Scotland Yardu dostihnout prchajícího profesora Moriartyho, který je na útěku. Muž zločinu byl spatřen naposled v horkovzdušném balonu nad Temží. Dveře bytu na Baker Street 221B se zavírají a tím hon na Moriartyho začne. Hráči mohou volit, zda budou hrát detektivy nebo Moriartyho. Hru mohou hrát dle původních pravidel nebo podle speciálních pravidel Sherlocka Holmese. Obsah balení: herní plán, 29 startovních karet, 134 jízdenek 6 hracích figurek, 10 žetonů postav, 6 hráčských tabulek cestovní tabulka s papírem a tužkou, kartonový proužek kšilt, 3 kroužky - strážníci, 15 karet z místa činu, pravidla Kupte dětem hru Scotland Yard Sherlock Holmes! Vhodné pro děti od 10 let Počet hráčů: 2 - 4 Doba hry: 45 - 60 min.

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DVD film Fantomas kontra Scotland Yard [1966]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Fantomas se vrací! Mistr převleků, falešní duchové a zmatení detektivové v komediální honičce na skotském hradě plné zvratů a smíchu. Fantomas je na vrcholu své moci a právě začíná uplatňovat krutý daňový systém, který má umožnit bohatým… zůstat naživu. Jeho „poplatníci“ se scházejí na jednom skotském hradě, aby se na tajné poradě domluvili na pasti, kterou na Fantomase políčí. Ovšem mistr bleskových proměn Fantomas, jednou gangster - jednou lord je tak chytrý, že inspektor Juve (Louis de Funes), Fandor (Jean Marais) a Hélene (Mylene Demongeot) za chvíli vůbec netuší, kdo je kdo. Oběšenec najednou není oběšencem, mrtví zázračně ožívají, falešní duchové si hrají na schovávanou. Hra, kde legrace děsí fantomy.

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Společenská hra - strategická hra, pro 2 až 6 hráčů, délka hry 45 min, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 8 let Klasická detektivní hra Scotland Yard nyní v novém a lepším provedení! Hra je kompletně přepracovaná, díky čemuž si ji mohou užívat detektivové již od 8 let. Ve hře se jeden z hráčů stane Mr. X, což je nebezpečný padouch z londýnského podsvětí. Ostatní hráči jsou detektivové, kteří Mr. X musí odevzdat do rukou spravedlnosti. Mr. X má výhodu v tom, že se po herním plánu pohybuje skrytě a policisté tedy musí hádat, kde se zrovna nachází. Jediným vodítkem je londýnská doprava, ve které zločinec zanechává stopy. Dokážete Mr. X uvěznit během 24 tahů? V této jedinečné detektivní hře vám pomůže především dobrý postřeh a předvídavost. Počet hráčů2 - 6Doporučený věk8 - 99Přibližná doba hraní45 minutRozměry27 × 37 × 6 cmSpletité cesty LondýnaNa velkém herním plánu, který věrně kopíruje část města Londýna, se můžete libovolně pohybovat po vyznačených...

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„Scotland Yard potřebuje vaši pomoc! Profesor Moriarty je na útěku. Naposledy byl spatřen, jak prchá horkovzdušným balonem nad Temží! Použijte své dedukční schopnosti, abyste ho dopadli, ale buďte opatrní… Moriarty je nebezpečný a spřádá plány na další zločiny. Najděte ho,

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No-holds barred history of Scotland Yard's elite Murder Squad. Gripping accounts of police investigations into notorious killings.

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Superb collection of crime solving cases by Scotland Yard

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Elektronická kniha - autor Edgar Wallace, česky Klasická dobrodružná detektivka z Londýna třicátých let dvacátého století od mistra tohoto žánru. Originální název je Kate and ten, v češtině Katuška a 10. Dramatický souboj mezi mladou Katuškou - mozkem elity londýnského podsvětí a inteligentním komisařem Scotland Yardu Michaelem připomíná rozehranou šachovou partii.

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This is a triumph. A love letter to the ghosts of Edinburgh. I feel its hand upon my shoulder. -Sara SheridanAs a writer of fiction, I found myself itching to lift some of these characters from the page into the fertile fields of my own imagination. -Val McDermidAbout the book10 Scotland Street – the story of an Edinburgh home and its cast of booksellers, silk merchants, sailors, preachers, politicians, cholera and coincidence and its widespread connections over two centuries across the globe.

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The true Scot''s insider''s guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised and updated in Peter Irvine’s own unique style, the 14th edition includes more than 2,000 recommendations for every type of adventure.Trusted for 30 years, this fully comprehensive and independent guide to Scotland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget.Discover stunning scenery, landscapes and historical highlightsFind the best coastal walks, city strolls and sight-seeing spotsEat at the best local cafés and regional restaurantsGreat advice on where to sleep, from wild camping to boutique hotelsExplore the true culture of Scotland and discover local, hidden gemsPeter Irvine is your personal guide to the very best of Scotland. From the streets of Edinburgh to the Western Isles, he’s visited, rated and remarked on the must-see highlights of Scotland. The 14th edition is the perfect travel companion, complete with essential information including websites, phone numbers, costs and insider tips to let you experience the best of everything Scotland has to offer.

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From the author of the acclaimed Britain from the Rails, an entertaining armchair read and practical guide rolled into one. Engaging, eccentric, informative, inspirational and only very occasionally trainspotter-ish, Scotland from the Rails is the perfect guide to some of the most romantic rail journeys not just in Scotland but the world.Scotland''s rail network boasts the highest mainline summits in Britain; the longest bridge; the longest and boldest spans; the most famous railway bridge of all (the Harry Potter one); as well as some of the friendliest staff and the most lovely - and downright quirky - station buildings, many lovingly maintained or restored. And for icing on the cake, or rather cream on the Cranachan, some utterly charming and fascinating preserved lines, steam centres and luxury excursion trains which cruise through this magnificent land.From the East Coast to the Great North, the West Highland Line to the Skye Railway, let expert rail enthusiast Ben le Vay be your guide to the best of Scotland''s rail journeys. Perfect for train buffs, Scotland buffs, history buffs and trivia buffs, Scotland from the Rails is also the ideal book for anyone whose idea of heaven is sit back on a train and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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100 beautiful places in Scotland to walk, eat and sleepPeter Irvine, bestselling author of SCOTLAND THE BEST,has selected 100 extraordinary places that epitomise what istruly great about Scotland. This personal and diverse compendium is illustrated with beautiful and evocative images by some of Scotland’s best photographers.Peter Irvine has drawn on a lifetime of experiences to create this list of the 100 best places in Scotland: reflective, magnificent and human places. Some choices may be surprising but all are exceptional.This book is Pete’s ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in the bestselling independent guide to Scotland, SCOTLAND THE BEST. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat and sleep nearby.Some of Scotland’s finest photographers have captured the essence of each place. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is Pete’s list of the places in Scotland that you really should visit in your lifetime.

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The Saint is a classic that continues to be reinvented for each generation. Simon Templer is the Saint, a modern-day Robin Hood, or Raffles – a gentleman debonair charmer, not entirely honest but always morally on the side of good. Originally created in the 1920s by Leslie Charteris, for many it is Roger Moore who will always be the Saint, having been perfectly cast in the role in the 1960s ITC series. Moore brought a knowing charm to the role, a likeable rogue, unlike the aloof far more egotistical Saint of the literary incarnation. The Saint worked outside the law, often putting him at odds with local law enforcement agencies and in particular Inspector Teal of Scotland Yard. This continued when Ian Ogilvy took over the role in the seventies Return of the Saint series.Displaying a treasure trove of superb merchandise that will make the memories come rushing back, John Buss looks at the story behind the collectibles produced in relation to this iconic figure in pop culture.

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''A lovely compilation. It''s the real macabre.'' Terry Pratchett''An impressive folkloric travel guide'' Times Literary Supplement Scotland''s rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs. In The Lore of Scotland, Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo''s miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare''s Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King''s Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye''s unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Now including full coverage of the NC500, SWC300 and NE250.Forget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it. Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. Stopping to take a breath. Stopping to let the planet take a breath too. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course – the humble camper van or motorhome.This book is about the very best driving routes around Scotland. But there’s more to it than that. It’s about the best places to stay, things to do and places to see and why it’s vital that we experience it truly, madly, responsibly. Come with us as we meander around the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands of Scotland. Everyone will find something between the pages to start writing their own stories in Scotland.You don’t even have to own a camper van or motorhome – full listings of camper and motorhome hire companies in Scotland are here too.This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and expanded and now contains full coverage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Part biography of a wartime adventurer, part detective story, and part faith journey, this intriguing book from a New York Times journalist and bestselling author takes us inside the modern-day making of a saint.The Saint Makers chronicles the unlikely alliance between Father Hotze and Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, a country priest and a cosmopolitan Italian canon lawyer, as the two piece together the life of a long dead Korean War hero and military chaplain and fashion it into a case for eternal divinity. Joe Drape offers a front row seat to the Catholic Church's saint-making machinery—which, in many ways, has changed little in two thousand years-and examines how, or if, faith and science can co-exist.This rich and unique narrative leads from the plains of Kansas to the opulent halls of the Vatican, through brutal Korean War prison camps, and into the stories of two individuals, Avery Gerleman and Chase Kear, whose lives were threatened by illness and injury and whose family and friends prayed to Father Kapaun, sparking miraculous recoveries in the heart of America. Gerleman is now a nurse, and Kear works as a mechanic in the aerospace industry. Both remain devoted to Father Kapaun, whose opportunity for sainthood relies ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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DISCOVER 2,000 YEARS OF SCOTTISH HISTORY TOLD BY THOSE WHO LIVED IT - FROM THE ROMAN INVASION TO THE SNP PARLIAMENTARY VICTORY IN 2007.Featuring writing from Tacitus, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, David Livingston and Billy Connolly. ______________Scotland''s history is wide and vast. Depending on the lens applied, it can be seen as an unrelenting tale of oppression and poverty or a glowing roll-call of innovation, exploration and entrepreneurship. In fact, it''s all of the above. In Scotland: An Autobiography, Professor Rosemary Goring shows Scotland''s history as it happened by those who were there - from criminals, servants, house-wives, poets, journalists and nurses to politicians, novelists, prisoners, comedians, sportsmen and even queens. It is the good and the bad. The everyday and the key historical moments. A vivid, panoramic and engrossing account, she has created a living history and the perfect read for anyone not only seeking to understand Scotland''s past but also its heart and soul. ______________''History caught on the hoof and the wing by those who were actually there - a brilliant selection'' Andrew Marr''An unqualified triumph, superb, a real page-turner . . . what a stirring, dramatic, poignant story it has been'' Alexander McCall Smith, Spectator ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why you should worry less about AI and more about what makes us humanWe are at a crossroads in history. If we hope to share our planet successfully with one another and the AI systems we are creating, we must reflect on who we are, how we got here, and where we are heading. The Importance of Being Educable puts forward a provocative new exploration of the extraordinary facility of humans to absorb and apply knowledge. The remarkable “educability” of the human brain can be understood as an information processing ability. It sets our species apart, enables the civilization we have, and gives us the power and potential to set our planet on a steady course. Yet it comes hand in hand with an insidious weakness. While we can readily absorb entire systems of thought about worlds of experience beyond our own, we struggle to judge correctly what information we should trust. In this visionary book, Leslie Valiant argues that understanding the nature of our own educability is crucial to safeguarding our future. After breaking down how we process information to learn and apply knowledge, and drawing comparisons with other animals and AI systems, he explains why education should be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“Between the decadence and the dazzling details, I love historical fiction books centered around fashion. And C. W. Gortner’s latest enthralled me. This story transported me to Paris. It was a perfect blend of fiction and fact.” — First for WomenThe Paris runways of the 70s come to wild and splashy life in this novel of fashion's "It Girl" Loulou de la Falaise and her life partying and designing with Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, and Halston. Nightlife! Gowns! Cocaine! Glamour!It’s the 1970s, and from hippie London to Warhol’s Factory in New York, reluctant aristocrat Loulou de la Falaise is desperately seeking adventure. Having escaped an early, unhappy marriage, she arrives on a whim in Paris—the champagne-soaked heart of the fashion world, where the rigid old world of haute couture and the ffast-paced new world of ready-to-wear are vying for supremacy. Glamour, sex, and cocaine nights fuel the decadent Paris fashion scene. Its crown prince is the soulful and intensely gifted Yves Saint Laurent, whose sexy tuxedos for women and chic Rive Gauche boutiques reflect women’s desire for seductive independence, a desire Loulou knows all too well. Loulou’s bohemian flair immediately captures Saint Laurent’s attention, and they embark on a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"You are Black; you are female," Leslie Jones'' father once said. "But if you work harder and you''re better than everybody else, they can''t f*cking deny you."Leslie Jones is a warrior. Raised by a tough dad and a loving but often sick mom, her father''s military career meant she bounced around as a kid–fighting off bullies because she was tall and loud, sticking up for her troubled kid brother, and generally causing mayhem wherever she went. In the end the family settled in Lynwood, Los Angeles, where in high school she was a star basketball player, heavily recruited for what everyone thought would be a stellar college career.Then, one day in college, she discovered comedy instead, and everything changed. Eventually hitting the road as a working comedian, and holding down regular jobs to fund her dreams, she found herself fighting prejudice, tough crowds, stupid bosses, and people who thought a Black woman could never be funny enough. But she proved herself time and again to be undeniably funnier than most, and in Leslie F*cking Jones, we finally get to meet the woman behind the laughs: tough but full of love, uncompromising but wise, honest, revealing, challenging, and always completely hilarious. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first days of the Battle of the Bulge saw tactical defeats for several formations of the US army. The Saint-Vith sector was particularly hard hit by the surprise attack that prevailed on the morning of 16 December 1944\. Two American units, the 106th Infantry Division and the 14th Cavalry Group, were crushed in front of this small town, which was of vital importance to the German offensive in the Ardennes. To the north-west of Saint-Vith is a small hamlet consisting of a few houses: Poteau. The area is well known to military history enthusiasts thanks to a series of photographs taken by a German Propaganda Kompagnie, which were later captured by the US Army and have since become famous the world over. Although this series of photographs was a staging point for a propaganda battle, their frequent appearance in history books on the Ardennes offensive prompted the author to investigate what really happened in this small village on the border between the Ardennes and the German-speaking cantons of Belgium, and how its history is closely linked to the drama of the Battle of Saint-Vith.

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A companion tale to the popular light novel, manga, and anime (in English from Funimation)! What would you do if everyone thought you were the chosen one, but you knew they were wrong?Aira Misono is a run-of-the-mill high school girl. She never imagined that she’d be summoned to another world, let alone declared its savior. Yet from the moment the handsome Prince Kyle lays eyes on her, he’s convinced that she’s the long-awaited Holy Saint destined to banish darkness from his world. Aira herself maintains significant doubts. Is she really up to this challenge? She might be able to use magic, but is she really a Saint? Aira’s fears and struggles only deepen when the woman summoned alongside her begins to look more and more like the one who truly deserves that title.

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The incredible true story behind the creation of a masterpiece of world literature, Fyodor Dostoevsky''s Crime and Punishment''A dazzling literary detective story'' GuardianIn the summer of 1865, the former exile Dostoevsky found himself trapped in a cheap hotel in Wiesbaden, unable to leave until he''d paid the bill. Having lost the last of his money at the roulette table, his debts hung heavy over his head, his epileptic seizures were worsening, and his wife and beloved brother were dead. Desperate, a story came to him, a way to write himself out of his predicament: the murderer Raskolnikov, the hot, disorienting swirl of St Petersburg, the axe, the terrible crime, and the murderer''s paranoia. The book was Crime and Punishment, and from the moment it was published it was a sensation. But how did this haunting tale of guilt come to be, and why does it still hold such a sway over us all these years later? The Sinner and the Saint gives us the story of the creation of a work of literature that has bewitched readers for over a century, and of the two men so central to it: Dostoevsky himself, and Pierre François Lacenaire, a notorious murderer and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colourful pictures and witty captions and speech bubbles, and a pithy text gives the facts and tells the story.This is a fun book, but it covers the material in a way that will make it attractive both to schools and to tourists. With NESSIE, THE LOCH NESS MONSTER a continuing bestseller in Scotland, Richard Brassey is the perfect author/illustrator for a book that should have a long life ahead. His co-author, Stewart Ross, is an ex-teacher with a special interest in Scottish history.

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‘A.W. Boardman’s latest book is another triumph of careful research, insight and feel for his subject. It’’s also very readable. For me, this is the best book currently available on the period.’ – John Simpson, BBC NewsThe Siege of London on 12–14 May 1471 is a largely forgotten episode in the Wars of the Roses, but its implications were so far-reaching that the fate of the Lancastrian dynasty was sealed forever.Edward IV’s gamble to reclaim the throne for the House of York was a triumph against the odds, yet even after winning two crucial battles against the Lancastrians, his position was far from assured. He might have been confident of total victory if not for Thomas Neville, the Bastard of Fauconberg, who, along with thousands of ordinary people, stormed London in a desperate attempt to free Henry VI from captivity.In The Rose, the Bastard and the Saint King, the first ever full-length study of the siege of London and its aftermath, A.W. Boardman uses contemporary evidence to uncover the truth behind the rebellion of 1471 and the death of the last Lancastrian King of England. He also reveals answers to long-awaited questions such as where the battles for London took ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Published to coincide with the Flying Squad's Centenary. No-holds barred history of the most celebrated police unit in the Country.

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No-holds barred account of one man's crusade against London's gangs in the 1970s.

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Kniha - autor Sam Heughan; Graham McTavish, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland. 'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fuelled months. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts, clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of embarrassing personal reminiscences thrown in. Much is explored, all is shared. It is a camper van cornucopia of all things Alba'. From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam & Graham guide readers through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two...

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What if you had an internal compass that could provide direction at every turning point in your life? The Saint and the Drunk - A Guide to Making the Big Decisions in Your Life shows people how to build a practice of intentional decision making. Everyone has access to an understanding of what we are called to do or be in the world. But for many that access has been obscured by cultural or familial narratives, trauma or grief. This is a practical book that considers the very real responsibilities most people have. The exercises and writing prompts help to reach that deep knowing within people so that they can build a life that is congruent with their values while moving closer to their dreams. The author shares her deeply moving, and at times, tragic personal journey that successfully affirms that the discernment process outlined in this book can help anyone, no matter their circumstance, to make even the most difficult decisions in their lives. The Saint and the Drunk - A Guide to Making the Big Decisions In Your Life shows how to use ancient spiritual tools with a modern, spiritual-but-not-religious approach to make major life decisions with intention ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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FROM THE WINNER OF THE AUTHORS'' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2022''Reading The Saint of Lost Things was one of those perfect reading experiences that come along very occasionally; it''s moving, funny, tragic, triumphant, totally gripping, a pure gift of a novel'' DONAL RYAN''Superb'' FINANCIAL TIMES''You''ll be moved, you might laugh and there may well be redemption'' EVENING STANDARD''Thoroughly absorbing'' GUARDIANLindy Morris is stuck. She lives in rural Ireland, banished to a lonely bungalow by her Granda Morris, with only her Auntie Bell and the TV for company.But one day Lindy realises that life is not quite what she thought it was: her mother''s disappearance and her own lost years need to be brought out into the light. Suddenly Lindy is awake, uncovering the very secrets that will release her from her past.Told with devastating wit and poignancy, THE SAINT OF LOST THINGS is the triumphant story of an unlikely heroine as she makes her bid for freedom.

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The definitive guide to seeing all the wonders of Scotland under paddle power.Scotland is one of the most appealing destinations for kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders from all over the world. That’s because if there is one country best seen from the water, it is Scotland. Loch Ness contains more water than all of the rivers and lakes in England and Wales combined – and there are 27,000 other lochs to explore as well. What’s more, with 125,000km of rivers and 800 islands, there’s always somewhere new to paddle. And the spectacular Scottish scenery only adds to the appeal.This book is the complete guide to paddling the wonderfully varied waterways, lochs, rivers and coasts of Scotland, compiled by Ally Findlay, a paddleboard instructor and tour guide based in Glasgow. He covers all regions of Scotland:- South Scotland, including the coast at Kirkcudbright and Fleet Bay, and inland to Loch Ken, and the Galloway Canoe Trail- Central Scotland, including Loch Lomond and the beautiful Trossachs National Park- East Coast Scotland, including the Forth Bridges- West Coast Scotland, from the coast at Arasaig to lochs and rivers including the amazing Rannoch Moor- Scottish Highlands, which become a magical playground in the northwest following ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Release any concerns that you have about this path you''re about to walk on, and just go into it with the curiosity of a child, knowing that you''ll come out on the other side as a new person, or to be more accurate, far more of the person who you truly are and have been created to be."Jack Valentine seemed to have it all. He made good money as an adman, and looked good doing it. He had a hot apartment, cool friends, even a slick car-at least until the hectic Monday morning a truck smashed into it, sending the critically injured Jack to the hospital.Everything happens for a reason, though, and Jack''s reason reveals itself in the silver-haired cancer patient who becomes his roommate one evening. The elderly man, Cal, shares his life story-one not dissimilar to Jack''s-of material wealth masking a gaping hole within. Cal ultimately found salvation through philosophy ("the love of wisdom"), and now offers to help Jack by prepping the younger man for the Final Questions we all must face: Have I lived wisely? Have I loved well? Have I served greatly?Presenting Jack with three plane tickets, each accompanied by a map marked with a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “[A] torrent of endlessly inventive prose, by turns comic and enraged, embracing life in all its contradictions. In this spectacular novel, verbal pyrotechnics barely outshine its psychological truths.”—NewsdayWinner of the Whitbread PrizeOne of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist bombing of a London-bound jet in midflight. Two Indian actors of opposing sensibilities fall to earth, transformed into living symbols of what is angelic and evil. This is just the initial act in a magnificent odyssey that seamlessly merges the actual with the imagined. A book whose importance is eclipsed only by its quality, The Satanic Verses is a key work of our times.Praise for The Satanic Verses“Rushdie is a storyteller of prodigious powers, able to conjure up whole geographies, causalities, climates, creatures, customs, out of thin air.”—The New York Times Book Review“Exhilarating, populous, loquacious, sometimes hilarious, extraordinary . . . a roller-coaster ride over a vast landscape of the imagination.”—The Guardian (London)“A novel of metamorphoses, hauntings, memories, hallucinations, revelations, advertising jingles, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young's captivating standalone in the world of The Narrows is now in paperback!As a boy, Elias learned the hard way what happens when you don't head the old tales.Nine years after his lack of superstition got his father killed, he's grown into a young man of piety, with a deep reverence for the hallowed sea and her fickle favor. As stories of the fisherman's son who has managed to escape the most deadly of storms spreads from port to port, his devotion to the myths and creeds has given him the reputation of the luckiest bastard to sail the Narrows.Now, he's mere days away from getting everything his father ever dreamed for him: a ship of his own, a crew, and a license that names him as one of the first Narrows-born traders. But when a young dredger from the Unnamed Sea with more than one secret crosses his path, Elias' faith will be tested like never before. The greater the pull he feels toward her, the farther he drifts from the things he's spent the last three years working for.He is dangerously close to repeating his mistakes and he's seen first hand how ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The 1970s saw a change in the fortunes of the Scottish national side. After a gap of 16 years World Cup qualification was achieved for the finals in West Germany in 1974. Credited as the only undefeated side at the tournament, the sobering trip to Argentina four years later prompted more realistic future expectations. In a decade in which the SFA celebrated its centenary, the scandal of the Copenhagen Five and a breakdown in relations between the press and players were significant events - while, on the park, players of the calibre of Dalglish, Hartford, Jordan, Souness and McQueen replaced the old guard. Scotland in the 70s looks beyond the decade''s 89 matches, examining the role of the managers - Brown, Docherty, Ormond, MacLeod, Stein - and the circumstances surrounding the many memorable games. Extensive newspaper and video archive research is complemented by the memories of star contributors including Bobby Brown, Archie MacPherson, Asa Hartford, Eddie Gray, Willie Morgan, Willie Johnston, Lou Macari, Bobby Clark, Jimmy Bone and John Blackley.

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LP vinyl - „Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)” je v pořadí třetí studiové album americké metalové skupiny Slipknot vydané u nakladatelství Roadrunner Records. „Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)” je v pořadí třetí studiové album americké metalové skupiny Slipknot vydané u nakladatelství Roadrunner Records. Slipknot je devítičlenná americká hudební skupina. Je známá především bizarními kostýmy a maskami jejich členů a drsným osobitým stylem. Jejich písně jsou v angličtině a jsou mnohými považovány za kontroverzní. Reedice 2022 Seznam stop Prelude 3.0 / The Blister Exists / Three Nil / Duality / Opium Of The People / Circle / Welcome / Vermilion / Pulse Of The Maggots / Before I Forget / Vermilion Pt. 2 / The Nameless / The Virus Of Life / Danger - Keep Away

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Dog-loving Scotsman Peter MacQueen is embarking on an extraordinary adventure, guided by some of the most iconic, spirited and lovable dogs to ever leave their pawprints on Scotland's history. From the sheep-covered hills of the Borders to the windswept and majestic Isle of Skye, Peter dives into the world of Scotland's most celebrated breeds with his new book Tails of Scotland: The Story of Scottish Dogs.For a small country, Scotland has a remarkable number of native breeds of dogs - each chapter is a journey of discovery, revealing the history, traits and distinct personalities of twelve distinct Scottish dogs. From the regal Scottish Deerhound, the gentle giant of the glens, to the mischievous West Highland Terrier stealing hearts (and socks!) across the country, Peter meets the people who adore them and uncovers what makes each breed a perfect fit for its place - and its people.Whether he's watching a Border Collie command its flock or exploring the inquisitive spirit and unique charm of a Dandie Dinmont, Peter unearths the traditions that make these dogs an integral part of Scotland's heritage.Packed with lively storytelling, stunning photography of dogs in Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, and practical tips for both current and future owners, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Explore Christianity's Profound Influence on Scotland's History and CultureFrom the arrival of the first Christians in the second century to the Protestant Reformation and beyond, What Has Christianity Ever Done for Scotland? takes readers on a captivating journey through the nation's religious heritage. Historian Paul James-Griffiths illuminates how Christianity has shaped Scotland's identity and impacted its:Political landscapeEducational institutionsSocial reformsScientific and medical progressArts and literatureDiscover the inspiring stories of influential Christian figures such as:Columba, who established a vibrant faith community on IonaJohn Knox, who boldly led the Scottish ReformationJames Clerk Maxwell, the groundbreaking physicistJames-Griffiths traces the church's complex relationship with the people of Scotland from the early period to modern times. He explores how revivals and social reform movements born out of passionate Christian faith brought dramatic cultural change and spiritual renewal. Whether you are a history enthusiast, person of faith, or curious about Scotland's cultural roots, What Has Christianity Ever Done for Scotland? offers a fascinating, balanced perspective. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the indisputable, transformative impact of Christianity on one of the world's most intriguing nations.

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