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''The Schoolhouse is taut, gripping and intensely moving right until the very last page. I truly couldn''t put Sophie Ward''s beautifully written novel down'' Susannah Wise, author of This Fragile EarthIsobel lives an isolated life in North London, working at a nearby library. She feels safe if she keeps to her routines and doesn''t let her thoughts stray too far into the past. But a newspaper photograph of a missing local schoolgirl and a letter from her old teacher are all it takes for her ordinary, careful armour to become overwhelmed and the trauma of what happened when she was a pupil at The Schoolhouse to return.The Schoolhouse was different - one of the 1970s experimental schools that were a reaction to the formal methods of the past. The usual rules did not apply, and life there was a dark interplay of freedom and violence, adventure and fear. Only her teenage diary recorded what happened, but the truth is coming for her and everything she has tried to protect is put at risk.Set between the past and the present, The Schoolhouse is a masterful and gripping novel about childhood, secrets and trust.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2023''A compelling, fast-moving narrative . . . delivers real emotional impact'' Telegraph''A literary provocateur'' GuardianIsobel lives an isolated life in North London, working at a nearby library. She feels safe if she keeps to her routines and doesn''t let her thoughts stray too far into the past. But a newspaper photograph of a missing local schoolgirl and a letter from her old teacher are all it takes for her ordinary, careful armour to become overwhelmed and the trauma of what happened when she was a pupil at The Schoolhouse to return.The Schoolhouse was different - one of the 1970s experimental schools that were a reaction to the formal methods of the past. The usual rules did not apply, and life there was a dark interplay of freedom and violence, adventure and fear. Only her teenage diary recorded what happened, but the truth is coming for her and everything she has tried to protect is put at risk.Set between the past and the present, The Schoolhouse is a masterful and gripping novel about childhood, secrets and trust.

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In 2017, Sophie Pierce’s life changed forever when her twenty-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly. Thrown into an unimaginable new reality, she had to find a way to survive. By writing letters to Felix – composed during walks and swims taken close to his burial place by the River Dart – Sophie gradually learned how to live in the landscape of sudden loss, navigating the weather and tides of grief. The Green Hill collects these letters alongside Sophie’s account of the years following Felix’s death, into which she weaves poignant memories of his life. What results is a deeply moving, beautifully captured record of how – amid the rivers and rocks of Dartmoor, and in the sea off the South Devon coast – Sophie was able to hold on to and nurture her bond with Felix, both in her mind and through a physical engagement with the landscape: actively mourning, rather than grieving. This book is a celebration of the natural world and the role it plays in our lives and relationships, as well as an examination of how beauty, a sense of place and the passing seasons can help us contend with our own mortality. Above all, The Green Hill is one woman’s story of navigating through trauma and loss, and towards a fragile, complicated kind of joy. 'In The Green Hill, Sophie Pierce writes about the sudden death of her son Felix with an aching and gentle honesty. Struggling to come to terms with the loss not only of the young man he was, but everything that he would eventually become, she finds herself overwhelmed not only by grief, but also by love. Her writing is illuminated by a remarkable attention to the beauty and consolation of the natural world, and by the wisdom and tenderness which has been so painfully acquired. This is a book that will be a great comfort to those who need it' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth'Unforgettable, necessary. This beautiful book is a map, compass and ration of courage for anyone arrived in the landscape of sudden loss. Full of love and learning' Tanya Shadrick'The Green Hill is an extraordinary book… I thought of the fairy tale in which a captured princess must weave clothes from stinging nettles: Sophie Pierce has wrought something beautiful and useful from the darkest pain' Cressida Connolly, novelist and critic

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PRE-ORDER NOW AND TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH IN JUST 30 DAYS!Are you ready to uncover the secret to a healthier, happier life that''s free of pain, bloating, inflammation and other uncomfortable symptoms? Introducing The Anti-Inflammatory Reset.This practical and empowering guide from women''s health practitioner, Sophie Richards (IG @sophie.richards), will help you understand how inflammation is at the root of countless health issues and show you how to reset your diet and make simple but transformational lifestyle tweaks for a lasting, life-changing impact.Inspired by her journey from daily pain and discomfort to vitality and recovery, Sophie shares scientific insights and her own personal testimony to reveal the true impact of inflammation on gut and hormonal health. While the cause of Sophie''s pain was the chronic inflammatory condition endometriosis, her advice also applies to other inflammatory conditions and hormonal imbalances, including PCOS and IBS, showing how inflammation can affect anyone and the symptoms can hugely disrupt your everyday life.The solution? Embrace an anti-inflammatory lifestyle using Sophie''s simple, accessible tips, health-boosting recipes, and practical takeaways to optimise your health and take charge of your well-being.The Anti-Inflammatory Reset includes 80 simple and delicious recipes for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and desserts, including:The Ultimate Omega Breakfast ToastSpiced Carrot Cake Overnight Oats 1-Minute Steak with Herby Salsa Verde & Crunchy SlawPeri Peri Chicken Thighs with Charred Corn & Avocado Salsa Grilled Spiced Salmon with Coconut-Lime Drizzle Rhubarb, Strawberry and Elderflower Crumble Salted Caramel Swirl BrowniesThe Anti-Inflammatory Reset will not only help you feel better right now but will set you up for a lifetime of vibrancy and happiness - all in just 30 days!

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“Impossible to put down, makes you laugh and cry, Sophie’s story is inspirational. It gives us so much hope and encouragement. I don’t think we would be where we are on our own journey without her advice.”OLLIE LOCKE“A read so twisty your heart pounds as you turn the pages.”THE SUNDAY TIMESBrave, funny and honest, columnist Sophie Beresiner takes us on her complex journey to parenthood and shows us that there’s more than one way to become a mother.Sophie’s journey to motherhood began aged 30 with a cancer diagnosis that stole her fertility. Today, Sophie is older, wiser (and agonisingly excellent at hindsight), and somewhat battered. Through interminable cycles of hope and failure, her infertility story spanned three countries, five surrogates and a debt she’d rather not dwell on.Part memoir, part manifesto, The Mother Project is the epic story of Sophie’s quest for happiness. Exploring the complexities, expectations and injustices faced by millions of women across the world, it is a book that is both personal and universal.

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Take flight with a truly inspirational tale of courage and self-belief, inspired by the incredible life of Sophie Blanchard, the world’s first female hot-air balloonistScaredy-Cat Sophie is afraid of everything! So when a balloonist comes to the town fair, Sophie is left behind while everyone else goes to watch him fly in his marvellous balloon. She''s far too frightened of the crowds, the commotion and even riding in a horse-drawn carriage.But Sophie longs to watch the hot-air balloon sail across the blue sky. If she could just be brave enough to face her fears, who knows where her journey might take her …A touching tale for young readers of learning to overcome anxiety and follow your dreams.

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''Funny, fast and farcical. I loved it'' JOJO MOYESThe hilarious romantic comedy from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Sophie KinsellaSamantha thrives under pressure. A high-powered London lawyer, all she can concentrate on is taking the next step in her career; eating, sleeping, seeing friends – even taking a breath – will have to wait.But just when she’s about to get everything she has ever wanted, Samantha makes a mistake. A fifty-million-pound, career-destroying mistake. Unable to face the consequences, she does the unimaginable and runs away…Catching the first train she can, she finds herself in the countryside, outside a beautiful grand house. Mistaken for another woman, she falls into a new job as the family’s housekeeper.Disaster ensues. In a blink, her life has shifted from writing briefs to washing them – and she has no idea how to work the washing machine. Let alone the oven. A former master of the takeaway menu, she’s now expected to whip up fine cuisine.But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way. Will her employers ever discover the truth? Will Samantha''s old life ever catch up with her? And if it does...will she want it back?***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: *****''I couldn’t put it down.'' LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter)''I almost cried with laughter'' DAILY MAIL''Life doesn''t get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel'' RED''Hilarious . . . you''ll laugh and gasp on every page'' JENNY COLGAN

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''THE GOOD PART is one of the most heartfelt and wonderful books I''ve read all year'' BETH O''LEARY''Sophie''s books are always filled with warmth, but she''s outdone herself here. It''s the definition of a feel-good read! Funny, poignant, and heartfelt, I fell head-over-heels for this one'' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS________From the New York Times bestselling author of Just Haven''t Met You Yet, This Time Next Year, and Before I Do''I wish I could skip to the good part, where my life is sorted. I''m so tired of being broke and single and stuck . . . I just want to get to the good part of my life.'' What if you could fast forward to your happy ever after? Lucy Young is twenty-six and fed up with life, so when she stumbles upon a wishing machine, she wishes to skip ahead. When she wakes up the next day to the perfect life, Lucy can''t believe it''s real . . . especially when she looks in the mirror and sees her forty-something face staring back. As Lucy navigates her future life, she soon realises that along with the good part, there are harder surprises too. Does she want to go back to being the girl she once was? Or is the good part bright enough to stay in? READERS LOVE SOPHIE COUSENS:''It is one of those books that transports you making you forget about real life and full of delightful characters that spring to life. I actually felt like I was there in the story with them'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''It makes a change to read a book that makes you feel good and is entertaining'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''An emotional rollercoaster that left my crying tears of joy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Sophie''s books are always warm and quirky and this one is no exception'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists . . . everything a good book should be!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Just Haven't Met You Yet, This Time Next Year, and Before I Do 'Sophie's books are always filled with warmth, but she's outdone herself here. It's the definition of a feel-good read! Funny, poignant, and heartfelt, I fell head-over-heels for this one' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSLucy Young is only twenty-six, but she's exhausted. She's tired of bad dates, being on the bottom rung at work, and living off Rice Krispies.She's ready to skip to the good part. The part where she's happily married, running the office, and never even thinking about her overdraft. But you should be careful what you wish for . . . READERS LOVE SOPHIE COUSENS:'It is one of those books that transports you making you forget about real life and full of delightful characters that spring to life.I actually felt like I was there in the story with them''It makes a change to read a book that makes you feel good and is entertaining''An emotional rollercoaster that left my crying tears of joy''Sophie's books are always warm and quirky and this one is no exception''Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists . . . everything a good book should be!'

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''Every current and aspiring leader needs to read this book'' – Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis, Sunday Times bestselling authors of The Squiggly Career and You Coach You''Clever, brilliantly researched and vitally important'' - Dawn O''Porter, bestselling author of The Cows and Cat LadyThe Glass Cliff is an urgent conversation about what really happens when women break the rules, and break through The Glass Ceiling.The world of work is supposedly changing, embracing diversity – yet are the opportunities we’re giving to women really equal to those of men?Drawing on almost twenty years of research from around the world, Sophie Williams tells the truth of the Glass Cliff - whereby women are often only hired in leadership roles when a business is already underperforming, meaning their chances of success are limited before they ever even start in the role. The phenomenon is well established, but little known. Until now.This is a story of a structural inequality disguising itself as the personal failures of women. When Sophie Williams gave her viral TED Talk on the subject, she was subsequently flooded with accounts of confident, accomplished women who had taken what seemed like a dream leadership role only to quickly find themselves in a waking nightmare. Without the language to describe their experiences they had been left blaming themselves. But learning about The Glass Cliff enabled them to reframe and reexamine what they’d gone through.Once we understand The Glass Cliff – once we can stand together and face it head-first – we can start to unravel so many other false narratives about women’s leadership experiences that just don’t make sense without it. By understanding the phenomenon, and by telling one another about it, we can affect the conversation, empower one another to overcome societal bias and, ultimately, change the world of work for women forever.

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Discover wholesome, sustainable, plant-based dishes in this essential cookbook, perfect for anyone looking to reduce their waste or cook more economically''Hearty, healthy, flavour-packed dishes'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''A uniquely sustainable and delicious approach to modern plant-based cooking'' VOGUE''The Whole Vegetable blew me away . . . Full of inventive waste-free recipes'' Tom Hunt, GUARDIAN_________Have you ever wondered how to make your diet truly eco-conscious?In this beautiful plant-based cookbook, over 130 simple, creative, planet-friendly recipes put vegetables at the very centre of your table. Embracing often-discarded parts such as leaves, stalks, tops, flowers, seeds and even peelings, this is cooking at its most sustainable and cost-effective.In The Whole Vegetable, Sophie Gordon shows us how to:- Cook with every part of every vegetable- Reduce waste in your cooking- Reinvent your leftovers- Eat with the seasonsFrom Cauliflower Carbonara, Broccoli Pesto and Chunky Pumpkin Tacos, to Cherry Breakfast Crumble, Maple-Roasted Pears and Apple & Walnut Danish Buns, The Whole Vegetable is packed with thoughtful recipes for every season.Most of all, it will ensure that nothing in your kitchen goes to waste._________''Creative, delicious, planet-friendly recipes . . . Teaches you how to put those often discarded parts of fruit and veg to good (and tasty) use'' Women''s Health''Wow, Sophie Gordon''s . . . The Whole Vegetable blew me away. I wonder if she is the next Anna Jones. A seasonal, plant-centric, whole food recipe book without ultra-processed vegan ingredients. The recipes are super-inventive and importantly waste free!'' Eco-Chef Tom Hunt''The Whole Vegetable heroes plant-based cookery, with recipes that also help reduce food waste in the kitchen and improve sustainable living. A worthwhile read'' Good Housekeeping

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Have you ever wondered why there are so few success stories of women in business leadership? Or maybe you've wondered what life is really like on the other side of The Glass Ceiling? The world of work is supposedly changing, embracing diversity; yet are the opportunities we're giving to women really equal to those of men? Drawing on almost 20 years of research from around the world, The Glass Cliff phenomenon - whereby women are often only hired in leadership roles when a business is already underperforming, meaning their chances of success are limited before they ever even start in the role - is well established, but little known. Until now. This is the story of The Glass Cliff: a story of a structural inequality disguising itself as the personal failures of women. When Sophie Williams gave her viral TED talk on the subject, she was subsequently flooded with accounts of confident, accomplished women who had taken what seemed like a dream leadership role only to quickly find themselves in a waking nightmare.Without the language to describe their experiences they had been left blaming themselves. But learning about The Glass Cliff enabled them to reframe and reexamine what they'd gone through. Once we understand The Glass Cliff; once we can stand together and face it head-first; we can start to unravel so many other false narratives about women's leadership experiences that just don't make sense without it. By understanding the phenomenon, and by telling one another about it, we can affect the conversation, empower one another to overcome societal bias and, ultimately, change the world of work for women forever.

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A timeless story for readers aged 5+ celebrating friendship, imagination and adventure, with exquisite illustrations, from a bestselling author.Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the guests, particularly their most interesting guest and Mabel''s best friend, Madame Badobedah. Madame Badobedah has pirouetted through pyramids, skated across rivers, swum with mermaids and even helped a Triceratops with a toothache.In this new adventure, the duo set off on a mission to the Natural History Museum. And, just maybe, they will meet a dinosaur along the way…PRAISE FOR THE MADAME BADOBEDAH SERIES"Illustrated with airy, light-hearted charm by Lauren O’Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative life of an adventurous child, is lovely both the read and listen to." The Guardian"Swashbuckling and mysterious [...] I can''t recommend it enough as a gift [...] it''s a beautiful kids'' book" Dolly Alderton"Any imaginative child will warm to this funny, touching story of lonely only child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated, this is a joyous debut." The Daily Mail"My favourite contemporary kids’ author" Evening Standard Magazine“a playful and beguiling voice” The Observer"Dahl’s engaging style – teamed with Lauren O’Hara’s gorgeous illustrations – make it a book to remember." Press Association"Innocence meets experience in this story that’s as beautifully illustrated as it is told." i newspaper"plenty of charm" The Daily Telegraph"one of 2019’s most exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl’s debut for children is wonderfully eccentric and imaginative, and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are also a pure delight." The Sun

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A deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern• Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables• Liberates Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledgeLong before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight. Sharing the culmination of eight years of research into myth, folklore, and the history of religion, Strand leads us back into the forgotten landscapes and hidden secrets of familiar myths, revealing the beautiful range of the divine masculine, including expressions of male friendship, male intimacy, and male creative collaboration. In discussing Dionysus and Osiris, Strand encourages us to think like an ecosystem instead of like an individual. She connects dying, vegetal gods to the virtuous cycle of composting and decay, highlighting the ways in which mushrooms can restore soil and heal polluted landscapes. Exploring esoteric Christianity, the author celebrates the Gnostic Jesus of the Gospel of Thomas, imagining the ecology that the Rabbi Yeshua would have actually been referencing in his nature-focused parables. Strand frees Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge. Strand reseeds our minds with new visions of male identity and shows how each of us, regardless of gender, can develop a matured ecological empathy and witness a blossoming of sacred masculine powers that are soft, curious, connective, and celebratory.

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The new Hercule Poirot novel - another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his `little grey cells'.Since the publication of her first book in 1920, Agatha Christie wrote 33 novels, two plays and more than 50 short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation.Hercule Poirot's quiet supper in a London coffee house is interrupted when a young woman confides to him that she is about to be murdered. She is terrified, but begs Poirot not to find and punish her killer. Once she is dead, she insists, justice will have been done.Later that night, Poirot learns that three guests at the fashionable Bloxham Hotel have been murdered, a cufflink placed in each one's mouth. Could there be a connection with the frightened woman? While Poirot struggles to put together the bizarre pieces of the puzzle, the murderer prepares another hotel bedroom for a fourth victim...In the hands of internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London - a diabolically clever puzzle that can only be solved by the talented Belgian detective and his `little grey cells'.

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The second chapter in Sophie McKenzie's bestselling series, back with a fresh new cover design! Meet Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan – four psychic teens brought together by government agents to create the secret crime-fighting force The Medusa Project. After a narrow escape from the evil clutches of Jack Linden, the gang are back and the stakes are even higher. Ketty's brother Lex has stumbled into a dangerous game involving his boss and a hidden bomb. It's up to Ketty to save him without letting on what she knows to the rest of the team. But can she control her psychic visions, and her feelings for Nico, without getting the team's cover – and herself – blown sky high?

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A timeless story for readers aged 5+ celebrating friendship, imagination and adventure, with exquisite illustrations, from a bestselling author.Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the guests, particularly their most interesting guest and Mabel''s best friend, Madame Badobedah. Madame Badobedah has pirouetted through pyramids, skated across rivers, swum with mermaids and even helped a Triceratops with a toothache. In this new adventure, the duo set off on a mission to the Natural History Museum. And, just maybe, they will meet a dinosaur along the way…PRAISE FOR MADAME BADOBEDAH"Illustrated with airy, light-hearted charm by Lauren O’Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative life of an adventurous child, is lovely both the read and listen to." The Guardian"Swashbuckling and mysterious [...] I can''t recommend it enough as a gift [...] it''s a beautiful kids'' book" Dolly Alderton"Any imaginative child will warm to this funny, touching story of lonely only child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated, this is a joyous debut." The Daily Mail"My favourite contemporary kids’ author" Evening Standard Magazine“a playful and beguiling voice” The Observer"Dahl’s engaging style – teamed with Lauren O’Hara’s gorgeous illustrations – make it a book to remember." Press Association"Innocence meets experience in this story that’s as beautifully illustrated as it is told." i newspaper"plenty of charm" The Daily Telegraph"one of 2019’s most exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl’s debut for children is wonderfully eccentric and imaginative, and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are also a pure delight." The Sun

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The third gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series – back with a bold new cover look! Fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the Medusa gene– a gene for psychic abilities. Now teenagers, Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force: The Medusa Project. Since their existence became known to members of the criminal underworld, they have been hidden away in a secluded training camp in Spain, where their identities are being kept secret. Life in camp is hard enough, but then things take a turn for the worse. Ed is blackmailed into using his mind-reading powers – and in doing so he threatens to endanger the whole Medusa Project . . .

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Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities, behaviours and more. Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, Sophie Scott, and composed of ten mind-blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons that are vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how neuroscience is shaping up for the future; this book is a guide to our most powerful and awe-inspiring body part. If you have ever wondered what's going on inside your head (or someone else's), this book will be a fascinating and enthralling read.

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"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"Destined to be a seasonal classic." M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland. When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true... Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides. But Tasha knows that the snow has stayed too long in her village. Only, how can you welcome Spring, when your best friend is made of Winter?A gorgeous wintry story to curl up with, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations from Melissa Castrillon throughout. "The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can't stop thinking about it." Sibéal Pounder

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Painting Over the Cracks is Sophie Buchaillard's poetry debut. Inspired by her life and her workshops with survivors of abuse, this pamphlet explores the relationship between unspoken shame and fraying family ties, and the healing power of expression, friendship, and community in overcoming trauma. -- Books Council of Wales

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Sophie has become the figure within the family who is the comforter to its members and a reassuring and inspiring presence for the country. She is a modern woman and yet a throwback to happier Royal times. She is now the ''glue that binds''.During some of the darkest days of the Royal Family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has quietly risen to become the respected and much-loved face of a family in turmoil.In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Sean Smith tells the remarkable story of Sophie Rhys-Jones; a young woman with a winning smile who captured the heart of a Prince and, subsequently, the nation.From her fun-filled days in rural Kent and nervous beginnings at the Palace, to becoming a powerful voice on world issues and being acclaimed as a ''trailblazer'' by Hillary Clinton; this is an intimate portrait of a woman who has made significant achievements while enduring the pressures of life as a wife, mother and Royal. Whether it''s keeping important secrets, navigating tabloid exposés or surviving near-death experiences, Sophie has done so with dignity and strength.Inside, discover the secret of Sophie''s long-lasting love for Prince Edward; the unshakeable bond she had with the late Queen; her great friendship with the future Queen, Kate; and her frosty relationship with Princess Diana. And how, while the Royal Family gathers itself after the deaths of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; the cancer battles of King Charles and the Princess of Wales; amid a media obsession with Harry and Meghan - not to mention Prince Andrew - it is Sophie who is saving the day.

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Lonely Planet’s Georgia & the Carolinas is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Take a thoughtful trip around Atlanta''s Center for Civil & Human Rights, hike in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, admire Charleston''s antebellum architecture and feast on low-country fare; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet’s Georgia & the Carolinas Travel Guide:What’s NEW in this edition?Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Georgia and the Carolinas best experiences and where to have them What''s NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodationHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsEating & drinking in Georgia & the Carolinas - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryGeorgia & the Carolinas’ beaches - whether you’re looking for relaxation or activities, we break down the best beaches to visit and provide safety informationColor maps and images throughoutInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsOver70 mapsCovers Atlanta, Savannah & Coastal Georgia, Charleston & South Carolina, Charlotte & the Triangle, Coastal North Carolina, North Carolina Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Georgia & the Carolinas, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting the region for a week or less? Lonely Planet’s Pocket Charleston & Savannah guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the Charleston and Savannah’s can’t-miss experiences.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' – New York Times''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Get ready for a brand new edge-of-your-seat read from bestselling author Sophie McKenzie! When everyone thinks you're a liar, how hard will you fight for the truth?Carey and Amelia have been best friends forever. Then Amelia starts being trolled by SweetFreak, a mysterious and hateful online account, and Carey is accused of being behind the vicious comments and threats. Shut out by her other friends and shunned by Amelia, Carey is determined to clear her name and find out who’s really sending the messages. But as the online attacks spill over into real life, events start spiralling out of control… Can Carey expose the real SweetFreak before it’s too late? A gripping page-turner from the award-winning Sophie Mckenize, SweetFreak will keep you guessing until the very end… PRAISE FOR SOPHIE MCKENZIE: 'When it comes to YA thrillers, there's one name that defines the genre: Sophie McKenzie' Amy Alward, author of The Potion Diaries 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... You can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author

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WINNER OF THE PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION AND LONGLISTED FOR THE JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION.''Enchanting… a joy to read.'' JOANNA LUMLEY''Vibrant and vital.'' CHRIS PACKHAM''Forget Me Not is a tonic.'' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT''Remarkable.'' NELL FRIZZELL''A fierce, passionate stand for the wild.'' MEGAN MCCUBBIN''Funny, full of interest and often poignant.'' ISABELLA TREE''Beautiful. Rare. Profound. Hopeful.'' CHARLOTTE PHILBY''Passionate, pragmatic and seriously funny.'' GILLIAN BURKE''Wonderfully refreshing.'' BENEDICT MACDONALDJoin Sophie Pavelle on a low-carbon journey around Britain in search of ten animals and habitats threatened by climate change in the 21st century.Forget-me-not – a beautiful flower and a plea from our islands’ wildlife. When climate change has driven dozens of our most charismatic species to extinction, will they be forgotten?Like many of her generation, Sophie Pavelle is determined to demand action on climate change. In her hilarious and thought-provoking first book, she describes the trips she took to see ten rare native species: species that could disappear by 2050 and be forgotten by the end of the century if their habitats continue to decline.Sophie challenged herself to find them the low-carbon way, travelling the length of Britain on foot, by bicycle, in an electric car, by kayak, on ferries and in a lot of trains. From Bodmin Moor to the Orkney Islands, Sophie encountered species on the frontline of climate change in Britain. Which are going to be seriously affected, and why? Could some bounce back from the brink? Or are we too late to save them?Forget Me Not is a clarion call: we all need to play a part in tackling this most existential of threats. Everyone can see wildlife in the British Isles without contributing to its destruction. With joyful irreverence, Sophie shows us we can dare to hope. Journey with her, and she may even inspire you to take action for nature and head out on your own low-carbon adventure.

Objev podobné jako Forget Me Not - Sophie Pavelle

‘This is a book for the aspiring field biologist in your life’ New ScientistThe story of one woman’s remarkable work with a trio of charismatic, endangered bird species—and her discoveries about the devastating threats that imperil them.In Feather Trails, wildlife biologist and birder Sophie A. H. Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive species, lead poisoning, and habitat destruction—have decimated Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors.In the Rocky Mountains, the cloud forests of Hawai’i, and the Grand Canyon, Sophie and her colleagues work day-to-day to try to reintroduce these birds to the wild, even when it seems that the odds are steeply stacked against their survival.With humor and suspense, Feather Trails introduces us to the fascinating behaviors and unique personalities of Sophie’s avian charges and shows that what endangers them ultimately threatens all life on our planet.More than a deeply researched environmental investigation, Feather Trails is also a personal journey and human story, in which Sophie overcomes her own obstacles—among them heat exhaustion, poachers, rattlesnakes, and chauvinism.Ultimately, Feather Trails is an inspiring, poignant narrative about endangered birds and how our choices can help to ensure a future not only for the rarest species, but for us too.''A personal tale and a meticulously researched environmental history of modern America.’ Mark Cocker for The Spectator

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In the sequel to The God and the Gumiho, a trickster god must work with his reincarnated lost love to solve the mystery of his brother''s murder on board a luxury underworld cruise ship in this charming and clever contemporary fantasy romance.Seokga the No-Longer-Fallen is looking for his love. Since he lost Hani and was reinstated as a god, nothing has felt right - and he''s been desperately searching for her reincarnated form ever since.But when the red thread of fate leads Seokga to a cruise down the river of the dead, the woman he finds isn''t Hani . . . she''s Yoo Kisa, and she has no memory of him whatsoever - with seemingly no interest in regaining it either.But when the Heavenly Emperor of Okhwang is murdered, Seokga and Kisa must solve the crime before the cruise ends. And as the mystery draws them closer, they will have to decide what they truly mean to each other.There''s something bigger at play aboard the ship, something that holds the key to their fated connection - and the very fate of the world.TROPESHe Falls First 🧎Murder Mystery 🔪🔍 Fated Mates 🔴🪢Second chance🫰❤️READERS LOVE IT''I don''t think I have it in me to name a better duology if I tried'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An absolutely fantastic sequel'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The world is richly developed'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''SO fun, so twisty, and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This love story made me feel enveloped in love'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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This new, thoroughly revised third edition of Bradt''s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley remains the only standalone English-language guide available to this stunning region of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off the beaten path, attracting only the more adventurous foreign tourist, so their treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders awaits your discovery. Ladakh, Zanskar and the Kashmir Valley have long astounded intrepid visitors with their epic Himalayan beauty. Thousands of years of history sit side by side with vibrant modern communities; spectacular natural landscapes ripe for exploration are dotted with all manner of architectural curiosities. This guidebook is the ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions, where mountains, pilgrimage destinations, cultural sites and exciting wildlife - notably the chance of seeing the formerly near-mythical snow leopard - vie for your attention. Here you can gasp at the views from the roof of the world at the breathless Khardung La mountain pass, stroll through Eden-like Shalimar Gardens (where the early-morning mist rises eerily off the lawns and channels), trek remote mountain trails through Ladakh and Zanskar (with this edition featuring several new suggested routes), admire the monkeys that have colonised the 19th-century palace of Mubarak Mandi, take a shikara ride across the lotus-strewn lakes of Srinagar, marvel at the Buddhas of Kargil (cut from rock in the 7th and 8th centuries), relax on a houseboat at Srinagar or join the Buddhist monks at Thiksey Monastery for early-morning prayers by candlelight. And if that is not enough, you can white-water raft on the Indus, travel by jeep along nerve-wracking mountain roads, follow millions of Hindu faithful to the Amarnath Cave and enjoy superb powder skiing in amid true wilderness. Whatever your interests, and wherever they lead you in this fascinating and rewarding region, let Bradt''s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley illuminate your way.

Objev podobné jako Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley - Sophie Ibbotson

Three Women meets Crudo: a frank and fresh literary debut about the dawn of dating apps in Amsterdam.‘Sexual infidelity is unavoidable, for whatever reasons, in long monogamous relationships, so why not give the other sexual freedom, as a gesture of love, of communication maybe?’ Amsterdam in 2014 is an historic city situated at the heart of the future. One of the biggest hubs for internet traffic in the world, it has become a favourite testing-ground for the new internet platforms that form the vanguard of what has been coined ‘the sharing economy’. Gabrielle Bloom is a woman in her mid-40s, working as an exhibition curator. She is happily married to Anton and loves her son Victor. They have a circle of sophisticated friends and enjoy the life of two successful and respectable professionals living in one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally rich cities. There is, though, one crucial difference between their relationship and those of their friends. Gabrielle and Anton enjoy an open marriage. When Gabrielle is introduced, during a visit to a feminist art collective, to a new dating app that has recently launched in the city, fresh horizons open up. With an almost unlimited number of potential partners suddenly available to her, she quickly develops a taste for the thrill of a brief sexual encounter. Moving from one assignation to the next, things at first seem exhilarating and uncomplicated. But the human heart has not evolved at the same rate as the silicon chip and when attachments start to form things rapidly become less simple. Set during one intense and transformative year, and suffused with art, sex and philosophy, The Sharing Economy is at once a uniquely radical reappraisal of the way we view relationships and a tender and moving depiction of the many ways in which the human heart is capable of love.

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A delightful romantic Korean contemporary fantasy tale - a quest to track down a demon of darkness before it devours the mortal realm. Two bickering immortals. One chance to save the world.Kim Hani - the once-terrible gumiho known as the Scarlet Fox - spends her days working at a café and trying not to let a certain customer irk her. Seokga - a trickster god thrown from the heavens for his attempt at a coup - spends his days hunting demons and irking a particular gumiho. When a demon of darkness escapes the underworld, and the Scarlet Fox briefly emerges from hiding, Seokga is offered a chance at redemption: kill them both, and his sins will be forgiven.But Hani is prepared to do anything to prevent Seokga from bringing her to justice, even trick her way into his investigation. Anything, that is - except fall in love . . .

Objev podobné jako The God and the Gumiho - Kim Sophie

Give yourself the gift of an all-natural facelift from the comfort of your own home.Using a combination of facial exercise, yoga and massage, you can achieve a brighter complexion, improve your skin tone, define your features, plump your cheeks, depuff your eyes, reduce stress and ease tension, just with the power of your hands.With targeted chapters for specific areas of your face, featuring simple step-by-step exercises, The Natural Facelift will hand you the tools to look and feel gorgeous, at any time of life!

Objev podobné jako The Natural Facelift - Sophie Perry

From the beloved author of Babe come three more adventures from feisty farmer-to-be Sophie. Now whimsically re-imagined by the perceptive paintbrush of award-winning illustrator Hannah Shaw. In this book Sophie visits the farm, learns to ride a pony AND gets to visit Great Aunt Al in the Scottish Highlands! Sophie always makes a big impression, and these stories beautifully capture the dynamics of family life. Timeless adventures with a fresh, contemporary feel.

Objev podobné jako Sophie's Further Adventures - Dick King-Smith

Lucy Young may only be twenty-four, but she's already exhausted. She's tired of dating, tired of being on the bottom rung at work, of having no money and living off super noodles and Rice Krispies. She wants to know who she's going spend her life with, to have a successful career, and just once, to get out of her overdraft.She's ready to skip to the good part. But you should be careful what you wish for . . . Because when Lucy wakes up in a strange bed with a strange man, she finds that somehow the impossible has happened: her life has jumped forward eighteen years and overnight she has everything she thought she wanted. But is Lucy really ready for this level of responsibility? Is her new, grown-up life as sorted as it seems? And most importantly, what happened in the years she missed, and will she ever get them back?

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''Deftly explores expectations of modern womanhood . . . Full of adventure and awe'' Dolly AldertonPeople always said I''d find love where I least expected it. I always said they were idiots.I had no idea how to commit to another human being.I could barely commit to reading a magazine, and I wrote for magazines for a living. My specialist subject was celebrities, and my own relationships made their marriages look eternal.I''d never paid a household bill that didn''t mention bailiffs, and my idea of exercise was to go and stand outside a famous person''s house and stare until I''d convinced myself that I lived in it.But my life in LA was happy; free of care and consequence. That was, until I came down to earth - with a bump.So this is the story of how I staggered from partying in Hollywood to bringing up a baby in Piss Alley, Dalston; how I never did find a copy of What To Expect When You Weren''t Even Fucking Expecting To Be Expecting, and why paternity testing is not a good topic for a first-date conversation.A deeply profound, laugh out loud Mother''s Day gift for all parents, from shocked novices to experienced pros. ___________________Praise for THE HUNGOVER GAMES:''Funny, dark and true'' Caitlin Moran''A deeper, funnier, realer, more poignant Bridget Jones'' Philippa Perry''Sharply observed and funny'' Guardian''Frank and fearless'' Red''Outrageously entertaining'' David Nicholls''This is the first time I''ve read anything about motherhood that didn''t bore me'' Sara Pascoe

Objev podobné jako The Hungover Games - Sophie Heawood

Who will impress the fairy king and win the Golden Crown?Specially created to encourage children’s reading skills and confidence, and aligned with reading bands familiar in most schools. Includes an illustrated story, focus phonic sounds and tough words to look out for and practise, and fun questions to develop comprehension. A teacher/parent note guides adults to help their children to enjoy and develop their reading.

Objev podobné jako The Golden Crown - Sophie Giles

''A powerful prescription for change'' Observer, Book of the Week''An eye-opening contribution to the global discourse on women''s health and a call for change'' The Lancet''Important, timely, often fascinating'' Sunday IndependentWe know the causes of death and disease among women all over the world. Governments and philanthropists have funded plenty of initiatives over recent decades. So why isn''t it working?Across the globe, women''s health is being caught in the crossfires of politics: from the repeal of abortion rights and the bombing of Ukrainian maternity hospitals, to the exploitation of vulnerable patients and women health workers. In this powerful and moving exploration, Professor Sophie Harman digs deep into the urgent questions affecting women''s health, and offers smart solutions on how to fix this devastating crisis.''Radical and thought-provoking, this book should drive us all to action - and the author tells us how'' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain''Illuminating, accessible and important'' Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan, author of Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing''A vitally important read'' Dr Annabel Sowemimo''A very powerful read'' Dr Lucy Easthope, author of When The Dust Settles''Sophie Harman has gathered both the disturbing and heartbreaking facts and the vital possibilities open to all of us for action and engagement'' Stella Duffy, OBE

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From the author longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Women''s Prize for Fiction and selected as one of the Best Young British Novelists of the Decade:An unsettling and addictive feminist fable for fans of I Who Have Never Known Men, Hot Milk, Unsettled Ground and Klara and the Sun Recommended by Stylist, Evening Standard, Esquire, Red, Daily Mail, Oprah Magazine, LitHub, and Belletrist Book Club''Be sure to read everything Sophie Mackintosh writes'' Deborah Levy''Definitely don''t miss the return of Sophie Mackintosh'' StylistCalla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the lottery station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you children. A blue ticket grants you freedom. You are relieved of the terrible burden of choice. Or, to put it another way, you have no choice. And once you''ve taken your ticket, there is no going back.But what if the life you''re given is the wrong one?Blue Ticket is a devastating enquiry into free will and the fraught space of motherhood. Bold and chilling, it pushes beneath the skin of female identity and patriarchal violence, to the point where human longing meets our animal bodies.''Dreamlike, tense, compelling, [with] a pitch-perfect ending'' The New York Times''Gripping, ethereal, atmospheric'' Sunday Times''Thoughtful and haunting'' Observer''Terrifying and enchanting in equal measure'' LitHub''Blue Ticket will worms its way under your skin and haunt your dreams'' Red

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Winner of the 2024 Richard Jefferies Award for nature writing Shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation A Times Science Book of the Year ‘Sophie writes fantastically, chronicling the most important issues facing nature conservationists today.’ Chris Packham

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''A heart stopping thriller, a heartfelt mystery'' CHRIS WHITAKER ''A clever, chilling thriller that is also unexpectedly moving'' SHARI LAPENA ''Kept me guessing until the very end'' IAN RANKIN ''Incredible plotting and devastatingly good writing'' THE SECRET BARRISTER Sophie King is missing. Her parents, Harry and Zara, are distraught; for the last seventeen years, they''ve done everything for their beloved only daughter and now she''s gone. The police have no leads, and Harry and Zara are growing increasingly frantic, although they are both dealing with it in very different ways. Increasingly obsessed with their highly suspicious neighbour who won''t open the door or answer any questions, they are both coming to the same conclusion. If they want answers, they''re going to have to take matters into their own hands. But just how far are they prepared to go for the love of their daughter? ''Powerfully and brilliantly written'' VASEEM KHAN ''Pure brilliance'' JANICE HALLETT''Wow, what an ending!'' C. L. TAYLOR ''An astonishingly twisty tale of despair, deception and desperation'' LIZ NUGENT An Observer thriller of the month.

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''A heart-stopping thriller, a heartfelt mystery'' CHRIS WHITAKER ''A clever, chilling thriller that is also unexpectedly moving'' SHARI LAPENA''Kept me guessing until the very end'' IAN RANKIN ''Incredible plotting and devastatingly good writing'' THE SECRET BARRISTER Sophie King is missing. Her parents, Harry and Zara, are distraught; for the last seventeen years, they''ve done everything for their beloved only daughter and now she''s gone. The police have no leads, and Harry and Zara are growing increasingly frantic, although they are both dealing with it in very different ways. Increasingly obsessed with their highly suspicious neighbour who won''t open the door or answer any questions, they are both coming to the same conclusion. If they want answers, they''re going to have to take the matter into their own hands. But just how far are they both prepared to go for the love of their daughter?''Powerfully and brilliantly written'' VASEEM KHAN ''Pure brilliance'' JANICE HALLETT ''Wow, what an ending!'' C. L. TAYLOR''An astonishingly twisty tale of despair, deception and desperation'' LIZ NUGENT An Observer Thriller of the Month

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''A heart-stopping thriller, a heartfelt mystery'' CHRIS WHITAKER ''A clever, chilling thriller that is also unexpectedly moving'' SHARI LAPENA''Kept me guessing until the very end'' IAN RANKIN ''Incredible plotting and devastatingly good writing'' THE SECRET BARRISTER Sophie King is missing. Her parents, Harry and Zara, are distraught; for the last seventeen years, they''ve done everything for their beloved only daughter and now she''s gone. The police have no leads, and Harry and Zara are growing increasingly frantic, although they are both dealing with it in very different ways. Increasingly obsessed with their highly suspicious neighbour who won''t open the door or answer any questions, they are both coming to the same conclusion. If they want answers, they''re going to have to take the matter into their own hands. But just how far are they both prepared to go for the love of their daughter?''Powerfully and brilliantly written'' VASEEM KHAN ''Pure brilliance'' JANICE HALLETT ''Wow, what an ending!'' C. L. TAYLOR''An astonishingly twisty tale of despair, deception and desperation'' LIZ NUGENT An Observer Thriller of the Month

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Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure – perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend''s Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud''s Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones'' Howl''s Moving Castle, and Terry Pratchett''s Discworld.Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live. Leave anything alone for too long and it will transform into something else: your house will turn to gingerbread, your teapot will start pouring pond water or – if you''re really unlucky – your floor will turn to lava.The magicians liked to pretend it’s them who keep the worst magical hiccups in check, but the real heroes of the whole sorry situation are of a wholly different occupation: equally well known but decidedly less respected.The heroes of the city of Helm are the cleaners.Ward, an ambitious twelve-year-old cleaner, wants nothing more than to belong to the League of Cleaners, who will grant him the prestige and popularity he''s been looking for all his life – if only he can pass three near-impossible tests. Struggling toward this goal with a team he doesn''t trust, Ward''s world is upended when his friend disappears and mysterious magic-eating monsters appear all over the city and start tearing holes in the fabric of reality. Suddenly his ambitions are the least of his problems…Hugely funny and exciting, and with an incredibly imaginative, original story, The Spick and the Span is the unmissable fantasy middle grade debut of 2025 – you''ll never look at magic the same way again…

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The siesta hour, France. Bees fly in lavender bushes. Anna has just come home, but something is wrong. She fears nothing will ever be right again.Anna is haunted by the death of her only child, Lou. After her son’s death, Anna has a breakdown and is hospitalized. In the psychiatric ward, Anna becomes determined to undo death by writing everything down in a set of orange notebooks: fragments and tales about bees, death rituals, her London childhood, the story of her relationship with Lou’s Basque father, Antton, their meeting on a ferry on the day Princess Diana died, Anna’s consequent obsession with the English Channel, a cursed trench coat, the duplicity of beige, Lou’s Jewish and Basque heritage, and the role of bees because their wax made the candles that light the path of the dead. In the hospital Anna meets Yann, a Breton Sea captain. Together, they go on an Orphic journey to the underworld, sailing from Finistère in his boat to the middle of the English Channel, to try and find Lou at the exact point where his destiny began. Myth and reality collide, allowing Anna to begin the healing process.

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''The Verdun Affair is ravishingly beautiful, and as much about love as about war . . . Dybek is a storyteller of great power. If there''s any justice, this novel will be widely read and recognized. I absolutely adored it'' Paula McLain, bestselling author of THE PARIS WIFE and CIRCLING THE SUNA sweeping, romantic, and profoundly moving novel, set in Europe in the aftermath of World War I and Los Angeles in the 1950s, about a lonely young man, a beautiful widow, and the amnesiac soldier whose puzzling case binds them together even as it tears them apart.In 1920, two young Americans meet in Verdun, the city in France where one of the most devastating battles of the war was waged. Tom is an orphan from Chicago, a former ambulance driver now gathering bones from the battlefield; Sarah is an expatriate from Boston searching for the husband who wandered off from his division and hasn''t been seen since. Quickly, the two fall into a complicated affair against the ghostly backdrop of the ruined city. Months later, Sarah and Tom meet again at the psychiatric ward of an Italian hospital, drawn there by the appearance of a mysterious patient the doctors call Douglas Fairbanks (after the silent film actor) - a shell-shocked soldier with no memory of who he is. At the hospital, Tom and Sarah are joined by Paul, an Austrian journalist with his own interest in the amnesiac.Each is keeping a secret; each has been shaken by the horrors of war. Decades later, Tom, now a successful screenwriter, encounters Paul by chance in LA, still grappling with the questions raised by this gorgeous and incisive novel: How to begin again after unfathomable trauma? How to love after so much loss? And who, in the end, was Douglas Fairbanks?From the bone-strewn fields of Verdun to the bombed-out cafés of Paris, from the riot-torn streets of Bologna to the riotous parties of 1950s Hollywood, The Verdun Affair is a riveting tale of romance, grief and the far-reaching consequences of a single lie.

Objev podobné jako The Verdun Affair - Nick Dybek

The novel from Number 1 bestselling Richard & Judy author Louise Douglas.As wild fires creep a devastating path towards the idyllic town of Morranez, a vulnerable girl goes missing. But was she taken - or was she escaping... The summer is the hottest yet in the Brittany coastal town of Morranez, but when a new case lands on the desk of the Toussaints detective agency, there can be no time to relax. As wild fires bear down on the town, the alert goes out for a missing girl. Nineteen-year-old Briony Moorcroft has seemingly been taken from her sleepy Welsh village and brought to France. Her parents are baffled and scared – Briony needs her life-saving medicine or this case will become even more sinister, and with the police dragging their heels, the Moorcrofts are relying on Mila Shephard and Carter Jackson’s sleuthing skills. Meanwhile there are mysteries troubling Mila’s life too. Two years after the accident that swept her sister Sophie and brother-in-law Charlie away and left their daughter Ani in Mila’s care, new evidence resurfaces that makes Mila doubt everything. Can Carter and Mila find Briony before it’s too late? And is the truth about Sophie and Charlie finally about to be revealed…Number One bestselling author Louise Douglas is back with a brooding, twisty tale of secrets and lies, love and loyalty. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley. Readers LOVE Louise Douglas:'I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don't want to put it down.''Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn't stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head.''A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion – I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others.''One of the few books I've recently read when I've not been able to put the book down until the mysteries had been solved.''Great storyline gripping and intriguing. Wonderfully written descriptive and atmospheric the characters are excellent and the plot twists and turns to an exciting and unexpected finale. Great book couldn’t put it down.'Praise for Louise Douglas:'I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended.' Judy Leigh'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read' Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea'The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superb’ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea

Objev podobné jako The Summer of Lies - Louise Douglas

''Clémence Michallon has written a classic... Daring and completely satisfying'' James Patterson''Beautifully written, entirely convincing and relentlessly gripping ... so brilliantly told, with characters so plausible and compelling, that I was hooked until the last word'' Sophie Hannah''From the first page, you can say farewell to sleep...a brilliant, breathtaking thriller with characters you love - and love to hate. I didn''t know whether to tear to the end or savour every page'' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A''An absorbing and addictive psychological thriller - I couldn''t put it down'' Edel Coffey''I was pulled in from the very first page... The plot was masterful, the many threads honed and pulled taut kept me turning pages'' Jane ShemiltHe took you and you have been his for five years. But you have been careful. Waiting for him to mess up. It has to be now.Aidan Thomas is a hardworking family man and a respected member of his community. He''s the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. He''s also a kidnapper and serial killer who has murdered eight women. And there''s a ninth, a woman he calls Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed where she fears for her life. When Aidan''s wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Cecilia, are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel too, introducing her to Cecilia as a family friend who needs a place to stay. He knows that after five years of captivity, Rachel is too frightened of the consequences to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and a survivor. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia''s orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan''s secret. The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan''s crimes on the women in his life through the voices of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily - and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying novel by a major talent.

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A PULITZER PRIZE 2024 FINALIST FOR MEMOIRONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2023ONE OF THE GUARDIAN AND PROSPECT''S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES, ATLANTIC, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL’S TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR''Extraordinary... Magisterial... A remarkable meditation on friendship, success, madness and violence that refuses to oversimplify'' Guardian (Book of the Day)''The darkest of literary triumphs, and the most gripping of unbearable reads'' Telegraph (5 stars)A novelist''s gripping investigation of the forces that led his childhood best friend from academic stardom to the psychiatric hospital where he has lived since killing the woman he lovedWhen the Rosens moved to New Rochelle, New York in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of professors, the boys were best friends and fierce rivals who soon followed each other to Yale University.Michael blazed through Yale in three years, graduating summa cum laude and landing a top-flight consulting job. Then one day, Jonathan received a devastating call: Michael had suffered a psychotic break and was in the locked ward of a psychiatric hospital.Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Michael was still in hospital when he learned he''d been accepted to Yale Law School, and living in a halfway house when he decided, against all odds, to enroll. Still battling delusions, he managed to graduate, and after his triumphant story was featured in The New York Times, sold a memoir for a vast sum. Ron Howard bought film rights, completing the dream for Michael and his tirelessly supportive girlfriend Carrie, and Brad Pitt was set to star. But then Michael, in the grip of psychosis, committed a horrific act that made him a front-page story of an entirely different sort.The Best Minds is Jonathan Rosen''s powerful account of an American tragedy, set in the final decades of the American century, an era that coincided with the emptying out of state mental hospitals. It is a story about the bonds of friendship, the price of delusion and the mystery of identity. Tender, funny, and harrowing by turns, The Best Minds is both a beautifully rendered coming of age story and an indictment of the profound neglect of mental illness in our society.

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A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author 'A warm hug of a book'S MagazineBehind every successful man is a woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie 'the trophy' plays her part in front of the cameras. But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone. But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won't be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie? Praise for Milly Johnson: ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'Must read' Express 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

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Drawing on years of retail and merchandising expertise, TikTok sensation The Folding Lady offers a realistic and practical approach to making life easier through folding and organising. We all spend so much of our lives wishing we had more time, more money and more space - but how can we actually achieve this? In The Folding Lady, Sophie Liard - retail and merchandising expert and TikTok and Instagram sensation - provides a practical and personal guide to organisation, helping readers: * reset their space so that it really works for them* futureproof against the chaos and stress caused by the daily grind * equip themselves with the tools to create mental and physical ''room'' * turn their focus, time and energy to the tasks and ''things'' that hold true long-term after value. Featuring a step-by-step, room-by-room guide to the best folds and storage hacks - including how to fold sheets and towels, how to pack for travel, how to wrap gifts and how to organise your drawers, desks and cosmetics - Sophie shares with us the inner joy that good organisation can bring. The Folding Lady will help you uncover how your home can provide more of what you truly need and encourage you to do more of the things you love, and how you can turn your home into a healing place. ''I am all about being real - no rules, no judgement, I''m here to try and make your life a little less messy through folding and organising and some handy home hacks. Take charge of small, simple and achievable tasks and join me as we find your after value in your home'' - Sophie

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The Balkan Trilogy is the story of a marriage and of a war, a vast, teeming, and complex masterpiece in which Olivia Manning brings the uncertainty and adventure of civilian existence under political and military siege to vibrant life.At the heart of the trilogy are newly-weds Guy and Harriet Pringle, who arrive in Bucharest - the so-called Paris of the East - in the autumn of 1939, just weeks after the German invasion of Poland. Guy's lecturing job awaits, alongside friends and the ever-ardent Sophie - but for Harriet, alone and naive, it's a strange new life. Other surprises follow: Romania joins the Axis, and before long German soldiers overrun the capital. The Pringles flee south to Greece, part of a group of refugees made up of White Russians, journalists, con artists, and dignitaries. In Athens, however, the couple will face a new challenge of their own...

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