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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025⠘A rare combination of experience and talent⠙ Mick Herron His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The new maestro of espionage thrillers Simon Sebag Montefiore A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse. It could have only been written by someone like David McCloskey, who has an insider⠙s sharp angle David Baldacci This enthralling read cements McCloskey s place in the first division of spy writers Financial Times Terrific espionage series New York TimesTHE THIRD NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION ( One of the best spy thrillers in years THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW XFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE NOW TO PRE-ORDERALL YOUR LIFE YOU RE CIA. THEN YOU RE NOT.A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procter⠙s central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole hidden deep within the upper reaches of CIA.As Procter and Sam investigate, they arrive at a shortlist of suspects made up of both Procter⠙s closest friends and fiercest enemies. The hunt soon requires Procter to dredge up her own checkered past in service of CIA, placing her and Sam into the sights of a savvy Russian spymaster who will protect Moscow⠙s mole in Langley at all costs, even if it means wreaking bloody havoc across the United States.Bouncing between the corridors of Langley and the Kremlin, the thrilling new novel by David McCloskey explores the nature of friendship in a faithless business, and what it means to love a place that does not love you back.*****FIVE STAR READER REVIEWS: Great spy thriller that is absolutely riveting in its intensity David McCloskey s novels are only getting better The best yet ... Hard to put down Best work to date! No shortage of intrigue, twists, characters that are real, written by someone in the know A thoroughly exciting read which had me dashing to its conclusion

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025⠘A rare combination of experience and talent⠙ Mick Herron His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The new maestro of espionage thrillers Simon Sebag Montefiore A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse. It could have only been written by someone like David McCloskey, who has an insider⠙s sharp angle David Baldacci This enthralling read cements McCloskey s place in the first division of spy writers Financial Times Terrific espionage series New York TimesTHE THIRD NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION ( One of the best spy thrillers in years THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW XFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE NOW TO PRE-ORDERALL YOUR LIFE YOU RE CIA. THEN YOU RE NOT.A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procter⠙s central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole hidden deep within the upper reaches of CIA.As Procter and Sam investigate, they arrive at a shortlist of suspects made up of both Procter⠙s closest friends and fiercest enemies. The hunt soon requires Procter to dredge up her own checkered past in service of CIA, placing her and Sam into the sights of a savvy Russian spymaster who will protect Moscow⠙s mole in Langley at all costs, even if it means wreaking bloody havoc across the United States.Bouncing between the corridors of Langley and the Kremlin, the thrilling new novel by David McCloskey explores the nature of friendship in a faithless business, and what it means to love a place that does not love you back.*****FIVE STAR READER REVIEWS: Great spy thriller that is absolutely riveting in its intensity David McCloskey s novels are only getting better The best yet ... Hard to put down Best work to date! No shortage of intrigue, twists, characters that are real, written by someone in the know A thoroughly exciting read which had me dashing to its conclusion

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One of the best - and most authentic - spy thrillers in years The Times***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***SECOND AND THIRD NOVELS MOSCOW X AND THE SEVENTH FLOOR AVAILABLE NOWFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDERFROM THE CO-HOST OF PODCAST THE REST IS CLASSIFIEDA CIA officer and his recruit arrive in Damascus to hunt for a killerCIA case officer Sam Joseph is dispatched to Paris to recruit Syrian Palace official Mariam Haddad. The two fall into a forbidden relationship, which supercharges Haddad s recruitment and creates unspeakable danger when they enter Damascus to find the man responsible for the disappearance of an American spy.But the cat and mouse chase for the killer soon leads to a trail of high-profile assassinations and the discovery of a dark secret at the heart of the Syrian regime, bringing the pair under the all-seeing eyes of Assad s spy catcher, Ali Hassan, and his brother Rustum, the head of the feared Republican Guard. Set against the backdrop of a Syria pulsing with fear and rebellion, Damascus Station is a gripping thriller that offers a textured portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty, and betrayal in one of the most difficult CIA assignments on the planet.PRAISE FOR DAMASCUS STATION: Simply marvellous storytelling...a stand-out thriller and essential reading for fans of the genre - Financial Times The best spy novel I have ever read - General David Petraeus, former director of the CIA⠘For the most accurate fictional account of what life is like working in today⠙s intelligence services, forget John Le Carré and read David McCloskey⠙s thrilling Damascus Station⠙ - Sir John Sawers, ex-Head of MI6___________RAVE READER REVIEWS FOR DAMASCUS STATION Read this book⠦ and order Moscow X An intense, unforgettable tour de force that must be read WOW! What an astonishing read David McCloskey knows his stuff⠦ an impressive page-turner Genuinely original Excellent, gritty espionage novel A refreshingly credible, engaging and exciting spy thriller

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Thrilling, propulsive and terrifying Simon Sebag MontefioreTHE SECOND NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE SUNDAY TIMES-BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SEVENTH FLOOR AND ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR*** DAMASCUS STATION ( One of the best spy thrillers in years THE TIMES)FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024FOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOWA daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin.But can Langley trust the Russian at its center?CIA operatives Sia and Max enter Russia to recruit Vladimir Putin⠙s moneyman. Sia works for a London firm that conceals the wealth of the super-rich. Max⠙s family business in Mexico ⠓ a CIA front since the 1960s ⠓ is a farm that breeds high-end racehorses. They pose as a couple, and their targets are Vadim, Putin⠙s private banker, and his wife Anna, who is both a banker and an intelligence officer herself⠦PRAISE FOR MOSCOW X: The most authentic depiction of CIA deep cover operations you ll find in print - John Sipher, Former CIA Senior Operations Officer A terrific read, cementing McCloskey in my mind as the best spy fiction writer since le Carré - Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Spellbinding ... An electrifying read. I could not put it down - Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International CorrespondentRAVE READER REVIEWS: Moves at a ripping pace. A terrific, unputdownable page-turner A page-turner, the pace is frantic ... Superb fun A barnstorming tour de force. I loved it!

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1️⃣ Brilliant Andrea Mara🥈 Addictive Sam Blake📐 Gut-wrenching William Shaw🍠A page-turner Carmel Harrington🖐️ Superb Jane Casey🕕 Ingenious Liz Nugent💠Startling Peter JamesSEVEN DEADLY SINSSEVEN BODIESONE RUTHLESS KILLERWhen six human bodies are uncovered by a demolition crew on a derelict site in Cork, building work grinds to an immediate halt. The cadavers, all male, are soon revealed to have died centuries before.But then a seventh is discovered. A woman. And unlike the others, recently buried.What began as a historic find is now a crime scene.Detective Garda Alice McCann is determined to track down the killer, even though she knows her superiors don t want her anywhere near such a high-profile case. Not after what happened before...At every turn, her investigation reveals more questions than answers, more lies than facts. And someone powerful is watching her every move.Can Alice uncover the truth before she s taken off the case - and before the killer strikes again?A pulse-pounding police procedural from the Irish Times bestselling author of Cruel Deeds, perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Andrea Mara and Mark Billingham.Readers are obsessed with The Seventh Body I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages . . . a shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked. Brilliant! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unputdownable. A fabulously executed crime novel with a wonderful new protagonist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute cracker of a novel, The Seventh Body is a jaw-dropping tale with complex and believable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you adore Tana French then this is a work for you. I ve read all of Catherine Kirwan s work and this is her best ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superb read with so many plot twists! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Girl on the Bathroom Floor is a raw and unflinching look at the moments most never share, the ones behind closed doors, on the bathroom floor, in your car, or hidden in the closet—where pain, fear, and grief seem to hit hardest. It s also a promise that, even there, you are still tenderly held by a God who grieves with you and offers you hope through suffering even when everything else is falling apart. Amber Smith, wife of former country music artist, Granger Smith invites you into the most vulnerable spaces of her life, behind the closed doors where she wrestled with the traumatic and heartbreaking death of their three-year-old son, River. Amber opens the door to the unseen pain and the relentless ache following his death, the countless tears shed in private, along with the soul altering aftermath of a life forever changed.But even before River s tragic passing, Amber was no stranger to tears on the bathroom floor. From the pressures of motherhood, family members experiencing addiction, broken relationships, and feelings of helplessness while watching loved ones suffer, Amber explores what to do when faced with all the types of pain that can drive you to your knees. For the one who wants to:discover where God is in a world of hurt;navigate private pain with grace and grit;find hope and joy in the midst of suffering; anduncover the power of faith through the darkest of times Amber offers her story of despair but not defeat, to illustrate how grief does not have to separate you from hope or joy. In fact, it can lead you to it. This book aims to serve as a compass for those feeling unseen and undone, pointing towards the true source of profound healing, our Savior Jesus. The Girl on the Bathroom Floor sheds light on the dark shadows of hurt so many endure, offering hope through your season of sorrow.

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â ˜Quite simply the best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullmanâ ™ â “ Independent on SundaySet in a mythical feudal land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place against a background of warring clans, secret alliances, high honour and lightning swordplay.In his palace at Inuyama, Lord Iida Sadamu, warlord of the Tohan clan, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Its surface sings at the tread of every human foot, and no assassin can cross it unheard. But sixteen-year-old Otori Takeo, his family murdered by Iidaâ ™s warriors, has the magical skills of the Tribe â “ preternatural hearing, invisibility, a second self â “ that enable him to enter the lair of the Tohan. He has love in his heart and death at his fingertips . . .Lian Hearnâ ™s powerful bestseller Across the Nightingale Floor is an epic story for readers young and old.Part of the Picador Collection, a new series showcasing the best of modern literature.

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Behind the sequins and the sparkles, the competition is about to turn deadly ⠦⠘I loved it! I⠙m quite convinced I⠙ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can ⠦⠙ ANTON DU BEKE💃 🕺 🔪When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced that murder is afoot.There⠙s only one person who can help Lily solve the mystery: her former student, now turned private detective, Susie Cooper. But Susie vowed she⠙d never return to the ballroom ⠦As the competition gets fiercer and the bodies pile up, Susie will be forced to go undercover in Blackpool and come face to face with a man she thought she⠙d left behind. Can Lily and Susie unravel the rumours from the rumbas and expose the murderer⠙s identity before they strike again?Sex, lies and ballroom dancing. Murder on the Dance Floor is a backstage pass to a world where the most ambitious will stop at nothing to win.🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case🌹 One second chance romance🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition⠦If you like your crime deadly and your romance spicy, look no further* * *Readers are LOVING Murder on the Dance Floor:⠘If you are a Strictly fan, get reading⠙⠘Loved this twisty, turny murder mystery set in the ruthless world of ballroom dancing⠙⠘A glamorous and intriguing whodunnit ⠦ No one could bring it better to life than Shirley Ballas⠙⠘It⠙s a ten from me⠦Who would have thought the world of dancing could make such a great backdrop for a murder mystery?⠙⠘Full of fun, mystery, sequins and, of course, dance!⠙

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

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

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Black Mirror meets The Twilight Zone in this darkly comical second volume of the archive series reprinting the creepy horror comic!The Thirteenth Floor exists in Maxwell Tower – an experimental tower block run by an A.I. called Max who looks after his tenants and take revenge on those who threaten them by sending them to The Thirteenth Floor – a place where nightmare and reality become one!This second collection of the popular series which began in Scream! and continued in Eagle carries the story further into the Eighties with the authorities becoming more aware of Max’s out of control vindictiveness, and their attempts to shut him down.

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The Girl on the Bathroom Floor is a raw and unflinching look at the moments most never share ---the ones behind closed doors, on the bathroom floor, in your car, or hidden in the closet---where pain, fear, and grief seem to hit hardest.

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Two planets. Seven spells. One battle for survival.Adrian Capstan s dream of going to Mars and becoming a wizard is about to be realized when he travels to the red planet armed with seven ancient spells. By connecting to magical forces on Mars, he hopes he ll finally be able to bring the mysterious spells alive.But when Adrian lands at the Mars spaceport, he discovers a scene of destruction. Revolt against Earth has led to a dangerous regime ruling the planet, and the wizards are under attack. As Adrian begins to unlock the spells, he is drawn into an epic fight for survival. And when he unleashes the seventh spell s true power, the stakes for the two planets couldn t be higher . . .

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The Problem with the Seventh Year is a bloody, unflinching drama about the fine line between being clever and being a coward.

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A simple and accessible exploration of the best-selling author of Letting Go and Power vs. Force, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. most famous work, The Map of Consciousness, that will help you to experience healing and transcendence. World-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, spiritual teacher, and researcher of consciousness David R. Hawkins shares that we are all born with an energetic frequency within the vast field of consciousness. And with The Map of Consciousness, we can truly understand the total spectrum of human emotions and consciousness. Using a unique muscle-testing method, Dr. David R. Hawkins conducted more than 250,000 calibrations during 20 years of research to define a range of values, attitudes, and emotions that correspond to levels of consciousness. This range of values-along with a logarithmic scale of 1 to 1,000-became the Map of Consciousness, which Dr. David R. Hawkins first wrote about in his best-selling book, Power vs. Force. With the Map, Dr. David R. Hawkins laid out the entire spectrum of consciousness, from the lower levels of Shame, Guilt, Apathy, Fear, Anger, and Pride; to Courage, Acceptance, and Reason; all the way up to the more expanded levels of Love, Ecstasy, Peace, and Enlightenment. These higher energy fields are a carrier wave of immense life energy. An essential primer on the late Dr. David R. Hawkins s teachings on human consciousness and their associated energy fields, The Map of Consciousness Explained offers an introduction and deeper understanding of the Map, with visual charts and practical applications to help you heal, recover, and evolve to higher levels of consciousness and energy. This enlightening book transcends the boundaries of conventional wisdom, integrating the realms of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality in a powerful exploration of human consciousness and human potential to help you be more effective in every area of your life.Some highlights include:â “ A thoughtful fusion of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.â “ A comprehensive interpretation of the law of attraction and its intrinsic link with consciousness and personal evolution. â “ A scientifically grounded guide to harness the power of positive thinking and its practical applications.â “ An insightful perspective on the power vs force dynamic, offering fresh insights into personal and professional relationships.â “ An enriching collection of practical exercises and affirmations designed to awaken and energize your consciousness.Dr. David R. Hawkins has a remarkable ability to simplify complex concepts. Whether you re in search of motivational books for women, leadership books for aspiring entrepreneurs, or behavior books to comprehend the nuances of human interaction, this book can revolutionize how you perceive and interact with the world, inspiring profound transformation and positive change. That which weakens life energy is to be avoided: shame, guilt, confusion, fear, hatred, pride, hopelessness, and falsehood. That which uplifts life is to be realized: truth, courage, acceptance, reason, love, beauty, joy, and peace. â “David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.Whether you re a scholar, a personal growth enthusiast, or simply on a path of self-discovery, this book will help you live with more awareness and lead a more conscious and fulfilling life.

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Build your childâ ™s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFred was bored. He didn t like going to the shopping centre with his mum and his little sister. But then by mistake he took the lift to the 99th floor and found an alien who needed his help.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A fantasy story.A poster for the computer game on pages 30-31 provides an opportunity to discuss the story and think about how it could be promoted to appeal to children.Curriculum links: Art and Design: Viewpoints; Citizenship: Choices.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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In the early days of my career, I didn t think I stood a hope in hell. Look at me: I m short, stocky, slightly overweight, deep of voice, passionate, dark haired, olive skinned, hardly your typical Englishman. What chance did I have, going into the world of British theatre?David Suchet has been a stalwart of British stage and screen for fifty years. From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, Freud to Poirot, Edward Teller to Doctor Who, Harold Pinter to Terence Rattigan, Questions of Faith to Decline and Fall, right up to 2019 s The Price, David has done it all. Throughout this spectacular career, David has never been without a camera, enabling him to vividly document his life in photographs. Seamlessly combining photo and memoir, Behind the Lens is the story of David s remarkable life, showcasing his wonderfully evocative photographs and accompanied by his insightful and engaging commentary.In Behind the Lens, David discusses his London upbringing and love of the city, his Jewish roots and how they have influenced his career, the importance of his faith, how he really feels about fame, his love of photography and music, and his processes as an actor. He looks back on his fifty-year career, including reflections on how the industry has changed, his personal highs and lows, and how he wants to be remembered. And, of course, life after Poirot and why he s still grieving for the eccentric Belgian detective.An autobiography with a difference, this is David Suchet as you ve never seen him before - from behind the lens. The book offers more insight into the mind and philosophy of this remarkable man than a more conventional biographical approach could have achieved Country Life

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Get the most out of every bit of balcony space to easily grow your own sustainable, organic, and tasty food.Do you love having a balcony but aren t sure how you can use it as a space to grow? Do you feel that being a few stories up in a building stops you from growing delicious crops? If the answer is yes, then it s time you read this book.Instagram sensation Patrick Vernuccio AKA @TheFrenchieGardener is a small-space grower with a big message. Building on his inspirational content, Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor showcases easy and informative ways to grow fresh produce in containers and on a balcony, proving that anyone can enjoy tasty, organic food all year round.From dividing store-bought basil plants, to harvesting vegetables at the best time of year, to letting plants set seed for the benefit of wildlife, Patrick takes his readers through myriad ways to get crops and produce out of very limited space. Working with the seasons and with good-quality seed and compost, he explains all you need to know to ensure every inch of your balcony can give you tasty and beautiful crops to harvest.

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Jess is enjoying a picnic in Fern Forest. But most of her rubbish ends up on the forest floor! Can Sid and his friends persuade her to go green? Find out in this eco-friendly addition to the Dinosaur Tales series.

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Understanding Jewellery is a love letter to glorious pieces from the last hundred years.  ⠔M. J. Rose, The Adventurine An enjoyably scholarly romp through the past and a feast for the eyes for the novice and the consummate jewelry fan and collector. â ”Beth Bernstein, Forbes A must-have coffee table book for jewellery aficionados... â ”Elisa Vallata, Departures International As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sothebyâ ™s jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti. â ”Bloomberg Speaking of classic books, one that I recommend to friends who want a readable, educational and beautifully illustrated book about antique and vintage jewelry is Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti... ⠔ InstoreUnderstanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time â “ a â ˜Bibleâ ™ in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since, amassing a loyal following of devotees who admire its detailed information and stunning imagery. In this new work, Bennett and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further. Now, with the benefit of 20 years of hindsight, they have concentrated on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements. The book is an encyclopedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewellery in the 20th century. Most significantly, this book includes a new set of photographs, which make Understanding Jewellery: The Twentieth Century one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewellery images ever assembled in a book. This large format hardback volume is a perfect gift for all lovers of jewellery and the definitive guide for those who desire a deeper understanding of the subject.Â

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In this gripping mystery by US bestseller David Handler, sleuthing suthor Stewart Hoag investigates the murder of his wealthy neighbour, and discovers her dark past.1990s New York. Muriel Cantrell lives in a luxury apartment building on Central Park West, where she s known for her pride and joy: a 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Her neighbours include beautiful movie star Merilee Nash â “ and author Stewart Hoagy Hoag. Hoag, whose career crashed when he got into drugs and alcohol, is on the up and he and basset hound Lulu are glad to be sharing Merilee s life (and apartment) again.Hoagy, Merilee and the building s other residents are shocked when delicate, sweet, elderly Muriel is murdered after a Halloween party. Who in the world would want to harm an old lady whose major vices were buying Chanel suits and watching daytime soap operas?NYPD Lieutenant Romaine Very investigates and again seeks assistance from his friend Hoagy, who is perfectly placed to help. Their sleuthing soon leads to the unexpected source of Muriel s wealth, the history of her years at the Copacabana nightclub, and how her Mob-linked chauffeur came to be called Bullets ... not to mention a desperate meth-head nephew, and wealthy neighbours with secrets of their own.A gripping, darkly comic new mystery, The Lady in the Silver Cloud was a Traditional Historical Crime Club Pick on release.Reviews for David Handler One of my all-time favourite series. Harlan Coben Adultery, blackmail, trick-or-treaters, unseemly ties to organized crime, and New York in the 1990s. What s not to like? Kirkus David Handler is a hoot, and his books are just the thing for what ails you. Parnell Hall

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Joe the Bouncer seeks a killer on the darkest sides of New York City in this captivating hard-boiled mystery from David Gordon. Joe Brody, ex-Special Forces operative with post-traumatic stress syndrome so severe it drove him to drug abuse and almost ruined him, is getting his life back together. Living with his grandmother in Queens, Joe has taken a simple job as a strip club bouncer, a role where he can spend his nights reading the classics. The only catch is that his childhood friend Gio Caprisi, now head of New York s Italian Mafia, relies on Joe s extra-legal expertise when things get particularly nasty on the streets.Recently, New York s criminal underworld has been shaken by the disappearance of its most successful call girls. As a pattern emerges, the women s sudden departures come to resemble something deeply concerning â “ the work of a serial kidnapper. When a woman turns up dead, the hunt for the predator behind it all becomes even more urgent. To find the killer, Joe will have to plunge into the seediest fringes of Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs on another wild ride.Reviews for David Gordon David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel Robert Crais A unique and worthwhile series CrimeReads Gordon knows how to write a potboiler LA Times

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Narrative Of The Life Of David Crockett, Of The State Of Tennessee is an enthralling autobiography capturing the essence of American frontier life. David Crockett, a Tennessee pioneer, recounts his adventures in the untamed wilderness, embodying the spirit of independence and manifest destiny. Through his narrative, readers delve into the rugged landscapes and encounter the challenges and triumphs of frontier existence. Crockett s journey isn t merely one of hunting game but also navigating the complexities of politics, ultimately leading him to Congress. This biography weaves together folklore and legend, portraying Crockett as a larger-than-life figure, emblematic of the American frontier spirit. His exploits resonate with readers as he embodies the archetype of the American pioneer, forging a path through the wilderness with grit and determination. Within these pages, readers witness the evolution of a man from humble beginnings to a prominent political figure, shaping the destiny of a burgeoning nation. Crockett s narrative serves as a testament to the resilience of the American spirit and the enduring legacy of those who dared to venture into the unknown territories of the frontier.

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Ready to raise a glass to an entrepreneurial adventure like no other?Step into the wildly entertaining world of David Bruce OBE, an unconventional entrepreneur, and legendary founder of Bruce⠙s Brewery and the Firkin pubs brand, who took the brewing industry by storm. In The Firkin Saga, he shares nearly 60 years of beer, business and bold decisions.In 1979, David defied the odds, opening London⠙s first pub in a century to brew its own beer ⠓ The Goose Firkin ⠓ and proving his doubters wrong. What followed was a whirlwind of international ventures, charitable endeavours and a fair share of triumphs and setbacks.From pub brawls to boardroom battles, this memoir is packed with incredible stories that shine a light onto the brewing industry and the remarkable career of a highly successful entrepreneur. Along the way, David shares invaluable business lessons, many learned the hard way, from trusting your instincts to mastering the art of delegation. And it⠙s all told with the same wit, irreverence and generous splash of humour that made his pubs and beers unforgettable.If you love a great business adventure ⠓ or a good pint ⠓ this book is a real eye-opener. So, grab a drink, settle in and say ⠜cheers!⠝ to a story that proves how success is best served with a small side of fun and mischief.

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SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERDAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEKTHE FIRST OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE RED ARROWS Heart-pounding, exhilarating . . . A fascinating testimony of jeopardy, cool heads and the sheer exultant addiction of flying. SINCLAIR MCKAY Fantastic . . . It was wonderful to read about so many old chums and truly legendary aviators. Highly recommended. JOHN NICHOL (Twitter) An exhilarating read! The next-best thing to taking the controls of a Hawk fast-jet. And you re much less likely to throw up. BEN MILLER Inspirational . . . Precision, style and dedication. The Red Arrows are the ultimate in teamwork. TIM PEAKE Perfectly enjoyable . . . As the Red Arrows head towards their 60th anniversary, it s clear the team s place in our hearts is secure. DAILY MAIL A wild ride . . . The ultimate insider guide, relating with great enthusiasm and insight what it means to be inside the cockpit as you scream through the skies at 350 to 450 miles per hour, within what feels like touching distance of your wingman, making continual nanosecond decisions that will result in certain death if you get them wrong. TELEGRAPH, Patrick Bishop_________________________________________ Occasionally, you and the team come within read of perfection, up there in the rarefied air of the skies. You never know when those moments will come, but it s what you yearn for as a pilot. The Red Arrows represent the very best speed, agility and precision aerobatic flying in the Royal Air Force, and the people who wear those iconic red flight suits are rigorously selected not just for their flying skills, lightning-fast reflexes and nerves of steel, but for their mental resilience, courage and humility.Written by the Officer Commanding and former Red 1 Team Leader, Wing Commander David Montenegro, and full of never-before-shared tales from pilots past and present, this thrilling history is both a faithful record and a fascinating account of not only what it takes, but what it means, to be a Red Arrow._________________________________________Praise for the Red Arrows: A lifetime s ambition . . . I still can t believe I ve been in a fighter jet. It was fantastic - just to feel the G-force was spectacular. LEWIS HAMILTON So tight, crisp and professional CHRIS HADFIELD I can never quite believe that anyone can fly and aircraft with such precision PROF. BRIAN COX The skill level they have is just off the scale. The Red Arrows is an amazing display of quality DAVID COULTHARD

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The epic new finale to the unmissable Tales of the Plains trilogy from the master of modern fantasy, David Wragg.Rebellionâ ™s about the journey, not the destination. This explosive trilogy closer is a masterclass in humour and heart; sandwiched around one of the most exciting, non-stop action set pieces in recent memory are emotional beats that destroyed me and quips I wish I could write. David Wragg is everything glorious about modern fantasy. Ed Crocker, author of Lightfall The hilarious and heartbreaking conclusion to The Tales of the Plains brings Ree and Javani s story to an epic, incredible conclusion. Full of all the heart, hope, and horrible deaths you d expect, with a hefty dose of pathos for good measure. A must read â “ and must reread â “ series from a great modern voice in fantasy. Anna Stephens, author of The Songs of the DrownedRee is at war. Determined to free the townships from the Guild s larcenous rule, she canâ ™t take her eyes off victory. Not now, with the scent of blood in the air. Not for her consort, not even for her kid.Javani is ready for her own adventures. Sheâ ™s no longer a child and determined to blaze her own trail, even if that means leaving Ree behind.With rebellion stirring, the past Ree s been running from and the future Javaniâ ™s striving for will collide. As tensions rise between mother and daughter, Guild and rebels â “ and with the fate of the Plains on the line â “ all that s certain is an explosive finale on the Iron Road.Praise for the Tales of the Plains series: Gritty, sharp, and yet criminally funny! Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters Wragg s brand of fantasy deserves its own name: grassroots fantasy. Small in scale, large in heart, with underdog heroes you can t help but root for Amber A. Logan, author of The Secret Garden of Yanagi Inn Heart warming, wrenching and stopping in equal measure Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle

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In The Synchronicity Key, David Wilcock goes beyond this new understanding to investigate how our universe works. Using history and astrology, as well as new research into fractals, spiritual geometry and quantum physics, Wilcock demonstrates that there is a hidden architecture within time which guides individuals and nations through a system of enlightenment (which Joseph Campbell called the Hero s Journey). Historical events occur in shockingly precise and repeating cycles of time and once the hidden laws governing our fate through seemingly random synchronicity are identified we are left with a remarkable blueprint of how to lead our lives in an uncertain world.David Wilcock s understanding of the living fabric that binds the universe together is behind his knowledge of synchronicity, the connections between seemingly unrelated events, and how we are guided by it. Synchronicity is a means to awaken us to our true identity, the thoughts we think and the actions we take are being guided by hidden cycles that repeat throughout the universe and time. David Wilcock is our guide to this new world.

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Golden Age Hollywood - a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue. Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary temptress.So when the film s mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves.As Vera navigates the glitz and the gilded glamour of her new city, Nancy follows silently behind, trying to take everything she believes Vera has been unfairly handed.But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of the princess Salome herself.Consumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Salome is a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.And tragedy is waiting in the wings . . .for all three women.

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Selected and Edited with an Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent at Canterbury.Late in the eighteenth century authors began to write â ˜Gothicâ ™ stories as a way of putting literature back in touch with the irrational, the supernatural and the bizarre, which had been neglected in the â ˜Age of Reasonâ ™.This superb new collection brings together stories from the earliest decades of Gothic writing with later 19th and early 20th century tales from the period in which Gothic diversified into the familiar forms of the ghost- and-horror-story. Work by writers such as Poe, Dickens, Hawthorne, Gaskell and M. R. James appears alongside that of anonymous writers from the start of the period and many lesser-known authors from Britain and America. Some of these stories, like the haunting â ˜The Lame Priestâ ™ are â ˜lost masterpiecesâ ™ and several have never been anthologised before. Together they cover the spectrum of Gothic story-telling â “ tales of madness and violence, of shape-shifters and spectres, that express some of the deepest fears of the human mind â “ insanity, sexuality, death and the often terrible power of the past to catch up with the present.In a lively, authoritative introduction David Blair provides fresh insights and a detailed commentary on the storiesâ ™ place in the complex traditions of Gothic writing in British and American literature.

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Following the success of the original Zoo Quest expeditions, in the late 1950s onwards the young David Attenborough embarked on further travels in a very different part of the world. From Madagascar and New Guinea to the Pacific Islands and the Northern Territory of Australia, he and his cameraman companion were aiming to record not just the wildlife, but the way of life of some of the indigenous people of these regions, whose traditions had never been encountered by most of the British public before. From the land divers of Pentecost Island and the sing-sings of New Guinea, to a Royal Kava ceremony on Tonga and the ancient art of the Northern Territory, it is a journey like no other. Alongside these remarkable cultures he encounters paradise birds, chameleons, sifakas and many more animals in some of the most unique environments on the planet. Written with David Attenborough s characteristic charm, humour and warmth, Journeys to the Other Side of the World is an inimitable adventure among people, places and the wildest of wildlife.

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A unique tribute from David Bowieâ ™s official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowieâ ™s blessing.In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With it landed Bowieâ ™s Stardust alter ego: a glitter-clad, mascara-eyed, sexually ambiguous persona who kicked down the boundaries between male and female, straight and gay, fact and fiction into one shifting and sparkling phenomenon of â ™70s self-expression. Together, Ziggy the album and Ziggy the stage spectacular propelled the softly spoken Londoner into one of the worldâ ™s biggest stars.A key passenger on this glam trip into the stratosphere was fellow Londoner and photographer Mick Rock. Rock bonded with Bowie artistically and personally, immersed himself in the singerâ ™s inner circle, and, between 1972 and 1973, worked as the singerâ ™s photographer and videographer.This collection brings together spectacular stage shots, iconic photo shoots, as well as intimate backstage portraits. With a lenticular cover of different headshots, it celebrates Bowieâ ™s fearless experimentation and reinvention, while offering privileged access to the many facets of his personality and fame. Through the aloof and approachable, the playful and serious, the candid and the contrived, the result is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist whose creative vision will never be forgotten.

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A unique tribute from David Bowie’s official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowie’s blessing.In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With it landed Bowie’s Stardust alter ego: a glitter-clad, mascara-eyed, sexually ambiguous persona who kicked down the boundaries between male and female, straight and gay, fact and fiction into one shifting and sparkling phenomenon of ’70s self-expression. Together, Ziggy the album and Ziggy the stage spectacular propelled the softly spoken Londoner into one of the world’s biggest stars.A key passenger on this glam trip into the stratosphere was fellow Londoner and photographer Mick Rock.Rock bonded with Bowie artistically and personally, immersed himself in the singer’s inner circle, and, between 1972 and 1973, worked as the singer’s photographer and videographer.This collection brings together spectacular stage shots, iconic photo shoots, as well as intimate backstage portraits. It celebrates Bowie’s fearless experimentation and reinvention, while offering privileged access to the many facets of his personality and fame. Through the aloof and approachable, the playful and serious, the candid and the contrived, the result is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist whose creative vision will never be forgotten.

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*Winner of the Heinrich Heine Prize for Literature*A hundred and fifty years of conflict. What does that do to a personâ ™s soul, to the spirit of a nation? To both the occupied and the occupier?International Booker Prize-winning Israeli novelist David Grossman has spent decades campaigning for peace in Israel and Palestine. But after October 7th 2023, a day marking the biggest loss of Jewish life in this century, he retreated inwards to ask himself difficult and necessary questions about his beloved nation:How could this massacre have happened?How could the Netanyahu government, tangled in its web of scandals, fail to protect its citizens?And did October 7 and the war that followed take with it their last hope of a two-state solution?In eleven essays David Grossman traces the years leading up to that day and the ensuing war through a string of failures by a morally bankrupt party clinging to power. He documents the struggle being fought on both sides between those committed to conflict, and the many who simply want to live in peace. Ultimately, Grossman arrives at the most important question of all: Will there ever be a lasting peace in the region?

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From the host of The David Pakman Show comes a vital look at how right-wing extremism has led to the fall of critical thinking and rise of reactionary politics—and what we can do about it to save our democracyKnown for providing incisive progressive political analysis without being dogmatic, popular radio and podcast host David Pakman delves into the vicious cycle of reactionary political ideology.If there is one thing the 2024 election cycle showed us, it’s how the right-wing has benefited and capitalized on disinformation and the polarization of US politics. Critical thinking and media literacy are on a rapid decline, and our republic is unable to agree upon a shared set of facts.Infused with Pakman’s signature pragmatic insight, The Echo Machine is not just a critique nor an instruction manual, but an invitation to think, question, and understand how we got to this point and what we can do to mend our broken system. Deeply researched and accessibly written, readers will learn:The underlying issues with political discourse in America today.How these issues have led to the intellectual race to the bottom.Practical ways to improve discourse through improving critical thinking, media literacy, and public education.Examples from real-world debates and discussions to better understand the impact of these issues on our democracy and why leftism is the best path forward.Pakman calmly cuts through the alarmist noise to inspire readers across the political spectrum to break out of our toxic political echo chambers and ultimately save our democracy.

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​The incredible true story of the origin of human flight, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot.Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly human story of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing.In this thrilling book, McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers #39; story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

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Channel 4 s The Mill captivated viewers with the tales of the lives of the young girls and boys in a northern mill. Focusing on the lives of the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill, David Hanson s book uses a wealth of first-person source material including letters, diaries, mill records, to tell the stories of the children who lived and worked at Quarry Bank throughout the nineteenth century.This book perfectly accompanies the television series, satisfying viewers curiosity about the history of the children of Quarry Bank. It reveals the real lives of the television series main characters: Esther, Daniel, Lucy and Susannah, showing how shockingly close to the truth the dramatisation is.But the book also goes far beyond this to create a full and vivid picture of factory life in the industrial revolution. David Hanson has written an accessible narrative history of Victorian working children and the conditions in which they worked.

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Golden Age Hollywood - a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue. Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary temptress.So when the film s mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves. As Vera navigates the glitz and the gilded glamour of her new city, Nancy follows silently behind, trying to take everything she believes Vera has been unfairly handed.But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of the princess Salome herself. Consumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Salome is a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart. And tragedy is waiting in the wings .. . for all three women.

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Remember his name: FBI Agent Amos Decker is back in a thrilling memory man investigation. From the number one bestselling author of The 6:20 Man, David Baldacci.A town with a secret.A lone hunter discovers the remains of a woman in North Dakotaâ ™s Badlands. She appears to have had a post-mortem performed on her, reminiscent of those only seen on TV shows â “ but there is no slab, morgue or camera in sight. A victim without a past.The FBI decide to investigate Irene Cramer s death, as key questions surface around her mysterious past. Little is known about this school teacher, where she came from or her true identity. But she clearly had something to hide.A hero with a unique skill.FBI investigator Amos Decker and his colleague, Alex Jamison, are summoned to seek answers. They travel to the local community of London, North Dakota â “ a town which sits at the very heart of the fracking industry. Enriched with oil money, jealousy and a deep-set rivalry lie beneath a veneer of glitz and opulence.Decker soon realizes that the nearby â ˜eye in the skyâ ™, the Air Force Station, may hold the vital clues. And that this town holds secrets so explosive, they could destabilize the entire country . .Walk the Wire by David Baldacci is the sixth book in the Amos Decker series. Continue the investigative thrillers with Long Shadows.Once read, never forgotten.

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THE HOLY THIEF: At the height of the hot summer of 1144, the abbey at Ramsey is in danger. When heavy rain brings the threat of floods to Shrewsbury and the holy relics must be removed to a place of safety, the subsiding waters reveal a robbery has been committed. The master sleuthing of Brother Cadfael is put to the test once more, but to the crime of theft is soon added a murder...BROTHER CADFAEL S PENANCE: In the year of our Lord 1145, the bitter rift between King Stephen and Empress Maud at last has a chance of reconciliation, particularly the question of the prisoners of war. Brother Cadfael learns that amongst the prisoner is Olivier de Bretagne; his son. His determination to come to his son s aid prompts a perplexing investigation of a uniquely personal nature.A RARE BENEDICTINE: In these three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery: A Light on the Road to Woodstock, The Price of Light and Eye Witness, emerges the events that have turned Cadfael from a crusading and seafaring past to the momentous decision of entering the Benedictine Order of the Abbey of St Peter and St Paul.

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The enlightening, best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up.If you ve ever wondered how much energy we use, and where it comes from â “ and where it could come from â “ but are fed up with all the hot air and greenwash , this is the book for you. Renewable resources are huge , but our energy consumption is also huge . To compare huge things with each other, we need numbers, not adjectives.Sustainable Energy â “ without the hot air addresses the energy crisis objectively, cutting through all the contradictory statements from the media, government, and lobbies of all sides. It gives you the numbers and the facts you need, in bite-sized chunks, so you can understand the issues yourself and organises a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale â “ for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative book also answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries.Written by David MacKay, who was an esteemed Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge and Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department of Climate Change, this is an uplifting, jargon-free and informative read for all. In it, David debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large.If you ve thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible, then read this book - it s an honest, realistic, and humorous discussion of all our energy options.

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Swept from her quiet life as an apothecary s apprentice to the treacherous court of the High King, Rosie Harpwood is shocked to discover she is the long-lost daughter of the demonic Dragon Queen. Reawakening her dormant magic is the kingdom s only hope for salvation, but the journey is perilous, and she ll need a champion to guide her. So the High King hosts a series of trials to determine which prince is worthy of the honor - as well as claiming Rosie s hand in marriage. A talented healer and lover of small, fluffy creatures, Rosie wants nothing to do with demon queens or saving the world. Determined to escape this fate, she joins forces with one of the champions to plot her getaway. Prince Valtar may be enigmatic and a little bit terrifying, but something about him makes her blood burn in ways that have nothing to do with her dragon heritage. Trained from youth to serve the Dragon Queen, Valtar has proven himself a ruthless assassin. Posing as a suitor to get close enough to his target shouldn t be a problem. But Valtar wasn t planning on his target being Rosie, the girl he failed to assassinate years ago... who has haunted his dreams ever since.

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A refreshing, biblical, life-changing alternative to placing our individual desires and dreams above all else· Develop a legacy perspective on your life and family· Articulate and live out your mission and values· Recover from failures and celebrate successes· Tell your stories from generation to generation***We all want to live a life that matters--a life of meaning and significance. The problem is, when we think of a life that makes a difference, we think way too small. Our lives can and should make an impact today--and we should also be working toward building a legacy that lasts for generations to come.Rejecting the current work-hard-then-retire mindset, David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High call us to a biblical view of ourselves and our families--a generational mindset. With a paradigm-changing perspective, this book helps you · develop a legacy perspective on your life and family· articulate and live out your mission and values· recover from failures and celebrate successes· tell your stories from generation to generationIt may feel strange at first, but when you shift your mindset to understand your life in generational terms, you ll discover that while you are not the story, you are part of a story that matters for eternity.*** Legacy isn t what we leave behind, but what we set in motion. In a me-centered culture, where faith and family take a back seat to financial success and notoriety, this provocative idea changes everything. If you re interested in passing down more than money, not just for your kids but for generations to come, this is the book for you. --Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family In a world focused on short-term success, my friends David Green and Bill High call us to point our lives heavenward to set in motion a legacy of eternal significance. Like the ripples that emanate from a rock thrown into a pond, our influence for Christ can keep going on and on through our testimony, commitment, and passion for the gospel. --Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor, First Baptist Dallas; Bible teacher, Pathway to Victory Legacy is far more than money; legacy is a mindset that multiplies. Wherever life finds you, this heartwarming story of the power of belief and family will inspire you. --Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author; cofounder, Messenger International I believe that every human being wants to live a life that matters, but our world offers temporary solutions to silence our God-given ache. I used to try to quiet that cry I felt inside, but now I embrace it as sacred space, a place and a calling that only God can fill. You too can live a legacy life. You were made for more. --Sheila Walsh, author and TV host With deep biblical wisdom and practical guidance, this book challenges us to steward our time, talents, and treasures for God s glory and the good of those who come after us. If you re looking to build a life that truly matters, this book is a must-read. --Jordan Raynor, bestselling author, The Sacredness of Secular Work and Redeeming Your Time

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In 1928 a journalist asked George Mallory why he wanted to climb Everest. Mallory said, Because it s there. Joe Simpson s memoir Touching the Void, international bestseller and BAFTA-winning film, charts his struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes aged twenty-five.Adapted for the stage by David Greig, Joe s story explodes into a bold theatrical fantasia. We discover the counter-cultural world of Alpine climbing and the sensual joy of the mountains; we bear witness to the appalling moment when Joe s climbing partner Simon Yates, battered by freezing winds and tethered to the injured Simpson, makes the critical decision to cut the rope.Tense, funny and inquisitive, Touching the Void explores the mind s extraordinarily rich reservoirs of strength and imagination when teetering on the edge of death.David Greig s Touching the Void premiered at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol in September 2018.

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If the biblical plagues of Egypt truly happened--could they happen again--on a global scale?Two years after vanishing into the Sudanese desert, the leader of a British archeological expedition, Professor Harold McCabe, comes stumbling out of the sands, frantic and delirious, but he dies before he can tell his story. The mystery deepens when an autopsy uncovers a bizarre corruption: someone had begun to mummify the professor s body--while he was still alive.His strange remains are returned to London for further study, when alarming news arrives from Egypt. The medical team who had performed the man s autopsy has fallen ill with an unknown disease, one that is quickly spreading throughout Cairo. Fearing the worst, a colleague of the professor reaches out to a longtime friend: Painter Crowe, the director of Sigma Force. The call is urgent, for Professor McCabe had vanished into the desert while searching for proof of the ten plagues of Moses. As the pandemic grows, a disturbing question arises.Are those plagues starting again?Before Director Crowe can investigate, a mysterious group of assassins leaves behind a fiery wake of destruction and death, erasing all evidence. With the professor s body incinerated, his home firebombed, Sigma Force must turn to the archaeologist s only daughter, Jane McCabe, for help. While sifting through what s left of her father s work, she discovers a puzzling connection, tying the current threat to a shocking historical mystery, one involving the travels of Mark Twain, the genius of Nikola Tesla, and the adventures of famous explorer, Henry Morgan Stanley.To unravel a secret going back millennia, Director Crowe and Commander Grayson Pierce will be thrust to opposite sides of the globe. One will search for the truth, traveling from the plague-ridden streets of Cairo to a vast ancient tomb buried under the burning sands of the Sudan; the other will struggle to stop a mad genius locked within a remote Arctic engineering complex, risking the lives of all those he holds dear.As the global crisis grows ever larger, Sigma Force will confront a threat born of the ancient past and made real by the latest science--a danger that will unleash a cascading series of plagues, culminating in a scourge that could kill all of the world s children . . . decimating mankind forever.

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The Pale King is David Foster Wallace s final novel - a testament to his enduring brilliance The Internal Revenue Service Regional Examination Centre in Peoria, Illinois, 1985. Here the minutaie of a million daily lives are totted up, audited and accounted for. Here the workers fight a never-ending war against the urgency of their own boredom. Here then, squeezed between the trivial and the quotidian, lies all human life. And this is David Foster Wallace s towering, brilliant, hilarious and deeply moving final novel.

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Selected and Introduced by David Stuart Davies.Short Stories from the Nineteenth Century is a wonderful collection of classic stories specially selected and introduced by David Stuart Davies. These are tales from the golden age of the great storytellers presenting evocative snapshots from that bygone era while at the same time providing engaging entertainment and stimulation for the modern reader.All emotions are catered for in the offerings by Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, H.G.Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, Mrs Gaskell, O Henry, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Hardy, Wilkie Collins, Guy de Maupassant, Anton Chekhov, Charlotte Perkins Gillman and Charles Lamb. Through their words the rich pageant of yesterday springs to vibrant life. Each story has its own introduction and there is a set of informative notes. This volume is ideal reading for the student as well as those who relish a good tale well told.

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From the Hollywood s first-ever million-copy bestseller, another riotous look at the golden age of Hollywood from a quintessential English gentleman. Might easily be the best book ever written about Hollywood. New York TimesWidely acknowledged as one of the greatest memoirists of all time, David Niven s eye for an anecdote and memory for a bon mot is still unmatched. In Bring on the Empty Horses , David immerses the reader in the heady glamour and glory of 1950s Hollywood, from Casino Royale to filming with Errol Flynn. Get ready to laugh, cry, and pour a stiff drink.

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A collection of poems embodying the thoughts and views of David Lewis, native of Pontypridd and a contemplative man who lived at the end of the 19th century and turn of the 20th century. The poems comprise keen comments and personal experience of social history which, with humour and solemnity, provide the reader with a lively and colourful portrayal of life at the time.

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The latest addition to The Last Interview series concentrates on the late great David Bowie. Bowie was famous for his fascinating refusal to stay the same - the same as other trending artists, or even the same as himself. In this remarkable collection, he reveals the fierce intellectualism, artistry, and humor behind it all, in candid discussion about his sexuality, his drug usage, his sense of fashion, how he composed, and more. It is a must-own for all Bowie fans.

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020A SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEARFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world s greatest bodies of water, charting our relationship with the oceans from the time of the first voyagers. David Abulafia begins with the earliest of seafaring societies - the Polynesians of the Pacific, the possessors of intuitive navigational skills long before the invention of the compass, who by the first century were trading between their far-flung islands. By the seventh century, trading routes stretched from the coasts of Arabia and Africa to southern China and Japan, bringing together the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific and linking half the world through the international spice trade. In the Atlantic, centuries before the little kingdom of Portugal carved out its powerful, seaborne empire, many peoples sought new lands across the sea - the Bretons, the Frisians and, most notably, the Vikings, now known to be the first Europeans to reach North America. As Portuguese supremacy dwindled in the late sixteenth century, the Spanish, the Dutch and then the British each successively ruled the waves.Following merchants, explorers, pirates, cartographers and travellers in their quests for spices, gold, ivory, slaves, lands for settlement and knowledge of what lay beyond, Abulafia has created an extraordinary narrative of humanity and the oceans. From the earliest forays of peoples in hand-hewn canoes through uncharted waters to the routes now taken daily by supertankers in their thousands, The Boundless Sea shows how maritime networks came to form a continuum of interaction and interconnection across the globe: 90 per cent of global trade is still conducted by sea. This is history of the grandest scale and scope, and from a bracingly different perspective - not, as in most global histories, from the land, but from the boundless seas.

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