the silent house of sleep allan gaw

The Silent House of Sleep - Allan Gaw

Winner of the Bloody Scotland Debut PrizeDeath is a lonely business . . . No one who meets Dr Jack Cuthbert forgets him. Tall, urbane, brilliant but damaged, this Scottish pathologist who works with Scotland Yard is the best the new DCI has seen. But Cuthbert is a man who lives with secrets, and he still battles demons brought back from the trenches.When not one but two corpses are discovered in a London park in 1929, Cuthbert must use every tool at his disposal to solve the mystery of their deaths. In the end, the horrifying truth is more shocking than even he could have imagined.

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The House of Sleep - Jonathan Coe

The House of Sleep - Jonathan Coe''s comic tale of love and obsessionSarah is a narcoleptic who has dreams so vivid she mistakes them for real events; Robert has his life changed for ever by the misunderstandings arising from her condition; Terry, the insomniac, spends his wakeful nights fuelling his obsession with movies; and the increasingly unstable Dr Gregory Dudden sees sleep as a life-shortening disease which must be eradicated. . .A group of students sharing a house. They fall in and out of love, they drift apart. Yet a decade later they are drawn back together by a series of coincidences involving their obsession with sleep - and each other. . . Winner of the 1998 Prix Médicis Étranger, The House of Sleep is an intensely moving and frequently hilarious novel about love, obsession and sleep.''Moving, clever, pleasurable, smart...one of the best books of the year'' Malcolm Bradbury, The Times''There are bits that make you laugh out loud and others that make your heart ache'' Guardian''Fiercely clever, witty, wise, hopeful...a compellingly beautiful tale of love and loss'' The Times Literary Supplement.Jonathan Coe''s novels are filled with biting social commentary, moving and astute observations of life and hilarious set pieces ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Silent House - Nell Pattison

**Don’t miss the new blockbuster thriller from Nell Pattison: HIDE – coming December 2021! Available to pre-order now…**If someone was in your house, you’d know … Wouldn’t you?But the Hunter family are deaf, and don’t hear a thing when a shocking crime takes place in the middle of the night. Instead, they wake up to their worst nightmare: the murder of their daughter.The police call Paige Northwood to the scene to interpret for the witnesses. They’re in shock, but Paige senses the Hunters are hiding something.One by one, people from Paige’s community start to fall under suspicion. But who would kill a little girl?Was it an intruder?Or was the murderer closer to home?This mystery will keep you up all night – perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Cara Hunter.‘Sinister, layered, atmospheric … I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough’ Debbie Howells‘A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller … The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity’ James Oswald‘Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller’ Ross Armstrong‘A unique, chilling, fast-paced read that plunges you into a world of silence that has so much ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe

These stories and poems come from the mind of Edgar Allan Poe—one of the earliest masters of macabre literature.From the mysterious to the macabre, the works of Edgar Allan Poe have the power to evoke readers’ deepest emotions. Poe’s stories and poems explore the darker side of life and still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today. This handsome Word Cloud edition presents many of Poe’s best-known works, including “The Raven,” “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” along with dozens of other short stories and poems.

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The Secret World of Sleep - Dr Guy Leschziner

*As featured on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast* For those fascinated by neurology and for fans of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat comes a powerful exploration of the mind during night time. Here are the mysteries of sleep, explained – from known conditions to the extreme. ‘The Secret World of Sleep interweaves bizarre real life stories with cutting edge neurological science in the true tradition of Oliver Sacks. A fascinating read.' Martha Kearney, BBC Radio 4 World-renowned neurologist and sleep expert, Doctor Guy Leschziner, takes you through various sleep conditions and how they arise and affect people. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors and apnoea are just some of the conditions afflicting those struggling with sleep. Then there are the extreme cases. The people frightened into paralysis by hallucinations. The woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed and goes for a drive. The teenager with ‘Sleeping Beauty Syndrome’, stuck in a cycle of excessive unconsciousness. The man who cleans out kitchens while 'sleep-eating'. With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest needed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Sleep - Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

This beautifully illustrated book features simple exercises and prompts to help achieve deep, natural, clean sleep from leading sleep expert, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan What does it mean to get a good night''s sleep? It''s not just about quantity. It''s about getting the right type and quality of sleep. To sleep deeply we need to live deeply. This means that we need to reconnect with ourselves and our inner stillness. It''s not surprising that in the Western world practices such as yoga and mindfulness have become popular as more people seek inner peace and grounding to counterbalance the frenetic pace of life. The kind of sleep where we wake up feeling refreshed, filled with vitality and looking forward to the day ahead will not only heal us but also heal those around us. Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan explains why a good night''s sleep is essential in today''s demanding, 24/7, technology-driven world, introduces us to the science of sleep and teaches us that the secret of good sleep is to get out of our heads and back into our bodies. Featuring beautiful illustrations and simple exercises, this is the perfect little book to help you: - Wake up with energy and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Sleep Meditations - Annie Fay Meitchik

Fall asleep effortlessly every night with this little book of sleep meditations that will leave you feeling rested and revitalized. Slipping into slumber isn't as dreamy as it sounds for the staggering 79 per cent of the population who struggle to switch off at bedtime. For many, it is the reel of worries and an overwhelming to-do list that can hamper a good night's sleep, not to mention the added threat of our devices lighting up throughout the early hours. It's no wonder so many of us are scraping by each day with low energy levels. Thankfully, this book is here to help you change your sleep habits via the power of mindfulness and meditation. Inside its pages you will find: - Information on why sleep is so important and a breakdown of the sleep cycle - Advice on sleep hygiene and how to make your bedroom a peaceful environment - A beginner's guide to meditation and the benefits it brings - 5-, 10- and 15-minute meditations that will help you ease your anxious thoughts - Other meditative exercises to help you relax, including mindful body scanning, visualizations, counting and breathing exercises, and movement-based meditation Your journey towards better sleep ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Sleep - Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

The Little Book of Sleep is a beautifully color-illustrated guide to achieving deep, natural, clean sleep. Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan explains why a good night''s sleep is essential in today''s demanding, 24/7, technology-driven world, introduces us to the science of sleep, and teaches us that the secret of good sleep is to get out of our head and back into our body. Using a unique combination of Eastern and Western practices, including yoga, ayurveda and body-awareness techniques, and with an abundance of invaluable advice and techniques, Dr Nerina guides the reader on their personal journey back to sleep.

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The Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.‘True! Nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses, not destroyed, not dulled them.’This ultimate collection of the infamous author’s works includes ‘The Raven’, ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ and ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’. They focus on the internal conflict of individuals, the power of the dead over the living, and psychological explorations of darker human emotion.An American writer of fantastical, bizarre and sometimes disturbing short stories, Poe wrote in the first half of the nineteenth century. Preoccupied with delving into the darker reaches of the human psyche, Poe is inventor of the detective story and master of the macabre.

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The Painted House of Maud Lewis - Laurie Hamilton

For many years, Maud Lewis was one of Nova Scotia''s best-loved folk painters. In the 1990s she was embraced by the rest of the country when the landmark exhibition of her work The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis travelled across Canada. By the time the tour was over, half a million people had become acquainted with her delightful work. Between 1938, when she married Everett Lewis, until her death in 1970, Maud Lewis lived in a tiny one-room house near Digby, Nova Scotia. Over the years, she painted the doors inside and out, the windowpanes, the walls and cupboards, the wallpaper, the little staircase to the sleeping loft, the woodstove, the breadbox, the dustpan, almost everything her hand touched. Her house was a joy to behold, and it became a magnet for tourists as well as a focal point in her village. In 1979, after Everett Lewis died, the Maud Lewis Painted House Society worked diligently to raise funds to acquire, preserve, and display the house as part of the cultural heritage of the area as well as a memorial to their beloved artist. In 1984, the house and its contents were purchased by the Province of Nova Scotia for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe

Gorgeous, collectable new edition of a great American poet, whose lyricism is often overshadowed by his short stories.A new collectable edition of Poe''s poetry which demonstrates his skilful and imaginative command of the English language. Often regarded as the founder of the modern short story Poe also laid the foundations for the symbolist poets and futurists of the 20th Century, his razor-sharp dissections of the world offering dark romantic notions to the reader. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

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The Selected Writings of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe’s works, with their gothic and often obsessive themes,have had a significant influence on American literature.

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The Little Book of Sleep - Lisa Dyer

The Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night's sleep.

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Feast of the Dragon: The Unofficial House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Cookbook - Tom Grimm

Now the time has come: HBO's House of the Dragon delves into Westeros anew, based on the work of fantasy maestro George R. R. Martin.Fire will reign in your kitchen as you eat, drink, and feast in this vibrant world. Enjoy Sansa's Lemon Cake, Tywin Lannister's Oxtail Stew, Arya's Pilfered Tartlets, and Cersei's Bloody Sangria alongside your favorite characters, and relive moments in the show with the Blood Red Wedding Cake and more. From the hearty House Lannister Golden Roast to the sophisticated Royal Cream Swans, you'll find meals for every occasion.Filled with fantastical creations such as Dragon Eggs, Feast of the Dragon will take you on a culinary journey through the rich, dangerous Westeros-as long as you survive the next banquet.

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The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (0451531051)

Kniha - 144 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 144 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From Annabel Lee to The Raven, this edition of Poe's complete poetry illustrates the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty he created in his verse. Includes a new Afterword. Revised reissue.

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Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven - Benson Dee, David Arlo

INTRODUCING A BOLD NEW HERO - DAMIEN IKE.Damien Ike is fortunate. As the son of the most powerful mage in the land, he should have a bright future ahead of him. But as Damien approaches adulthood, he can't help but worry that there is no sign of his magic developing. And yet to survive beyond a few days old with no magic is unthinkable - the High Commission of Mages does not allow it. There's no way his father, their leader, would have a son who is a Nullborn.Then Damien stumbles upon a secret his mother has kept from everyone - even him - and everything changes. Could it be that the fortune his future promised is not all it's cracked up to be? As Damien's world is turned upside down, he must discover how to keep their secret safe and get to the heart of the lies on which their world is founded . . .A thrilling new YA fantasy exploring fear, prejudice . . . and hope. Perfect for fans of THE WITCHER and AN EMBER IN THE ASHES.

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Mystery box House of Dragon

Oficiální mystery box inspirovaný seriálem House of the Dragon obsahuje sběratelské předměty a doplňky s tématikou dynastie Targaryenů. Každý box má garantovanou minimální hodnotu 2000 korun. Produkt je určen pro fanoušky seriálu, kteří oceňují překvapivý obsah.

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Learning to Sleep - John Burnside

Lucid, lyrical, and intellectually profound: this collection of poems resonates with life and death, but mostly what falls in between: the charmed darkness.Several ghosts haunt Learning to Sleep, from the author''s mother, commemorated in an exquisitely charged variant on the pastoral elegy, to the poet Arthur Rimbaud, who wanders an implausible Lincolnshire landscape looking for some sign of belonging. Throughout the book, the powers and dominions of a lost pagan ancestry emerge unexpectedly through the gaps in contemporary life: half-seen and fleeting, but profoundly present. Behind it all, the figure of Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, marks Burnside''s own attempts to come to terms with the severe sleep disorder from which he has suffered for years, a condition that culminated in the recent near-death experience that informs the latter part of the book.Add to this a series of provocative meditations on the ways in which we are all harmed by institutions, from organised religion, or marriage, to the tawdry concepts of gender and romantic love that subtly govern our personal lives, and Learning to Sleep reveals Burnside at his most elegiac, while still retaining a radical pagan''s sense of celebration and cultural independence.‘I read it over and over again, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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50 Tips for Peaceful Sleep - Tracey Kelly

Natural sleep is the best kind of sleep, and this book offers solutions to the medical quick fix. Here are all kinds of tips for simple herbal remedies, diet suggestions, yoga and meditation, and even healing crystals, to improve your sleep patterns.

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The Turn of the Screw and Other Stories - Henry James

A young, inexperienced governess is charged with the care of Miles and Flora, two small children abandoned by their uncle at his grand country house. She sees the figure of an unknown man on the tower and his face at the window. It is Peter Quint, the master''s dissolute valet, and he has come for little Miles. But Peter Quint is dead. Like the other tales collected here - `Sir Edmund Orme'', `Owen Wingrave'', and `The Friends of the Friends'' - `The Turn of the Screw'' is to all immediate appearances a ghost story. But are the appearances what they seem? Is what appears to the governess a ghost or a hallucination? Who else sees what she sees? The reader may wonder whether the children are victims of corruption from beyond the grave, or victims of the governess''s `infernal imagination'', which torments but also entrals her? `The Turn of the Screw'' is probably the most famous, certainly the most eerily equivocal, of all ghostly tales. Is it a subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease? Or is it simply, `the most hopelessly evil story that we have ever read''? ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Evolution of Home - Giles Kime, Emma Sims-Hilditch

English interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the forefront of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm’s many projects and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living.Emma Sims-Hilditch is best known for creating relaxed, elegant interiors that are ideal for the values and lifestyles of a new generation. The environments she makes offer an insight into the considered house of the future—simple, beautiful, and practical, advancing a new style of living that is transforming not only the lives of homeowners but also communities. Sims-Hilditch gives advice on the best ways to decorate and organize a home. She embraces traditional materials translated for contemporary living: interior stone walls, comforting color palettes, stylish and sturdy fabrics, and antiques mixed with contemporary designs. Whether the project is an urban town house, a seaside cottage, an ancestral residence, or a lakeside retreat, the approach of Sims Hilditch is always the same—a collaboration with clients to make stylish, comfortable homes that offer the perfect settings for everyday life. The book explores how the firm creates rooms where people live healthy and vibrant lives, aware of the changing seasons and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Talismans Of Shannara - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanThe descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor, the Druid''s Keep, has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; and Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic, and their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker, he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren, he sends an untrue friend; and for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all...The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure - unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them, and Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In The Gaze Of Medusa - Cally Callomon, Gabrielle Drake, Andrew Arrol, Vivien Bellamy, Louis de Wet

Louis de Wet (1930–2018) was an artistphilosopher born in South Africa. Over the course of his life, he created a significant body of meticulously crafted drawings and paintings, using the techniques of the Old Masters to express a contemporary world. This publication, authored by his wife Gabrielle Drake, brings together de Wet’s full catalogue of works with detailed biographical information and recollections from those who knew and worked with him. In 1983, along with his wife, de Wet bought Wenlock Abbey in Shropshire, part of an eleventhcentury priory that was the daughter house of the great Burgundian abbey of Cluny. Considering the house to be his destiny, de Wet served it faithfully, restoring and refurbishing it over the course of thirtyfive years. Wenlock Abbey helped develop de Wet’s artistic vision, substantiating his belief that the best from the past should inform, but not inhibit the future. He enhanced the fabric of the abbey with his own artworks, including a complete scheme of frescoed images of Old and New Testament figures in the chapel, as well as designs for the carved capitals of the oak screen he had inserted there. These capitals are a geographical biography, each carving showing a place ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles Book 2) - Rick Riordan

The Throne of Fire: the second book in Rick Riordan's The Kane Chronicles.EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don't destroy him, the world will end in five days' time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .Can the Kanes destroy Apophis before he swallows the sun and plunges the earth into darkness . . . forever?

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The Throne of Fire: The Graphic Novel - Rick Riordan

Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble. As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don't destroy him, the world will end in five days' time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells .

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving

One of America’s best-loved short stories, plus other tales, in a handsome, collectible edition.Washington Irving’s short stories have captured the imaginations of generations since the early nineteenth century. Now book lovers can enjoy “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” “Rip Van Winkle,” “A Sunday in London,” “John Bull,” and “Christmas” in this stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories with an heirloom cover.Timeless characters such as Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle are among the earliest of truly American literary figures. Now fans can revisit them and new readers can discover them in this highly giftable volume that features:A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather coverBeautifully designed end papersIrving’s best-loved stories in one volumeA must-have for every home library, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories is a book that you’ll reach for again and again, destined to grace your bookshelves for years to come. Chartwell Deluxe Editions feature beautifully-designed heirloom volumes of literary classics. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, and Meditations.

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The Book of Delights - Ross Gay

A heart-warming and joyful collection of short lyric essays, reminding us of the purpose and pleasure of praising, extolling and celebrating ordinary wonders''Pure balm for your soul'' CELESTE NG, author of Little Fires Everywhere''His delight is infectious. It''s hard to read Gay and not to be won over''SEATTLE TIMESAmong Ross Gay''s funny and philosophical delights: a friend''s unabashed use of air quotes, cradling a tomato seedling aboard an aeroplane, the silent nod of acknowledgement between the only two black people in a room. More than anything, Gay celebrates the beauty of the natural world - his garden, the flowers peeking out of the sidewalk, the hypnotic movements of a praying mantis. The Book of Delights is about our shared bonds, and the rewards that come from a life closely observed, and serves as a powerful and necessary reminder that we can, and should, stake out a space in our lives for delight.

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Building Your Tiny House Dream - Chris Schapdick

You’ve decided you’re ready to build and enjoy the benefits of a tiny house, but how? Combining the “why” with the “how to,” Building Your Tiny House Dream will show you each and every step to constructing your own custom camper. Part one provides detailed guidance on essential information, from the skills needed and planning to tools, safety, and helpful resources. Start building your personal tiny home in part two that’s carefully laid out in order from start to finish, from laying the foundation, framing, and roofing to plumbing, adding personality, and towing so you can take your tiny home on wheels wherever you want to go! Written by award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick, learn from an expert how to build the tiny house of your dreams!

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The Betrayal of John Machele - Ian M Robertson

It is the late 18th Century. John Machele is twenty years old and has never known who his parents are. Brought up by a succession of carers, he was moved on after certain “incidents”. There is an unidentified “personage” who takes an interest in him.Physically John bears a resemblance to members of the ruling House of Hanover. He doesn''t always think or behave like other people. He has no understanding why their reactions to him are so often not what he expects.Things rarely end well for John and this is a pattern which follows him as he grows older. He has been dismissed from a Naval Academy, been “retired” from the Royal Scots Greys and now finds himself a Midshipman in King George’s navy.Attempts are made to convince him that he has a say in what happens to him next but the reality is that the decisions have already been made without his knowledge.Having engineered his own Court Martial he believes he has set in motion events which will leave him in total control of his life for the first time.

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The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase - Joan Aiken

1832 - a period of English History that never happened. Good King James III is on the throne and the country is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel. When Sylvia and Bonnie (both orphans) fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they must use all their wits to escape unscathed - for the governess is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase.

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Glamorous Fashions of the Gilded Age Paper Dolls - Eileen Miller

This stunning collectible features four costumed dolls — two women and two men — and more than two dozen richly detailed original outfits inspired by the preeminent House of Worth and other notable designers of luxury clothing. The costumes accurately depict the lavish dresses and suits worn throughout the glamorous Gilded Age, which dates from the late 1860s to the late 1890s. A full-color background scene appears on the inside covers.

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The Roman Mysteries: The Assassins of Rome - Lawrence Caroline

Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan''s family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.

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The End of Her - Shari Lapena

It starts with a shocking accusation . . .Stephanie and Patrick are recently married, with new-born twins. While Stephanie struggles with the disorienting effects of sleep deprivation, there's one thing she knows for certain - she has everything she ever wanted.Then a woman from his past arrives and makes a horrifying allegation about his first wife. He always claimed her death was an accident - but she says it was murder.He insists he's innocent, that this is nothing but a blackmail attempt. But is Patrick telling the truth? Or has Stephanie made a terrible mistake?How will it end?

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The Secrets of London - Jonathan Livingstone

When Louise and Michael find a secret door in the bear house of their local animal park, they soon discover more than they could ever have imagined.

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The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles Book 3) - Rick Riordan

The Kane Chronicles: The Serpent''s Shadow is the final thrilling instalment in award-winning author and Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan''s Kane Chronicles trilogy. Is their inherited magic enough to battle against the most powerful mythical forces that Egypt''s gods have to throw at them? CARTER AND SADIE KANE, descendants of the magical House of Life, are in pretty big trouble. Despite their bravest efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is still threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Now the Kanes must do something no magician has ever managed - defeat Apophis himself. No pressure there then. Battling against the forces of Chaos, their only hope is an ancient spell - but the magic has been lost for a millennia. Will they find the serpent''s shadow, or will they be led to their deaths in the depths of the Underworld?Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for The Kane Chronicles: The Serpent''s Shadow:''Storytelling that will get readers hooked'' - Philip Ardagh, The Guardian ''Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical.'' - TimesRick Riordan is the award-winning writer of the Percy Jackson series, The Kane Chronicles and the Heroes of Olympus ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Man Who Listens To Horses - Monty Roberts

''As I left the round pen, I saw the Queen, Prince Philip, and the Queen Mother rise from their seats to come down and join me . . . With a warm smile on her face the Queen put out her hand to shake mine and said, ''That was beautiful''. She said she was amazed by what had happened and how the filly has responded, and she advised me to be proud of the work I was doing.''___________________________________________When Monty Roberts was thirteen years old he went off alone into the deserts of Nevada to watch mustangs in the wild. What he learned about their methods of communication changed his life forever.His horse whisperer powers may seem like magic, but his amazing "horse sense" is based on a lifetime of experience and a deep love and understanding of horses. He can take a wild, high-strung horse who has never been handled before and persuade that horse to accept a bridle, saddle, and rider in thirty minutes.In this remarkable worldwide bestseller, Roberts shares his unforgettable personal story and his exceptional insight into the silent language of horses and nonverbal communication: an understanding that applies to human relationships as well. He shows that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolfová

Discover Virginia Woolf's landmark essay on women’s struggle for independence and creative opportunity A Room of One's Own is one of Virginia Woolf's most influential works and widely recognized for its extraordinary contribution to the women's movement. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, it is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë to the silent fate of Shakespeare's gifted (imaginary) sister, and the effects of poverty and sexual constraint on female creativity. The work was ranked by The Guardian newspaper as number 45 in the 100 World's Best Non-fiction Books. Part of the bestselling Capstone series, this collectible, hard-back edition of A Room of One’s Own includes an insightful introduction by Jessica Gildersleeve that explains the book's place in modernist literature and why it still resonates with contemporary readers. Born in 1882, Virginia Woolf was one of the most forward-thinking English writers of her time. Author of the classic novels Mrs Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), she was also a prolific writer of essays, diaries, letters and biographies, and a member of the celebrated Bloomsbury Set of intellectuals and artists. Discover why A Room of One's ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon - Ronald E. Simmons

Who would have thought that one of the most popular childhood toys held so many of life''s answers. In The Little Red Wagon, prolific business leader and public servant Ron Simmons invites you to leave ordinary behind and glide into the richly meaningful life you were intended to live. From his humble beginnings in the rural South to the heights of influence as an entrepreneur, finance executive, and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, Simmons mines the depths of his triumphs and travails to provide a wealth of applicable insights. Whether you''re out front holding the wagon''s handle, shifting the direction from inside, riding along as cargo, or pushing from the rear, the place you occupy will set your course toward more of the same or to bold adventure. Simmons has learned that it isn''t a lack of talent or ability that often holds us back. It''s the lure of the safe, comfortable path that threatens to keep us stuck in a rut of fear and negativity, speeding along with no clear destination, or passively catching a ride instead of taking initiative and action. Filled with winsome stories and hard-won lessons, The Little Red Wagonwill inspire you to: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Plot and the Pendulum - McKinlay Jenn

Halloween is approaching in Briar Creek, and things get spooky when a skeleton is found and connected to a decades-old cold case in the newest Library Lover''s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Killer Research.Library director Lindsey Norris is happy to learn the Briar Creek Public Library is the beneficiary of the Dorchester familyÂ’s vast book collection. However, when Lindsey and the library staff arrive at the old Victorian estate to gather the books, things take a sinister turn. One of the bookcases reveals a secret passage, leading to a room where a skeleton is found, clutching an old copy of The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe.Lindsey does a quick check of missing persons, using the distinctive eighties-era clothing worn by the deceased to determine a time frame, and discovers that Briar Creek has an unsolved missing person case from 1989. A runaway bride went missing just weeks after her wedding. No suspects were ever arrested and the cold case remains unsolved. Lindsey and the crafternoon crew decide that justice is overdue and set about solving the old murder mystery, using some novel ideas to crack the case.

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The Brothers York - Thomas Penn

SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE ''A gripping, complex and sensational story, told with calm narrative command ... With insight and skill, Penn cuts through the thickets of history to find the heart of these heartless decades'' Hilary MantelThe gripping new history by the author of the acclaimed bestseller Winter KingIt is 1461 and England is crippled by civil war. One freezing morning, a teenage boy wins a battle in the Welsh marches, and claims the crown. He is Edward IV, first king of the usurping house of York... Thomas Penn''s brilliant new telling of the wars of the roses takes us inside a conflict that fractured the nation for more than three decades. During this time, the house of York came to dominate England. At its heart were three charismatic brothers - Edward, George and Richard - who became the figureheads of a spectacular ruling dynasty. Together, they looked invincible.. But with Edward''s ascendancy the brothers began to turn on one another, unleashing a catastrophic chain of rebellion, vendetta, fratricide, usurpation and regicide. The brutal end came at Bosworth Field in 1485, with the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bedside Guardian 2025

It was a year dominated by the return to the White House of Donald Trump,whose mercurial edicts left the rest of the world struggling to keep up. Through the turmoil in the US and devastation in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond,the Guardian's correspondents helped to make sense of the darkness. From the UK, Marina Hyde, Jonathan Freedland and John Crace illuminated the political sphere as only they can. Elsewhere, Guardian writers found cheer in sport and the arts, from Jonathan Liew on Euros glory for the Lionesses to Alexis Petridis on the triumphant return of Oasis. Other writers offered vivid personal reflections, among them Michael Rosen’s poem for his NHS saviours and Helen Pidd and Alexandra Topping's frank portrayal of their 20-year friendship. Gathering together the most revealing interviews, thought-provoking commentaryand incisive reporting from the last 12 months, The Bedside Guardian 2025 is a feast of fine writing for hungry readers.

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The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgsonová-Burnettová

This illustrated heirloom edition brings the classic tale to life for new generations.One of the most beloved stories in children’s literature, The Secret Garden follows the story of Mary Lennox, raised by her British parents in colonial India. When an earthquake makes her an orphan, she is sent to England to live at Misselthwaite Manor with the strange, reclusive uncle she has never met. Originally published in 1911, The Secret Garden touches on themes of childhood, nature, grief, and rebirth.This stunning collectible edition of The Secret Garden includes:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsComplete and unabridged textEight charming illustrations by Charles RobinsonEnhance your home library with this lovely, display-worthy volume.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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The Archipelago - John Foot

‘An enjoyable, highly readable history that manages to bring murky, often fiendishly complex events into the light’ Sunday TimesItaly emerged from the Second World War in ruins. Divided, invaded and economically broken, it was a nation that some people claimed had ceased to exist. And yet, as rural society disappeared almost overnight, by the 1960s, it could boast the fastest-growing economy in the world. In The Archipelago, historian John Foot chronicles Italy’s tumultuous history from the post-war period to the present day. From the silent assimilation of fascists into society after 1945 to the artistic peak of neorealist cinema, he examines both the corrupt and celebrated sides of the country. While often portrayed as a failed state on the margins of Europe, Italy has instead been at the centre of innovation and change – a political laboratory. This new history tells the fascinating story of a country always marked by scandal but with the constant ability to re-invent itself. Comprising original research and lively insights, The Archipelago chronicles the crises and modernisations of more than seventy years of post-war Italy, from its fields, factories, squares and housing estates to Rome''s political intrigue.

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The American - Henry James

`You you a nun; you with your beauty defaced and your nature wasted you behind locks and bars! Never, never, if I can prevent it!'' A wealthy American man of business descends on Europe in search of a wife to make his fortune complete. In Paris Christopher Newman is introduced to Claire de Cintré, daughter of the ancient House of Bellegarde, and to Valentin, her charming young brother. His bid for Claire''s hand receives an icy welcome from the heads of the family, an elder brother and their formidable mother, the old Marquise. Can they stomach his manners for the sake of his dollars? Out of this classic collision between the old world and the new, James weaves a fable of thwarted desire that shifts between comedy, tragedy, romance and melodrama a fable which in the later version printed here takes on some of the subtleties associated with this greatest novels. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Underhistory - Kaaron Warren

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALASIAN SHADOWS NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD *''Eerie, atmospheric, full of suspense and surprises'' - GUARDIAN''A gothic-tinged tale with all the suspense and menace of page-turning crime fiction'' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALDPeople come to visit my home and I love to show them around. It''s not the original house of course. That was destroyed the day my entire family died. But I don''t think their ghosts know the difference.Pera Sinclair was nine the day her family home was destroyed, killing everyone inside. Over the decades she rebuilt Sinclair House, each room telling a piece of her story and that of the people who died there. And while she doesn''t believe in ghosts, she''s not above telling visitors a ghost story or two. As Pera guides a family through her home on the last tour of the season, an unexpected group of men arrive. Dangerous men, who will hurt the family and see no reason to keep an old woman alive. But these men will learn that Pera is far from helpless. After all, death seems to follow wherever she goes...Sinister and lyrical, The Underhistory is a haunting tale of loss, self-preservation and the darkness beneath.

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Various: Pop Goes Classic - The Album - CD (4260494433579)

Hudební CD - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra představuje popové hity v klasické úpravě. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra představuje popové hity v klasické úpravě. Seznam stop CD 1 / Circle Of Life / Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Ruby Tuesday / Simply The Best / Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me / Every Breath You Take / Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) / In The Ghetto / House Of The Rising Sun / Licence To Kill / The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore / Time After Time / If You Leave Me Now / Wind Of Change / Show Me Heaven / The Greatest Love Of All / For Your Eyes Only / Evergreen / CD 2 / We Are The Champions / I Will Always Love You / How Deep Is Your Love / Can You Feel The Love Tonight / Take My Breath Away / Lady In Black / Eye Of The Tiger / Another Brick In The Wall / Flashdance (What A Feeling) / I Just Called To Say I Love You / Live And Let Die / Suspicious Minds / When A Man Loves A Woman / (I've Had) The Time Of My ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolfová

A Room of One''s Own is Virginia Woolf''s most powerful feminist essay, justifying the need for women to possess intellectual freedom and financial independence. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the essay is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Carlotte Brontë to the silent fate of Shakespeare''s gifted (imaginary) sister and the effects of poverty and sexual constraint on female creativity.Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is regarded as a major twentieth-century author and essayist, a key figure in literary history as a feminist and modernist, and the centre of ''The Bloomsbury Group''. Between 1925 and 1931 Woolf produced what are now regarded as her finest masterpieces, from Mrs Dalloway (1925) to the poetic and highly experimental novel The Waves (1931). She also maintained an astonishing output of literary criticism, short fiction, journalism and biography, including the playfully subversive Orlando (1928) and A Room of One''s Own (1929).If you enjoyed A Room of One''s Own, you might like Woolf''s Orlando, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''Probably the most influential piece of non-fictional writing by a woman in this century''Hermione Lee, Financial Times

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The Guest - Emma Cline

'Sultry and engrossing... Take it to the beach and savour every page' ObserverSummer's almost over and Alex is no longer welcome...Alex is a young woman teetering on the edge. Behind on her rent and with nothing to keep her in New York she agrees to spend August by the beach, in the lavish house of the older man she's been seeing.After one misstep at a dinner party she's dismissed with a ride to the station and a ticket back to the city. But Alex decides to stay on the island, charming her way into the lives of the dazzlingly wealthy set who live there and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. Just how long can she keep going before she's found out?'A delicious, dark-sided novel' Guardian'Eerily captivating' Elle 'Compulsively readable' Independent

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The Consciousness Projector - Mark Roland Langdale

One day humanoids would be nothing more than a Tamagotchi digital pet to keep AI lifeforms amused, while solving the Theory of Everything as if it were a Rubik Cube In the 25th Century Plato Gray is an experimental psychologist working on a space station orbiting one of Mars’ moons. He is working on an experiment to see if artificial lifeforms can set up their own society if they are left to develop this without any human interference. His colleague in the space laboratory is Alice who is actually an A.I. lifeform. Suddenly their station experiences a violent physical shock. The space station has been hit by a comet and, as a result, find itself drifting in space. Plato experiences a moment of panic that they might just drift off into the silent depths of space but in reality they are soon rescued.Plato and Alice face further adventures as they wrestle with the many aspects of science in the 25th century and whether an AI powered future would be better than a human one. Together they need to find a path where the best sides of their different lifeforms can find a harmony

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The Serpent's Shadow: The Graphic Novel (The Kane Chronicles Book 3) - Rick Riordan

CARTER AND SADIE KANE, descendants of the magical House of Life, are in pretty big trouble. Despite their bravest efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is still threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Now the Kanes must do something no magician has ever managed - defeat Apophis himself. No pressure there then. Battling against the forces of Chaos, their only hope is an ancient spell - but the magic has been lost for a millennia. Will they find the serpent''s shadow, or will they be led to their deaths in the depths of the Underworld?

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