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The Silver Mistress - Peter O

* THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * The finest escapist thrillers ever written THE TIMES Before Buffy, before Charlie s Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise OBSERVERSir Gerald Tarrant, head of a secret service department in the British Government, and good friend of Modesty Blaise, is being driven through the south of France. His chauffeur stops to help two nuns change a tire on their car, but it is a trap. Sir Gerald is taken prisoner - by the kidnappers, posing as holy sisters.An eyewitness convinces Modesty Blaise that Sir Gerald needs her help, and that the discovery of his car at the bottom of a gorge was a hoax. Sir Gerald is not dead, but rather a prisoner. Modesty and her trusty lieutenant Willie Garvin will find that they have met their match when they mount a rescue, and come up against Mrs McTurk, a ferocious assassin, and Mr Sexton, the world s greatest exponent of unarmed combat. To escape, Modesty must defeat the invincible Mr Sexton in a final confrontation deep underground in the Lancieux caves. Can she survive?

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The Fortunate Mistress (Roxana) - Daniel Defoe

I liv d indeed like a Queen; or if you will have me confess, that my Condition had still the Reproach of a Whore, I may say, I was sure, the Queen of Whores. Left destitute by her husband, the heroine of Defoe s final novel has to choose between her virtue and her life. Choosing survival, she makes her way as a kept woman and courtesan. The Fortunate Mistress (1724), also known under the title Roxana, tells the story of how she climbs society s ladder by dint of her own enterprise, shedding and gaining multiple identities as she moves through the worlds of business and finance, and across the trade capitals of Europe. Amassing a fortune, her taste for men and luxuries veers increasingly to the aristocratic and exotic, culminating when she dances before the King at a masquerade dressed in the garb of a Turkish Sultana--at which point she is granted the name by which she is known to history, Roxana. Despite her rise, Roxana s past never recedes from view, and her choices eventally begin to weigh on her, prompting an excruciating self-reckoning that is only compounded as the children she has abandoned return, threatening to expose this past to public view. Defoe resists easy solutions in a sprawling and complex novel which shows an unprecedented degree of psychological realism: readers experience the interplay of circumstance, need, desire, religion, and social convention that can allow the development of a moral sense, or conspire to suppress it.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 notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The Tale Of Peter Rabbit - POTTER BEATRIX

Celebrate our beloved furry friend, Peter Rabbit, with this beautiful birthday edition of the classic tale.This birthday edition has been re-originated to match Beatrix Potter s first published work with a celebratory new cover.A must have first book for every little reader.Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor s garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn t want Peter to get his paws on his crops!Since appearing in 1902 in the first of Beatrix Potter s well-loved tales, this mischievous little rabbit has hopped into the heart of generations of book lovers.Beatrix Potter is one of the world s best-loved children s authors, and has created a vast collection of stories based on her other iconic characters, including Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.Her humorous and lively tales are a natural part of childhood, and are the perfect nursery books for all little ones.Today Beatrix Potter s original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.The Tale of Peter Rabbit is number one in Beatrix Potter s series of 23 little books.Check out the rest of the titles:The World of Peter Rabbit: The Complete Collection 1-23The Complete Adventures of Peter RabbitThe Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book

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The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf - Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Discover the fairy-tale magic of Peter and the Wolf in this musical reimagining of one of Prokofiev’s most famous and classic compositions. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Prokofiev’s score.Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather.His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter’s animal friends – a duck, a bird and his grandfather s cat – he decides to ignore his grandfather s warning and save them.As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.The soothing natural scenes are illustrated impeccably, with sweeping greenery and orange, summery landscapes spreads across each page. Follow the adventurous Peter as he explores the woods for the first time.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Sergei Prokofiev, with details about his composition of Peter and the Wolf. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available in the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1) and The Planets.

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Silver Surfer: Return To The Spaceways Omnibus - John Byrne, Stan Lee, Steve Englehart

The Silver Surfer soars through the depths of space once again in this brand new omnibus collecting his 80s adventures! After years trapped on Earth, the Silver Surfer finally breaks free of Galactus s barrier and returns to the stars! His full Power Cosmic restored, he heads for Zenn-La. But the old saying holds true: You can t go home again. While the age-old war between the Kree and the Skrulls heats up once again, the Elders of the Universe target Galactus! But love is the greatest force of all. Will Surfer find it with his old flame, Shalla-Bal? With Galactus s herald Nova? Or with the Celestial Madonna, Mantis? Plus: The origin of Galactus! A blockbuster team-up with the Fantastic Four! Ego the Living Planet! And a stunning collaboration between the legendary Stan Lee and the visionary Moebius, wherein the only one who can stop Galactus from leading mankind to its doom is the Silver Surfer! Collecting: Silver Surfer (1982) 1, Silver Surfer (1987) 1-33, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) 1-2, Marvel Graphic Novel: Silver Surfer (1988), Silver Surfer (1988) 1-2, Silver Surfer: The Enslavers (1990), Fantastic Four (1961) 325, Super-Villain Classics (1983) 1, material from Epic Illustrated (1980) 1, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 51

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Peter Rabbit: The Birthday Present Hunt - Beatrix Potterová

Join Peter Rabbit as he celebrates Benjamin Bunny s birthday by planning a surprise treasure hunt, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure!It s Benjamin Bunny s birthday and Peter has planned an extra special birthday surprise for his friend! Hop along with Benjamin and Peter to find all the clues hidden in the forest and discover the best birthday present a bunny can ask for!Can Benjamin follow Peter s clues and discover his secret present before his birthday is over?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore the forest and help Benjamin Bunny find the clues to his perfect birthday present. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting for this bunny birthday party, this is the perfect tale to celebrate fun, friendship and kindness.Discover more adorable Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap storybooks:Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book - Beatrix Potterová

Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of our favourite furry friend with this brand-new picture book edition of Beatrix Potter s original classic story of Peter Rabbit.Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor s garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn t want Peter to get his paws on his crops!One of Beatrix Potter s most popular and well-loved tales, this special picture-book edition features the original text in full, along with Potter s beautifully engaging illustrations in a new large format. A great gift for little readers and a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter! Look out for other stories in the world of Peter Rabbit, including:Peter Rabbit: My First Classic LibraryThe World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original TalesThe Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

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The Noble Path - Peter May

THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today. Undiscovered Scotland No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. New York Journal of BooksThe Noble Path is Peter May s explosive standalone thriller set in Cambodia and Thailand amid the bloody reign of the Khmer RougeTHE EVIL WRATHCambodia, 1978. Amid the Khmer Rouge s crazed genocide, soldier-of-fortune Jack Elliott is given the impossible task of rescuing a family from the regime.THE PAINFUL TRUTHEighteen-year-old orphan and budding journalist Lisa Robinson has received the impossible news that her father is, in fact, alive. His name - Jack Elliott.THE NOBLE PATHAs Jack tracks the hostages and Lisa traces her heritage, each is intent on reuniting a family. Yet to succeed, so must run a dangerous gauntlet of bullets and betrayal.LOVED THE NOBLE PATH? Read Peter May s prescient standalone thriller, THE MAN WITH NO FACELOVE PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE BLACK LOCH

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The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit - POTTER BEATRIX

This wonderful collection brings together the four original Beatirx Potter stories which feature the mischievous little rabbit: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and the Tale of Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, along with their extensive family, get into all sorts of mischief as they sneak into Mr McGregor s garden, narrowly avoid being turned into rabbit pie and outsmart the wily and cunning fox, Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny s mischief, as well as their creative ploys to trick and outsmart their enemies, have ensured their lasting status as childhood favourites.This book, bringing together all the classic Peter Rabbit tales from their original publisher, Frederick Warne, is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan, or as an introduction to the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit.

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Peter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt - POTTER BEATRIX

Join Peter Rabbit and his sisters as they help tidy-up the forest, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure!Peter Rabbit and his sisters wake up to discover a storm has blown through their forest! When they go outside they soon realise everyone s things are missing and in all the wrong places and someone has to find and return all of the missing items to their rightful place!Will Peter and his sisters be able to tidy-up the forest before Mrs. Rabbit returns from the market?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they help return all the missing items to their rightful forest friends. With a gentle narrative and beautiful forest setting, this is the perfect tale to encourage little ones to help their loved ones.Discover more Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap stories:Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

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The World of Peter Dunham - Peter Dunham

A-list interior designer Peter Dunham’s first book reveals his singular approach to colorful, pattern-filled interiors with world-class photography of never-before-seen projects. Peter Dunham is a Los Angeles-based interior designer known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling. The Los Angeles Times described his style as “Merchant Ivory Moderne” and “restraint with a kick.”The World of Peter Dunham features a dozen of Dunham’s most recent projects, ranging from chic New York City penthouses to sun-kissed California gems, as well as Dunham’s own residences, including his Paris pied-à-terre. Each chapter’s rich imagery illuminates a tenet of his design ethos—Color, Rhythm, Togetherness, Nature—along with the people and places that have shaped his unique point of view. Here is a dynamic mix of projects, many featuring Dunham’s internationally acclaimed textiles, all presented in stunning photographs. In 2024, he opened his second brick and mortar showroom, Peter Dunham Home Garden, in New York City. Dunham and his design team split their time between restoring older houses and collaborating with renowned architects on brand-new residences. Current projects include a modernist Marmol Radziner house overlooking the Pacific in Montecito, residences in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, New York City, Dallas, Sag Harbor, Montana, and an iconic 1963 Horace Gifford house on Fire Island. Peter is based between Los Angeles and New York City. Sustainability is integral to Vendome #39;s publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https://trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.

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The Silver Way - Stephen Silver

The Silver Way: Techniques, Tips and Tutorials for Effective Character Design by Stephen Silver offers invaluable instruction from one of best teachers in the industry. Whether you’re a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, The Silver Way will help you build your confidence and strengthen your work in order to successfully design characters for any project, in any style. Chockfull of helpful—and entertaining!—drawing techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials developed through his decades of experience as an artist on popular animated shows (Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, The Fairly OddParents) and as the owner of Silver Drawing Academy, The Silver Way is the kind of educational art book you’ll revisit again and again for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration.

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Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny Hunt - Beatrix Potterová

Join Peter Rabbit as he searches for his toy bunny in this sweet lift-the-flap bedtime adventure!Peter Rabbit and his sisters have had a fun day playing outside, and now it s time to go to sleep. But as everyone gets ready to say goodnight, Peter realises he s missing something very important - his snuggly toy bunny has disappeared!Will he be able to find it in time before bed?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore Peter s house and help him to find his toy bunny. With a gentle narrative and cosy burrow setting, this is the perfect tale to help little ones wind down before bedtime.More Peter Rabbit Lift-the-Flap storybooks:Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

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The Vault - Peter Lovesey

The sixth mystery book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.When a severed hand from the vault of Bath Abbey Churchyard arrives on Peter Diamond s desk, he is delighted to hear that, far from being a medieval relic, it is from the 1980s. But the vault is part of the house where Mary Shelley s Frankenstein was written, and a fanatical American professor is thwarting their investigation. Events are complicated even further when the professor s wife goes missing . . .Highly suspicious of the professor, but unable to prove anything, Diamond concentrates on trying to identify the remains, with shocking result. But before he can get any further, the owner of Bath s largest antique emporium is brutally murdered - and the last person to see her alive was the Professor.With consummate skill, wit and ingenuity, Peter Lovesey has crafted a whodunnit of brilliant complexity.

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The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit - Thompson Emma

It s almost Christmas, and Peter Rabbit cannot contain his excitement!Perhaps Peter is a little too excited, as he keeps hopping under Mrs Rabbit s feet... So he is sent on some very important Christmas errands and bumps into his cousin, Benjamin Bunny.But as we all know, when Peter and Benjamin get together, trouble always follows! When they meet a feathered friend who makes an alarming announcement, it s a race against time to save him from the scary McGregors!Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and illustrator Eleanor Taylor continue the adventures of Peter Rabbit in this board book edition of Peter Rabbit s Christmas Tale.Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming

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Marvel Masterworks: The Silver Surfer Vol. 1 (Remasterworks) - Stan Lee, Roy Thomas

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last, this time with the start of a spacefaring legend, the Silver Surfer! The Silver Surfer ranks among the greatest Marvel comics of all time. Stan Lee s socially-charged scripts and John Buscema s sublimely powerful artwork made the series and the character global icons. This Marvel Masterworks will reveal the Surfer s origin, unleash alien invasions, introduce the utterly evil icon Mephisto and feature what is considered by many to be the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history, The Silver Surfer #4 s epic war with Thor! These double-length issues explore complexities of humankind as the Surfer grapples with his own existential inner turmoil. Also including the Surfer s first solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5. This edition features an all-new restoration from original artwork and the highest-quality sources in Marvel s archive. Collecting: The Silver Surfer (1968) #1-6 and material from The Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #5 and Not Brand Echh (1967) #13

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The Night Gate - Peter May

THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 #39;Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met. #39; BookBrowse #39;No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. #39; New York Journal of Books In a sleepy French village, the body of a man shot through the head is disinterred by the roots of a fallen tree. A week later a famous art critic is viciously murdered in a nearby house. The deaths occurred more than seventy years apart. Asked by a colleague to inspect the site of the former, forensics expert Enzo Macleod quickly finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the latter. Two extraordinary narratives are set in train - one historical, unfolding in the treacherous wartime years of Occupied France; the other contemporary, set in the autumn of 2020 as France re-enters Covid lockdown.And Enzo #39;s investigations reveal an unexpected link between the murders - the Mona Lisa. Tasked by the exiled General Charles de Gaulle to keep the world #39;s most famous painting out of Nazi hands after the fall of France in 1940, 28-year-old Georgette Pignal finds herself swept along by the tide of history. Following in the wake of Da Vinci #39;s Mona Lisa as it is moved from château to château by the Louvre, she finds herself just one step ahead of two German art experts sent to steal it for rival patrons - Hitler and Göring. What none of them know is that the Louvre itself has taken exceptional measures to keep the painting safe, unwittingly setting in train a fatal sequence of events extending over seven decades.Events that have led to both killings.The Night Gate spans three generations, taking us from war-torn London, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, Berlin and Vichy France, to the deadly enemy facing the world in 2020. In his latest novel, Peter May shows why he is one of the great contemporary writers of crime fiction.LOVED THE NIGHT GATE? Read the first book in the acclaimed China Thrillers, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Order his thrilling standalone, A SILENT DEATH

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The Empty Space - Peter Brook

Adapted from a series of four lectures, originally delivered as the first of the Granada Northern Lectures Peter Brook s The Empty Space is an exploration of four aspects of theatre, Deadly, Holy, Rough and Immediate , published in Penguin Modern Classics. I can take any empty space and call it a bare stage In The Empty Space, groundbreaking director Peter Brook draws on a life in love with the stage to explore the issues facing any theatrical performance. Here he describes important developments in theatre from the last century, as well as smaller scale events, from productions by Stanislavsky to the rise of Method Acting, from Brecht s revolutionary alienation technique to the free form Happenings of the 1960s, and from the different styles of such great Shakespearean actors as John Gielgud and Paul Scofield to a joyous impromptu performance in the burnt-out shell of the Hamburg Opera just after the war. Passionate, unconventional and fascinating, his book shows how theatre defies rules, builds and shatters illusions and creates lasting memories for its audiences.Peter Stephen Paul Brook CH CBE (b. 1925) is a highly influential British theatrical producer and director. During the 1950s he worked on many productions in Britain, Europe, and the USA, and in 1962 returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to join the newly established Royal Shakespeare Company. Throughout the next the 1960 s he directed many ground breaking productions for the RSC before in 1970 forming The International Centre for Theatre Research in Paris. If you enjoyed The Empty Space, you might like John Berger s Ways of Seeing, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. A brilliant book ... should be read by the many besides the passionate few to whom it will be required reading Daily Telegraph

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Down Among the Dead Men - Peter Lovesey

The fifteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.A nightmare discovery in the boot of a stolen BMW plunges car thief Danny Stapleton into the worst trouble of his life. What links his misfortune to the mysterious disappearance of an art teacher at a private school for girls in Chichester? Orders from above push Peter Diamond of Bath CID into investigating a police corruption case in the Chichester force, and he soon finds himself reluctantly dealing with spirited schoolgirls, eccentric artists and his formidable old colleague, Hen Mallin.Multi-award-winning author Peter Lovesey returns with a twisting tale that will delight fans of the series and draw in anyone who loves pitch-perfect traditional British crime fiction.

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The Man With No Face - Peter May

THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today. Undiscovered Scotland No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. New York Journal of BooksCan evil be unmasked before it s too late . . . ?A REPORTER WITH NO FEAR1979. Jaded Edinburgh journalist Neil Bannerman is sent to Europe, intent on digging up dirt. Yet it is danger he discovers, when two British men are found murdered.A CHILD WITH NO FATHEROne victim is a journalist, the other a Cabinet Minister: the double-assassination witnessed by the former s autistic daughter. This girl recalls every detail about her father s killer - except for one.THE MAN WITH NO FACEWith those around him rocked by the tragedy, Bannerman is compelled to follow his instincts. He is now fighting to expose a murderous conspiracy, protect a helpless child, and unmask a remorseless killer.LOVE PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE BLACK LOCH

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The Silver Arrow - Lev Grossman

Thereâ ™s nothing so rare as a fantasy that elicits genuine wonder and that uses marvellous things to enrich a childâ ™s appreciation of ordinary ones. Lev Grossmanâ ™s novel The Silver Arrow is something special. WALL STREET JOURNAL_____________Discover the magical, timeless children s adventure from Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians. Now a New York Times bestseller!When Kate is given a colossal steam train, the Silver Arrow, for her birthday, she can t believe her luck. After eleven years of waiting, adventure has finally found her!Soon the Silver Arrow is whisking Kate and her brother Tom to a magical station where their passengers stand ready to board. From the porcupine to the pangolin, each one is rare and wonderful. But these animals have been waiting a very long time too. Can Kate deliver them home ... before it s too late?_____________Lev Grossmanâ ™s first childrenâ ™s book is a journey youâ ™ll never forget: a rip-roaring adventure from desert plains to snow-covered mountains and everything in between. Packed with exciting creatures from the indignant porcupine to the lost polar bear and the adorable baby pangolin, The Silver Arrow is a classic story about saving our endangered animals and the places they live.

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The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection - Elsa Beskow

A beautiful gift edition of four classic stories from Elsa Beskow s cherished Peter and Lotta series.The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been loved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic stories are full of gentle humor and charm.The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection combines four picture books – Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown s Birthday; Peter and Lotta s Adventure; and Uncle Blue s New Boat – in a collectable edition.Through the delightful tales, readers will meet orphans Peter and Lotta and their new family Aunts Green, Brown and Lavender, and Uncle Blue, enjoy their adventures and discover the traditional Sweden of long ago.Full of whimsy and nostalgia, Beskow s classic stories are brought together for the first time in a gift edition. Adult collectors will love the faithfully reproduced vintage artwork, unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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The Silver Spoon Pasta - The Silver Spoon Kitchen

The definitive collection of pasta recipes featuring this most iconic and popular Italian ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitchen Pasta is the perfect food. Low cost, healthy, and tasty, its versatility makes it a regular feature on home dining tables as well as on the most sophisticated of restaurant menus, either dressed with just one or two ingredients, or with more elaborate sauces. Showcasing 46 different pasta types in more than 300 recipes from classics such as Penne Arrabbiata and Spaghetti Carbonara, to more ambitious dishes such as Soufflé of Capellini and Linguine with Lobster this is the ultimate guide to cooking pasta the Italian way. Organised by pasta type, it also includes easy-to-follow instructions for making your own fresh pasta, sections on dried and fresh, long and short, cut and filled pasta, and entries on the Italian origins of many ingredients. The Silver Spoon is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource this book is the perfect guide to the most Italian of ingredients.

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The Silver Spoon - The Silver Spoon Kitchen

The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revised edition. Originally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over one million copies in eight editions. Considered essential in every household, it is still one of the most popular wedding presents today.The Silver Spoon was conceived and first published by Domus, the design and architectural magazine famously directed by Giò Ponti from the 1920s to the 70s. A select group of cooking experts was commissioned to collect hundreds of traditional Italian recipes and make them available for the first time to a wider modern audience. In the process, they updated ingredients, quantities and methods to suit contemporary tastes and customs, at the same time preserving the memory of ancient recipes for future generations. They furthermore included modern recipes from some of the most famous Italian chefs, resulting in a style of cooking that appeals to the gourmet chef and the amateur enthusiast alike.A comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user-friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. The new edition features new introductory material covering culinary matters such as how to compose a traditional Italian meal, typical food traditions of the different regions, and how to set the table. It is also illustrated with twice as many newly commissioned photographs and contains a new section of menus by celebrated chefs cooking traditional Italian food.This is a monumental and unsurpassably prestigious cookbook that will share the bookshelves with classic titles such as The Joy of Cooking and Larousse Gastronomique. With over 2,000 recipes illustrated with specially commissioned art work and photography, the book is destined to become a fresh and definitive classic in the Italian cuisine booklist.

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Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher - Browne Hartigan

Can you work out Cluedunnit? Perfect for mystery fans, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Team up with world-famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and solve 60 fun brain-busting puzzles to help London s Secret, Secret Service (so secret, that even the Secret Service doesn t know about them) locate the whereabouts of a missing agent in possession of the top-secret object known as the Silver Cipher.Use your detective skills to work out:*What clues are hidden in the strange goat painting?*What is important about butterflies?*How can a city map conceal crucial code?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond, The Case of the Golden Pomegranate and The Case of Rudolph s Revenge.

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The Silver Empire - Oliver Volckart

The Silver Empire is the first comprehensive account of how the Holy Roman Empire created a common currency in the sixteenth century. The problems that gave rise to the widespread desire to introduce a common a currency were myriad. While trade was able to cope with-and even to benefit from-the parallel circulation of many different types of coin, it nevertheless harmed both the common people and the political authorities. The authorities in particular suffered from neighbours who used their comparatively good money as raw material to mint poor imitations. Debasing their own coinage provided an, at best, short-term solution. Over the medium and long term, it drove the members of the Empire into rounds of competitive debasements, until they realised that a common currency was the only answer that addressed the core of the problem.Oliver Volckart examines the conditions that shaped the monetary outlook of the member states of the Empire, paying particular attention to the uneven access to silver and gold. Following closely the negotiations that prepared the common currency, he is able to illuminate the interest groups that were formed, what their agendas and ulterior motives were, how alliances were forged, and how it was eventually possible to obtain majority agreement on what a common currency should look like: a silver-based currency that was introduced in 1559-66. In fact, in contrast to what historians once believed, the common currency they achieved turns out to have functioned not significantly worse than other currencies of the time: it had similar problems and similar advantages as the money issued by more centralized governments.

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Ice Nine Kills: Welcome To Horrorwood: The Silver Scream 2 - CD (7226183)

Hudební CD - Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood je nadcházející šesté studiové album americké metalcoreové skupiny Ice Nine Kills, které vyšlo 15. října 2021. Toto album navazuje na předchozí album skupiny The Silver Scream , které bylo inspirováno horory. Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood je nadcházející šesté studiové album americké metalcoreové skupiny Ice Nine Kills, které vyšlo 15. října 2021. Toto album navazuje na předchozí album skupiny The Silver Scream , které bylo inspirováno horory. Rok vydání : 2021 (6.album) Seznam stop CD Opening Night / Welcome To Horrorwood / A Rash Decision / Assault amp; Batteries / The Shower Scene / Funeral Derangements / Rainy Day / Hip To Be Scared (ft. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach) / Take Your Pick (ft. Corpsegrinder of Cannibal Corpse) / The Box (ft. Brandon Saller of Atreyu and Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King) / F.L.Y. (ft. Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail) / Wurst Vacation / Ex-M?rtis / Farewell II Flesh

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Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Silver Surfer Vol. 1 - - Stan Lee, Roy Thomas

The first solo adventures of the iconic Silver Surfer from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that s perfect for new readers!When the world devourer Galactus arrived at the planet Zenn-La, one man stood up to sacrifice himself: Norrin Radd. In exchange for forgoing his limitless hunger, Galactus transformed Norrin into the Silver Surfer and forced him into servitude as his herald. But all that changed on the planet Earth. Free of Galactus, but trapped on our planet, the sensational Silver Surfer’s solo series boasts double-length tales of cosmic conflict. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema, they are some of the most masterful Marvel sagas ever produced. Not only will you be awed by the Surfer’s origin, be torn down to the depths of hell by Mephisto and engage in a battle with Thor that shakes the heavens!

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The Earth Transformed - Professor Peter Frankopan

THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT AND FINANCIAL TIMESA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK | AN INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Humanity has transformed the Earth: Frankopan transforms our understanding of history Financial Times Vast, learned and timely work Sunday Times------From the international bestselling author of The Silk Roads comes a major history of how a changing climate has dramatically shaped the development-and demise-of civilisations across time.When we think about history, we rarely pay much attention to the most destructive floods, the worst winters, the most devastating droughts or the ways that ecosystems have changed over time.In The Earth Transformed, Peter Frankopan, one of the world s leading historians, shows that the natural environment is a crucial, if not the defining, factor in global history - and not just of humankind. Volcanic eruptions, solar activities, atmospheric, oceanic and other shifts, as well as anthropogenic behaviour, are fundamental parts of the past and the present. In this magnificent and groundbreaking book, we learn about the origins of our species: about the development of religion and language and their relationships with the environment; about how the desire to centralise agricultural surplus formed the origins of the bureaucratic state; about how growing demands for harvests resulted in the increased shipment of enslaved peoples; about how efforts to understand and manipulate the weather have a long and deep history. All provide lessons of profound importance as we face a precarious future of rapid global warming.Taking us from the Big Bang to the present day and beyond, The Earth Transformed forces us to reckon with humankind s continuing efforts to make sense of the natural world.----- This is epic, gripping, original history that leaps off the page Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland All Historians aiming to tell a narrative face the problem of when exactly to start it. Only Peter Frankopan would go back 2.5 billion years to the Great Oxidation Event Tom HollandA 2023 HIGHLIGHT FOR: BBC NEWS * SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE * FINANCIAL TIMES * NEW EUROPEAN * GUARDIAN * NEW STATESMAN * THE TIMES * THE WEEK * WATERSTONES * BLACKWELL S

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The World of Peter Rabbit: Peter Rabbit Gets Stuck! - Beatrix Potterová

A lift-the-flap board book adventure that s the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit.Peter Rabbit decides to sneak into Mr. McGregor s garden (again!) to steal some tasty fruit and vegetables. Peter is determined to do things all by himself, but when things don t quite go to plan, will he accept help from some friendly animals - or will Mr McGregor finally catch him?With simple, lyrical read-aloud text, vivid, contemporary illustrations and flaps to explore on every spread this new adventure is perfect for curious little bunnies everywhere.

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The Naked God - Peter F. Hamilton

War rages on. All seems lost to this immense devastation. Across the galaxy, humanity #39;s last hope may lie in wait. The Naked God is the epic, thrilling conclusion to the Night #39;s Dawn trilogy, from Peter F. Hamilton.The Confederation is verging on collapse, unable to prevent the enemy from sweeping through the galaxy. Earth’s defences have finally been penetrated, its giant domed cities destroyed one by one. As time runs out for civilization, those who fight on must join forces and form new alliances – but an enemy’s enemy isn’t always a friend.The war is desperate on all fronts, with battles fought on a scale unseen by humankind for six centuries. There are rumours that an ancient space-faring race faced this same threat to its existence – surviving with the help of the Sleeping God. If this mysterious and powerful entity truly exists, we may be able to find it. And if it really can avert the ultimate catastrophe, we may at last find hope.Joshua Clavert and Syrinx now fly their starships on a mission to find the Sleeping God – which an alien race believes holds the key to finally overthrowing the possessed.The Naked God is the final chapter of the trilogy which began with The Reality Dysfunction and The Neutronium Alchemist. Explore the Confederation universe further in The Confederation Handbook, a companion book from Peter F. Hamilton.

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The Silver Road - Sinead Oâ

AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF 2023An IRISH INDEPENDENT BEST IRISH CHILDREN #39;S BOOK 0F 2023An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O #39;Hart. The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn #39;t remembered like it once was. Its power is fading... When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat. Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023A stunning new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.[The Silver Road by Sinead O #39;Hart was featured as an Irish Times Best Children #39;s Book of 2023 on 26th November 2023 and as an Irish Independent Best Irish kids #39; book of 2023 on 2nd December 2023.]

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The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier

Discover this amazing adventure story set in the Second World War If you meet Ruth or Edek or Bronia, you must tell them I m going to Switzerland to find their mother. Tell them to follow as soon as they canâ ™ Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. Together with Jan they begin a dangerous journey across the battlefields of Europe to find their parents.BACKSTORY: Read a letter from the author s daughter and find out about the amazing true stories that inspired The Silver Sword.

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The Chocolate Spoon - The Silver Spoon Kitchen

A masterclass in baking and working with chocolate, the Italian way â “ the latest title in the prestigious Silver Spoon family The Silver Spoon kitchen is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource â “ this new book on everyone s favorite ingredient features 100 of the best Silver Spoon chocolate recipes, accompanied by all-new photography and design, as well as 30 core recipes for working with chocolate, each with step-by-step photography. Featuring dark, milk, ruby, and white chocolate, every aspect of this beloved ingredient is covered in depth in this book: its history, composition, various types, and the secrets behind working with chocolate successfully. The basic techniques are accompanied by step-by-step images, guiding cooks through the various necessary processes, and providing valuable tips for tackling more complex preparations, such as tempering, glazing, and creating shapes and decorations in chocolate. Recipes include simple cakes and cookies, candies, and more elaborate desserts, as well as mousses, ice creams, parfaits, and drinks.

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The Silver Chair - C. S. Lewis

REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE SIGNS⠦ Two friends set off on a perilous mission from the Great Lion, Aslan: to find the missing prince of Narnia, who hasn⠙t been seen in over ten years. Through dangers untold, their search leads them deep down into the darkness, where a deadly and enchanting evil lies in wait. All those who have gone in search of the prince have never returned. Will these brave friends triumph, or be lost to the darkness forever?And there is more to the adventure. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver ChairThe Last Battle

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The Effective Executive - Peter F. Drucker

What makes an effective executive?The measure of the executive, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, is the ability to get the right things done. This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that mold them into results.Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: Managing time Choosing what to contribute to the organization Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect Setting the right priorities Knitting all of them together with effective decision-making Ranging widely through the annals of business and government, Peter F. Drucker demonstrates the distinctive skill of the executive and offers fresh insights into old and seemingly obvious business situations.

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The Blackhouse - Peter May

BOOK ONE IN THE MILLION-SELLING LEWIS TRILOGY.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A RICHARD JUDY PICK. WINNER OF THE USA S BARRY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR.PETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDES One of the best regarded crime series of recent years IndependentA brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.LOVED THE BLACKHOUSE? Read book 2 in the Lewis trilogy, THE LEWIS MANLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, A SILENT DEATH

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The World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original Tales 1-23 White Jackets - Beatrix Potterová

Discover the timeless tales of Peter Rabbit, now in an iconic collection.With twenty-three books, each presented in a charming white jacket and inscribed with a publisher s note on how the story came to be, this gift set contains all of Peter Rabbit s stories.From naughty Peter Rabbit himself, to tidy Mrs. Tittlemouse and unlucky Mr. Jeremy Fisher, these stories will delight and enchant. The perfect gift for a new baby or Christening, this collection of beautifully illustrated titles is made for gentle bedtimes.No nursery bookshelf is complete without Beatrix Potter s stories, that have enchanted generation after generation.

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The World of Dinosaur Roar!: Dinosaur Safari: A Lift-the-Flap Book - Peter Curtis

Making the comparisons between dinosaurs and animals alive today!Turn the pages to discover awesome dinosaurs and amazing facts in this brilliant lift-the-flap book by Peter Curtis, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago, but there are some animals that roam the Earth today that are connected in some way to dinosaurs! From birds to crocodiles, giraffes to kangaroos, Dinosaur Safari introduces animals that help us learn and imagine what dinosaurs actually looked like.Full of fun facts and bright illustrations, this fun lift-the-flap book will teach toddlers how dinosaurs are like animals alive today! Read the clues, lift the flaps and discover a new dinosaur on every page!Written and created by Peter Curtis, author of What Dinosaur Am I?, Dinosaur Safari is part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! series. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children. All facts are approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London.

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Vintage Rolex Limited Edition (the Mint edition) - David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company

For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Mint on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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The Peter Rabbit Stories - Beatrix Potterová

This collection brings together in a single volume the four books that feature the famous young rabbit with the blue jacket and a penchant for mischief and disobedience: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod.From Peter s early adventures in the kitchen garden of Mr McGregor to his late exploits in the rescue of his cousin Benjamin s baby bunnies, these stories show why Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved children s authors this country has ever produced.

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The Dreaming Void - Peter F. Hamilton

Will they find the utopian dream â “ or a galactic nightmare? From Peter F. Hamilton, The Dreaming Void is the first in an epic space opera trilogy. Set in his expansive Commonwealth universe, it is perfect for fans of Iain M. Banks and Stephen Baxter.AD 3580. The Commonwealth has spread its civilization throughout the galaxy. Its citizens are privileged and protected by a powerful navy. And at the galaxyâ ™s centre is the Void, a sealed universe created by aliens billions of years ago. Yet the Void isnâ ™t inert. Itâ ™s expanding â “ and now it wants to make contact.The Void chooses Inigo as its conduit and he channels dreams of a simpler, better life within its bounds. His visions attract followers â “ determined to seek this utopia. And theyâ ™ll cross the Voidâ ™s forbidden boundaries to reach it. However, this act could trigger push it to grow beyond all control . . . destroying everything in its path. Epic, multi-stranded, full of wonders â “ SFXThe Dreaming Void is followed by The Temporal Void in this stunning trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton.

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Music in the 80s - Peter Woolliscroft

Popular music of the 80s decade had its own unique sound. Shaped by breathtaking developments in studio recording equipment and techniques, from digital processing to sampling, the music that is still enjoyed today would not be the same without it. This book tells the story of how one such young engineer/producer navigated his way through this exciting and pivotal period in music history by working with this technology within the confines of the last great era of recording studios, from 1978 to 1988. This was all before musicians and producers retired to their bedrooms with a laptop. Using diaries recorded at the time, Peter Woolliscroft lifts the curtain on the private world of the closed session, with daily accounts of all projects worked on, how they were made, who made them and most importantly how they became hits. It tells of the highs and lows, the expectations and disappointments of recording many of the top acts of the day while navigating the various technical challenges along the way. Along the way, he worked with such names as: Yes, Soft Cell, Cat Stevens, Thin Lizzy, New Order, Buzzcocks, Psychedelic Furs, 10cc, John Cooper Clarke, Frank Zappa, Kate Bush, The Who, Queen, Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Squeeze, Tina Turner, Sam Fox, Talk Talk and Def Leppard. He also worked with producers Trevor Horn, Tony Visconti, Jeff Wayne, Martin Hannett, Robert John Mutt Lange, Frank Zappa and Gus Dudgeon.

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Vintage Rolex - David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company

For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter⠔the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million⠔ it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch brand in the world.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Throughout, father and son, John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world. Published to celebrate the company s 25th anniversary in late 2020, the book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years.More than 1800 watches have been photographed and are described in detail in the book. From early Rolex pocket watches to the world⠙s first wristwatches, elegant in their simplicity yet revolutionary in their impact, to the very first Submariners, iconic Daytonas and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, the mesmerizing archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary rise of an extraordinary brand. Choose from the First Rolex Submariner, later coined the James Bond, or the Early GMT-Master made for Pan Am transatlantic pilots. Read about the First Explorers made famous by the 1953 Everest Expedition or the later Explorer II worn by Steve McQueen. Marvel at Early Vintage collections, from the Officer⠙s Pocket Watch to the Ladies⠙ Diamond; from the Oyster and the Stella Stone collections, to the Sport Collection.This book is a perfect gift for all lovers of luxury retail as well as passionate collectors of Rolex watches who will want to read about the models they own.

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The Blackhouse - Peter May

THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 One of the best regarded crime series of recent years. Independent No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. New York Journal of BooksPETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDESA brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.LOVED THE BLACKHOUSE? Read book 2 in the Lewis trilogy, THE LEWIS MANLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, THE NIGHT GATE

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Vintage Rolex Limited Edition (the Blue edition) - David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company

For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Blue on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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Vintage Rolex Limited Edition (the Lilac edition) - David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company

For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the companyâ ™s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Lilac on the cover â “ there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionadoâ ™s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolexâ ™s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officersâ ™ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after â ˜tropicalâ ™ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the worldâ ™s most collected watch.

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The Silver Book - Laing Olivia

Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman s Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith s The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL⠙S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025⠘Sublime⠙ The New York Times ⠘It is dangerous to want someone this much. He has always known it, from the very first night.⠙It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini⠙s Casanova. A young ⠓ and beautiful ⠓ apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecittà , the studio where Casanova⠙s Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salò, Pasolini⠙s horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy⠙s ⠘Years of Lead⠙, he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn⠙t intend. Stylish and seductive, The Silver Book is an absorbing fictional account of real things, and an investigation into the difficult relationship between artifice and truth, illusion and reality, love and power. Praise for The Silver Book:⠘Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force⠙ Times Literary Supplement ⠘A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness⠙ Observer⠘Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic⠙ Art in America⠘You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel. Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page⠙ The Times ⠘Laing⠙s vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places⠙ Washington Post

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Abelard and Heloise: The Letters and Other Writings - Peter Abelard, Heloise, Stanley Lombardo

The most comprehensive compilation of the works of Abelard and Heloise ever presented in a single volume in English, The Letters and Other Writings features an accurate and stylistically faithful new translation of both The Calamities of Peter Abelard and the remarkable letters it sparked between the ill-fated twelfth-century philosopher and his brilliant former student and loverâ ”an exchange whose intellectual passion, formal virtuosity, and psychological drama distinguish it as one of the most extraordinary correspondences in European history. Thanks to this edition, Latin-less readers will be better placed than ever to see why this undisputed milestone in the intellectual life of medieval France is also a masterpiece of Western literature.In addition to the The Calamities and the letters--the first complete English translation of all seven in more than eighty years--this volume includes an Introduction, a map, and a chronology, Abelard s Confession of Faith, letters between Heloise and Peter the Venerable, the Introduction to The Questions of Heloise, and selected songs and poems by Abelard, among them a previously untranslated shaped poem, Open Wide Your Eyes. Extracts of lost letters sometimes ascribed to Abelard and Heloise are given in appendixes.

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The Lady in the Silver Cloud - David Handler

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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