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The Situation Room - George Stephanopoulos, Lisa Dickey
George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years anchor of This Week and co-anchor of Good Morning America, recounts the crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room.No room better defines American power and its role in the world than the White House Situation Room. And yet, none is more shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Created under President Kennedy, the Sit Room has been the epicenter of crisis management for presidents for more than six decades. Time and again, the decisions made within the Sit Room complex affect the lives of every person on this planet. Detailing close calls made and disasters narrowly averted, THE SITUATION ROOM will take readers through dramatic turning points in a dozen presidential administrations, including:- Incredible minute-by-minute transcripts from the Sit Room after both Presidents Kennedy and Reagan were shot- The shocking moment when Henry Kissinger raised the military alert level to DEFCON III while President Nixon was drunk in the White House residence- The extraordinary scene when President Carter asked for help from secret government psychics to rescue American hostages in Iran- A vivid retelling of the harrowing hours during the 9/11 attack- New details from Obama administration officials leading up to the raid on Osama Bin Laden- And a first-ever account of January 6th from the staff inside the Sit RoomTHE SITUATION ROOM is the definitive, past-the-security-clearance look at the room where it happened, and the people-the famous and those you ve never heard of-who have made history within its walls.
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Decision Points - Bush George W.
Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America s 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President George W. Bush brings readers inside the Texas Governor s Mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on September 11, in the hours after America s most devastating attack since Pearl Harbour; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century. President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family. A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the centre of events.
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 2 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick s short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick s work includes the influential Adjustment Team and The Father Thing , as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. I am bowled over. I am so impressed by the variety in stories, and how interesting the individual story ideas are Goodreads reviewer, Philip K.Dick is a master of messing with your head in a story Goodreads reviewer, Enter the Mind of a Genius . . .This collection of short stories by Philip K. Dick are great, thought provoking, funny, and some really frightening Goodreads reviewer, This blew my mind, and then some. The ideas and concepts alone need five stars.What an amazing man Goodreads reviewer,
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The Sheep-pig - Dick King-Smith
A tale loved by many from one of Britain s best-known authors, this wonderful new edition of The Sheep-Pig comes with a delightful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Sheep-Pig is one of Dick King-Smith s most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995. Why can t I learn to be a Sheep-Pig? When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can t be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig. An unexpectedly thrilling, funny charmer of a book - Guardian Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children - Observer***Winner of the Guardian Fiction Award***Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children s books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry s Mad, Noah s Brother, The Queen s Nose, Martin s Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo Child and Harriet s Hare (winner of the Children s Book Award in 1995). In 2009 he was made an OBE for services to children s literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 3 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick s short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick s work includes the influential Minority Report and Sales Pitch , as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. First time I have read Philip K. Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and the suspense that he puts into them Goodreads reviewer, Most of the stories had something to say about society.It was interesting to see how 50 years later so many of the fears and criticism was still relevant. Highly recommended Goodreads reviewer, Dick s stories are often surprising and spin a captivating yarn, but they are also teeming with fascinating ideas which ensure their ability to age well and keep modern readers interested Goodreads reviewer, Each tale is filled with twists and turns, and it s a total pageturner Goodreads reviewer,
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Moby Dick; or, the Whale - Herman Melville
American author Herman Melville published his first novel, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, in 1851. The story of Ahab, the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and his irrational pursuit for vengeance against Moby Dick, the huge white sperm whale that wounded him on a previous journey, is told in the book by the sailor Ishmael. Moby-Dick, a work that contributed to the literature of the American Renaissance, had received mixed reviews upon publication, was a commercial flop, and was out of print when the author passed away in 1891. It wasn t until the 20th century, on the centennial of its author s birth in 1919, that it gained recognition as a Great American Novel. William Faulkner expressed regret for not having written the novel himself, while D. H. Lawrence praised it as the best book of the sea ever written and one of the oddest and most wonderful books in the world. One of the most well-known starting lines in all of literature is Call me Ishmael. Moby-Dick was started by Melville in February 1850, and it was finished a year later than he had intended, in 18 months. Melville drew on his observations as a common sailor between 1841 and 1844, especially those of whalers, as well as extensive reading in the literature on whaling.
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 4 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick s short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick s work includes the influential We Can Remember It For You Wholesale and The Electric Ant , as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. A great collection, showcasing Dick s evolution Goodreads reviewer, my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD s mind by reading this collection Goodreads reviewer, An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction.So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite Goodreads reviewer,
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The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 1 - Philip K. Dick
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick s short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick s work includes the influential Beyond Lies the Wub and Second Variety , as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works.Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction Sunday Times No other writer of his generation had such a powerful intellectual presence Brian Aldiss Thought-provoking,original,deeply moving. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION Goodreads reviewer, Very fun.Classic PKD Goodreads reviewer, Wow. Every single story in this book could be made into a contemporary movie Goodreads reviewer, Absolutely brilliant . .. Strongly recommend to everyone (even those who normally do not like science fiction) Goodreads reviewer,
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Murder in the Dressing Room - Holly Stars
LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos. - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn t just dramatic. It s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Mistyâ ™s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered â “ and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divineâ ¦--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM: Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam! AJ WEST Misty Divineâ ™s first show is a brilliantly funny mystery, with a sleuth as sharp as a stiletto heel HANNAH HENDY Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder in the Dressing Room was an absolute delight! ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE: A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too 5***** reader review Oh my word this is a wonderful book 5***** reader review This murder mystery is so different from what Iâ ™ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it 5***** reader review
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Murder in the Dressing Room - Holly Stars
LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLEMeet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth!Drag isn t just dramatic. It s deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Mistyâ ™s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered â “ and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divineâ ¦--CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM: A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show! C.L. MILLER Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been so glam! A.J. WEST Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder In The Dressing Room was an absolute delight! ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE: A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too 5***** reader review Oh my word this is a wonderful book 5***** reader review This murder mystery is so different from what Iâ ™ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it 5***** reader review
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The Light Room - Kate Zambreno
Kate Zambreno has invented a new form. It is a kind of absolute present, real life captured in closeup Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature The Light Room is both a gift and a beacon Sinead Gleeson, author of Constellations Kate Zambreno has performed a miracle, capturing real, lived time from within the exhaustion of pandemic-era parenthood. The Light Room reminded me of that fundamental magic of writing - that the details of another person s life, so precisely and honestly rendered, can instantly loosen the edges of your own life and make you feel less alone Jenny Odell, bestselling author of How to Do NothingIn The Light Room, Zambreno offers her most profound and affecting work yet: a candid chronicle of life as a mother of two young daughters in a moment of profound uncertainty about public health, climate change, and the future we can expect for our children. Moving through the seasons, returning often to parks and green spaces, Zambreno captures the isolation and exhaustion of being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy. Inspired by writers and artists ranging from Natalia Ginzburg to Joseph Cornell, Yuko Tsushima to Bernadette Mayer, Etel Adnan to David Wojnarowicz, The Light Room represents an impassioned appreciation of community and the commons, and an ecstatic engagement with the living world. How will our memories, and our children s, be affected by this time of profound disconnection? What does it mean to bring new life, and new work, into this moment of precarity and crisis? In The Light Room, Kate Zambreno offers a vision of how to live in ways that move away from disenchantment, and toward light and possibility.
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Escape Room Puzzles: Escape the Museum! - Em Bruce
Bring the excitement of an escape room into your own home, with this ingenious hardback puzzle book! You re the lucky winner of a private tour of the Museum of Lost Treasures. However, as you arrive, you find that things have taken an unexpected turn. Your tour guide is missing, a thief is on the loose, and an ancient curse has been released. As the exhibits come to life, disaster hides behind every corner. Can you keep one step ahead? Find the clues and solve the mysteries of the legendary lost land of Ancient Lemuria to save the day!• This book s branching narrative puts YOU in the driving seat. Once you have found the solution to a puzzle, turn to the next entry as clearly indicated in the text.• Use your observation, lateral thinking, and logic skills to uncover clues and solve mysteries. The beautifully detailed illustrations are packed with information, so keep your eyes peeled!• Are you a novice adventurer, a seasoned explorer, or a true master of mystery? Choose your difficulty level, then race against the clock to solve the mystery! Inspired by the popular escape room trend, this delightfully illustrated, full-colour interactive book is great fun for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The vibrantly illustrated Escape Room Adventures series puts young puzzlers in control of their very own adventure. In these narrative puzzle stories, readers must correctly solve the riddles and conundrums to proceed to the next room in a thrilling race against time!
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The Sleep Room - Jon Stock
Shocking... a damning portrait of a man who, in the name of psychiatric progress, left a trail of broken lives in his wake Telegraph, five stars Compelling Sunday Times A gripping expose Financial Times Lacerating Blake Morrison, Guardian Book of the Day A beautifully researched, wildly unsettling study of a psychiatrist running amok Sam Knight, author of The Premonitions Bureau Shocking investigation The Times, chosen as a best book of 2025The Royal Waterloo Hospital, London in the 1960s. Six young women lie asleep on low beds. Day and night no longer exist, extinguished by a potent cocktail of antipsychotic, sedative and anti-depressant drugs. The women are taken from their beds by the nurses and given electroconvulsive therapy before being put to sleep again. All under the predatory eye of Dr William Sargant.THE SLEEP ROOM is a chilling exposé of Sargant s bizarre psychiatric treatments that were inflicted on hundreds of women with mental illness - among them the actor Celia Imrie. At the story s centre is a sinister and charismatic doctor, who was a hugely influential figure in post-war British society - lauded by Robert Graves and Aldous Huxley as well regularly appearing on the BBC. When Sargant died in 1988, the obituaries were glowing.But since then, women treated without their consent and with often horrific side-effects lasting decades have been campaigning to tell the truth about Sargant. Author Jon Stock tells these women s stories as well delving into the murky history of Sargant s links with the CIA and M15, both of which took a close interest in his efforts to reprogramme the human mind.As compulsive as a thriller, The Sleep Room finally gets to the truth of a scandal at the heart of the British medical establishment. A devastating account of the effects one unchecked psychiatrist had on vulnerable mental patients. Lisa Appignanesi, author of Mad, Bad and Sad: A History of Women and the Mind Doctors A gripping medical biography that encompasses sex, drugs, brainwashing, intelligence operations, murder and several scandals Frank Tallis, author of Mortal Secrets: Freud, Vienna and the Discovery of the Modern Mind A chilling case study in dangerous psychiatry, Stock s gripping exposé of the invasive and reckless interventions inflicted on women in the Sleep Room will keep you wide awake. Cordelia Fine, author of Patriarchy Inc. and Testosterone Rex
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The Stream Invites us to Follow - Dick Capel
Nestled between the Pennines and the Lake District Fells, the beautiful Eden Valley combines lush green countryside, abundant wildlife in hedgerows and woodlands, fertile farmland, ancient landmarks, and historic market towns and villages. Much like the valley itself, this book is a meeting of the natural world, the people who inhabit it, and their stories, history and skills â “ traditional and modern. Dick Capel takes us on a series of introspective ramblings from the source of the river in Mallerstang to the Solway Firth at Carlisle. He follows the Poetry Path, the Eden Benchmarks and the Goldsworthy Sheepfolds, and ventures into history with enchanting stories of old churches, hidden artefacts, and signs of ancient cultivation. As a long-time countryside manager for the Eden Valley, few people know this area quite as intimately as Dick Capel â “ and even fewer have worked as hard to protect the natural and built heritage of this unspoiled part of Cumbria. Covering natural history, myth and legend, this is an unrivalled companion to an unspoiled gem of the English countryside.
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The Transferred Life of George Eliot - Philip Davis
Reading George Eliot s work was described by one Victorian critic as like the feeling of entering the confessional in which the novelist sees and hears all the secrets of human psychologyâ ” that roar which lies on the other side of silence . This new biography of George Eliot goes beyond the much-told story of her life. It gives an account of what it means to become a novelist, and to think like a novelist: in particular a realist novelist for whom art exists not for art s sake but in the exploration and service of human life. It shows the formation and the workings of George Eliot s mind as it plays into her creation of some of the greatest novels of the Victorian era. When at the age of 37 Marian Evans became George Eliot, this change followed long mental preparation and personal suffering. During this time she related her power of intelligence to her capacity for feeling: discovering that her thinking and her art had to combine both. That was the great ambition of her novelsâ ”not to be mere pastimes or fictions but experiments in life and helps in living, through the deepest account of human complexity available. Philip Davis s illuminating new biography will enable you both to see through George Eliot s eyes and to feel what it is like to be seen by her, in the imaginative involvement of her readers with her characters.
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Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story - Julia Donaldsonová
An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There s room on the broom for the witch s cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.
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The Book of George - Kate Greathead
A smart, funny and surprisingly moving read for fans of Dolly Alderton THE I PAPER A commercial-literary gem for fans of Kiley Reid, Curtis Sittenfeld and Alison Espach PANDORA SYKES If you re honest, you ll admit that you ve raised George or dated George or, worse, you are George WASHINGTON POST This book is a knockout MARIA SEMPLE An excellent novel...as convincing as it is moving ADELLE WALDMAN Perceptive, funny and tender ALISON ESPACHWe all know a George. He s the kind of guy who s brimming with potential but incapable of following through; he doesn t know if he s in love with his girlfriend, but he certainly likes having her around; he s distant from - but still reliant on - his mother; he swears he ll finish his novel one day. Sure, you might find him disappointing. But no one is more disappointed in George than George himself. As funny as it is astute and as singular as it is universal, The Book of George is a deft, unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age tale and a portrait of one man, but also countless others.
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52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Escape Room Edition - Hugh Jassburn
From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this escape room edition contains an exciting array of puzzles to solve, all in an ingenious, brand-new formatWhether you re an escape room aficionado or more of a traditional puzzle solver, this book will keep you entertained for hours. Navigate your way through its pages by completing various conundrums - you ll need to gather clues as you go in order to crack the code at the end and escape from the bathroom!Inside you ll find the following challenges and many more:- Master the art of solving sudoku grids- Challenge your eagle-eyes to spot the matching pairs- Put your algebra skills to the test with mini maths sumsFrom bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Escape Room Edition is the perfect gift for puzzle lovers of all ages. Hone your problem-solving skills, develop your ability to think outside the box and find enjoyment in perseverance as you work your way towards the end of the book... and to your escape!
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The Binding Room - Nadine Matheson
Pre-order THE KILL LIST in paperback now!â ˜Dark, tense, action-packed, and so, so clever â ¦ I couldnâ ™t stop until the very last page. Outstandingâ ™ Andrea Mara, number one Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a Thingâ ˜Another absolute cracker. Gruesome and gritty Liz Nugent, Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamondâ ˜This is a series that just keeps on giving with thrills, danger, shocks and eeriness with a great cast of characters â ¦ Nadine is truly a Queen of thrillersâ ™ Reader review ââââââ ˜Another exciting, tense, character driven and unpredictable thriller. This is such a good series I simply devoured itâ ™ Reader review âââââ* * *In this room, no one can hear you screamâ ¦The Serial Crimes Unit are called in to investigate when a local pastor is found stabbed to death. As DI Henley assesses the crime scene, she discovers a hidden door that conceals a room set up for torture â “ and bound to the bed in the middle of the room is the body of a man.When another body is found, also tied down, Henley realises there s someone out there torturing innocent people and leaving them for dead. But why?There s nothing that connects the victims. They didn t know each other. Their paths never crossed. But someone has targeted them, and it s up to Henley and the SCU to stop them before they find another binding roomâ ¦* * *Praise for Nadine Matheson â ˜Nadine Matheson writes sentences like roses, lovely and bristling with thorns â ¦ Mathesonâ ™s voice is exciting, urgentâ ¦ and, now more than ever, vitalâ ™ A.J. Finnâ ˜There is a freshness to Mathesonâ ™s writing which promises a long careerâ ™ Morning Star
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The Mill on the Floss - George Eliot
Drawing on George Eliot s own childhood experiences to craft an unforgettable story of first love, sibling rivalry and regret, The Mill on the Floss is edited with an introduction and notes by A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, in Penguin Classics.Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family. As she reaches adulthood, the clash between their expectations and her desires is painfully played out as she finds herself torn between her relationships with three very different men: her proud and stubborn brother; hunchbacked Tom Wakem, the son of her family s worst enemy; and the charismatic but dangerous Stephen Guest. With its poignant portrayal of sibling relationships, The Mill on the Floss is considered George Eliot s most autobiographical novel; it is also one of her most powerful and moving.In this edition, writer and critic A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, provides full explanatory notes and an introduction relating The Mill on the Floss to George Eliot s own life and times.Mary Ann Evans (1819-80) began her literary career as a translator, and later editor, of the Westminster Review. In 1857, she published Scenes of Clerical Life, the first of eight novels she would publish under the name of George Eliot , including The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda.If you enjoyed The Mill on the Floss, you might like Thomas Hardy s Jude the Obscure, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Front Room - Magorian Michelle
Hannah knows there s something deadly wrong in her room, but how can she discover the truth? A ghostly tale full of heart-pounding suspense that will keep horror lovers hooked right up to the very last page.The holiday was supposed to give them a break, a chance to get away and heal after the loss of the baby. But Hannah s parents are still listless and distracted, and her toddler brother doesn t understand what s going on. And worst of all, something feels wrong in Hannah s room. Her mum and dad don t understand what she s trying to tell them, so one stormy night Hannah sneaks out to find someone who can tell her the truth about the Front Room â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7.
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The Guest Room - Tasha Sylva
Sylva skilfully illustrates an unmoored character completely consumed by a spiralling, unrelenting grief - Kirkus Reviews This story is taut and unsettling with a brilliant ending! - Candis Creepily claustrophobic - New York Times Book Review ___________Careful what you look for. Careful what you find.After the mysterious death of her beloved sister, Tess is grief-stricken and lonely. She s forced to BnB Rosie s old room to pay the bills.With strangers in her home, Tess discovers a distraction: their possessions.Tempted into the room while they re out, she goes through her guests things, imagining the stories they hold. These forbidden glimpses into their lives and the chance of being caught are a momentary thrill - the only thing she can feel through the numbing pain of her loss, and the so-far fruitless police investigation.When handsome and inscrutable Arran takes the room, Tess finds his diary. The entries are about an unnamed woman. Crush or obsession? Slowly, his writing takes a darker tone, and Tess can t stop reading.In her compulsion to know, to uncover the truth, there s something Tess fails to notice.She s being watched.Everyone has their secrets. This one is closer to home.
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The Changing Room - Chris Bush
Set in and around a swimming pool, Chris Bush s play The Changing Room follows a group of teenagers full of excitement, impatience and uncertainty. They know change is coming, but not what it ll look like.Written specifically for young people, The Changing Room was part of the 2018 National Theatre Connections Festival and was premiered by youth theatres across the UK. It offers opportunities for a large, flexible cast of any size or mix of genders, and incorporates chorus work and music. No swimming pool required.This edition of The Changing Room includes the words and music to Chris Bush s original songs, arranged by Matt Winkworth.
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The Secret Room - Jane Casey
*The #1 Irish bestseller*The latest gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorâ ˜The most dangerously addictive series in crime fictionâ ™ ERIN KELLYâ ˜Oh. My. God.â ™ RUTH WAREâ ˜I LOVE it â “ it is completely MAGNIFICENTâ ™ MARIAN KEYES Utterly brilliant LIZ NUGENTâ ˜Sublimeâ ™ ANDREA MARA An old-fashioned locked room mystery wrapped in a deeply moving love story MAIL ONLINEA closed door. An impossible murder.2:32 p.m. Wealthy, privileged Ilaria Cavendish checks into a luxury London hotel and orders a bottle of champagne. Within the hour, her lover discovers her submerged in a bath of scalding water, dead.At first glance it looks like an accident. No one went in with her. No one came out. But all the signs point to murder.For DS Maeve Kerrigan, the case is a welcome distraction. But when shock news hits close to home, affecting her partner, DI Josh Derwent, she faces the toughest challenge of her career. And if she fails her world will never be the same againâ ¦Praise for Jane Casey With every breath in my body, I m BEGGING you to read Jane Casey s books! Marian Keyesâ ˜The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read. Come for the thrill of a historic disappearance case, and get obsessed by the sexiest will-they-won t-they in crime fictionâ ™ Abigail Deanâ ˜Jane Casey is simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today. There arenâ ™t enough superlatives. Iâ ™m in awe. I utterly loved itâ ™ Liz Nugentâ ˜A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller. Tense, heartfelt and hugely gripping, A Stranger in the Family is Jane Casey at her phenomenal bestâ ™ Chris Whitakerâ ˜Nobody plots better than Jane Caseyâ ¦the twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfyingâ ™ Stig Abell A Stranger in the Family blew my mind. 2024 has barely started and this is already one of my books of the yearâ ™ Jo Spainâ ˜As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted, endlessly intriguing and all underpinned by a simmering â œwill they, wonâ ™t theyâ narrative. Just terrificâ ™ Neil Lancasterâ ˜The undisputed queen of simmering tension. Explosively goodâ ™ Sarah Hilary A wonderfully clever plot, surprises at every turnâ ¦one of the very best authors writing today Andrea Mara Stellar stuff: funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart Jo Callaghanâ ˜This book hit the ground running and didnâ ™t let upâ ™ Sam Holland Her best yet, gripping and twisty but also moving and with a slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame Claire McGowanThe Secret Room was a #1 Irish bestseller on Sunday 4th May 2025READERS LOVE THE SECRET ROOM⠦⠘Flawless writing, flawless plotting and flawless characterisation. Iâ ™m utterly addicted to this series!â ™ ââââââ ˜Definitely 5*â ™ ââââââ ˜You will not be disappointed!â ™ ââââââ ˜So compelling and tense right to the endâ ™ ââââââ ˜This is what Maeve and Josh fans have been waiting forâ ™ ââââââ ˜I need more already from this addictive seriesâ ™ ââââââ ˜This book was really unputdownable!â ™ ââââââ ˜Itâ ™s 1am and I should have been asleep hours ago, but I couldnâ ™t put the book downâ ™ ââââââ ˜Hard to review without spoilers!â ™ ââââââ ˜Expect nail biting and very late nightsâ ¦ It stays tense to the very, very endâ ™ ââââââ ˜I have not read any in this series before but I am hooked!â ™ ââââââ ˜OMG!!!!!!!! The way Jane Casey is able to surprise me book after bookâ ™ âââââ
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The Escape Room - L. D. Smithson
Eight contestants. One killer. Can you find the traitor? I m a Celebrity meets Lord of the Flies. Emma Curtisâ ˜The pace never slackens.â ™ Faith Martin What fun! GuardianEverything is a clue.Bonnie arrives on a remote sea fort off the coast of England to take part in a mysterious reality TV show. Competing against seven strangers, she must solve a series of puzzles to win the prize money.No one leaves.It doesn t take long for the contestants to turn on one another. Who will sacrifice the most for wealth and fame? And why can t Bonnie shake the creeping sense that they are not alone?The only way out is to win.When the first person is found dead, the others begin to panic. Because there s a killer with them inside the fort, and anyone could be next. If Bonnie wants to escape, she needs to win...Everyone is talking about The Escape Room . . .â ˜The twists and turns are ingenious. Brilliant!â ™ *****â ˜A rip-roaring, immersive thriller that does not let you out of its grasp.â ™ *****â ˜This was a brilliant and extremely enjoyable thriller, and I hope to one day see it on our screens! Loved it!â ™ *****â ˜Like The Traitors on steroidsâ ™ *****â ˜A vivid look at reality TV and the damaging psychological effects of social media posts.â ™*****â ˜I read it in two sittings, and could NOT put it down.â ™ *****â ˜Itâ ™s like The Crystal Maze meets Big Brother, but really really dark!â ™ *****â ˜I never want to do an escape room after reading this bookâ ™ *****â ˜One of my top books of the year!â ™ *****
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The Snack Hacker - George Egg
*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*WINNER OF #39;CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR #39; AT THE FORTNUM AND MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2024 #39;The cookbook I #39;ve been waiting for my entire life #39; JAMES ACASTER #39;Joyfully iconoclastic #39; NIGELLA LAWSON #39;One of the most exciting new cookbooks released in 2025 #39; OLIVE MAGAZINEAS HEARD ON THE CRAIG CHARLES SHOW ON BBC 6MUSICA collection of over 90 rule-breaking recipes of unpretentious cooking for everyone from the well-seasoned cook to the kitchen-shy greedy-guts.George Egg inhabits a place where the potentially frowned-up (processed cheese, crabsticks, salad cream) sits with the gourmet (date syrup, tahini, seaweed) and on occasion the deluxe (lumpfish caviar, liquorice root powder, Babybel). Discover hacks for fast food favourites alongside #39;proper #39; recipes, using surprising combinations, unexpected ingredients and unconventional methods as George guides you from Deep-fried Pot Noodle to Chip Shop Tortilla, Microwave Shakshuka to Twiglet Brownies and Peshwari Toasties to Beer-battered Celebrations.Served with a generous helping of culinary memories and heart-warming stories, The Snack Hacker is a joyful celebration of food and a reminder that it #39;s sensible to play in the kitchen.***** #39;Enough anarchy to make cooking fun. Enough love to make it brilliant #39; TIM HAYWARD #39;This book will make your cooking much more enjoyable! #39; HARRY HILL #39;George Egg is the working man #39;s Heston Blummenthal, or the thinking man #39;s Guy Fieri. And I mean those as high, high compliments #39; TIM ANDERSON #39;Beautifully designed, super accessible, honest, funny and completely irresistible #39; JOE LYCETT #39;WOW-inducing recipes, ingenious gourmet hacks and flavour fireworks #39; GURDEEP LOYAL
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Room on the Broom Big Book - Julia Donaldsonová
A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch s hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It s a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn t used to such a heavy load and it s not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch s animal pals better think fast!Ideal for use in the classroom, Room on the Broom Big Book is a very funny story perfect for reading aloud. Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson s irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler s spectacular illustrations.
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The Hotel Room Mix-Up - Kathy Jay
Two weddings, three hotel reservations gone awryâ ¦and one weekend in Cornwall theyâ ™ll never forget!When the similarities between Ella Swift and Callum Smithâ ™s last names lead to a hotel room mix-up, they find themselves sharing a cramped cottage in Porthkara rather than the private luxury hotel suites they expected.Each in town for a different wedding â “ and carrying more baggage than just the suitcases in their hands â “ the reluctant roommates are forced to share a shelter from the storm surge that sweeps in off the Atlantic. But as the rain crashes down thereâ ™s a shift in more than just the atmosphere, and by the time the sun rises on a new day, Ella and Callumâ ™s futures have already been forever changedâ ¦Readers canâ ™t get enough of The Hotel Room Mix-Up:â ˜Really enjoyed this adorable story set in Englandâ ¦ Highly recommend if you need a little escape into a sweet meet cute!â ™ âââââWow! This book was incredibleâ ¦ what an absolute treat! ââââââ ˜A brilliant, cosy read with some fun hiccupsin between and that slow-burning spark of a budding relationship.â ™ ââââââ ˜The ending made me smile. This book is just perfection.â ™ ââââââ ˜This was an excellent ready by Kathy Jay. You will want to continue reading to find out what happens next!â ™ ââââââ ˜I love a good wedding themed novelâ ¦ I think this would make a great book club pick or could possibly be turned into a cute movie.â ™ âââââ
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Curious George and the Dinosaur - Margret and H.A. Rey
Curious Georgeâ ™s chaotic adventures continue when the inquisitive monkey goes on a trip to the museum in this young, fun picture book.George joins a school trip to the museum but his attention wanes when he visits the rock exhibits. George wanders off and finds a dinosaur skeleton in the next room. The temptation to climb to the top is too much for him and when George is found, everyone becomes curious about dinosaurs!
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The Simulacra - Philip K. Dick
A prescient tale of political satire set in a near future America by a master of the genreA few years from now the President of the USA will be an android and his entire government a fraud. Everyone in the country is maladjusted. Doesn t seem possible, does it? Welcome to the world of Dr. Superb, the sole remaining psychotherapist.Philip K. Dick tells a story of desperate love, lethal body odour and an attempted fascistic takeover of the USA and shows that there is always another layer of conspiracy beneath the one we see.
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In the Half Room - Carson Ellis
From the Caldecott Honorâ “winning creator of Home and Du Iz Tak? comes a gorgeous and quirky tale of an extraordinary room where everything is a half.The half room is full of half things. A half chair, a half cat, even half shoes â “ all just as nice and weird and friendly as whole things. When half a knock comes on half a door, who in the world could it be? With her trademark touch of magic and whimsy, Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis explores halves and wholes in an ingenious and thought-provoking picture book. The lightly rhyming text is soothing yet spirited, revealing the many absurdities and possibilities to be discovered in this irresistibly fanciful home. Ink and gouache illustrations featuring wry detail and velvety textures conjure a dreamlike mood while leaving space for imagining. A celebration of the surreal and the serendipitous, and the beauty of the two together, this brilliant picture book will have readers seeing the joys of halves with whole new eyes.
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In the Half Room - Carson Ellis
From the Caldecott Honorâ “winning creator of Home and Du Iz Tak? comes a gorgeous and quirky tale of an extraordinary room where everything is a half.The half room is full of half things. A half chair, a half cat, even half shoes â “ all just as nice and weird and friendly as whole things. When half a knock comes on half a door, who in the world could it be? With her trademark touch of magic and whimsy, Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis explores halves and wholes in an ingenious and thought-provoking picture book. The lightly rhyming text is soothing yet spirited, revealing the many absurdities and possibilities to be discovered in this irresistibly fanciful home. Ink and gouache illustrations featuring wry detail and velvety textures conjure a dreamlike mood while leaving space for imagining. A celebration of the surreal and the serendipitous, and the beauty of the two together, this brilliant picture book will have readers seeing the joys of halves with whole new eyes.
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The Mill on the Floss - George Eliot
The Penguin English Library Edition of The Mill on the Floss by George EliotIf life had no love in it, what else was there for Maggie?Tragic and moving, The Mill on the Floss is a novel of grand passions and tormented lives. As the rebellious Maggie s fiery spirit and imaginative nature bring her into bitter conflict with her narrow provincial family, most painfully with her beloved brother Tom, their fates are played out on an epic scale. George Eliot drew on her own frustrated rural upbringing to create one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature s most unforgettable heroines.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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The Mindful Athlete - George Mumford
Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance. His proven, gentle but groundbreaking mindfulness techniques can transform the performance of anyone with a goal, be they an Olympian, weekend warrior, executive, hacker, or artist. Mumford’s deeply moving personal story is unforgettable. A basketball player at the University of Massachusetts (where he roomed with Dr. J, Julius Erving), injuries forced Mumford out of the game he loved. The meds that relieved the pain of his injuries also numbed him to the emptiness he felt without the game and eventually led him to heroin. After years as a functioning addict, Mumford enrolled in Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program, and made meditation, on and off the cushion, the center of his life. He kicked drugs, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and began teaching meditation to inmates and others. When Michael Jordan left the Chicago Bulls to play baseball in 1993, the team was in crisis. Coach Phil Jackson, a long-time mindfulness practitioner, contacted Dr. Kabat-Zinn to find someone who could teach mindfulness techniques to the struggling team—someone who would have credibility and could speak the language of his players. Kabat-Zinn led Jackson to Mumford and their partnership began. Mumford has worked with Jackson and each of the eleven teams he coached to become NBA champions. His roster of champion clients has since blossomed way beyond basketball to include corporate executives, Olympians, and athletes in many different sports. With a charismatic teaching style that combines techniques of engaged mindfulness with lessons from popular culture icons such as Yoda, Indiana Jones, and Bruce Lee, Mumford tells illuminating stories about his larger than life clients. His writing is down-to-earth and easy to understand and apply. The Mindful Athlete is an engrossing story and an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their game, no matter what the pursuit, and includes a foreword by Phil Jackson. Self-consciousness is when you’re focused on how you’re doing instead of what you’re doing. We have to learn how to push and challenge ourselves, but not in an insensitive way. Honing your performance really comes down to being comfortable with being uncomfortable. —George Mumford
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Dot the Ladybug: The Perfect Spot - Kallie George
PRAISE FOR DOT THE LADYBUG: THE PERFECT SPOT An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot. —Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR DOT THE LADYBUG: DOT DAY“GeorgeÂ’s entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or any setting. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy reading and sharing DotÂ’s story.” —School Library Journal“A good pick for kids who are drawn to Elephant and Piggie books.” —ALA BooklistWhen is a spot not a dot? When itÂ’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots the tot is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this latest adventure of Dot the Ladybug.Kallie GeorgeÂ’s fun yet simple wordplay, including synonyms and homonyms, will prompt lots of discussions. Like, when is a spot not a dot?  The text pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer ColemanÂ’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.Â
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Voyaging, Volume One: The Plague Star - George R. R. Martin
Journey across the cosmos in George R. R. Martin s beloved sci-fi universe, the Thousand Worlds, as a ragtag group of conspirators embark on a mysterious mission to gain unfathomable fame and fortuneâ ”if only they can survive.â œVoyaging is an absolute delight as Raya Golden brings Martinâ ™s space opera to life.â â ”Neil Gaiman, author of The SandmanOn the distant planet Hro Bâ ™rana, the last words of a dying man echo through the halls of a run-down trading station.Nearly three hundred years later, a group of fortune seekers embark on a mission to unravel the mystery of the fabled Plague Star aboard a rickety trade ship called The Cornucopia of Excellent Goods at Low Prices. But their journey will be far more perilous than any of them could have imaginedâ ”who will survive this deadly quest and battle it out for the final prize?A darkly comic meditation on our future as a species, Voyaging, Volume 1: The Plague Star is a sci-fi adventure story of intrigue, greed, deception, and of courseâ ¦ cats.Adapted and vividly illustrated by Hugo Awardâ “nominated artist Raya Golden, this thrilling and action-packed graphic novel brings the first story from #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author George R. R. Martinâ ™s classic collection Tuf Voyaging to life.
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Six Lives of Fankle the Cat - George Mackay Brown
Fankle tells Jenny the stories of his different lives with pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China.
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1984: The Graphic Novel - George Orwell, Fido Nesti
One of the most influential books of the twentieth century gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.War is Peace * Freedom is Slavery * Ignorance is StrengthIn 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called the Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.With evocative, immersive art from Fido Nesti, this vision of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece provides a new perspective for longtime fans but is also an accessible entry point for young readers and adults who have yet to discover the iconic story that is still so relevant today.
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A Game of Thrones: The Story Continues [Export only] - George R. R. Martin
The complete box set of George R R Martinâ ™s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age.George R.R. Martin s A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Martin has conjured a world as complex and vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkienâ ™s, populated by a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters, and boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years.The box set includes:A GAME OF THRONESA CLASH OF KINGSA STORM OF SWORDS, 1: STEEL AND SNOWA STORM OF SWORDS, 2: BLOOD AND GOLDA FEAST FOR CROWSA DANCE WITH DRAGONSThe dimension of the box set is 178mm x111mm.
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The Reptile Room - Lemony Snicket
Be warned â “ to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicketâ ™s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectorsâ ™ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeedâ ¦Dear reader,You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with cautionâ ¦Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The Reptile Room the siblings endure a car accident, a terrible smell, a deadly serpent, a long knife, a brass reading lamp, and the re-appearance of a person theyâ ™d hoped never to see again.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, A Series of Unfortunate Events has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You have been warned.Are you unlucky enough to own all 13 adventures?The Bad BeginningThe Reptile RoomThe Wide WindowThe Miserable MillThe Austere AcademyThe Ersatz ElevatorThe Vile VillageThe Hostile HospitalThe Carnivorous CarnivalThe Slippery SlopeThe Grim GrottoThe Penultimate PerilThe End
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The Locked Room - Elly Griffiths
**THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson are on the hunt for a murderer when Covid rears its ugly head. But can they find the killer despite lockdown? GALLOWAY NOW SEEMS AS REAL AS MARPLE AND MORSE The Times INTENSELY ATMOSPHERIC AND GREAT India KnightForensic archaeologist Dr Ruth is in London clearing out her mother s belongings when she makes a surprising discovery: a photograph of her Norfolk cottage taken before Ruth lived there. Her mother always hated the cottage, so why does she have a picture of the place? The only clue is written on the back of the photo: Dawn, 1963.Ruth returns to Norfolk determined to solve the mystery, but then Covid rears its ugly head. Ruth and her daughter are locked down in their cottage, attempting to continue with work and home-schooling. Happily, the house next door is rented by a nice woman called Zoe, who they become friendly with while standing on their doorsteps clapping for carers.Nelson, meanwhile, is investigating a series of deaths of women that may or may not be suicide. When he links the deaths to an archaeological discovery, he breaks curfew to visit the cottage where he finds Ruth chatting to her neighbour whom he remembers as a carer who was once tried for murdering her employer.Only then her name wasn t Zoe. It was Dawn.********************************PRAISE FOR THE LOCKED ROOM Intelligent and gripping Daily Express A terrific story The Times This is Griffiths on top form Mail on Sunday Charming from start to finish Irish IndependentA Sunday Times bestseller w/c 07/02/2022
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Death in the Dressing Room - Simon Brett
Neighbours Carole and Jude investigate murder most horrid in the theatre in the latest Fethering village mystery from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman – but with added bite!Carole Seddon, a very respectable retired woman living in the English seaside village of Fethering, doesn’t care for the theatre. But her neighbour Jude counts the job of actress among her many and varied past careers. So when Jude attends the closing night of a new play based on a classic TV sitcom, Carole is interested – but only because she suspects the leading man, Drake Purslow, is one of her scandalous friend’s ex-lovers. The night turns out to be more dramatic than either Carole or Jude could have ever predicted. After the performance, Jude makes her way to Drake’s dressing room, only to find him dead – in what, to Jude’s experienced sleuthing eye, seem very suspicious circumstances.Did one of the play’s cast – made up almost entirely of the original sitcom’s actors – have a long-held grudge against the show’s star? Or are more recent hatreds to blame? Jude is determined to find out – and Carole, who despite protestations is almost pathologically nosy, is right there to investigate alongside her.Not met Carole and Jude yet? Dive right in, and discover why The Guardian called Simon Brett “one of British crime’s most assured craftsmen”. Fans of Janice Hallett and M.C. Beaton are in for a treat.
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Room on the Sea - Andre Aciman
FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CALL ME BY YOUR NAMEâ ˜A top-notch beach read.â ™ DAILY MAILâ ˜Absorbing.â ™ MAIL ON SUNDAYâ ˜The perfect escapist read.â ™ INEWSHave you ever had the sense that maybe all lives are nothing more than the chronicle of countless stinging might-have-beens that continue to haunt us?In the scorching New York heat, a hundred people wait to be selected as jurors. Paul is reading a newspaper. Catherine is reading a novel. So begins a whirlwind flirtation: over cappuccinos in Manhattan and gallery trips to Chelsea, Paul and Catherine escape into the illusion of an Italian getaway. Their feelings quickly evolve into something deeper, something â ” as mature adults with lives of their own â ” Paul and Catherine must carry on in secret, with the understanding that anything more than a casual crush is out of the question. But as the sultry summer week draws to a close, the end of their rendezvous comes into focus, and Paul and Catherine are forced to decide whether to act on their feelings or leave the fantasy of what could have been to the annals of the past.Readers adore Room on the Sea: What a beautiful short novel . . . I savoured every page. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I m a sucker for books that describe missed opportunities and longing. And here s another one who captures it perfectly. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aciman really knows how to tune into that magical feeling of finding a soulmate. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Cutting Room - Gary Powell
DI Ryan McNally stands in the dock at Southwark Crown Court accused of a vicious assault; he awaits the juryâ ™s verdict. A guilty decision would be career-ending and might send him to prison. The British Transport Policeâ ™s Major Investigations Team are called in to investigate the discovery of human remains deposited in a left luggage facility at Liverpool Street Station and on the backseat of a London black cab at Victoriaâ ™s busy bus terminal. The teamâ ™s priority is the identification of the victim. Their only clues are a wedding band and a tattoo. McNallyâ ™s detectives have proven they can work under the most stressful of circumstances in Britainâ ™s most unique policing environment; but with ever-growing tensions between some of its members reaching boiling point they need to come together quickly to meet their toughest challenge yet. The Cutting Room offers a fast-paced relentless narrative taking the reader on a very dark journey of shocking twists and turns with very little light at the end of the tunnel.
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The Orange Room - Rosie Price
Beautifully observed, deeply humane Marina Kemp, author of The Unwilding Unafraid to confront toxic power ... Stunning Amy Beashel, author of Spilt Milk Rhianne is not who she used to be, or who she wants to be either. Art school has shattered her confidence. So, she moves back to her rural family home in the West Country and dives into the high-pressure world of a hotel kitchen, where sharp knives and hot plates leave little time to think about what happened in London.Her dad, Dominic, is relieved to have her close, while her step-mum, Melissa, treads clumsily but with compassion. But then there s Callum, the enigmatic chef with a controlled manner and an intense gaze. There s attraction, compulsion, and maybe even a little inspiration.As Rhianne reconnects with her art, she starts to heal. But to truly move forward, Rhianne must find the courage to see herself â “ and those around her â “ in full colour for the first time. Subtly subversive, utterly memorable Helen Mortâ ˜A reminder that abusive relationships donâ ™t have to involve smashed glasses or black eyes. [Price reveals] the deliberate diminishing of a partner, the dimming of their inner lightâ ¦ with tender care and quietly devastating accuracyâ ™ Holly Williams, ObserverReaders LOVE The Orange Room I was swept away by the beautiful, subtle writing ... her style reminds me of Sally Rooney â ˜I havenâ ™t read anything like it A sucker punch of a novel beautifully doneâ ™ Subtly crafted â ¦ just as nuanced as her brilliant debutâ ™ Moving â ¦ I loved the rawness. A powerful story and one I think people will resonate withâ ™Praise for What Red Was: One of the most powerful debuts you ll ever read Stylist Scorching and original Sunday Times An urgent story told beautifully - Dolly Alderton
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The Glass Room - Ann Cleevesová
The Glass Room is the fifth book in Ann Cleevesâ ™s Vera Stanhope series â “ which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.Sometimes crime strikes too close to home . . .DI Vera Stanhope is not one to make friends easily, but her neighbours keep her well-supplied in homebrew and conversation. But when one of them goes missing, her path leads her to more than a missing friend . . .Vera tracks the young woman down to the Writerâ ™s House, a country retreat for aspiring authors. Things get complicated when a body is discovered and Veraâ ™s neighbour is found with a knife in her hand. Calling in the team, Vera knows that she should hand the case over. Sheâ ™s too close to the main suspect. But the investigation is too tempting and sheâ ™s never been one to follow the rules. Vera must find a killer who has taken murder off the page and is making it real . . .Enjoy more of Vera Stanhopeâ ™s investigations with Harbour Street, The Moth Catcher, The Seagull and The Darkest Evening.
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The Cretan Runner - George Psychoundakis
The legendary story of a resistance hero Full of death and excitement - Sunday Times Unique - TLSGeorge Psychoundakis was a young shepherd boy who knew the island of Crete intimately when the Nazis invaded by air in 1941. He immediately joined the resistance and took on the crucial job of war-time runner.It was not only the toughest but the most dangerous job of all. It involved immense journeys carrying vital messages, smuggling arms and explosives and guiding Allied soldiers, agents and commandos through heavily garrisoned territory. And George did not escape capture and torture on his many forays.This brilliant account of George s activities across mountainous terrain, come blazing summer or freezing winter, is a gripping story of bravery against impossible odds.
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The Pie Room - Calum Franklin
â ˜Calum is the pie kingâ ™ Jamie Oliverâ ˜If you want to know how to make a pie, Calum is your go-to man!â ™ Tom KerridgeWinner of the Debut Cookbook in the Fortnum Mason Food and Drink Awards 2021Shortlisted for First Book Award in the Guild of Food Writers AwardsTimes Food Book of the Year 2020The Observer Food Monthly Book of the Year 2020 Discover the definitive pie bible from self-confessed pastry deviant, chef and Londonâ ™s King of Pies, Calum Franklin.Calum knows good pies and in his debut cookbook, The Pie Room, he presents a treasure trove of recipes for some of his favourite ever pastry dishes. Want to learn how to create the ultimate sausage roll? Ever wished to master the humble chicken and mushroom pie? In this collection of recipes discover the secrets to 80 delicious and achievable pies and sides, both sweet and savoury, veggie and meat, including hot pork pies, cheesy dauphinoise and caramelised onion pie, hot and sour curried cod pie, the ultimate beef Wellington and rhubarb and custard tarts.Alongside the recipes Calum guides you through the techniques and tools for perfecting your pastry. Within these pages you ll find details including how to properly line pie tins, or how to crimp your pastry and decorate your pies so they look like true show-stoppers.Say hello to your new foodie obsession and get ready to create your very own pie masterpiece.â ˜Iâ ™d happily spend eternity eating chef Calum Franklinâ ™s pies.â ™Grace Dent
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Blood on the Dining-Room Floor - Gertrude Stein
What happened, nobody saw, but everybody knew⠦ Why should blood on the floor make anyone mad against automobiles and telephones and desks. Why. This is what happened.⠙Written in 1933, immediately following the publication of the wildly successful Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, Blood on the Dining-Room Floor is one of Stein⠙s most avant-garde pieces of writing, taking the murder mystery genre and working it masterfully into a Modernist mould.Based in part on truth, the narrative is set in ⠓ and written from ⠓ the country house where Stein and Toklas were living in rural France, and describes the strange death of their acquaintance Madame Pernollet. The novella takes the mystery and warps it, shot through as it is with the comings and goings of servants and the unstoppable march of modern life. Reissued as part of Renard⠙s accessible series of Stein⠙s work, this is the perfect edition for lovers of the Modernist icon⠙s work, and a new generation that is just as fascinated by crime and detection.
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100 Rules for Living to 100 - Dick Van Dyke
On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he s maintained good health and a zest for life as he enters his tenth decade.Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he s about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing, still approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we ve come to know and love. In 100 RULES FOR LIVING TO 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre, staying physically healthy, and making the most out of the life you ve been given. Through stories from his past and present-the pivotal moments from childhood to film sets to his expansive family and finding love late in life-Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human.PRAISE FOR KEEP MOVING Dick Van Dyke has been in our collective consciousness a very long time, from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins, to Diagnosis: Murder and The Dick Van Dyke Show. What s the secret to staying young? The popular movie and television stars [says] it s about attitude and staying active and has a new book to prove it. - NPR Weekend Edition Song-and-dance man Van Dyke relishes his approaching 90th birthday and shares some tips for readers on reaching and enjoying that venerable age. This is determinedly upbeat stuff. - Kirkus Multitalented [Dick Van Dyke] shares his vast store of knowledge in a memoir that offers tips and truths about [how to] make living an achievement. - The Sacramento BeePRAISE FOR MY LUCKY LIFE IN AND OUT OF SHOW BUSINESS In my opinion, Luck has little to do with Dick Van Dyke s life. It is, rather, his innate kindness and talent that have had an extraordinary effect in shaping the man. And what a fascinating self-portrait he s given us in this book. - Mary Tyler Moore Van Dyke tells a wonderful story about himself and his times. And-in an often surprisingly relevant manner-our times. We ve always liked the performer-it s hard not to like Dick Van Dyke-but this will will make you admire him. - Playbill
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