the sixth extinction elizabeth kolbertova

________________WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION________________ An invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances, just as the paradigm shift she calls for is sorely needed - Al Gore, New York Times Compelling ... It is a disquieting tale, related with rigour and restraint by Kolbert - Observer Passionate ... This is the big story of our age - Sunday Times________________A major book about the future of the world, blending natural history, field reporting and the history of ideas and into a powerful account of the mass extinction happening todayOver the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions of life on earth.Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.Elizabeth Kolbert combines brilliant field reporting, the history of ideas and the work of geologists, botanists and marine biologists to tell the gripping stories of a dozen species â “ including the Panamanian golden frog and the Sumatran rhino â “ some already gone, others at the point of vanishing.The sixth extinction is likely to be mankindâ ™s most lasting legacy and Elizabeth Kolbertâ ™s book urgently compels us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human.

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Britain s lynx are missing, and they have been for more than a thousand years. Why have they gone? And might they come back?Britain was a very different place 15,000 years ago â “ home to lions, lynx, bears, wolves, bison and many more megafauna. But as its climate changed and human populations expanded, most of early Britain s largest mammals disappeared. Will advances in science and technology mean that we can one day bring these mammals back? And should we?In The Missing Lynx, palaeontologist Ross Barnett uses case studies, new fossil discoveries and biomolecular evidence to paint a picture of these lost species and to explore the ecological significance of their disappearance. He discusses how the Britons these animals shared their lives with might have viewed them and investigates why some species survived while others vanished.Barnett also looks in detail at the realistic potential of reintroductions, rewilding and even of resurrection in Britain and overseas, from the successful return of beavers in Argyll to the revolutionary Pleistocene Park in Siberia, which has already seen progress in the revival of mammoth steppe grassland.As widespread habitat destruction, climate change and an ever-growing human population lead us inexorably towards the sixth extinction, this timely book explores the spaces that extinction has left unfilled. And by helping us to understand why some of our most charismatic animals are gone, Ross Barnett encourages us to look to a brighter future, one that might see these missing beasts returned to the land on which they once lived and died.

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Americká autorka Elizabeth Kolbertová se rozhodla zasadit až detektivně pojatý příběh šestého vymírání, které probíhá přímo před našima očima, do kontextu katastrofických změn, jimiž procházela naše planeta ve vzdálené minulosti a které byly tak bolestné, že prudce snížily diverzitu života. Spletitou a fascinující historii jejich objevování objasňuje na pozadí sporů velkých přírodovědců, kteří položili základy vědních oborů, z nichž vycházela evoluční teorie. Neméně důležitou roli zde však mají i nejnovější vědecké poznatky z astronomie, geologie, biologie a genetiky. Na osudech řady živočišných druhů - od dinosaurů a amonitů přes megafaunu z poslední doby ledové až po druhy vymřelé zcela nedávno - sleduje obecné vzorce masových vymírání i to, v čem se navzájem odlišují a co je specifikem dnešního ohrožení biodiverzity. Převážná část knihy však popisuje, k čemu dochází v přítomnosti - ve zbytcích amazonského deštného prales, na rychle se oteplujících svazích And, na vnějších okrajích Velkého bariérového útesu i v bezprostředním okolí každého z nás. V této souvislosti můžeme lépe porozumět důsledkům změny složení atmosféry, okyselování oceánů nebo šíření invazivních druhů a fenoménům geologického období, pro něž se ujímá název antropocén. Čtenář nutně dospívá k přesvědčení, že romantická představa člověka, který v minulosti žil v souladu s přírodou, je mýtem. Homo sapiens byl díky svým charakteristikám, jimiž se z ostatní přírody vyděluje, bytostným ohrožením pro jiné druhy - stejně neodvratným jako srážka asteroidu se Zemí - už od svého vzniku, jak dokládá například jeho interakce s neandrtálci nebo vyhubení tzv. megafauny. Otázky nadhozené v závěru, zejména zda zásadně a nevratně neměníme směr evoluce a zda se obětí šestého vymírání nestaneme i my sami, případně jak tomu předejít, zůstávají otevřené a hledání odpovědí na ně už bude tématem jiného příběhu. Kniha získala Pulitzerovu cenu v oblasti literatury faktu za rok 2015.

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⠘To be a well-informed citizen of Planet Earth, you need to read Elizabeth Kolbert⠙ ROLLING STONE⠘An essential voice⠙ HELEN MACDONALDUrgent and inspiring lessons from the frontlines of the climate catastrophe ⠓ by one of our most important and influential environmental writers. ** A New Yorker Best Book of the Year **From Greenland⠙s melting ice sheets to New Zealand⠙s protected mountaintops, we join Kolbert on the road as she travels to the places most dramatically affected by climate change ⠓ revealing a world which is both dangerously fragile and remarkably resilient. We encounter newly discovered species and meet the last surviving members of others, witness the power of rewilding up close and are reminded of the abounding wonders of our natural world. Along the way we also meet countless brilliant individuals who are steering us towards a better future: scientists harnessing AI to commune with whales; activists successfully lobbying for the rights of nature; and ordinary people making extraordinary moves, such as the Samsø islanders leading completely carbon-neutral lives. The natural world is changing profoundly, and the threats to our planet are only growing more serious. Now is the time to deepen our understanding of this incredible world we are in danger of losing ⠓ and to act, while we still can. No one rivals Kolbert s ability to write deeply, empathetically and engagingly about mankind s relationship with the physical world CHRIS GOODALL Illuminates the world s complexities in vivid colour: no one contextualises the natural world better than Kolbert does HARRIET RIX There is no better way to understand our changing world than through Elizabeth Kolbert CHRIS FITCH

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Napoleon Hill called the thirteenth and final step of Think and Grow Rich, “The Sixth Sense,” adding: “This principle is the apex of the philosophy.” Time has validated the success master’s insight.In The Sixth Sense,Mitch Horowitz, one of today’s most literate voices of self-help, explores the practical uses of this culminating step in Hill’s philosophy, including how: Your brain is a “receiving station” sensitive to influences all around you. ESP, telepathy, and precognition are facts demonstrated by replicable and recent lab data. “Mental telepathy is a reality,” Hill wrote, with emphasis in the original. He was right. Due to your receptivity to extra-physical impressions, you must carefully cultivate environment, relationships, and colleagues. Your psyche functions like any physical organ—it is subject to fatigue, exhaustion, and overuse, just as it performs better under conditions of health, vitality, and adequate rest. You must beware of factors that cloud your mind’s functions, such as intoxication, boredom, poor physical habits, and negative emotions. Enthusiasm is a vital property in accessing imagination, intuition, and insight. By using all the lessons in Think and Grow Rich, it is possible to cultivate a sixth sense through which hunches and flashes of insight reach you. Pay attention to enthusiasms and forebodings. This may be the sixth sense communicating. You can trust intuitions and insights when they follow dedicated study and effort. These are not fickle or errant notions but possibly the subconscious and sixth sense breaking through. Precognition and retrocausality—the subject of recent academic studies and meta-analyses—demonstrate that future actions can improve current performance. An imaginary council, as described in Hill’s final step, can augment—but not replace—the Master Mind principle. We experience daily moments that are “prime time” for intuition, autosuggestion, and ESP-related activity. Learn how to cultivate them.

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The dogs of war are gnawing at their leashes! The forces of darkness have hounded Becky Montcrief since she first placed her hand on the Sixth Gun. Now, Becky and her allies are taking the fight to their enemies. Their goal: destroy the cursed guns once and for all. But the Grey Witch has plans of her own, and she stages a shocking counter attack. The unexpected outcome of this battle will change the fate of the Six forever, and our defenders of the gun come to the epic conclusion of their story.This volume collects The Sixth Gun #36â “50â ”the stunning conclusionâ ”from master storytellers Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Empty Man), Brian Hurtt (The Damned, Manor Black), and Tyler Crook (Harrow County, Petrograd), as well as The Sixth Gun: Valley of Death #1-3, illustrated by A.C. Zamudio (Shadow Roads), and The Sixth Gun: Dust to Dust #1, illustrated by Tyler Crook.

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The fifth book in the heart-stopping King and Maxwell series, The Sixth Man by David Baldacci will keep pulses racing as Sean King and Michelle Maxwell face their next great challenge.A dangerous asset, the analyst.The government’s uniquely talented, top-tier intelligence analyst, Edgar Roy, is arrested for mass murder and locked away in a psychiatric unit. Is he innocent, guilty, insane?An old friend.Roy’s lawyer – and King’s former mentor – calls on the pair of former Secret Service agents to look into the case. On the way to the meeting, King and Maxwell discover his dead body.Web of deceit.As King and Maxwell dig into Roy’s past, the more they are bombarded with obstacles, half-truths and dead ends that make filtering the facts from fiction nearly impossible.A rush of terrifying events unfold that will push King and Maxwell to the limit. Could this increasingly deadly case be the one that leaves the duo permanently parted?The Sixth Man is followed by the sixth and final book in the thrilling series, King and Maxwell.

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Stojací lampa MAYTONI The Sixth Sense 3000K 12W Z020FL-L12BS3K – Designová dominanta vašeho interiéruStojací lampa MAYTONI The Sixth Sense je synonymem moderní elegance a nadčasového designu. S výškou 1500 mm se stane výrazným, ale zároveň harmonickým prvkem v obývacím pokoji, ložnici i reprezentativních prostorech. Její konstrukce z kvalitního kovu v černé barvě vytváří minimalistický dojem, který podtrhuje luxusní charakter celé kolekce The Sixth Sense. Díky integrovanému LED světelnému zdroji poskytuje příjemné teplé bílé světlo (3000K), které navodí útulnou atmosféru a podtrhne přirozené barvy interiéru.Technické parametry a přednosti Výška: 1500 mm Šířka: 180 mm Délka: 440 mm Materiál: kov Barva: černá Světelný tok: 750 lm Barva světla: 3000K – teplá bílá Příkon: 12W (LED) Energetická třída: A Ochrana: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Stmívatelnost: ne Hmotnost: 5270 g Index podání barev (CRI): Ra 70 Napětí: 220–240 V Součástí balení: integrovaný LED zdroj Třída ochrany: IProč zvolit tuto lampu? Moderní minimalistický design vhodný do různých interiérů Integrovaný LED zdroj s dlouhou životností a nízkou spotřebou Příjemné teplé světlo navozující útulnou atmosféru Stabilní a pevná konstrukce z kvalitního kovuDoporučení architektaTato stojací lampa je ideální volbou pro zónové osvětlení v obývacím pokoji, čtecí kout nebo do ložnice. Doporučujeme ji kombinovat s dalšími svítidly z kolekce The Sixth Sense pro sjednocený a harmonický vzhled interiéru. Díky decentnímu designu ji snadno začleníte jak do moderních, tak do eklektických prostor.Trust badges garance Životnost LED zdroje: 30 000 hodin Záruka: 3 roky Certifikace: CE Energetická třída: A – úspora energieFAQ – Často kladené dotazy Lze používat stmívač?Ne, toto svítidlo není stmívatelné. Je světelný zdroj součástí balení?Ano, LED zdroj je již integrovaný a není třeba dokupovat další žárovku.

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Stojací lampa MAYTONI The Sixth Sense Z020FL-L12BK – Minimalistický šperk pro moderní interiérObjevte designovou stojací lampu MAYTONI The Sixth Sense Z020FL-L12BK, která vyniká svým originálním geometrickým pojetím a sofistikovanou kombinací černého kovu a bílého skla. Tato lampa je dokonalou volbou pro ty, kdo hledají nejen funkční, ale i stylový prvek do svého obývacího pokoje, pracovny nebo ložnice.Moderní estetika a kvalitní zpracování Výška: 1500 mm – ideální pro umístění vedle křesla nebo sedací soupravy. Materiály: odolný kov s elegantním černým povrchem a stínidlem z opálově bílého skla. Design: dvojice světelných koulí na subtilní konstrukci vnáší do interiéru lehkost a harmonii.Efektivní a příjemné osvětlení Světelný tok: 750 lm – vhodné pro ambientní osvětlení. Barva světla: 3000K – teplá bílá pro útulnou atmosféru. Index podání barev (CRI): gt;80 – vynikající věrnost barev. Úhel svícení: 60° – rozptyluje světlo příjemně po prostoru. Integrovaný LED zdroj: 2x 6W (celkem 12W) – nízká spotřeba, okamžitý start bez blikání.Bezpečnost, životnost a garance Stupeň krytí: IP20 – určeno pro interiérové použití. Životnost LED: až 30 000 hodin. Záruka: 3 roky. Certifikace: CE.Doporučení architektaLampa MAYTONI The Sixth Sense vynikne v minimalistických, moderních i art-deco interiérech. Umístěte ji do čtecího koutku, vedle designového křesla nebo jako solitérní světlo do otevřeného prostoru. Kombinujte s dalšími prvky kolekce The Sixth Sense pro dokonale sladěný celek.Technické parametry Rozměry stínítka: 180 mm Šířka lampy: 440 mm Délka základny: 320 mm Napětí: 220–240 V Barva: černá / bílá Hmotnost: 5,06 kgFAQ – Často kladené dotazy Je možné použít stmívač? Lampa není určena pro použití s externím stmívačem. Doporučujeme ponechat originální LED zdroj pro optimální životnost a světelný výkon. Je světelný zdroj vyměnitelný? LED zdroj je integrovaný, což zajišťuje dlouhou životnost a bezúdržbový provoz. Proč si vybrat tuto lampu? Precizní zpracování a nadčasový design Nízká spotřeba energie Dlouhá životnost bez nutnosti výměny žárovek Garance bezpečnosti a kvality

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Závěsné svítidlo MAYTONI The Sixth Sense 3000K 7W Z020PL-L6B3KObjevte eleganci a sofistikovanost s závěsným svítidlem MAYTONI The Sixth Sense. Toto svítidlo vyniká svým moderním designem a kvalitním zpracováním, které dokonale doplní každý interiér. Je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají stylové a funkční osvětlení.Technické specifikace Výška: 3510 mm (minimální výška: 630 mm) Průměr: 180 mm Hmotnost: 1900 g Materiál: Kov Barva: Černá Kolekce: The Sixth SenseSvětelné parametry Světelný tok: 400 lm Barva světla: 3000K (teplá bílá) Příkon sv. zdroje: 7W Celkový příkon: 7W Index podání barev (Ra): 70 Energetická třída: AFunkce a ochrana Napětí: 220-240V Patice: LED Včetně světelného zdroje: Ano Stmívatelné: Ne Třída ochrany: I Ochrana IP: IP20Závěsné svítidlo MAYTONI The Sixth Sense je skvělou volbou pro moderní interiéry, kde se stane nejen zdrojem světla, ale i výrazným designovým prvkem.

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A detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life... this series is a serious achievement THE TIMES This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII s six wives to life as never before. This novel will enthral and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, recounts the story of Henry VIII s last wife - Katharine Parr, the queen who survived him.---A WOMAN TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.Two husbands dead, a boy and a sick man. Now Katharine is free to make her own choice. The ageing King s eye falls upon her. She cannot refuse him... or betray that she wanted another.She becomes Henry s sixth wife - a queen and trusted friend. But Katharine is hiding another secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could see her burn...KATHARINE PARR. HENRY S FINAL QUEEN. HER STORY.Renowned, bestselling historian Alison Weir reveals a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took. Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII s sixth wife - the one who survived. And there s no-one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place SARAH GRISTWOOD The conversations are sparkling, gripping and word-perfect. As King Henry ages, the machinations of his vicious court are never far away HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison s skilful writing and storytelling, I came to know Katharine NICOLA TALLIS A tour de force. If you think you know everything about Henry VIII s last queen, you re in for a wonderful treat - you don t! SUSAN RONALD An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched as is always the case with Alison s work, and she really made Katharine live SARAH RAYNE---PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life Guardian Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page Elizabeth Fremantle Well researched and engrossing Good Housekeeping Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising Tracy Borman Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail Daily Mail

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Depend on SHP s comprehensive and best-selling core texts to enrich your understanding of A Level History.SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project s acclaimed books for A level History. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history including guidance in essay writing and source-based investigations.- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates.- active learning approaches, including decision-making exercisesThe Reign of Elizabeth 1558-1603 This title investigates the achievements and failures of, Elizabeth s governments and the changing nature of English society at this time. It explores the ongoing historiographical debate about the period. Major themes include:- How far was Elizabeth in control of her government?- How did religion affect England s relations with foreign powers- Can Elizabeth s reign be seen as a Golden Age?

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Závěsné svítidlo MAYTONI The Sixth Sense 3000K 7W Z020PL-L6BS3KOživte svůj interiér s elegantním závěsným svítidlem MAYTONI The Sixth Sense. Toto svítidlo vyniká svým sofistikovaným designem a kvalitním provedením, které jistě zaujme každého návštěvníka. Díky svému minimalistickému tvaru a mosazné barvě se hodí do různorodých stylů interiérů, od moderních po klasické.Technické specifikace Výška: 3510 mm Minimální výška: 630 mm Šířka: 180 mm Průměr: 180 mm Délka: 180 mm Hmotnost: 1220 gSvětelné vlastnosti Barva světla: 3000K (teplá bílá) Světelný tok: 400 lm Index podání barev (Ra): 70 Energetická třída: AFunkční vlastnosti Příkon světelného zdroje: 7W Celkový příkon: 7W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: LED Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Stmívatelné: ne Včetně světelného zdroje: anoBezpečnost a ochrana Třída ochrany: I Ochrana IP: IP20Toto svítidlo je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají nejen funkční osvětlení, ale i designový prvek, který se stane ozdobou každého prostoru.

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EIGHT GENERATIONS OF BOLEYN WOMEN FROM THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY TO 1603The Boleyn family appeared from nowhere at the end of the fourteenth century, moving from peasant to princess in only a few generations. The women of the family brought about its advancement, beginning with the heiresses Alice Bracton Boleyn, Anne Hoo Boleyn and Margaret Butler Boleyn, who brought wealth and aristocratic connections. Then there was Elizabeth Howard Boleyn, who was rumoured to have been the mistress of Henry VIII, along with her daughter Mary and niece Madge, who certainly were. Anne Boleyn became the kingâ ™s second wife and her aunts, Lady Boleyn and Lady Shelton, helped bring her to the block. The infamous Jane Boleyn, the last of her generation, betrayed her husband before dying on the scaffold with Queen Catherine Howard.The next generation was no less turbulent and Catherine Carey, the daughter of Mary Boleyn, fled from England to avoid persecution under Mary Tudor. Her daughter, Lettice, was locked in bitter rivalry with the greatest Boleyn lady of all, Elizabeth I, winning the battle for the affections of Robert Dudley but losing her position in society as a consequence. Finally, another Catherine Carey, the Countess of Nottingham, was so close to her cousin, the queen, that Elizabeth died of grief following her death.The Boleyn family was the most ambitious dynasty of the sixteenth century, rising dramatically to prominence in the early years of a century that would end with a Boleyn on the throne.

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SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTOR S EDITION to mark the 800th anniversary of William Marshal s death.A Director s Cut of Elizabeth Chadwick s bestselling and best-loved novel. An author who makes history come gloriously alive The Times Stunning Barbara Erskine***Elizabeth s new novel TEMPLAR SILKS is OUT NOW in hardback, ebook and audio, and available to pre-order in paperback.*** ************************************Normandy, 1167 A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II s formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne. However, being a royal favourite brings its share of conflict and envy as well as fame and reward. William s influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favoured courtiers who set about engineering his downfall. In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects one of England s greatest forgotten heroes.Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick Enjoyable and sensuous Daily Mail Stunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable Barbara Erskine Meticulous research and strong storytelling Woman Home A sumptuous ride Daily Telegraph

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1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her.Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited - whatever the cost...From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century - the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to crownless queen.Real readers loved The Royal Rebel: The Royal Rebel is not just a good read, it is an experience of life in the mid-14th century and not to be missed...most definitely among my Top 5 books of 2024. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Sharon Bennett Connolly, Historical Fiction Reviewer Another brilliant book by Elizabeth Chadwick...well-written and you can feel yourself immersed in the time and the dangers that surround members of the household close to the throne NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect as always from Elizabeth Chadwick...The author is brilliant at bringing the medieval world to life NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved The Royal Rebel. The author has woven an engrossing tale around the historical facts NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I devoured this book in one sitting!...clearly well researched NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic historical read and a wonderful story of enduring love NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great book from this author...I can t wait for the follow up. Thoroughly recommend! NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I adored this novel, so rich in historical detail. It all feels so real...an emotional read. I cannot wait for the next! NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forbidden love, families at war, based on true events and people, this book has it all. The writing and research do it such justice...fascinating and very interesting. I enjoyed this book immensely and would highly recommend it to any lover of historical books NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The newest instalment in the phenomenal Night Watch series. The streets of Moscow aren t safe. Vampires are attacking innocent people, and the names of the victims are spelling out a message: ANTON GORODETSKY. Higher Light Magician Anton is one of the Others, possessed of magical powers and able to enter the Twilight, a shadowy world parallel to our own. Each Other must swear allegiance to one side: either the Light, or the Dark. But who is after Anton and what do they want? Anton s investigation leads him to a Prophet, an Other with the gift of seeing the future. Her horrifying vision heralds the end of all life at the hands of an ancient threat - unless Anton can reunite a mysterious organisation known only as the Sixth Watch, before it s too late.

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From the author of Tell Me Everything, My Name is Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge: a gorgeous new edition of Elizabeth Strout #39;s celebrated novel The Burgess Boys Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown for New York as soon as they could. Jim, a successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, something that Bob, a legal aid attorney who idolises Jim, has always taken in his stride. But when their sister desperately calls them back home to Shirley Falls to help her teenage son out of trouble, long-buried tensions begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever. A stunning story about the tragedies and triumphs of two brothers, from the bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. Exploring the ties that bind us to family and home, this novel will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page. Praise for Elizabeth Strout ‘Astonishingly good’ Evening Standard #39;So good it gave me goosebumps’ Sunday Times ‘Strout animates the ordinary with astonishing force’ The New Yorker #39;A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own #39; Hilary Mantel

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From award-winning and beloved children s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is must-read modern classic, with black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.Finn has always been different, and in the tiny Scottish fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb.He s always felt that something was missing; until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home.But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphins? And what will Finn discover about his past along the way?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions

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Dr. Sunyata Song must travel across the Milky Way to learn to communicate with the greatest discovery of her century: an artificial intelligence the size of a stellar system, in Hugo Award-winning author Bear s next science fiction epic.Information doesn t want to be free. Information wants to vanish without a trace.Sunya Song s job is to stop that from happening.She s an archinformist: a specialist historian whose job usually involves sitting at a console at her university job near the Galactic Core, sorting ancient documents and restoring corrupted files. But now, the research opportunity of a lifetime has sent her - and her family - halfway across the galaxy to save the archaeological find of the century: an ancient alien artificial intelligence called the Baomind.As vast as a stellar system, the Baomind orbits a dying red giant, and the star s time has nearly ended.The remote research station and its small fleet of ships come under attack by fanatic Freeport pirates who believe that artificial intelligence is an abomination that must be destroyed, putting the lives of Sunya and her family at risk.Tens of thousands of light years from home, isolated from all help, Sunya is the only one who can save them all.Praise for Elizabeth Bear Like the best of speculative fiction, Bear has created a fascinating and complete universethat blends high-tech gadgetry with Old World adventure and political collusion Publishers Weekly Elizabeth Bear is just as comfortable writing steampunk and fantasy as she is hard science fiction, and [the White Space novels] brim with heady concepts and sleek far-future hardware Financial Times Awesome, awe-inspiring space opera. Fittingly, it shifts from weighty themes to lighter humour with dexterity, grace and crackling dialogue Daily Mail

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INTRODUCED BY SARAH WATERS Every one of her books is a treat and this is my favourite, because of its wonderful cast of characters, and because of the deftness with which Taylor s narrative moves between them ... A wonderful writer SARAH WATERS Her stories remain with one, indelibly, as though they had been some turning-point in one s own experience ELIZABETH BOWENIn the faded coastal village of Newby, everyone looks out for - and in on - each other, and beneath the deceptively sleepy exterior, passions run high. Beautiful divorcee Tory is painfully involved with her neighbour, Robert, while his wife Beth, Tory s best friend, is consumed by the worlds she creates in her novels, oblivious to the relationship developing next door. Their daughter Prudence is aware, however, and is appalled by the treachery she observes. Mrs Bracey, an invalid whose grasp on life is slipping, forever peers from her window, constantly prodding her daughters for news of the outside world. And Lily Wilson, a lonely young widow, is frightened of her own home. Into their lives steps Bertram, a retired naval officer with the unfortunate capacity to inflict lasting damage while trying to do good.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White; The Collected Stories of Grace Paley; Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault; The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter; The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann; Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith; The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Heartburn by Nora Ephron; The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy; Memento Mori by Muriel Spark; A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor; and Faces in the Water by Janet Frame

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An author who makes history come gloriously alive The Times Meticulous research and strong storytelling Woman Home A sumptuous ride Toby Clements, Daily Telegraph ********************** Eleanor of Aquitaine A loving mother. A betrayed wife. A queen beyond compare. 1154Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women in Europe, is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. While Henry battles their enemies and lays his plans, Eleanor is an adept acting ruler and mother to their growing brood of children. But she yearns for more than this - if only Henry would listen. Instead, Henry pushes Eleanor to the sidelines, involving himself with a young mistress and denying Eleanor her rightful authority. As matters reach a crisis, Eleanor becomes caught up in a family rebellion. And even a queen must face the consequences of treason...Award-winning author Elizabeth Chadwick continues the fascinating story of a queen fighting for her rightful place in a world of divided loyalties and passionate betrayals. The first and last books in this trilogy - The Summer Queen and The Autumn Throne - are available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook. Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick Enjoyable and sensuous Daily Mail Stunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable Barbara Erskine Renowned historical novelist Chadwick tells this battle-of-the-sexes story from a woman s point of view New York Post

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A historical novel on the life and world of the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso (1683â “1706). Based on period sources and official biographies, his life unfolds in the form of a third-level Tibetan biography, a secret liberation story that reveals the meditative state and actions of a siddha, an accomplished master or saint.

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Elizabeth Barnes argues compellingly that disability is primarily a social phenomenonâ ”a way of being a minority, a way of facing social oppression, but not a way of being inherently or intrinsically worse off. This is how disability is understood in the Disability Rights and Disability Pride movements; but there is a massive disconnect with the way disability is typically viewed within analytic philosophy. The idea that disability is not inherently bad or sub-optimal is one that many philosophers treat with open skepticism, and sometimes even with scorn. The goal of this book is to articulate and defend a version of the view of disability that is common in the Disability Rights movement. Elizabeth Barnes argues that to be physically disabled is not to have a defective body, but simply to have a minority body.

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One of the Best Brainy Books of This Decade - The GuardianA ground breaking book on the history of Telomeres offering fresh advice on how to slow down aging and lengthen life. Nobel prize winning Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn and leading health psychologist Dr Elissa Epel have discovered biological markers called Telomeres which can help to understand how healthy our cells are and what we can do to improve them. The book specifically looks ideas including; how biological age is not chronological age; a biological basis for the mind-body connection, how sleep and diet can affect telomeres and shockingly how mothers who are highly stressed during pregnancy have children with shorter telomeres. It also offers tools and advice on how to determine cellular age and telomere health. Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for her discovery of telomeres and their role in the ageing process and has previously been named in TIME magazine s 100 Most Influential People.Dr. Elissa Epel is a leading health psychologist who has conducted pioneering research uncovering the psychobiological mechanisms related to how stress ages us and compromises our health-from emotional eating to unhealthy storage of abdominal fat to telomere shortening.

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A compelling and highly original biography of the Sixth Wisconsin in war and peace.

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INTRODUCED BY CHARLOTTE MENDELSON It is time that justice was done to Elizabeth Taylor... All her writings could be described as coming into the category of comedy. Comedy is the best vehicle for truths that are too fierce to be borne ANITA BROOKNER You know, Midge began, and paused. She was rather taken aback, and could not at once think of anything to say. Perhaps there s nothing so dangerous as having led a sheltered life. Cressy has grown up in a world of women, presided over by her eccentric, artist grandfather Harry Bretton. Rebelling against the wholesome, organic values of her home life, Cressy decides to leave home in search of more ephemeral pleasures. Taking a job in an antiques shop, she meets David, a self-satisfied journalist, also looking for means of fleeing the family nest. But as Cressy cannot fend for herself and David is securely tied to his mother s apron strings, this act of escape for both of them proves a powerful form of bondage. Elizabeth Taylor is finally being recognised as an important British author: an author of great subtlety, great compassion and great depth. As a reader, I have found huge pleasure in returning to Taylor s novels and short stories many times over. As a writer I ve returned to her too - in awe of her achievements, and trying to work out how she does it SARAH WATERS

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Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this is historical romantasy adventure will sweep you awayThis edition has been revised and expanded, with new spicy adult scenes****Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.In Edinburgh, a secret war rages between humans and fae, and the magic in Aileana Kameron s blood is all that keeps the most lethal monsters imprisoned beneath the city.But when the creatures she once pursued now hunt her, Aileana has no choice but to ally with Kiaran MacKay - the beautiful fae assassin with his own agenda.The chemistry between them is as incendiary as the battles raging through the streets. And as the body count climbs, Aileana faces a choice: how much is she willing to sacrifice to save her city? Her friends? Herself?Because the fae won t stop until their kin are freed - and she s the only thing standing in their way.Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away.Readers love The Falconer: I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is so different in terms of what s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I found the storyline unique . . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn t happen . . . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.The Enchanted April, Elizabeth von Arnim s brilliant, irrepressible novella, tells the tale of four very different women who, on answering an advertisement in The Times, find themselves far away from the drizzle of London and instead in the warmth of an Italian sun. There, alongside the lapping of the Mediterranean, the women s spirits begin to shift, and quite unexpected changes take place.

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As seen on BBC Two s Between the Covers Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howardâ ™s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers â “ Hugh, Edward and Rupert â “ return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children. There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblingsâ ™ fears and heartache.Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented painter, is in turmoil over his inability to please his demanding new wife. Meanwhile, Rachelâ ™s unflinching loyalty to the family means risking her one chance at happiness . . . She helps us to do the necessary thing â “ open our eyes and our hearts â “ Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the LightThe Light Years is the first volume in the extraordinary Cazalet Chronicles. Continue the dazzling historical series with Marking Time.

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As the childless Elizabeth I lay on her deathbed, discussions over who would succeed her as ruler of England raged on amongst her advisors. The succession to Elizabethâ ™s throne was hotly debated throughout her reign (1558-1603) and despite having no direct heir, the queen refused to name her successor over safety concerns, being convinced a plot would be raised to oust her in favour of the heir. There were many contenders to the crown, but Elizabethâ ™s main rival was Mary, Queen of Scots but her Catholic faith and ill-advised marriage to fellow claimant Lord Darnley, against Elizabethâ ™s wishes, damaged her claim. Her claim was ended when the English queen had her Scottish counterpart executed in 1587. Other claims came from the Grey sisters Katherine and Mary, and later Margaret Clifford and Arbella Stuart. But the crown finally came to King James VI of Scotland, son of Mary and Darnley, in what was a smooth transition. His accession marked the end of the Tudor dynasty and the start of the Stuart era in England.

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ORIGINAL AND ENTHRALLING Guardian AFFECTING AND TENDER The Times COMPLETELY ENCHANTING Penny Vincenzi Elizabeth Pringle lived all her long life on the Scottish island of Arran. But did anyone really know her? In her will she leaves her beloved house, Holmlea, to a stranger - a young mother she d seen pushing a pram down the road over thirty years ago. It now falls to Martha, once the baby in that pram, to answer the question: why? Martha is coping with her mother s dementia and the possibility of a new life on Arran could be a new start.A captivating story for fans of Rosamund Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Rachel Joyce of the richness behind the so-called ordinary lives of women and the secrets and threads that hold them together.And Kirsty Wark s second novel, The House by the Loch, a story of unlikely love and long-hidden family secrets set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, is out now.

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**Now featuring an exclusive extract of part two in the duology, The Crownless Queen**1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her.Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited - whatever the cost...From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague and savage rivalry in the fourteenth century - the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to crownless queen.

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Fourteen dark tales from a popular novelist of the Victorian era A young girl whose love for her fiance continues even after her death; a sinister old lady with claw-like hands who cares little for the qualities of her companions provided they are young and full of life; and a haunted mirror that foretells of approaching death for those who gaze into its depths. These are just some of the haunting tales gathered together in this macabre collection of short stories. Reissued in the Tales of the Weird series and introduced by British Library curator Greg Buzwell,The Face in the Glass is the first selection of Mary Elizabeth Braddon s supernatural short stories to be widely available in more than 100 years. By turns curious, sinister, haunting and terrifying, each tale explores the dark shadows beyond the rational world.

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Stoddard leaves little to the imagination in this startling New England bildungsroman about a strange girl and her even stranger sisterCassandra and Veronica Morgeson are wild girls. Adored by men, hated by women and feared by their parentsâ ”they break the mold. Veronica refuses to leave the family hearth or look at the ocean. Cassandra travels from one house to another around Massachusetts, breaking hearts and sending men to their deaths wherever she goes. She narrates it all in a bold voice that will surprise and shock even those most familiar with 19th-century literature. Henry James called The Morgesons a remarkable book by those who had the good fortune to come across it. As with all of Mandylionâ ™s bespoke publications, this new edition of Stoddardâ ™s first novel includes a visual glossary that illuminates the social conventions and restrictions of the 19th century. Elizabeth Drew Barstow Stoddard (1823â “1902) was the author of three novels, The Morgesons (1862), Two Men (1865) and Temple House (1867). These received mixed reviews and sold poorly in her lifetime, though her work received renewed interest at the end of her life. Her career underwent another critical reevaluation among feminist scholars in the 1970 and 1980s.

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Action-packed and emotionally powerful like big- and small-screen hits such as The Sixth Sense and Supernatural, The Dark In-Between by Elizabeth Hrib is sure to stay with you long after the lights go out.Something lurks in the shadows between life and death.A terrible accident brings sixteen-year-old Casey Everett s life to a halt—literally. Pulled from the water, Casey is rushed to the hospital and miraculously revived. But her sudden return to the living is shadowed by the drowning of her best friend, Liddy.Overcome with grief, Casey returns home for the summer only to find the memories of the accident won’t let her go. Shadow-drenched nightmares. Whispers in the back of her mind. Her friend s screams. Casey thinks she s losing it... until she watches a boy fall from the sky. Red—an angel fallen to earth to regain his wings—takes her to Limbo, a place that exists somewhere between the living and the dead. Now, in order to save her best friend, Casey must learn to walk these mysterious and dangerous paths or else risk losing Liddy s trapped soul to something worse than death.

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The sixth edition of this best-selling medieval history textbook offers a gorgeously illustrated guide to more than one thousand years of history.

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From Elizabeth Macneal, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory, The Burial Plot is a spellbinding Gothic thriller about murder and manipulation. London, 1839.With the cemeteries full and money to be made in death, tricksters Crawford and Bonnie survive on wicked schemes and ill-gotten coin. But one blistering evening, their fortunes flip. A man lies in a pool of blood at Bonnie’s feet and now she needs to disappear.Crawford secures her a position as lady’s maid in a grand house on the Thames. As Bonnie comes to understand the family – the eccentric Mr Moncrieff, obsessively drawing mausoleums for his dead wife, and their peculiar daughter Cissie, scribbling imaginary love letters to herself – she begins to question what secrets are lying behind the house’s paper-thin walls and whether her own presence here was planned from the beginning. Because Crawford is watching, and perhaps he is plotting his greatest trick yet . . .

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Critically acclaimed Elizabeth Wein returns with a thrilling, female-led aviation adventure set against the backdrop of Hitlerâ ™s Germany and the last days of the Nazi regime.Nazi Germany is a dangerous place for a girl with a stammer â “ and although her father tries to keep her safe, Ingrid canâ ™t help feeling like sheâ ™s let him down. But in the air, soaring high as she pilots her beloved glider planes, Ingrid is free and incredibly talented.When she gets the chance to fly in a propaganda tour alongside her hero, Germanyâ ™s daring female test pilot Hanna Reitsch, Ingrid leaps at the chance. But through Hanna, she will learn some dangerous truths about Germanyâ ™s secret missions and the plans that could change the course of the war to secure victory for the Nazi regime. When everything is at stake, Ingrid must decide where her loyalties lie â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

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From Elizabeth Macneal, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory, The Burial Plot is an unstoppable thriller about murder, manipulation, and a young woman trying to wrestle power from the hands of a dangerous man. But heâ ™s always one step ahead . . . London, 1839. Where the cemeteries are full and there is money to be made in death, Bonnie and Crawford lead a life of trickery, surviving off ill-gotten coin and nefarious schemes. Until one hot evening, their luck runs out. A man lies in a pool of blood at Bonnieâ ™s feet and now she needs to disappear.Crawford secures her a position as ladyâ ™s maid in a grand house on the Thames, still deep in mourning for its late mistress. As Bonnie comes to understand this family â “ the eccentric Mr Moncrieff, obsessively drawing mausoleums grand enough for his dead wife, and their peculiar daughter Cissie, scribbling imaginary love letters to herself from the mysterious Lord Duggan â “ so too does she begin to question what really happened to Mrs Moncrieff and whether her presence here is all part of some dark plan.Because Crawford is watching, and perhaps he is plotting his greatest trick yet . . .

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Originally published in 1922, Elizabeth Von Arnim s The Enchanted April is a charming and light-hearted novel about unlikely female friendships and the power of a blissful escape. Complete Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Four mismatched women respond to an advert in The Times offering a beautiful medieval castle to rent on the Italian Riviera. Bashful Mrs Wilkins, cheerless Mrs Arbuthnot, widowed Mrs Fisher and socialite Lady Caroline Dester are each enchanted by the promise of ‘wisteria and sunshine’, and they arrive on the tranquil Mediterranean shores full of hope for a heavenly escape.Tensions mount between the group at first, but, as the idyllic spring days tick by, each is slowly transformed by the warm sunshine and unexpected company.

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This is the sixth and final novel in the action-packed series following Special Forces Captain Lee Harden. Lee and a group of survivors struggle to survive while rebuilding an America devastated by a bacterium - one that has turned 90% of the population into a ravenous horde.The merciless tide of infected is flooding south and time is running out to stop them. Bolstered by new allies, Captain Lee Harden continues his struggle to establish a safe haven from which the embers of a shattered society can be rekindled.This is the sixth and final novel in D.J. Molles s bestselling series.Book 1: The RemainingBook 2: The Remaining: AftermathBook 3: The Remaining: RefugeesBook 4: The Remaining: FracturedBook 5: The Remaining: AllegianceBook 6: The Remaining: ExtinctionNovella 1: The Remaining: TrustNovella 2: The Remaining: Faith

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BOOK TWO IN ELIZABETH GILL S HEART-WRENCHING FOUNDLING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS TRILOGYWhen little Ella s grandmother dies, she is turned out of her home with nowhere to go. After her mother chooses her new husband over her daughter, Ella is forced to seek refuge at the Foundling School for Girls.Meanwhile, twins Julia and Ned are torn apart by their parents, sent away to different schools. They long to be reunited but will have to take matters into their own hands.In a world of hardship and betrayal, three children search for belonging. But with a lifetime of scars to carry, can they ever find true happiness? Elizabeth Gill is a born storyteller Trisha Ashley

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A cat-and-mouse thriller set in Victorian London, The Burial Plot is the third novel from Sunday Times bestseller Elizabeth Macneal, about murder, manipulation, and a young woman wrestling power from the hands of a dangerous man.

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THE HERETIC S APPRENTICE: In the summer of 1143 two visitors arrive at the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul- one dead and two very much alive. But when a violent death ensues, Brother Cafael is called once more to turn detective and solve the murder- but matters are complicated still further by the marvellous treasure box in Elave s care...THE POTTER S FIELD: During the ploughing of the Potters Field in October 1143 the grisly remains of a woman s body are unearthed. Abandoned by her husband, the tenant potter, rumour had it that the woman had returned to her homeland- perhaps with a lover. But the discovery of the corpse on Abbey land raises all sorts of questions.THE SUMMER OF THE DANES: In April 1144 Brother Cadfael leaves his monastery once more representing the bishop on a matter of church diplomacy. Cadfael does not forsee trouble on this errand, but then becomes entangled in the affairs of Heledd, a young woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage, and in conflict between Owain Gwynedd and his treacherous brother Cadwaladr...

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Kniha - 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A new title in the bestselling "Peter Grant" series, it is a unique and exciting mix of crime, London and the supernatural. 'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' "The Times"

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In this most elusive of her books, Elizabeth David presents English recipes notable for their use of spices, salt and aromatics. As is usual in her writing she mixes instruction with information, explaining the origins and uses of ingredients such as nutmeg, cardamom and juniper.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Women, the first ever authorized biography of the most famous movie star of the twentieth century, Elizabeth Taylor.No celebrity rivals Elizabeth Taylor’s glamour and guts or her level of fame. She was the last major star to come out of the old Hollywood studio system and she is a legend known for her beauty and her magnetic screen presence in a career that spanned most of the twentieth century and nearly sixty films. But her private life was even more compelling than her Oscar-winning on-screen performances. During her seventy-nine years of rapid-fire love and loss she was married eight times to seven different men. Above all, she was a survivor—by the time she was twenty-six she was twice divorced and once widowed. Her life was a soap opera that ended in a deeply meaningful way when she became the first major celebrity activist to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS. A co-founder of amfAR, she raised more than $100 million for research and patient care. She was also a shrewd businesswoman who made a fortune as the first celebrity perfumer who always demanded to be paid what she was worth.In the first ever authorized biography of the Hollywood icon, Kate Andersen Brower reveals the world through Elizabeth’s eyes. Brower uses Elizabeth’s unpublished letters, diary entries, and off-the-record interview transcripts as well as interviews with 250 of her closest friends and family to tell the full, unvarnished story of her remarkable career and her explosive private life that made headlines worldwide. Elizabeth Taylor captures this intelligent, empathetic, tenacious, volatile, and complex woman as never before, from her rise to massive fame at age twelve in National Velvet to becoming the first to negotiate a million-dollar salary for a film, from her eight marriages and enduring love affair with Richard Burton to her lifelong battle with addiction and her courageous efforts as an AIDS activist. Here is a fascinating and complete portrait worthy of the legendary star and her legacy.Elizabeth Taylor features a photo insert.

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A haunting portrayal of love and betrayal in a London hollowed by war. It is wartime London, and the carelessness of people with no future flows through the evening air. Stella discovers that her lover Robert is suspected of selling information to the enemy.Harrison, the British intelligence agent on his trail, wants to bargain, the price for his silence being Stella herself. Caught between two men and unsure who she can trust, the flimsy structures of Stella s life begin to crumble. ‘Alive with the erotic tensions of the blackout, the Blitz and the heightened pleasures of sex in the proximity of death’ London Review of BooksWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROY FOSTERThis series of war novels from Vintage Classics presents eight powerful stories about the horror and waste of war - each a passionate plea to prevent its repetition

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