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AS READ ON CBEEBIES BEDTIME STORIESâ ˜What a spectacular storyâ ™ Phoebe BridgersA buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself!Itâ ™s almost Frankieâ ™s birthday and everything is ready â ” except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but itâ ™s no good. What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit â ¦Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams?The perfect gift for birthday parties, crafters, and children who donâ ™t identify with traditional gender rolesWonderful conversation starter for teachers and librarians to explore gender and identity with age-relevant material from creators whose life experience is reflected in the story

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The Spectacular Science of the Human Body is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about their bodies â “ and that parents often struggle to answer â “ such as: What are the different parts of our brain, and what do they do? How do vaccines work? What is DNA, and how do we inherit it? And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.Don t miss the other books in the Spectacular Science series!The Spectacular Science of BuildingsThe Spectacular Science of SpaceThe Spectacular Science of Planet Earth

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The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology â “ and that parents often struggle to answer.Did you know what causes an Ice Age? Or how a diamond forms? And where can you stand in a dinosaur footprint? Answers to all of these questions and many, many more are explained in The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth.The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.Don t miss the other books in the Spectacular Science series!The Spectacular Science of BuildingsThe Spectacular Science of SpaceThe Spectacular Science of the Human Body

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Discover the answers to all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology.What causes an Ice Age? How does a diamond form? What makes the continents move? Find the answers to these questions and many, many more in The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth!Written by rob Coulson and with bright, busy artworks by Moreno Chiacchiera, science-hungry children will be encouraged to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.Don t miss the other books in the Spectacular Science series!The Spectacular Science of BuildingsThe Spectacular Science of SpaceThe Spectacular Science of the Human Body

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The very best of British and Irish nature writing selected by the natural history writer Patrick Barkham.The landscapes of Britain and Ireland, together with the creatures and plants that inhabit them, have penetrated deep in our collective imagination. From Gilbert White and Dorothy Wordsworth to Laurie Lee and Nan Shepherd, literature inspired by the natural world has become an integral part of our shared identity, and shaped our relationship with the islands we call home.In The Wild Isles, Patrick Barkham has gathered together a wide array of the very best of British and Irish nature writing, characterized by an arresting diversity of moods and voices. His choices are arranged under themes that range from birds, woods and coastlines to childhood, the seasons and urban nature, and juxtapose extracts from much-loved classics with passages by contemporary writers such as Robert Macfarlane, James Rebanks and Helen Macdonald. Here the reader will find joyful celebrations of landscape and the wildlife it nurtures, probing explorations of the environmental problems facing us today, as well as the fresh and vital perspectives of writers from underrepresented backgrounds. If British and Irish nature writing is to grow and endure, writes Barkham in his introduction, it must be diverse, complex, multi-faceted and dynamic, and relevant to everyone who lives on this land. Encompassing the bleak heights of the Cairngorms, the ancient woodlands of Essex, the storm-lashed islands of Ireland s west coast and the lush fields of Devon, The Wild Isles highlights nature s capacity to terrify and to delight, to soothe and to heal, to surprise, inspire and bring wonder.

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The honest, entertaining and brilliantly relatable Sunday Times bestseller.Kate Lawler has never been maternal. And yet here she is: mother to Noa, after years of going back and forth about having children at all. This is the story of her journey from parentally undecided to early motherhood, via raging hormones, sleepless nights, emergency hospital trips, mum guilt, unspoken regrets and post-natal depression.This book is not a parenting manual. It won t tell you what to pack in your hospital bag, or how to get your baby to sleep. It may not help you with feeding or dealing with tantrums. But it will show you that you re not alone - and that it s perfectly possible, and maybe even normal, to love your child with all of your heart while also feeling lost, alone and resentful.Whether you re an expectant parent, a new parent, firmly in the thick of it, or still parentally undecided, this book is for you, as Kate writes honestly and hilariously about the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth and early parenting, as well as the impact of a new baby on relationships, your sense of self and everything in between. It s a book that, with Kate s usual candour and wit, will help mums and dads everywhere feel seen - and completely understood. Wow what a read! I love it. Kate s honest, open, funny account of motherhood with all its highs and lows is a breath of fresh air and relatable for so many. Gemma Atkinson Honest, brave and relatable mixed with humour. Kate, you ve nailed it. Whether you are an expectant parent or simply not sure, Maybe Baby will give you tears and laughter - both in equal measures! Frankie Bridge Maybe Baby is beautifully honest, open and brilliant. Full of humorous anecdotes, Kate has written a book for the EVERY-woman - those wanting children, those not, and those who are indecisively on the fence about the whole thing. Kate sharing her experiences, especially with PND, will help open up important conversations and support so many going through a similar situation. Giovanna Fletcher This isn t just another mum book. Raw, honest, brutally funny, Kate has nailed the highs, lows, peaks and troughs of this rollercoaster of a parental ride. Anna Whitehouse

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Discover the true story of Kathy Sullivan, the first woman to walk in space and the only woman who has been to both outer space and the depths of the ocean, in this inspiring nonfiction picture book biography.Growing up, Kathy Sullivan always knew the world was bigger than her neighborhood. She loved to study maps and wonder about distant places. And when she was six years old and saw Sputnik in the sky, she knew space would be the most amazing adventure of all. One of the first six trailblazing women to join NASA’s storied astronaut corps, Kathy was the first woman to walk in space and a veteran of three shuttle missions. She was in the first NASA Astronaut Group 8, provided support for the first Space Shuttle mission and the Kennedy Space Center crew, and was part of the team that launched, rescued, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope. After spending 532 total hours in space, Kathy left NASA and fulfilled another dream: traveling to the sea floor. Kathy became the first woman to travel to the Mariana Trench, the lowest known point on planet Earth. Kathy never forgot the maps she loved as a child and followed her curiosity to the highest reaches and most sunken depths—farther than anyone else.

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

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On 16 July 1936 a man in a brown suit stepped from the crowd on Londonâ ™s Constitution Hill and pointed a loaded revolver at King Edward VIII as he rode past. The monarch was moments from death. But MI5 and the Metropolitan Police Special Branch had known for three months an attack was planned: the man in the brown suit himself had warned them. This mysterious man, lost to history, was George McMahon, a petty criminal with a record of involvement with the police. He was also an MI5 informant, providing intelligence on Italian and possibly German espionage in Britain. Dismissed by the rest of the world as a drunken loser and fantasist, he saw his life as an epic drama. Why did MI5 and the police fail to act? Was it a simple blunder on the part of the security services, or was something far more sinister involved? In this first full-length study of the threat to the life of Edward VIII, James Parris uses material from MI5 and police files at the National Archives to reach explosive conclusions about the British Establishmentâ ™s determination to remove Edward from the throne.

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The classic Gundam series now in a premium collector s edition hardcover! It is the year Universal Century 0079, in a space colony the Earth Federation is storing and testing a new piloted robot for use in the battle against the Principality of Zeon. The experimental RX-78 Gundam mobile suit is scheduled to be transported to Federation command in Jaburo, deep within the Brazilian jungles. Unfortunately, before the transporter would arrive, the Federation would come under attack from Zeon. With few resources available against the Zeon s most mobile mechs, Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam. Caught in the crossfire is a young teen named Amuro Ray. Not willing to see innocent people die like this, Amuro crawls into the cockpit of the closest machine around him. Whether it be a tank, jeep or jet, he was going to use it to help stop this slaughter. And what he happened to slide into was another Gundam. Having never operated a machine like this, what are the chances he can do anything to repel an experienced squad of mech-piloting invaders?

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The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets â “ and that parents often struggle to answer.Discover who built the first robots, how a text message is sent, if the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe, and much much more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.There s eight Spectacular Science titles to collect! Titles include Space, Buildings, The Human Body, Art, Planet Earth and The Living World.

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The classic Gundam series now in a premium collector s edition hardcover! It is the year Universal Century 0079, in a space colony the Earth Federation is storing and testing a new piloted robot for use in the battle against the Principality of Zeon. The experimental RX-78 Gundam mobile suit is scheduled to be transported to Federation command in Jaburo, deep within the Brazilian jungles. Unfortunately, before the transporter would arrive, the Federation would come under attack from Zeon. With few resources available against the Zeon s most mobile mechs, Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam. Caught in the crossfire is a young teen named Amuro Ray. Not willing to see innocent people die like this, Amuro crawls into the cockpit of the closest machine around him. Whether it be a tank, jeep or jet, he was going to use it to help stop this slaughter. And what he happened to slide into was another Gundam. Having never operated a machine like this, what are the chances he can do anything to repel an experienced squad of mech-piloting invaders?

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Vaughan Williams composed his incidental music for Aristophanesâ ™ comedy The Wasps in 1909. This new edition of the 25-minute orchestral suite incorporates extensive notes on the score. Highlights from its five movements, which have folksong woven throughout, include the Overture, buzzing noisily into life, the witty â ˜March Past of the Kitchen Utensilsâ ™, and the jig-like ballet that closes the suite. Corresponding orchestral parts for this edition are available to hire.Â

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A powerful story of loss, malice and deception Ann CleevesWhen archaeologist Neil Watson finds the body of an American veteran of the D-Day landings in the ruins of an old chapel, he turns to his old friend DS Wesley Peterson for help.Both men are researching an invading force: Wesley, a group of American veterans on a sentimental journey to their wartime base; and Neil, a group of Spaniards killed by outraged locals as they limped from the wreckage of the Armada.Four hundred years apart, two strangers in a strange land have died violently. Could the same motives of hatred, jealousy and revenge be at work? Wesley is running out of time to find out . . .The second gripping installment in the DI Wesley Peterson series by awad-winning crime writer Kate Ellis. Whether you ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.Why readers love Kate Ellis: I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never have guessed whodunnit ! Reader review, 5 stars A beguiling author who interweaves past and present The Times Kate Ellis and Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis Reader Review, 5 stars Haunting Independent Enjoyed the first in the series but through this was even better! Reader Review, 5 stars The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end Closer Unputdownable Bookseller It s fast paced with twists and turns guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page York Evening Press A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended! In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel

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*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances. Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father #39;s farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive. But everything changes when André is injured - a direct result of Eloise #39;s actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him. Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?Further praise for Kate Furnivall #39;s novels: #39;Murder, passion and betrayal scorch the pages of this superb Cold War spy adventure set in the atmospheric Camargue. Kate Furnivall is back and better than ever. #39; Louise Candlish #39;Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you’ve read the final word #39; Jane Corry #39;Exquisitely heart-wrenching utterly engrossing #39; Penny Parkes #39;A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful! #39; Lesley Pearse ‘Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric’ Kate Mosse ‘A thrilling plot … Fast-paced with a sinister edge’ Times ‘Truly captivating’ Elle ‘Perfect escapist reading’ Marie Claire

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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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Are you ready to trade the demands of the never-ending rat race for the timeless rewards of godly manhood? Join the millions of others who have turned to The Man in the Mirror as their go-to guide for over 30 years.In this updated and expanded edition of The Man in the Mirror, bestselling author Patrick Morley helps you overcome common roadblocks in the road to spiritual growth and chart a path toward becoming a better leader wherever you are--at home, in your workplace, and in your community.With its practical advice, thought-provoking questions, and biblical insights, The Man in the Mirror will challenge you to reflect on your life, identify your problem areas, and make the changes necessary to love God, yourself, and others better.Along the way, Morley addresses the questions he s asked the most often, including:How can I fix my broken relationships?How can I establish financial strength?How do I tackle pride, fear, and anger?How do I set priorities and decide what s important?Praise for The Man in the Mirror: Every once in a while someone comes along and says what I ve been trying to put into words for years. This is one of those books. It s Augustine for the twentieth century. Real. Honest. Hard-hitting. Taking on the dragons. Read this book at your own risk. It s a serendipity--one surprise after another. --Lyman Coleman, bestselling author To walk your talk as a successful businessman is a challenge very few meet. Pat Morley walks his talk. He is a successful businessman, and he brings his wisdom and experience to all of us in a very readable and understandable form in The Man in the Mirror. I encourage you to not only read this book but also practice its principles. --Ron Blue, managing partner, Ron Blue Co.

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A gripping high-stakes thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, from Number One Bestselling author Kathy Reichs. EVEN ON AN ISLAND PARADISE, DANGER STILL LURKS Called in to examine what is left of a body struck by lightning, Tempe traces an unusual tattoo to its source and is soon embroiled in a much larger case. Young men – tourists – have been disappearing on the islands of Turks and Caicos for years. Seven years ago, the first victim was found with both hands cut off; the other visitors vanished without a trace. But recently, tantalizing leads have emerged and only Tempe can unravel them. Maddeningly, the victims seem to have nothing in common – other than the unusual locations where their bodies are eventually found, and the fact that the young men all seem to be the least likely to be involved in foul play. Do these attacks have something to do with the islands’ seething culture of gang violence? Tempe isn’t so sure. And then she turns up disturbing clues that what’s at stake may actually have global significance.It isn’t long before the sound of a ticking clock grows menacingly loud, and then Tempe herself becomes a target . . . PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS: ‘A thing of clever beauty – smart, scary, complicated, and engrossing’ Michael Connelly ‘This page-turning series never lets the reader down’ Harlan Coben ‘One of my favorite writers’ Karin Slaughter ‘I await the next Kathy Reichs thriller with the same anticipation I have for the new Lee Child or Patricia Cornwell’ James Patterson

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A joyous collection of life lessons from the UK s favourite vicar! The perfect gift for fans of Kate Bottley and her charm, wit and wisdom.Hello there, come on in. I know what you’re thinking: ‘I’m not religious, so I’m not sure if this is for me’. But the truth is, this book is simply about being human. Believing in something, no matter what it is, gives us hope, and that’s what helps us get through this messy, joyful, unexpected ride we call life. Over the years I’ve sat on plenty of sofas, drunk plenty of (questionable) cups of tea and learned endless lessons from the wonderful people I’ve met. Above all, they have taught me that there is no right way to do things – and that’s OK. In these pages I have shared everything I have learned about how to deal with life’s biggies – like love and death, as well as confidence, conflict and loneliness – in the hope that I can make you feel less alone and arm you with the tools to face the tougher times. Hopefully this book will remind you to pause, appreciate how far you’ve come, savour the precious moments, and enjoy a giggle or two along the way.Love, Kate x A gorgeous read, it made me cry in a joyous way Zoe Ball You can always rely on Kate to bring humour, warmth and cracking anecdotes. This book, unsurprisingly, has shed loads Steph McGovern

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I have loved Kate Morton s spellbinding novels since I was a teenager â “ Emilia Hart, bestselling author of WeywardRediscover this breathtaking intergenerational mystery from the multimillion-copy bestseller, Kate Morton.Three women. Three generations. One spellbinding mystery . . .Once upon a time, a little girl was found abandoned after a gruelling sea voyage from England to Australia. She carried nothing with her but a small suitcase of clothes, an exquisite volume of fairy tales and the memory of a mysterious woman called the Authoress, who promised to look after her but then vanished.Years later, Nell returns to England to uncover the truth about her identity. Her quest leads her to the strange and beautiful Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast, but its long-forgotten gardens hide secrets of their own.Now, upon Nellâ ™s death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance: an old book of dark fairy tales and a ramshackle cottage in Cornwall. It is here that she must finally solve the puzzle that has haunted her family for a century, embarking on a journey that blends past and present, myth and mystery, fact and fable . . .Readers LOVE Kate Morton . . . Magical . . . I literally couldnâ ™t put it down A spellbinding story interwoven with fairy tales . . . An utter delight! I was hooked from the first page Nostalgic, old-fashioned storytelling sprinkled with a little magic Captivating, atmospheric and suspenseful

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A joyous collection of life lessons from the UK s favourite vicar! The perfect gift for fans of Kate Bottley and her charm, wit and wisdom.Hello there, come on in. I know what youâ ™re thinking: â ˜Iâ ™m not religious, so Iâ ™m not sure if this is for meâ ™. But the truth is, this book is simply about being human. Believing in something, no matter what it is, gives us hope, and thatâ ™s what helps us get through this messy, joyful, unexpected ride we call life. Over the years Iâ ™ve sat on plenty of sofas, drunk plenty of (questionable) cups of tea and learned endless lessons from the wonderful people Iâ ™ve met. Above all, they have taught me that there is no right way to do things â “ and thatâ ™s OK. In these pages I have shared everything I have learned about how to deal with lifeâ ™s biggies â “ like love and death, as well as confidence, conflict and loneliness â “ in the hope that I can make you feel less alone and arm you with the tools to face the tougher times. Hopefully this book will remind you to pause, appreciate how far youâ ™ve come, savour the precious moments, and enjoy a giggle or two along the way.Love, Kate x A gorgeous read, it made me cry in a joyous way Zoe Ball You can always rely on Kate to bring humour, warmth and cracking anecdotes. This book, unsurprisingly, has shed loads Steph McGovern

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The Compost Coach is a colourful, comprehensive and accessible guide to creating the very best compost AKA garden gold. Kate is on a mission to empower readers to understand the small steps they can take every day to look after the environment and live more sustainability.The book is pitched at the home composter, including people who live in apartments and houses with or without gardens (yes, you can compost without a garden!). Kate helps the reader to rethink their waste management and teaches them how easy it is to divert food scraps and household carbon away from landfill. She unravels the technicalities of soil science, talks through the building blocks of a robust compost system and busts a few myths along the way. Charming illustrations, how-to photos, and Kate s warm, entertaining voice complete the package.

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A highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections. From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries. Patrick Dillon selects sixteen of the most iconic buildings from around the world including the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, the Bauhaus, Crystal Palace, the Sydney Opera House and the Pompidou Centre, and tells the remarkable human story behind each of them. Stephen Biesty s detailed, intricate cross-sections allow us to see inside these incredible structures and appreciate the inspiration of their creators. Technical information and architectural terms are explained in labels and there is an extensive index and timeline at the end of the book.

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Patrick O Brian s Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a despatch vessel. But the war of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen s past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.

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Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams opens the doors to 30 palaces, castles and houses that have been connected with the British royals over the centuries.Well known for her expert insights in the media and on countless royal documentaries, Kate takes you on a tour of the UK’s most fascinating palaces, past and present, to unveil the scandalous and little-known stories hidden between their walls.Included in the book are such famous royal residences as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, but also lesser-known locations such as Falkland Palace and Beaumaris Castle. Covering the breadth of British history, there are tales from the medieval era to the present.Among the palaces included are:St James s Palace, wedding venue for the disastrous union of Caroline of Brunswick and the debauched Prince of Wales, George IV, who turned up drunk and already secretly married Holyroodhouse, where staff once ran a flourishing side hustle, charging visitors money to see the bloodstains from the murder of Mary, Queen of Scots secretary in the queen’s chamberWhitehall Palace and Banqueting Hall, home to Charles II s secret laboratory, where he tried to create an elixir of youth using human skullsTower of London, the site of the unsolved mystery of the ‘Princes in the Tower’ – the disappearance of the two young sons of Edward IVGlamis Castle, the inspiration for Shakespeare’s MacbethGreenwich Palace, where Elizabeth I survived an assassination attempt when poison was placed in her saddleWindsor Castle, where princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were evacuated to during the Second World War, with a secret biscuit tin full of the Crown JewelsMarlborough House, home of Sarah Churchill, the passionate confidante of Queen Anne, before her cousin Abigail usurped her as the new favouriteRevel in the glory and glamour of royal life, as well as the salacious scandals that defined these palaces. The book is vividly brought to life by numerous beautiful illustrations by James Oses, and will be irresistible to anyone interested in British royalty and the history of the United Kingdom.

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Detective Wesley Peterson and archaeologist Dr Neil Watson return to solve a mystery surrounding a grand estate in the Devon countryside. Can they catch a killer before they strike again? A beguiling author who interweaves past and present THE TIMESNovember. With the tourist season over in South Devon, Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson is looking forward to a quieter month in the CID. But when a man is shot dead on Bonfire Night, he finds he has a complex murder case on his hands. The body of Patrick North was found in woodland connected to Nesbaraton Hall, a grand estate dating back to the eighteenth century. The Smithson family, who own the estate, are away on holiday. However, when an anonymous letter threatening to abduct the Smithson son is uncovered, Wesley fears North s death might have been collateral damage in a sinister kidnap plot.Meanwhile, archaeologist Dr Neil Watson discovers a hidden grotto in a developer s field - land that was once part of the Nesbaraton estate. Evidence of past rituals and the discovery of a skeleton buried next to the grotto raise questions about strange occurrences, past and present, on the estate. Then, just when Wesley s team seem to be making progress in their investigation, a resident of the nearby village is killed in a near identical shooting. A race is on to find a ruthless killer, before they strike again . . .Whether you ve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis s DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.Praise for million-copy-bestselling author Kate Ellis . . . Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception Ann Cleeves Haunting Independent The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end Closer Unputdownable Bookseller A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on Peterborough Evening Telegraph

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Following the delightful KATE ON THE CASE, Kate is back in her second adventure, this time on a jungle river cruise.

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This stunningly illustrated volume presents forty-five of the most interesting tropical houses of the last fifty years, surveying India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and northern Australia.Author Patrick Bingham-Hall sets the houses in context, arguing that climate, colonization, and modernism, as well as geopolitical events, increasing prosperity, and even air-conditioning since the end of WorldWar II, have created a very specific set of circumstances and therefore houses. This includes buildings with pitched roofs, broad overhangs and eaves, verandas, big doors, and windows, which optimize airflow and solar orientation. Larger-than-life, open to the elements, this is soaring architecture with a strong sense of place.The Iconic Tropical House

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Continuing the adventures of Marvel s two greatest web-slingers, Peter Parker and Miles Morales and the newest super-hero sensation, the young Elementary! Elementary is embarking on her own heroic journey with both Spider-Men by her side - but she s in for a shock, courtesy of not one but two Electros! This sinister tag team has leveled up, and they aren t even the only surprise in store for Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Sssomone else has a bone to pick with the Ssspectacular Ssspider-Men. You guessed it, it s the Lizard! You d better dig deep, wall-crawlers - the Billy Connors life depends on you! But how can the Spider-Men hope to foil the Electros sinister plan when they re at the Lizard s mercy?! Plus: Tragedy strikes and Elementary goes missing! While every Coffee Bean-frequenting super hero (and villain) joins the search, the Spider-Men take a risky gamble to solve the mystery before it s too late! Collecting: The Spectacular Spider-Men (2024) 11-15

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On foreign shores, and far from home, a friend can become a foe in a heartbeat.Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies as the Napoleonic Wars rage on, circumstances look far from promising for Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew. And yet, having overcome the odds and contrived their escape, still further peril awaits in the fiercely tidal waters of the Salibu Passage and the penal settlements of New South Wales.What fresh dangers lie over the horizon and will Jack Aubrey prevail?⠘In a highly competitive field it goes straight to the top. A real first-rater.⠙MARY RENAULT⠘I⠙ve read [Patrick O⠙Brian⠙s Aubrey⠐Maturin nautical novel⠐cycle] three times now, not least for its beautiful portrayal of a long⠐term male friendship.⠙ROBERT MACFARLANE

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A beguiling author who interweaves past and present The Times__________________On a summer evening, Robert and Greta Gerdner are shot dead at their home in the Devon countryside.DI Wesley Peterson suspects the execution-style murders might be linked to Robert s past police career - until Robert s name is found on a list of people who ve been sent tickets anonymously for a tour of Darkhole Grange, a former asylum on Dartmoor.Wesley discovers that other names on the list have also died in mysterious circumstances and, as he is drawn into the chilling history of the asylum, he becomes convinced that it holds the key to the case.When his friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, finds the skeleton of a woman buried in a sealed chamber dating back to the fifteenth century at his nearby dig, Wesley wonders whether there might be a connection between the ancient cell and the tragic events at Darkhole Grange.With the clock ticking, Wesley must solve the puzzle, before the next person on the list meets a terrible end . . .Whether you ve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis s DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.Praise for Kate Ellis . . . Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception Ann Cleeves Haunting Independent The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end Closer Unputdownable Bookseller A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on Peterborough Evening Telegraph

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Funny, daring, and romantic, you⠙ll always have a good time with Kate Johnson Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil⠘What⠙s so funny?⠙ she snapped.He wanted to brush away that sweaty hair from her nape and kiss her there. His fingers remembered the heat and silk of her skin when he⠙d unfastened her dress. The scent of her, warm and rich, still lived in his mind. He wanted to lick the salt from her skin.Remember you can⠙t have her. ⠘Nothing,⠙ he said. ⠘At all.⠙ He stood and extended his hand. ⠘Your vessel awaits.⠙⠓In a world without magic, only the cunning survive⠦In a realm where magic has vanished and a kingdom teeters on the brink, Ember Hart, a master thief with a hidden past, is thrust into a strange new world and a destiny she never sought. Anointed as ⠘the Promised One⠙, she is bound by a twisted prophecy into an unholy union with the kingdom⠙s beastly prince. Rumours of his brutality haunt the palace halls.But Ember is no sacrificial lamb.Forming a precarious alliance with the dangerous Rhaell, Captain of the Guard, Ember seizes the chance to return home by helping to restore the kingdom⠙s lost magic. In this land of danger and desire, can she reclaim her freedom or, with every barb and bated breath, will her growing awareness of Rhaell risk everything she yearns for?⠓Readers are LOVING The Promised Queen!⠘A vibrant magical world, woven throughout with Johnson s trademark wit, snark and spice⠙ Ruth Frances Long The story had me hooked from the beginning⠔there⠙s magic, drama, romance, and some great twists that kept me guessing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Promised Queen by Kate Johnson is a one in a lifetime book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart pounding adventure with a thief searching for stones to complete a heart. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Kate Greenaway Children s Book Awards Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls GUARDIAN It s hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn t be inspired BOOKSELLER An absolute must-have for every young person⠙s bookshelf HUFFINGTON POSTNow a stunning hit musical!Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world.Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in!· Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot Amelia Earhart· Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical pioneer Mary Seacole· Fight for your rights with legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks· Change the face of books forever with superstar novelist Jane AustenBursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank

Objev podobné jako Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World - Kate Pankhurst

The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies - and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what it s like to live on the International Space Station and lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

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The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures â “ and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out: How did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

Objev podobné jako The Spectacular Science of Buildings - Rob Colson

In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player.

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From the Swiss Alps to New York s hipster cheese bars, journalist Patrick McGuigan has written about cheesemakers, maturers and cheesemongers around the world for The Telegraph, Delicious and The Financial Times. He is partial to a slice of Kirkham s Lancashire. www.patrickmcguigan.com

Objev podobné jako The Philosophy of Cheese - Patrick McGuigan

The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies - and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what it s like to live on the International Space Station and lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

Objev podobné jako The Spectacular Science of Space - Rob Colson

A skeleton discovered. A murder to be solved . . . On a stormy night in December, a tree is blown down on an isolated Devon farm. When the fallen tree is dragged away, a rucksack is found caught amongst the roots - and next to it is a human skeleton.The discovery of the body and the rucksack revives memories for DI Wesley Peterson. A young hitchhiker who went missing twelve years ago was last seen carrying a similar backpack. Suddenly a half-forgotten cold case has turned into a murder investigation.Meanwhile, in the nearby village of Petherham, a man is found dead in suspicious circumstances whilst staying at a local guesthouse. Wesley s friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, is studying Petherham s ancient mill and uncovering the village s sinister history. Could the string of mysterious deaths in Petherham over a hundred years ago be connected to the recent killings? As Wesley digs deeper into the case, it seems that the dark whisperings of a Burial Circle in the village might not be merely legend after all . . .Whether you ve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis s DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect, gripping mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS: A beguiling author who interweaves past and present The Times I loved this novel Ann Cleeves Haunting Independent Unputdownable Bookseller The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end Closer A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on Peterborough Evening Telegraph

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*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric Kate Mosse Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** Malaya, 1941.As the glamorous wife of a plantation owner, Connie Hadley appears to lead a pampered and comfortable life. But she is hiding devastating secrets that could destroy her marriage. Life is changed for ever on the day of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. As Japanese Zero aircraft attack the town of Palur, Connie takes the decision to flee to Singapore on the family s boat, The White Pearl. She sails with her husband and son, three friends and the enigmatic boat dealer Fitzpayne, who is the only one who can navigate the islands of the South China Sea. In desperation, short of food and constantly in danger, fear strips away good manners; tensions arise on the yacht and anger causes deadly divisions between friends . . . Further praise for Kate Furnivall: Superb storytelling Dinah Jefferies A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge Times A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful! Lesley Pearse Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last Sun Truly captivating Elle Perfect escapist reading Marie Claire An achingly beautiful epic New Woman A rollicking good read Daily Telegraph

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The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures â “ and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out: How did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

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A young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station, and finds herself of a ship bound for South Africaâ ¦Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her â “ and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails.The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied.After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: â ˜17-122 Kilmorden Castleâ ™?

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I ve got you, and you ve got me - so we ll be all right . . . One day, adventurous Mouse determines to set off to the bright lights of the spectacular city, accompanied by his friend Bear. But the city is full of distractions and dangers, and Mouse might need his steadfast friend more than he realises . . .A follow-up to The Marvellous Moon Map, this is Teresa and David s second lyrical and atmospheric tale of Mouse, Bear, and their touching friendship.

Objev podobné jako The Spectacular City - Teresa Heapy

â ˜An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leaderâ ™ WALTER ISAACSONFrom the bestselling author of Enemies of the PeopleAn intimate and deeply researched account of the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful â “ and elusive â “ woman in the world.Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastorâ ™s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany, she spent her twenties working as a research chemist, only entering politics after the fall of the Berlin Wall. And yet within fifteen years, she had become chancellor of Germany and, before long, the unofficial leader of the West.Acclaimed author Kati Marton sets out to pierce the mystery of this unlikely ascent. With unparalleled access to the chancellorâ ™s inner circle and a trove of records only recently come to light, she teases out the unique political genius that is the secret to Merkelâ ™s success. No other modern leader has so ably confronted authoritarian aggression, enacted daring social policies and calmly unified an entire continent in an era when countries are becoming only more divided. Again and again, sheâ ™s cleverly outmanoeuvred strongmen like Putin and Trump, and weathered surprisingly complicated relationships with allies like Obama and Macron.Famously private, the woman who emerges from these pages is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while staying true to oneâ ™s moral convictions. At once a riveting political biography, an intimate human portrait and a revelatory look at successful leadership in action, The Chancellor brings forth from the shadows one of the most extraordinary women of our time.

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A Waterstones Best History Book 2024 Compulsively readable â “ Times Literary Supplement An outstanding work â “ Philippa Gregory A powerful narrative told with frankness and sensitivity â “ Helen Fry, historian and author of Women In Intelligence A woman, a dog and a walnut tree, the more they are beaten, the better theyâ ™ll be. So went the proverb quoted by a prominent MP in the Houses of Parliament in 1853. His words â “ intended ironically in a debate about a rise in attacks on women â “ summed up the prevailing attitude of the day, in which violence against women was waved away as a part and parcel of modern living â “ a chilling seam of misogyny that had polluted both parliament and the law. But were things about to change?In this vivid and essential work of historical non-fiction, Kate Morgan explores the legal campaigns, test cases and individual injustices of the Victorian and Edwardian eras which fundamentally re-shaped the status of women under British law. These are seen through the untold stories of women whose cases became cornerstones of our modern legal system and shine a light on the historical inequalities of the law.We hear of the uniquely abusive marriage which culminated in the dramatic story of the â ˜Clitheroe wife abductionâ ™; of the domestic tragedies which changed the law on domestic violence; the controversies surrounding the Contagious Diseases Act and the women who campaigned to abolish it; and the real courtroom stories behind notorious murder cases such as the â ˜Camden Town Murderâ ™.Exploring the 19th- and early 20th Century legal history that influenced the modern-day stances on issues such as domestic abuse, sexual violence and divorce, The Walnut Treelifts the lid on the shocking history of women under British law â “ and what it means for women today.

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Piracy. Romance. Revenge. Across the seas of the seventeenth century, two seafarers are forced to fight for their lives. The sequel to The City of Tears, The Ghost Ship is the third novel in The Joubert Family Chronicles from bestselling author Kate Mosse. The Barbary Coast, 1621. A mysterious vessel floats silently on the water. It is known only as the Ghost Ship. For months it has hunted pirates to liberate those those enslaved during the course of their merciless raids, manned by a courageous crew of mariners from Italy and France, Holland and the Canary Islands.But the bravest among them are not who they seem. The stakes could not be higher. If arrested, they will be hanged for their crimes. Can they survive the journey and escape their fate?A sweeping and epic love story, ranging from France in 1610 to Amsterdam and the Canary Islands in the 1620s, The Ghost Ship is a thrilling novel of adventure and buccaneering, love and revenge, stolen fortunes and hidden secrets on the High Seas. Most of all, it is a tale of defiant women in a man s world.

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The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network*Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee: Best Historical Fiction 2022*In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenkoâ ™s life revolves around her young son â “ until Hitlerâ ™s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrerâ ™s destruction.Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift â “ and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis.Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future.But when an old enemy from Milaâ ™s past joins forces with a terrifying new foe, she finds herself in the deadliest duel of her life.The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.Praise for The Diamond Eyeâ ˜The Diamond Eye â “ combat novel, wartime love story, assassination thriller â “ sets up and pulls off a double-barrelled surprise-ending worthy of its larger-than-life inspirationâ ™ The Wall Street Journalâ ˜Milaâ ™s was an incredible life and Quinn does it justice in this fast-paced novelâ ™ The Timesâ ˜This timely and earth-shattering tale of heroism will leave you breathlessâ ™ Womanâ ™s Ownâ ˜Kate Quinnâ ™s skill is in developing characters and relationships, adding tension, suspense and smart plottingâ ™ Choiceâ ˜Equal parts historical fiction and riveting thriller, Quinnâ ™s latest novel celebrating heroic women is a highly cinematic action novelâ ™ The Washington Post

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In a wise and magical follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales â “ and where every moment is a story in the making.At the Hotel Balzaar, Martaâ ™s mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform and instructs her to roam as she will ... but quietly â “ invisibly â “ like a mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat with the bellman, study the painting of an angelâ ™s wing over the fireplace, and watch a cat chase a mouse around the face of the grandfather clock, all while dreaming of the return of her soldier father. One day, a mysterious countess with a parrot checks in, promising a story â “ in fact, seven stories in all. As the stories unfold, Marta begins to wonder: could the secret to her fatherâ ™s disappearance lie in the countessâ ™s tales?

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How Covid-19 vaccines went from the laboratory to people’s arms – the inside story of an extraordinary national campaign against all oddsA Sunday Times bestseller and Financial Times Book of the Year. The unmissable inside story of the race against the virus. Catapulted into an international crisis, Kate Bingham knew the odds were heavily stacked against a workable Covid-19 vaccine. From a remote cottage, Bingham juggled vaccine suppliers, Whitehall, the media circus… as deaths mounted and the world shut down. Political manoeuvring, miscommunications and administrative meddling nearly jeopardised the project. But perseverance and expertise paid off. Bingham’s eclectic team secured the first vaccine doses administered in the West, saving thousands of lives in the UK as new variants struck. Now, nearly every adult in Britain has had the jab, lockdowns have ended and we can finally live with Covid. This is the insider view into how the Vaccine Taskforce beat those long odds and delivered a scientific miracle.

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Laetitia Rodd is a warm and engaging heroine The TimesFor readers of The Thursday Murder Club, M.C. Beaton and James Runcie, The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden is the charming third mystery in Kate Saunderâ ™s series about Laetitia Rodd, the indomitable Victorian lady detective. In the spring of 1853, private detective Laetitia Rodd receives a delicate request from a retired actor, whose days on the stage were ended by a theatre fire ten years before. His great friend, and the man he rescued from the fire, Thomas Transome, has decided to leave his wife, who now needs assistance in securing a worthy settlement. Though Mrs Rodd is reluctant to get involved with the scandalous world of the theatre, she cannot turn away the woman in need. She agrees to take the case. But what starts out as a simple matter of negotiation becomes complicated when a body is discovered in the burnt husk of the old theatre. Soon Mrs Rodd finds herself embroiled in family politics, rivalries that put the Capulets and Montagues to shame, and betrayals on a Shakespearean scale. Mrs Rodd will need all her investigative powers, not to mention her famous discretion, to solve the case before tragedy strikes once more.Praise for the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series: A witty, genteel tale of secrets, lies and hidden gold... Enormous fun The Times With a well-crafted plot, an engaging protagonist, and astute nods to the literature and theological squabbles of the period, this is a perfect novel for a summer afternoon Guardian A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable James Runcie, author of the Grantchester Mysteries Pure delight Sunday Times

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