the stalin affair giles milton

The Stalin Affair - Giles Milton

Delivered with flamboyance, it features a sparkling cast of chancers KATJA HOYER, Daily Telegraph 5* review Page-turning . . . a sizzling high-stakes tale JAMES HOLLAND This book might read like the screenplay of a gripping movie, yet every word is accurate and verified ANDREW ROBERTS Giles Milton is a phenomenon DAN SNOW Another rollercoaster ride from Giles Milton. Endlessly surprising ANTHONY HOROWITZFrom internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the Allies secret mission to wartime Moscow.In the summer of 1941, as Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, Stalin s forces faced a catastrophic defeat which would make the Allies liberation of Europe virtually impossible. To avert this disaster, Britain and America mobilized an elite team of remarkable diplomats with the mission of keeping the Red Army in the war.Into to the heart of Stalin s Moscow Roosevelt sent Averell Harriman, the fourth richest man in America and his brilliant young daughter Kathy. Churchill dispatched the reckless but brilliant bon vivant Archie Clark Kerr - and occasionally himself - to negotiate with the Kremlin s wiliest operators. Together, this improbable group grappled with the ingenious, mercurial Stalin to make victory possible. But they also discovered that the Soviet dictator had a terrifying masterplan for the post-war world.Based on astonishing unpublished diaries, letters and secret reports, The Stalin Affair reveals troves of new material about the most unlikely coalition in history.*Giles Milton s The Stalin Affair was a Radio 4 Book of the Week in the week of 17th June 2024.*

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The Stalin Affair - Giles Milton

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR Hugely enjoyable The Spectator Delivered with flamboyance, it features a sparkling cast of chancers KATJA HOYER, Daily Telegraph 5* review Page-turning . . . a sizzling high-stakes tale JAMES HOLLAND This book might read like the screenplay of a gripping movie, yet every word is accurate and verified ANDREW ROBERTS Giles Milton is a phenomenon DAN SNOW Another rollercoaster ride from Giles Milton. Endlessly surprising ANTHONY HOROWITZFrom internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the Allies secret mission to wartime Moscow. In the summer of 1941, as Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, Stalin s forces faced a catastrophic defeat which would make the Allies liberation of Europe virtually impossible. To avert this disaster, Britain and America mobilized an elite team of remarkable diplomats with the mission of keeping the Red Army in the war. Into the heart of Stalin s Moscow Roosevelt sent Averell Harriman, the fourth richest man in America and his brilliant young daughter Kathy. Churchill dispatched the reckless but inventive bon vivant Archie Clark Kerr - and occasionally himself - to negotiate with the Kremlin s wiliest operators. Together, this improbable group grappled with the ingenious, mercurial Stalin to make victory possible. But they also discovered that the Soviet dictator had a terrifying masterplan for the post-war world. Based on astonishing unpublished diaries, letters and secret reports, The Stalin Affair reveals troves of new material about the most unlikely coalition in history.

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White Gold - Giles Milton

This is the forgotten story of the million white Europeans, snatched from their homes and taken in chains to the great slave markets of North Africa to be sold to the highest bidder. Ignored by their own governments, and forced to endure the harshest of conditions, very few lived to tell the tale.Using the firsthand testimony of a Cornish cabin boy named Thomas Pellow, Giles Milton vividly reconstructs a disturbing, little known chapter of history. Pellow was bought by the tyrannical sultan of Morocco who was constructing an imperial pleasure palace of enormous scale and grandeur, built entirely by Christian slave labour. As his personal slave, he would witness first-hand the barbaric splendour of the imperial court, as well as experience the daily terror of a cruel regime.Gripping, immaculately researched, and brilliantly realised, WHITE GOLD reveals an explosive chapter of popular history, told with all the pace and verve of one of our finest historians.

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Checkmate in Berlin - Giles Milton

Brilliantly written and completely absorbing, this is Milton s masterpiece ANTHONY HOROWITZBERLIN S FATE WAS SEALED AT THE 1945 YALTA CONFERENCE.The city was to be carved up between the victorious powers - British, American, French and Soviet - with four all-powerful commandants ruling over their sectors. On paper, it seemed a pragmatic solution; in reality, it marked the start of a ferocious battle of wits. As relations between east and west broke down, these rival commandants fought a desperate battle for control. In doing so, they fired the starting gun for the Cold War. From America s explosive Frank Howlin Mad Howley, a sharp-tongued colonel with a loathing for Russians, to his nemesis, Russia s charmingly deceptive General Alexander Kotikov, CHECKMATE IN BERLIN tells the exhilarating, high-stakes story of kidnap, skullduggery, sabotage, murder and the greatest aerial operation in history. This is the epic story of the first battle of the Cold War and how it shaped the modern world. An excellent storyteller ANDREW ROBERTS A book full of heroes THE TIMES

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The Verdun Affair - Nick Dybek

The Verdun Affair is ravishingly beautiful, and as much about love as about war . . . Dybek is a storyteller of great power. If there s any justice, this novel will be widely read and recognized. I absolutely adored it Paula McLain, bestselling author of THE PARIS WIFE and CIRCLING THE SUNA sweeping, romantic, and profoundly moving novel, set in Europe in the aftermath of World War I and Los Angeles in the 1950s, about a lonely young man, a beautiful widow, and the amnesiac soldier whose puzzling case binds them together even as it tears them apart.In 1920, two young Americans meet in Verdun, the city in France where one of the most devastating battles of the war was waged. Tom is an orphan from Chicago, a former ambulance driver now gathering bones from the battlefield; Sarah is an expatriate from Boston searching for the husband who wandered off from his division and hasn t been seen since. Quickly, the two fall into a complicated affair against the ghostly backdrop of the ruined city. Months later, Sarah and Tom meet again at the psychiatric ward of an Italian hospital, drawn there by the appearance of a mysterious patient the doctors call Douglas Fairbanks (after the silent film actor) - a shell-shocked soldier with no memory of who he is. At the hospital, Tom and Sarah are joined by Paul, an Austrian journalist with his own interest in the amnesiac.Each is keeping a secret; each has been shaken by the horrors of war. Decades later, Tom, now a successful screenwriter, encounters Paul by chance in LA, still grappling with the questions raised by this gorgeous and incisive novel: How to begin again after unfathomable trauma? How to love after so much loss? And who, in the end, was Douglas Fairbanks?From the bone-strewn fields of Verdun to the bombed-out cafés of Paris, from the riot-torn streets of Bologna to the riotous parties of 1950s Hollywood, The Verdun Affair is a riveting tale of romance, grief and the far-reaching consequences of a single lie.

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The French Affair - Theresa Howes

An exceptional tale, expertly crafted with endearing characters and an enthralling plot that will captivate readers. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. A dangerous secret.After a failed honey-trap mission for British Intelligence leads to the breakdown of her marriage, French journalist Iris escapes to Dijon, seeking refuge in the cottage of her beloved aunt, Eva. But Eva is gone, the streets are full of distrust, and Iris is soon followed by the very last man she wants to see ⠓ the British civil servant and traitor she was tasked with catching, now keen to rekindle their affair.Eva⠙s home used to be a comforting place, where the locals sought out Eva⠙s homemade tinctures and cures and gifted jars of fresh honey from the garden. Now it is a place of danger, where threats loom in every corner. And as Iris spends more time there, she discovers a secret that will change the way she sees her aunt forever ⠓ and the course of her own life too⠦Don t miss this utterly sweeping WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Kristin Hannah.Praise for The French Affair: What a great story ⠓ really well written with likeable characters and a plot line that will keep you reading more and more just to find out what happens. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The French Affair is a thrilling, suspenseful World War Two historical fiction⠦ I highly recommend. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this fascinating story. Very addictive and interesting. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Paris Affair - Melanie Hudson

Sebastian Faulksâ ™s Birdsong meets Kristin Hannahâ ™s The Nightingale in this moving and powerful novel about love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.Scarred by his experiences in World War One, German doctor, Sebastian Braun lives a quiet life tending to his patients and his beloved garden. Until Sophie Hathaway bursts into his life and challenges his dearly-held beliefs. And just at the moment Sebastian discovers love for the first time war is on the horizon once again, threatening not just his peace of mindâ ¦As the Germans approach the Channel Islands, Sebastian has to make choices: be the peace-loving man he has become or stand up and fight for his principles? When he and Sophie are separated, Sebastian is left realising love may have eluded him forever. Until a chance meeting in Paris sets the wheels in motion for a dangerously devastating love affair.Readers are loving The Paris Affair:â ˜A brilliant and very unique bookâ ¦phenomenalâ ™ Kaylaâ ˜Thoughtful and unpredictableâ ¦it took me by surpriseâ ™ Christyâ ˜Rivetingâ ¦suspensful, tense and emotionalâ ™ Karynâ ˜A great readâ ¦ highly recommendedâ ™ Lesleyâ ˜Carefully plottedâ ¦ I hated to put the book downâ ™ Sheriâ ˜The plot is well paced and structured and it pulled me into the deception, suspense and tensionâ ¦I hope to see this on the silver screen one dayâ ™ Normaâ ˜Quite simply epic! It should be made into a film, as the writing is so beautifully visual and presses all the emotional buttonsâ ™ Mandyâ ˜An absolutely enthralling read from beginning to endâ ¦The historical research that has gone into this book is incredible. A fantastic story. A definite must readâ ™ Amyâ ˜I read this in a single sittingâ ¦Romance, history, and of course, the beautiful writing of Melanie Hudson make this an excellent addition to the WWII canon and one that you should not miss!!â ™ Tiffany

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The Nightingale Affair - Tim Mason

In this twisty Victorian detective thriller from the author of The Darwin Affair, Inspector Charles Field hunts a serial killer with a sinister signature targeting Florence Nightingale’s nurses in Crimea and women in London. Who is stalking Florence Nightingale and her nurses? Is it the legendary Beast of the Crimean, or someone closer to home? In 1855, Britain and France are fighting to keep the Russians from snatching the Crimean Peninsula from the Ottoman Empire, and Nightingale, a wealthy young society woman, has made it her mission to improve the wretched conditions in the British military hospitals in Turkey—despite fierce objections from the male doctors around her. When young women start turning up dead, their mouths sewn shut with embroidered fabric roses, Inspector Charles Field (the real-life inspiration for Charles Dickens’s Inspector Bucket in Bleak House) is sent from England to find the killer among the doctors, military men, journalists, and others swarming Turkey’s famous Barrack Hospital. Here Field meets both the famous Nightingale as well as Nurse Jane Rolly, the woman who will become his wife, and as he races to protect them, the prime suspect takes his own life. Case closed. Or is it? Twelve years later, back in London, amid the turmoil surrounding the expansion of voting rights, women again start turning up dead, their mouths covered by that telltale embroidered rose. Did Field suspect the wrong man before, or is he dealing with a deviant copycat? Either way, he must race against time to stop the killer before more bodies are discovered, and before his own family gets pulled into danger. Populated by real figures of the day, from Benjamin Disraeli to novelist Wilkie Collins to, of course, Florence Nightingale herself, and steeped in historical details of 1860s London, The Nightingale Affair plays out against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society. Most of all, it is a pure reading delight, offering shocks, unforgettably vivid scenes, and surprising twists.

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Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure! - Giles Andreae

Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto s super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!When Flinn first met the Pirate Dinosaurs, he thought that he had taught them a lesson. But the real lesson is this - never trust a pirate, but never ever trust a pirate dinosaur. This time, Flinn is hot on the trail of some stolen treasure and he knows exactly who s to blame. With the help of his friends and Captain Gurgleguts, fearless Flinn tracks the rotten crew to the Lost Island. So far, so good, but Flinn and his pals hadn t reckoned on the dinosaur s secret weapon - the Giganotosaurus, T-Rex s cousin and the biggest dino the world has ever known! Will our hero be able to sail out of trouble this time? And what about all that stolen treasure? Luckily, every baddie has a weak spot and it s not long before the swashbuckling Flinn fights his way to victory!Giles Andreae is an award-winning children s author and has written both fiction titles and best-selling picture books. His picture book, The Lion Who Wanted to Dance, won The Federation of Children s Book Award in the best picture book category in 1998. However, he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain s favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and three young children.Russell has illustrated books by prolific children s authors such as Ian Whybrow and Cressida Cowell. The Witch s Children was shortlisted for the Greenaway last year and this year The Witch s Children and the Queen is on the Smarties shortlist. Russell lives in Penzance, Cornwall.Don t miss the other Captain Flinn picture books - they re all rip-roaring fun!Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic CutlassAnd Giles Andreae s brilliant book with illustrator Korky Paul: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

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Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - Giles Andreae

Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto s super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate DinosaursFlinn is at school looking in the art cupboard for some coloured pens to finish off his dinosaur drawing when he stumbles upon Captain Stubble, a real live Pirate Captain! He tells Flinn that his ship, the Acorn, has been stolen and that he needs Flinn to help him rescue it back. Stubble makes Flinn the captain and they sail away on an old pirate ship...they finally find the Acorn but, to their horror, realise it s been stolen by PIRATE DINOSAURS! Captain Flinn and his crew attack the dinosaurs and, after much fighting, seize control of the ship once more. Flinn and his friends then sail back to the harbour clambering through the boatshed door and back into the art cupboard without the teacher even noticing they ve been gone!Giles Andreae is an award-winning children s author and has written both fiction titles and best-selling picture books. His picture book, The Lion Who Wanted to Dance, won The Federation of Children s Book Award in the best picture book category in 1998. However, he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain s favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and three young children.Russell has illustrated books by prolific children s authors such as Ian Whybrow and Cressida Cowell. The Witch s Children was shortlisted for the Greenaway last year and this year The Witch s Children and the Queen is on the Smarties shortlist. Russell lives in Penzance, Cornwall.Don t miss the other Captain Flinn picture books - they re all rip-roaring fun!Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic CutlassAnd Giles Andreae s brilliant book with illustrator Korky Paul: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

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The Sparsholt Affair - Alan Hollinghurst

Call Me By Your Name meets Evelyn Waugh in a gorgeous novel about the generations-long aftershocks of a youthful tryst â ” EsquireFrom the winner of the Man Booker Prize, a masterly novel that spans seven transformative decades as it plumbs the complex relationships of a remarkable family.In October 1940, the handsome young David Sparsholt arrives in Oxford. A keen athlete and oarsman, he at first seems unaware of the effect he has on others â “ particularly on the lonely and romantic Evert Dax, son of a celebrated novelist and destined to become a writer himself. While the Blitz rages in London, Oxford exists at a strange remove: an ephemeral, uncertain place, in which nightly blackouts conceal secret liaisons. Over the course of one momentous term, David and Evert forge an unlikely friendship that will colour their lives for decades to come . . .Alan Hollinghurstâ ™s sweeping novel evokes the intimate relationships of a group of friends bound together by art, literature and love across three generations. It explores the social and sexual revolutions of the most pivotal years of the past century, whose life-changing consequences are still being played out to this day. Richly observed, disarmingly witty and emotionally charged, The Sparsholt Affair is an unmissable achievement from one of our finest writers.Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature. Startling, radical, embedded in tradition but entirely new - Guardian A master storyteller - John BanvillePre-order the new novel from Alan Hollinghurst, Our Evenings, now.

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The Christie Affair - de Gramont Nina

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and an instant New York Times bestseller.Nina de Gramont s The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world. A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha. - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Scintillating - Daily MailIn 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Iâ ™m no Hercule Poirot.Iâ ™m her husbandâ ™s mistress.Agatha Christieâ ™s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.Nan Oâ ™Deaâ ™s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy.After fighting her way back to England, sheâ ™s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And itâ ™s not just her husband.Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloadsâ ™ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factoryâ ˜A genuine marvelâ ™ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Laneâ ˜Ingeniousâ ™ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

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The Christie Affair - de Gramont Nina

â ˜Literally out-Christies Agathaâ ™ - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealNina de Gramont s The Christie Affair reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Iâ ™m no Hercule Poirot.Iâ ™m her husbandâ ™s mistress.Agatha Christieâ ™s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.Nan Oâ ™Deaâ ™s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, sheâ ™s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And itâ ™s not just her husband.Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .A Reese Witherspoon Book Club PickThe Instant New York Times Bestsellerâ ˜Storytelling at its very finestâ ™ - My Weeklyâ ˜Scintillatingâ ™ - Daily Mailâ ˜Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloadsâ ™ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factoryâ ˜A genuine marvelâ ™ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Laneâ ˜Ingeniousâ ™ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

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The Pear Affair - Judith Eagle

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Secret Starling and The Accidental Stowaway - a spectacular adventure set through and under the streets of Paris.When Penelope Magnificent s awful parents tell her they re taking a trip to Paris, she surprises them by begging to go along. Nell is usually content to avoid her money-obsessed father and her fashion-focussed mother, but Paris holds something very dear to her . . . her old au pair Perrine - Pear - lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week promising to come to her rescue but recently the letters have stopped . . .Arriving at her parent s posh hotel, Nell is determined to find Pear . . . but no one has seen her at her last known address, and no one seems to want to tell her anything about Pear s whereabouts. Luckily she befriends the hotel bellboy who introduces her to the world of tunnels underneath the city, and together they set out to find Pear, whilst uncovering an extraordinary mystery of their own . . .Gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kim Geyer bring this story to life. A rumbustious, rollicking adventure with a generous heart and a happy ending. Books for Keeps FABULOUS! Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse I loved The Pear Affair! If you liked Katherine Rundell you ll love this. Lisa Thompson, author of The Boy Who Fooled the World

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The Paris Affair - Schneider Fiona

One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves. Sixty years later, the search begins… In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister. When they meet the world stops turning.But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price… Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving. Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?

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The Bhagavad Gita

Part of the ancient Hindu epic The Mahabharata, The Bhagavad Gita is one of the enduring religious texts of the worldThe Bhagavad Gita is an early poem that recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, a manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, Krishna sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to understand his own role in the war he is about to fight. Krishna reveals to Arjuna his true cosmic form and counsels the warrior to act according to his sacred obligations. Ranging from instructions on yoga to moral discussion, the Gita has served for centuries as an everyday, practical guide to living well. Translated with an introduction by Laurie L. Patton

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Approaching God - Michael A. Milton

Michael A.Milton uncovers the treasures of one of the Bible’s regularly overlooked books in this pastoral treatment of Leviticus. God’s call changed everything for the Israelites. Amid the vast, severe wilderness landscape of the Sinai region, in sun–scorched sorrow and disappointment over a recent national sin –the creation and worship of an idol of smelted jewelry – life abruptly changes.With the first line of Leviticus, “And the Lord called,” God interrupts time and space, regret and reason, futility and hope. He reveals the pattern of the gospel: the holiness of God, the problem of human sin, God’s plan of salvation, His call to holiness through His gracious provision. He shows a way for sinful humans to live in the presence of a holy God. Leviticus for modern–day ChristiansThis call doesn’t just affect the ancient Israelites –Milton shows how Leviticus still speaks to Christ’s followers today. This book of the law points consistently to Jesus, the fullness and fulfilment of every antitype. It reveals to us in stark terms the abhorrence of sin, and the barrier it creates between mankind and God.Beginning with a helpful overview of Leviticus, and after providing some beneficial information about its title, authorship, time and biblical context, Milton tackles the book in four sections: Called to Worship (chapters 1–7)Called to Ministry (chapters 8–10)Called to Purity (chapters 11–16)Called to Holiness (chapters 17–27) Throughout, we see how this call applies not only to the ancient Israelites, but also to us. Get into this fascinating bookApproaching God will be excellent for personal bible study, or for a pastor or small group leader working through the book. Pastoral commentary on LeviticusApplication for believersRead Leviticus in light of Christ’s work

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The King of Spain and I - Ashley Giles

As a player and administrator, Ashley Giles has seen it all. From hitting the winning shot in the decisive Test of the greatest Ashes series, to steering a sinking ship through choppy waters as the pandemic threatened to submerge the whole game, Giles has been at the heart of some of English cricket s biggest moments this century.

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Wings of the Storm - Kristian Giles

A Viking saga of warmongering, honour and loyalty from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones. A fitting end to a trilogy that fans of Bernard Cornwell should devour -- THE TIMES The master storyteller...whose books throw the reader headlong into the Viking age. -- BEN KANE This remains Viking writing at its best: thrilling in it truest sense, heart-rendering and, yes, glorious. -- MANDA SCOTT Probably the best Viking saga I have ever read -- ***** Reader review Wonderfully written and researched, the whole series makes the entire Nordic world come alive -- ***** Reader review This trilogy is gripping from start to finish -- ***** Reader review*****************************************THE GODS MUST BE FAVOURED...Norway, AD 785. A wild place, a place of blood, a place where the gods hold sway . . .Sigurd Haraldarson and his oathsworn band are winning fame and reputation. But to confront his hated enemy - the oath-breaker and betrayer King Gorm - they must win riches too.When a daring raid goes wrong, Sigurd finds himself a prisoner of the powerful Jarl Guthrum. Bound like a slave, he is taken to the sacred temple at Ubsola to face the sacrificial knife.But here Sigurd discovers a potent relic: Gungnir, a great spear that would give him the power to assemble a host strong enough to challenge King Gorm, and avenge the betrayal of his father and the murder of his family.The roar of Odin and the wild hunt will be as nothing compared to Sigurd s rage, for he and his warriors will be borne on the wings of the storm . . .Wings of the Storm concludes the Viking saga, started in God of Vengeance and Winter s Fire.

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The Calculus Affair - Herge

One of the most iconic characters in children⠙s literatureHergé⠙s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children⠙s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world⠙s most famous travelling reporter is confused by some very strange goings on involving shattering glass and an packet of cigarettes. But can he solve the mystery in time to protect Professor Calculus?Windows, mirrors and chandeliers are spontaneously shattering and Tintin is left flummoxed. After a shooting and a break in, Tintin knows Calculus is in danger, but he has only one clue ⠓ an unusual packet of cigarettes. He has a mystery to solve. But can he do it before a terrible weapon falls into the wrong hands?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaTintin: Cigars of the PharaohTintin: The Blue LotusTintin: The Broken EarTintin: The Black IslandTintin: King Ottakar⠙s SceptreTintin: The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin: The Shooting StarTintin: The Secret of the UnicornTintin: Red Rackham⠙s TreasureTintin: The Seven Crystal BallsTintin: Prisoners of the SunTintin: Land of Black GoldTintin: Destination MoonTintin: Explorers of the MoonTintin: The Calculus AffairTintin: The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin: The Castafiore EmeraldTintin: Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art

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The Calculus Affair - Herge

One of the most iconic characters in children⠙s literatureHergé⠙s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children⠙s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world⠙s most famous travelling reporter is confused by some very strange goings on. Windows, mirrors and chandeliers are spontaneously shattering and Tintin is left flummoxed. After a shooting and a break in, Tintin knows Professor Calculus is in danger, but he has only one clue ⠓ an unusual packet of cigarettes. He has a mystery to solve. But can he do it before a terrible weapon falls into the wrong hands?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaTintin: Cigars of the PharaohTintin: The Blue LotusTintin: The Broken EarTintin: The Black IslandTintin: King Ottakar⠙s SceptreTintin: The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin: The Shooting StarTintin: The Secret of the UnicornTintin: Red Rackham⠙s TreasureTintin: The Seven Crystal BallsTintin: Prisoners of the SunTintin: Land of Black GoldTintin: Destination MoonTintin: Explorers of the MoonTintin: The Calculus AffairTintin: The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin: The Castafiore EmeraldTintin: Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art

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The Adaptive Leader - Giles Lindsay

Agile isn⠙t dying⠔it⠙s evolving. Organizations stuck in outdated rituals are being left behind. Those led by adaptable, forward-thinking leaders are the ones thriving. In The Adaptive Leader, Giles Lindsay redefines what agility means now. He dismantles the myth that Agile is obsolete and shows how it s entering a powerful new chapter⠔one that demands leadership, not just process. This groundbreaking book blends bold insights with practical tools, including the CLEAR Model®, the Team Empowerment Checklist, and the Business Agility Roadmap. It bridges the gap between theory and action, giving you everything you need to embed agility into your organization⠙s core. You⠙ll learn how to: Shift from doing Agile to truly being Agile. Tackle resistance by changing leadership habits and culture. Measure what matters⠔real outcomes, not ritual checklists. Scale agility across every function, from HR to finance to marketing. Lead through disruption with confidence, clarity, and calm. If you⠙re ready to stop going through the motions and start building lasting adaptability,this book is your guide. Because Agile isn⠙t dead. But how you lead it will decide its future.

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie s first ever murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover - includes for the first time the original courtroom climax as an alternate ending. `Beware! Peril to the detective who says: It is so small - it does not matter... Everything matters. After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death banished into memory. Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to the rolling country estate of Styles to recuperate from injuries sustained at the Front. It is the last place he expects to encounter murder. Fortunately he knows a former detective, a Belgian refugee, who has grown bored of retirement ... The first Hercule Poirot mystery, now published with a previously deleted chapter and introduced by Agatha Christie expert Dr John Curran.

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The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde

The first book in the phenomenally successful Thursday Next series, from Number One bestselling author Jasper Fforde. Always ridiculous, often hilarious ... blink and you miss a vital narrative leap. There are shades of Douglas Adams, Lewis Carroll, Clockwork Orange and 1984 . And that s just for starters - Time OutMeet Thursday Next, literary detective without equal, fear or boyfriend.There is another 1985, where London s criminal gangs have moved into the lucrative literary market, and Thursday Next is on the trail of the new crime wave s MR Big.Acheron Hades has been kidnapping certain characters from works of fiction and holding them to ransom. Jane Eyre is gone. Missing.Thursday sets out to find a way into the book to repair the damage. But solving crimes against literature isn t easy when you also have to find time to halt the Crimean War, persuade the man you love to marry you, and figure out who really wrote Shakespeare s plays.Perhaps today just isn t going to be Thursday s day. Join her on a truly breathtaking adventure, and find out for yourself. Fiction will never be the same again ...

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The Gendered Brain - Gina Rippon

Barbie or Lego? Reading maps or reading emotions? Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? On a daily basis we face deeply ingrained beliefs that our sex determines our skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choice and salaries. But what does this mean for our thoughts, decisions and behaviour? Using the latest cutting-edge neuroscience, Gina Rippon unpacks the stereotypes that bombard us from our earliest moments and shows how these messages mould our ideas of ourselves and even shape our brains. Rigorous, timely and liberating, The Gendered Brain has huge repercussions for women and men, for parents and children, and for how we identify ourselves.â ˜Highly accessibleâ ¦ Revolutionary to a glorious degreeâ ™ Observer

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The Drummond Affair - Daniel Smith, Stephanie Matthews

A serious reinvestigation full of revealing background information that sheds additional light on what was then and now remains a shocking crime Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking This riveting, eye-opening investigation of a 70-year-old murder mystery reads like a whodunit ... A true crime must-read Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream As much social history as it is gripping true crime Jeremy Craddock, author of The Jigsaw Murders A meticulously researched re-examination Caitlin Davies, author of Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths 1950s France. A British establishment figure. A shocking crime. A miscarriage of justice. The search for truth. In 1952, in a peaceful corner of Provence, a farmer s son stumbled upon a terrible scene. Three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter savagely beaten to death. They were all British. So begins one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Sir Jack Drummond was a senior advisor to the British government, a household name who was respected and admired. His fame made the case a cause célèbre in France and resulted in the swift conviction of a local farmer, but questions about Drummond s life and death remain unanswered. In this bold new investigation, Stephanie Matthews and Daniel Smith strip away the prejudice and propaganda to reveal a grave miscarriage of justice. A light is shone on Drummond s secret life in the shadows of the Cold War, painting a portrait of an enigmatic man who may not have been the innocent holidaymaker he appeared to be, and recasting one of the twentieth century s most notorious murders in a fascinating and important new light.

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The Metropolitan Affair - Jocelyn Green

A Booklist Top 10 Romance Novel of 2023Bestselling author Jocelyn Green sweeps you away in a dazzling novel of secrets, betrayal, and romance within one of New York City s most esteemed museums.For years her explorer father promised Dr. Lauren Westlake she d accompany him on one of his Egyptian expeditions. But as the empty promises mounted, Lauren determined to earn her own way. Now the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lauren receives two unexpected invitations.The first is her repentant father s offer to finally bring her to Egypt as his colleague on a new expedition. The second is a chance to enter the world of New York s wealthiest patrons who have been victims of art fraud.With Egyptomania sweeping the city after the discovery of King Tut s tomb, Detective Joe Caravello is on the hunt for a notorious forger preying on the open wallets of New York s high society. Dr. Westlake is just the expert he needs to help him track the criminal. Together they search for the truth, and the closer Lauren and Joe get to discovering the forger s identity, the more entangled they become in a web of deception and crime.

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The Clerkenwell Affair - Gregory Susanna

In the spring of 1666 everyone s first reaction to a sudden death at the palace of White Hall is that the plague has struck, but the killing of Thomas Chiffinch was by design, not disease. Chiffinch was holder of two influential posts - Keeper of the Closet and Keeper of the Jewels - and rival courtiers have made no secret of their wish to succeed to those offices. To Thomas Chaloner, ordered to undertake the investigation, such avarice gives a whole host of suspects an ample motive for murder.The same courtiers are at the heart of the royal entourage endorsing the King s licentious and ribald way of life, and Chaloner has some sympathy with the atmosphere of outrage and disgust at such behaviour. London s citizens, already irked by the wealthy fleeing to the country at the outbreak of the plague, have scant patience with the Court on its return. The city is abuzz with rumours of dissent and rebellion, fuelled by predictions from a soothsayer in Clerkenwell of a rain of fire destroying the capital on Good Friday.Chaloner initially dismisses such talk as nonsense, but as he uncovers ever more connections to Clerkenwell among his suspects, he begins to fear that there is also design behind the rumours - and that, come Easter Day, the King and his Court might find themselves the focus of yet another rebellion.

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The Paris Affair - Anton Du Beke

March 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff. With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child. And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham #39;s larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond #39;s past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it #39;s all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance and poise... **** #39;Truly couldn #39;t put it down #39; READER REVIEW #39;A fantastic read #39; READER REVIEW #39;So many twists and turns #39; READER REVIEW #39;Brilliant #39; READER REVIEW

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The Rembrandt Affair - Daniel Silva

Two families, one terrible secret, and a painting to die for . . .Glastonbury, an art restorer, has been brutally murdered, and the newly discovered Rembrandt he was working on has disappeared. For spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon, it has been six months since his final showdown with the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov. He has severed his ties with the Office with only one thing in mind: recovery.But this unspeakable act of violence once again draws Allon into a world of danger he thought he had left behind for ever. Allon is persuaded to use his unique skills to trace the painting and those responsible for the crimes. As he investigates, he discovers there are terrible secrets connected to the painting, and terrible men behind them.Before he is done, he will have undertaken a journey through some of the twentieth century s darkest history - and come face to face with some of the same darkness within himself.

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The Honeymoon Affair - O

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER #39;A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining and so satisfying . . . Sheila O #39;Flanagan at her sparkling best #39; Veronica HenryThe irresistible, utterly satisfying new contemporary novel from No. 1 bestselling Sheila O #39;Flanagan Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn #39;t after her fiancé broke her heart. She #39;s not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles #39;s ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She #39;s in constant contact with Charles. They #39;re very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She #39;s an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she #39;s sure she only has to say, and they #39;ll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out . . .Sheila O #39;Flanagan #39;s new novel tells a compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together - with explosive consequences . . . #39;What a fascinating book, set in the world of publishing. I loved it! #39; Sue Moorcroft

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The Franchise Affair - Josephine Tey

The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect Daily TelegraphAbducted, beaten, hidden in an attic, a young woman stages an audacious escape. But is her story everything she claims it to be?Fifteen-year-old Betty Kane can recall every detail of the room where she says she was held at the country house known as The Franchise - even the crack in its round window. But her alleged kidnappers, a quiet-living mother and daughter, claim they have never seen her before. Somebody has to be lying. But who? As the case sparks a media frenzy, it is up to unassuming village solicitor Robert Blair to find out.

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie⠙s first ever murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback.⠘Beware! Peril to the detective who says: ⠜It is so small ⠓ it does not matter⠦⠝ Everything matters.⠙After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death banished into memory.Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to the rolling country estate of Styles to recuperate from injuries sustained at the Front. It is the last place he expects to encounter murder. Fortunately he knows a former detective, a Belgian refugee, who has grown bored of retirement⠦The first Hercule Poirot mystery, now published with a previously deleted chapter and introduced by Agatha Christie expert Dr John Curran.

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The Italian Affair - Phoebe Fuller

A compelling modern romance from new author Phoebe Fuller makes this the perfect holiday read for women. A story of friendship, love and suspense, in which Global Sales Executive, Phoenix Swift, fed up with her life, heads to Europe. A chance encounter with Italian, Raph Bianchi, leads to a night of passion, creating joy and confusion. Pummelled by doubt, and the complications of life, Phoenix retreats home. A surprising turn of events brings Phoenix and Raph back together, but family tragedy and a shocking revelation from the past, threatens everything. Can this love story have a happy ending? Will an astonishing inheritance get in the way?

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Tatami Dámské Kimono The Original V2 Gi - modré (SPTtata009nad)

Kimono - určené pro BJJ, bavlněné, modrá barva Máte zálibu v bojových uměních? V tom případě by se vám mohlo hodit kimono Tatami Fightwear, které vám poslouží na dlouhou dobu. Toto kimono je uzpůsobené pro BJJ. Materiálem je bavlna, která se zaslouží o jemnost a odolnost. Kimono dostanete v modrém barevném provedení. Základní vlastnosti kimona Tatami Dámské Kimono The Original V2 Gi - modré Kimono je určené na BJJ Kimono Tatami Fightwear je z bavlny Barva kimona: modrá

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Sherlock Holmes and The Cornwall Affair - Johanna Rieke

Do you love Cornwall, with its cliffs and breakers, sleepy fishing harbours and villages? Would you like to meet a real English Lord? And do you enjoy an authentic, well researched historical crime story? With the author you will accompany the renowned Baker Street detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his friend Dr Watson, on their journey to Cornwall. There, in idyllic surroundings, they are faced with seemingly impenetrable questions, leading to desperate villainy. A fifty-year-old history of intrigue, smuggling, betrayal, murder and revenge waits to be revealed, and you are there, with Holmes and Watson.

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My First Pop-Up and Play: In the Ocean - Sophie Giles

Packed with fantastic fun and sturdy, colourful pop-ups, this First Pop-up and Play Book is a perfect introduction to favourite ocean animals. With easy, rhyming text, and interactive play prompts, thereâ ™s lots to learn and enjoy as you discover all about the animals in the world around us. The pop-up and mirror feature engage and entertain, while the play elements add extra fun, and another dimension to the reading experience.

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Decoding Gita - Abhirup Bhattacharya

The Bhagavad Gita is not relevant to just one community or religion. It speaks of values, principles and concepts that transcend the barriers of time and space. Aeons may separate the modern world and that of Kurukshetra, but the paths to achieving realization or success remain the same. Decoding Gita is a modern interpretation of the epic scripture that highlights the relevance of the Gita with real-life examples drawn from the not-so-disparate worlds of business and sports. Each of the chapters in the book is arranged to coincide with the 18 chapters in the Gita, with excerpts from the Gita in Sanskrit.

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My First Pop-Up and Play: In The Wild - Sophie Giles

Packed with fantastic fun and sturdy, colourful pop-ups, this First Pop-up and Play Book is a perfect introduction to favourite animals. With easy, rhyming text, and interactive play prompts, thereâ ™s lots to learn and enjoy as you discover all about the animals in the world around us. The pop-up and mirror feature engage and entertain, while the play elements add extra fun, and another dimension to the reading experience.

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My First Pop-Up and Play: On the Farm - Sophie Giles

Packed with fantastic fun and sturdy, colourful pop-ups, this First Pop-up and Play Book is a perfect introduction to favourite animals. With easy, rhyming text, and interactive play prompts, thereâ ™s lots to learn and enjoy as you discover all about the animals in the world around us. The pop-up and mirror feature engage and entertain, while the play elements add extra fun, and another dimension to the reading experience.

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Formula 1: The Greatest Races - Giles Richards

Experience the greatest races in F1 history with this official, lavishly illustrated Formula 1 book Spanning more than 70 years of incredible grand prix action, Formula 1: The Greatest Races delves into the adrenaline-fuelled narratives of 40 iconic races that have shaped the world s most popular motorsport.From tense, personal duels that have decided championships to incredible comebacks against the odds and superhuman feats of driving in extreme conditions, each chapter showcases a legendary grand prix with insightful prose and captivating photography.Relive the unforgettable battles between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill, and many more in this essential, officially licensed companion for F1 fans.

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Christie Affair - de Gramont Nina

A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha. An exciting, moving and delightful read - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Appeal Elegant, ingenious and hugely enjoyable - AJ PEARCE, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird and Yours, Cheerfully In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. I m no Hercule Poirot. I m her husband s mistress. Agatha Christie s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. Nan O Dea s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, she s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it s not just her husband. Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . . The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world. A genuine marvel - KRISTIN HANNAH, bestselling author of Firefly Lane and The Four Winds An original and captivating read that has stayed inside my head - JENNY QUINTANA, author of The Missing Girl

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My My! - Giles Smith

On the fiftieth anniversary of Waterloo the song, not the battle - one super-fan sits down to listen to the ABBA Gold album from start to finish, looking back over the half-century he has spent in the company of ABBA s music, and attempting to unlock the secrets of its hold on him and on all of us. Partly a highly personal work of musical criticism, partly a history ABBA told throughcolourfulvignettes, and partly the record of Giles time spent trampling around damply in Sweden,braving the hardcore fans on ABBA Day in the Netherlands and somewhat reluctantly attendinga sing-along screening Mamma Mia, this is Giles mission to get to the very heart of ABBA. Starting out in the glam rock Seventies, its pages will inevitably contain possibly unwise quantities of satin and Spandex, and also descriptions of *trigger warning* cat dresses.Nineteen tracks yield nineteen chapters, from Dancing Queen to Knowing Me, Knowing You , to Take A Chance on Me , and onwards, eventually circling back (as all roads from ABBA eventually do) to Waterloo , the album s final track. For Giles Smith, listening to each song gives rise to thoughts on pop music and the ways it attaches itself to us (and we to it), autobiographical reflections on the times, and ruminations on ABBA themselves - their story, their phenomenon, and the evolution of their presence in our lives. It s a book about growing old, and the things that never do. And it s a book about fashion, snobbery, authenticity, critical judgement, the passage of time and the triumphant ability of truly great pop music to transcend all of those things forever. But it s also a book about the development of one of popsgreatest and best-loved albums,and an unabashed tribute to the power of a major-to-minor modulation and a well-placed glissando.

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Morris the Mankiest Monster - Giles Andreae

Morris the Mankiest Monster must be the most revolting picture book of the year . . . children will absolutely love it. BooksellerGiles Andreae and Sarah McIntyre would like you to meet Morris, the world s stinkiest picture book hero...It s years since he last changed his t-shirtIt s crusty and crawling with antsHis shoes are all slurpy and squelchy insideAnd potatoes grow out of his pants

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The Gift that Gives Back - Monica Sood

Eight-year-old Isha is ready to celebrate her birthday in Manali, a town in the Himalayan region, India. But fallen trees and heavy rainfall together with a wise conversation with her grandmother make her rethink the gift she truly wants. A culturally rich story that talks about environment, responsibility, and the joy of giving back.

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Jack and the Beanstalk - Sophie Giles

Jack s mum is cross when he swaps their cow for magic beans. What on earth has he done? Develop your child s reading skills with this delightful picture storybook series. Retold in the see and say rebus format â “ popular with teachers, parents and children alike. Includes a picture-word guide inside the back cover for easy reference and QR code-linked interactive audio tracks.

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The Volcano Daughters - Gina Maria Balibrera

Set in 20th-century El Salvador, The Volcano Daughters is a powerful novel about sisterhood, art, and a community of women who refuse to be silenced.

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The Volcano Daughters - Gina Maria Balibrera

Set in 20th-century El Salvador, The Volcano Daughters is a powerful novel about sisterhood, art, and a community of women who refuse to be silenced.

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Blossom Possum and the Gumnut Man - Gina Newton

It⠙s Blossom Possum⠙s birthday, and she⠙s far too excited to sleep! Full of rhyme, rhythm, and onomatopoeia, Blossom Possum and the Gumnut Man is a fun twist on a classic tale full of suspense and humour with an unexpected yet satisfying ending.

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Sada dětského nádobí Giro Alessi oranžová 3 ks

A Giro Alessi gyermek étkészlet 3 darabból áll: tányér, tál és pohár. Melamin anyagú, hőálló -10°C-tól +110°C-ig, és mosogatógépben mosható. Nem alkalmas mikrohullámú sütőbe vagy sütőbe helyezni, és nem szabad abraszív tisztítószerekkel kezelni.

  • Csúszásgátló szilikon talp zajcsökkentéssel
  • Mosogatógépben mosható (max. 60°C)
  • Ergonomikus design, amely ösztönzi a gyermekeket az önálló evésre
  • Különböző, egymást kiegészítő színekben kapható

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