the stalker alex gray

Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus Daily Mail Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing The Times Don t miss Alex Gray s latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn t matter whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________A murder on their doorstepA case that s too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It s clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer that his wife, Maggie, is miles away from potential danger, touring Scotland to promote her first book. Faced with strangers at every event, Maggie doesn t notice the quiet, non-descript man sitting in the back row.But he has noticed Maggie Lorimer. And soon his will be a face she never forgets. Alex Gray s new novel BEFORE THE STORM is available to pre-order now _________________________***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY*** Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing The Times One of the best is Alex Gray . . . highly recommended Literary Review Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Rankin evokes Edinburgh Daily Mail Move over Rebus Daily Mirror Eerie, psychological and easy to delve into Woman Exciting, pacy, authentic Angela Marsons DSI Lorimer s a cop to rival Rankin s Rebus Peterborough Telegraph

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** Whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering Alex Gray s bestselling series for the first time, BEFORE THE STORM will have you gripped until the final page. BEFORE THE STORM is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD__________________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________Readers love Alex Gray Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Alex Gray s great crime fiction series is one you can pick up at any stage and not feel lost . . complex, intriguing, tense Reader review A fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns Reader review Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES This series just gets better and better and everything still feels fresh. Highly recommended Reader review Lorimer is without doubt my favourite detective Reader review I have read every book in the series and each one has been a pleasure. Reader review Alex Gray is a master storyteller Reader review

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering Alex Gray s bestselling series for the first time, ECHO OF THE DEAD will have you gripped until the final page. Echo of the Dead will keep you guessing LIN ANDERSON Echo of the Dead is Alex Gray at her finest DOULGAS SKELTON An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Effortlessly charming, wholly engaging and cleverly plotted IRISH INDEPENDENT A consistent delight, wonderful ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH After a stressful winter, DSI William Lorimer is enjoying some time away from Glasgow. He and his new friend, Daniel Kohi, have retreated to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to unwind. But what awaits them is far from a holiday.Despite its troubled history, the mountain village of Glencoe is now a popular resort, famed for its close-knit community, its breath-taking scenery and the warm welcome it offers weary travellers. So it s particularly shocking when two bodies are discovered in quick succession on the nearby peaks . . .With a potential serial killer on the loose, Lorimer s Major Incidents Team are drafted in from Glasgow. It s clear that a dark secret lurks beneath the wild beauty of this place. But will Lorimer manage to root it out before the killer strikes again? ____________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT ALEX GRAY I have read every book in the Lorimer series and each one has been a pleasure ***** Alex Gray is a master storyteller ***** She never disappoints ***** I cannot wait for the next book ***** Her writing always keeps me engrossed *****

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Before the Storm is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves Before the Storm is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD_______________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________PRAISE FOR THE WILLIAM LORIMER SERIES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE RIVERMAN is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: Warm-hearted, atmospheric ANN CLEEVES Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Exciting, pacey, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Superior writing THE TIMES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death. An anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test, however, give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise.Probing deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, Duncan Forbes, a seemingly upright member of the community, Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions.And when the firm s human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention more disturbing. And Lorimer is having to cope not only with deceptions devised to hide the facts, but also with suspicions from those far closer to home . . .

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‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled. An immersive piece of thriller writing of the sort late-night-reading binges are made of’ B. P. WALTER ‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted. Kate Rhodes delivers exactly what I look for in a gripping thriller’ RACHEL ABBOTT She thinks she understand stalkers. Until she becomes a target . . . Elly is an expert in stalking – an academic at Cambridge University and a popular media pundit. She knows the subject intimately: what motivates a stalker, how they behave, how to rehabilitate them. But now it’s personal. Someone is following her, making silent phone calls and sending her ominous notes. The message is always the same – me or you. Elly can’t trust anyone – not her family, her friends or her colleagues. She knows that her stalker must be someone close to her. And when they suddenly turn violent, she realizes she’s running out of time to find out who it is. Because it looks like only one of them will survive.A terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, told from the perspective of the stalker and the stalked – a roller-coaster ride with an ending you won’t see coming. ‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling #39; LESLEY KARA ‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS ‘Pacy, tense and unsettling . . . Kate keeps you guessing until the end, then hits you with a chapter that will stay with you long after you close the book’ MARI HANNAH ‘Stylish and atmospheric, with a final page that is sure to chill your bones. Loved it’ CAZ FREAR #39;The tension never lets up. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, Rhodes masterfully delivers a twist that leaves you breathless’ JO JAKEMAN #39;A bloody good read. Tense and intense #39; KATE EVANS ‘Pacy and chilling. I binged it’ EMMA BAMFORD ‘Kate Rhodes always delivers an entertaining read but this standalone novel really packs a punch’ RUSS THOMAS ‘Gripping . . . I just couldn #39;t put this down’ SIMON McCLEAVE #39;A creepy slow-burn of a thriller – one that will have you looking over your own shoulder as you read late into the night’ SARAH PEKKANEN ‘Superb plotting. The very best in psychological crime writing’ JANE ISAAC #39;Tense and terrifying - no one is above suspicion in this masterpiece of literary manipulation #39; ANNE COATES ‘Deliciously addictive’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Irresistible’ CRIME TIME ‘Terrifying’ CRIME MONTHLY #39;Tense and properly chilling #39; SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE

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THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE WHISPER MAN Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient A surprising and moving finale that will live long in the memory Daily Express_______THE VICTIM WAS YOUR FRIENDIt was just a silly game to start with. Paul never really believed in it.He never dreamed Charlie would take it so far.SO WAS THE MURDERERFor twenty years, Paul s tried to put his past behind him, but now his mother is dying, and he can t run any longer.But home isn t just full of bad memories. It s also the last place anyone saw Charlie alive.And Paul starts to wonder if Charlie might come back to finish what he started . . ._______ Alex North has outdone himself. The Shadow Friend is the work of a writer who is an absolute master of his craft Jane Casey Absorbing, headlong reading . . . As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder New York Times Echoes of the chilling Slender Man myth Crime Monthly Praise for Alex North The best crime novel of the decade Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen First it s spooky. Then it s scary. Then it s terrifying. And then... well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller - a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling A. J. Finn, no.1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Alex North has achieved the seemingly impossible. The Whisper Man is a thriller that is both terrifying and utterly heartbreaking. Mesmerising and masterful Mark Billingham A dark, creepy, thriller with a huge amount of heart. Damn, but Alex North can write! Stuart MacBride

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#39;A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it. #39; L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel AgencyHave you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage and embracing our talents even when they make us stand out. On the day Alex was born, crowds surrounded the hospital. On her first day of school, people spied from the gates. And recently, strangers came to watch her perform in her school play ... as the llama. But why? Alex has always been a nobody. Then a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and he alone seems to know the answer. But before he can tell Alex, he disappears ... into the future. Can Alex brave traveling into the future to discover what #39;s happened to him and to unravel the secret of her own astonishing destiny ... before time runs out?Winner of the Awesome Book Awards 2023 #39;A great idea, pulled off with real panache ... the whole thing is a delight #39; Anthony McGowan, author of Lark #39;A joyous, inventive and original rollicking adventure #39; Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth #39;A brilliant page-turning, time travelling adventure, full of heart and filled with courage and friendship #39; Jess Butterworth, author of Running on the Roof of the World #39;A super original concept and a book brimming with imagination. And I loved that ending!!! #39; Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

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***Your favourite Scottish detective returns in this brand new mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling series***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY Warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES__________DSI William Lorimer and his wife Maggie are taking their first extended holiday for the first time in years, and they re looking for an adventure. What better place than Zimbabwe, with its bustling cities and beautiful scenery?Back in Glasgow, PC Daniel Kohi, former inspector with the Zimbabwean police, finds himself uncomfortably close to a murder investigation. Why did the murdered man appear at Daniel s house just hours before he was killed? And how he is connected to the troubled family history of Netta Gordon, Daniel s dear friend and lodger?But it s not just Netta s history that s about to resurface. For in Zimbabwe, rumours are circulating about Daniel Kohi, and the couple from Scotland who appear to know him. Rumours which could place the Lorimers in unimaginable peril.__________ One of the best is Alex Gray LITERARY REVIEW Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY

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Your favourite Scottish detective returns in 2023 in an enthralling new mystery Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus Daily Mail Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONSHOW DO YOU SOLVE A MURDER, WHEN ALL YOU HAVE ARE QUESTIONS?___________When a prominent MSP goes missing, DSI William Lorimer wastes no time in investigating. Robert Truesdale was fronting the controversial campaign to legalise drugs in Scotland, and his enemies were numerous. With every passing day, the chances of finding him alive grow slimmer.Then the worst happens. A car bomb explodes in a nearby village, and the blackened body pulled from the wreckage appears to be Truesdale s. Yet there are details that don t add up and soon Lorimer is questioning whether the victim was all he claimed to be.Lorimer calls on the assistance of his friend, PC Daniel Kohi, who has infiltrated a local gang as part of a police initiative to crack down on drug-related crime in Glasgow. As their investigation draws them into the dark heart of Glasgow s criminal underworld, Lorimer and Kohi discover that danger is everywhere and nobody is as they seem.___________ WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT ALEX GRAY I have read every book in the Lorimer series and each one has been a pleasure ***** Alex Gray is a master storyteller ***** She never disappoints ***** I cannot wait for the next book ***** Her writing always keeps me engrossed *****

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Discover your next reading obsession with this iconic first novel in Alex Gray s bestselling Scottish detective series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 22 in the Lorimer series, OUT OF DARKNESS, is out now and Book 23, BLOOD ON OLD STONES, is available to pre-order.*** WHAT THEY RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: Warm-hearted, atmospheric ANN CLEEVES Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Exciting, pacey, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Superior writing THE TIMES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________When three young women are discovered strangled and mutilated in a Glasgow park, it is up to DCI Lorimer to find their killer. Frustrated by a lack of progress in the investigation, Lorimer is forced to enlist the services of Dr Solomon Brightman, psychologist and criminal profiler. Together they form an uneasy alliance. But when a homeless man is brought in for questioning the investigation takes a bizarre turn. Soon Lorimer has to scratch the surface of the polished Glasgow art world and reveal the dark layers hidden beneath...

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s bestselling Scottish detective series******Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, GLASGOW KISS is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves Don t miss the latest thrilling series instalment - BEFORE THE STORM IS OUT NOW WHAT THEY RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: Warm-hearted, atmospheric ANN CLEEVES Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Exciting, pacey, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Superior writing THE TIMES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________Eric Chalmers is one of the most popular teachers at Muirpark Secondary School in Glasgow. So when precocious teenager Julie Donaldson accuses Chalmers of rape, the school goes into shock.With some students and teachers supporting Julie, and others standing by Chalmers, life at Muirpark is far from harmonious. And then Julie Donaldson goes missing, and the police are called in.For DCI William Lorimer, this is the second missing persons case in a week. He s been having sleepless nights about a toddler who has been missing for several days. With hope fading, it becomes a breakneck race against time to find both missing girls.

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From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, bestselling author Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit, engaging stories and limitless enthusiasm. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively personalities all over the world, Alex demonstrates how numbers have come to be our friends, are fascinating and extremely accessible, and how they have changed our world. He turns even the dreaded calculus into an easy-to-grasp mathematical exposition, and sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to reveal the world s favourite number. In Germany, he meets the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop, whilst in India he joins the world s highly numerate community at the International Congress of Mathematicians. He explores the wonders behind the Game of Life program, and explains mathematical logic, growth and negative numbers. Stateside, he hangs out with a private detective in Oregon and meets the mathematician who looks for universes from his garage in Illinois. Read this captivating book, and you won t realise that you re learning about complex concepts. Alex will get you hooked on maths as he delves deep into humankind s turbulent relationship with numbers, and proves just how much fun we can have with them.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SILENT PATIENT Infinitely thrilling and delicately crafted, the plot keeps everyone guessing until the very end, with an unscrupulous villain to underline just how good it is. DO NOT MISS IT Daily Mail-----It begins with a phone call. And it ends with a murder . . .Seven friends gather on an idyllic Greek island.Among them: the actress, the playwright, the housekeeper, the second husband and the wayward son.Thereâ ™s jealousy, betrayal, unrequited love, a handful of secrets and too many lies.Thirty-six hours after they arrive one of them will be dead.Youâ ™ll never guess who. Youâ ™ll never guess why.----- Deliciously twisty and fiendishly clever. A highly enjoyable tale of subterfuge, secrets and murder Observerâ ˜My favourite Alex Michaelides yet â “ the undisputed master of the twistâ ™ Lucy Foleyâ ˜The king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novelsâ ™ David Baldacciâ ˜You ll think you know where it s going and you couldn t be more wrongâ ™ Linwood Barclayâ ˜A very special book and highly recommendedâ ™ Janice Hallettâ ˜A masterclass in suspenseâ ™ Steve Cavanaghâ ˜A glorious triumph - just brilliantâ ™ Stephen Fryâ ˜The best novel yet from Alex Michaelidesâ ™ Sophie HannahEven better than The Silent Patient . . . Alex Michaelides is a magicianâ ™ JP DelaneyThe Fury, the instant New York Times bestseller, January 2024, and Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024

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Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: Illustrated with humour and elegance The Times With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury s Children s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith

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WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS is the outstandingly original first novel in Jonathan Kellerman s bestselling Alex Delaware series. An engrossing thriller . . . This knockout of an entertainment is the kind of book which establishes a career in one stroke (Newsday). From the New York Times No. 1 author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Michael Connelly.Seven-year-old Melody Quinn is the only witness of a horrific double murder but she can t or won t talk about what she saw. Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to try and get through to her and to the truth of what happened that night. But it soon becomes clear that Melody isn t just traumatised by the murders. Alex is only too aware that LA is a city which spawns ugliness. But is he prepared for the seemingly bottomless pit of perversion and violence that he s about to uncover?

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Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly important tactical role after the shocking defeats of 1941 and 1942, have been neglected. Alexey Tarasov, in this detailed, wide-ranging and very heavily illustrated history, describes how the Soviets rose to the challenge of creating a series of self-propelled guns in extraordinarily difficult wartime conditions, and he assesses, and illustrates, all the types they produced. Also he covers the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of the self-propelled artillery units. When the Germans invaded the Soviets lacked self-propelled artillery, believing that tanks and field guns would provide sufficient support for their infantry. But the effectiveness of the German assault guns persuaded them that they had to design similar armoured vehicles and rapidly they did so. As the author shows, by the end of the war, after an intense process of improvisation and development, they fielded self-propelled guns, in particular the SU-76, SU-122 and SU-152, which matched those of the Germans in terms of performance and heavily outnumbered them on the battlefield. Alexey Tarasovâ ™s photographic history will be essential reading for anyone who has a special interest in Soviet armour and armoured warfare in general, and it will be a valuable source for modellers.

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A raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back togetherThere is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, Iâ ™d suddenly realised, they did still. One winterâ ™s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadnâ ™t spoken to â “ or even shouted at â “ each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise â “ and emotional â “ return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his â ˜Britpop Trousers,â ™ somehow organised an entire festival of his own, and tried to perfect the recipe for a giant Frazzle. Over the Rainbow is a heartfelt and hilarious account of what it feels like to be catapulted back into the limelight with one of the worldâ ™s biggest bands. It is a love letter to Blur, to friendship and to music. And it shows us all that, however old â “ or hungover â “ we might feel, nothingâ ™s ever truly over: itâ ™s always just the start of the next thing.

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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief! This time, though, the imps are trapped in the Humanrealm and only Joey can help them return! Back through the magical portal door, Impworld has changed in the fortnight the gang has been away. The imps have stopped bringing their usual misfortune to humans and instead are spreading good luck. And all because the Sprite Queen and her sprites have overthrown the imp king! Will Joey, Harry and the imps be able to get him to take back control? After all, can we really be lucky if all we have is good fortune?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: #39;Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires #39; Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic! #39; Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie’s illustrations are the perfect match’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar #39;Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa

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â ˜Joyfully chaotic â ¦ a memoir of Blurâ ™s comeback yearâ ™ Guardianâ ˜Warm and funny â ¦ a gorgeous bookâ ™ The TimesA raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back together There is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, Iâ ™d suddenly realised, they did still. One winterâ ™s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadnâ ™t spoken to â “ or even shouted at â “ each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise â “ and emotional â “ return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his â ˜Britpop Trousers,â ™ somehow organised an entire festival of his own, and tried to perfect the recipe for a giant Frazzle. Over the Rainbow is a heartfelt and hilarious account of what it feels like to be catapulted back into the limelight with one of the worldâ ™s biggest bands. It is a love letter to Blur, to friendship and to music. And it shows us all that, however old â “ or hungover â “ we might feel, nothingâ ™s ever truly over: itâ ™s always just the start of the next thing.

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In this previously banned collection of seven short stories, Alex La Guma vividly reveals the plight of the poor and oppressed in apartheid South Africa.Characterised by his striking style and colourful dialogue, La Gumaâ ™s stories explore experiences of racism and social inequality in various settings, from an overcrowded prison to a Portuguese restaurant. In the title story, â ˜A Walk in the Nightâ ™, a factory worker loses his job after an argument with a white supervisor. His subsequent descent into helpless rage is played out in rich detail, illuminating the toxic effects of poverty, police brutality, and gang violence.Each story in the collection lays bare the struggles of those living in 1960s South Africa, offering poignant moments of hope and cementing Alex La Guma as one of the most important writers of his time. â ™The greatest South African novelist of the 20th century.â ™ The Timesâ ˜Achieved in 90 pages what other African writers had tried to achieve in the course of many years.â ™ Wole Soyinka â ˜A central figure alongside Chinua Achebe.â ™ Ngugi wa Thiongâ ™o

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Totally original and utterly compelling, with a voice all of its own, this is the outstanding new thriller from the no.1 internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides.*****This is a tale of murder.Or maybe that s not quite true. At its heart, it s a love story, isn t it?One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast of Mykonos.Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.But that was just the beginning...You may think you know this story. Think again.PRAISE FOR ALEX MICHAELIDES A deliciously dark, elegant, utterly compulsive read - with a twist that blew my mind Lucy Foley I read it in two nights and savoured every luscious word, every grim encounter, every startling twist David Baldacci The perfect thriller. I quite literally couldn t put it down A. J. Finn One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read... one of the most shocking, mind-blowing twists in recent memory Blake Crouch Absolutely brilliant . . . I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement Stephen Fry

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When Kirsty Wilson lands a room in a luxury Glasgow flat owned by Swedish fellow student Eva Magnusson she can t believe her luck. But Kirsty s delight turns to terror when she finds the beautiful Swedish girl lying dead in their home and their male flatmate accused of her murder. Kirsty refuses to accept that he is guilty and, inspired by family friend Detective Superintendent Lorimer, sets out to clear his name. Meanwhile, Lorimer calls on trusted psychologist Solly Brightman to help unravel the truth behind the enigmatic Eva s life and death. But it is not long until another woman, bearing a marked resemblance to Eva, is brutally murdered. Horrified, Lorimer realises that Kirsty could be right. Is it possible that Glasgow s finest detective has put the wrong man behind bars?

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Kočárek - sportovní do města, gelová otočná kola s aretací, složení jednou rukou, polohování opěrky nohou a zad do plného lehu, odnímatelné madlo/hrazdička, pro děti do 22 kg, hmotnost 8 kg Jakmile už je vaše miminko větší a touží po větším prostoru i bližším kontaktu se světem, pěkný sportovní kočárek je perfektním řešením, protože splní všechna očekávání. LIONELO Alexia Grey Stone vyhovuje všem potřebám miminka a současně kočárek myslí i na přání rodičů. Elegantní vzhled kočárku už je jen třešničkou na dortu, proto se na procházky budete vždy těšit. Kočárek Lionelo budete používat hlavně při ježdění ve městě. Rukojeť je koncipovaná v celku, porozumí si s drobnou ženskou i větší mužskou rukou, také je na ni možné upevnit rukávník či speciální rukavice, abyste měli ruce stále v teple. Kolečka dostal do vínku otočná a gelová. Můžete tak směle vyrazit na dlouhou vyjížďku, když s kočárkem jezdíte, nebude překážkou ani nerovný chodník. Podvozku kralují 4 kolečka,...

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***Your favourite Scottish detective returns in this brand new mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling series***DSI William Lorimer and his wife Maggie are taking their first extended holiday for the first time in years, and they re looking for an adventure. What better place than Zimbabwe, with its bustling cities and beautiful scenery?Back in Glasgow, PC Daniel Kohi, former inspector with the Zimbabwean police, finds himself uncomfortably close to a murder investigation. Why did the murdered man appear at Daniel s house just hours before he was killed? And how he is connected to the troubled family history of Netta Gordon, Daniel s dear friend and lodger?But it s not just Netta s history that s about to resurface. For in Zimbabwe, rumours are circulating about Daniel Kohi, and the couple from Scotland who appear to know him. Rumours which could place the Lorimers in unimaginable peril. PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY Warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY

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⠘HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownable⠙ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chilling truths are buried in this snow⠦When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it⠙s just an accidental death.But when he uncovers the body, he discovers something that chills him to the bone. The man, a former police officer, was murdered. And it⠙s not long before another body appears.Time is ticking as James races to uncover the killer⠙s next victim, before they strike again. But can James find them before the snow washes away the evidence?From the master of wintery crime, comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone⠦Readers can t put down The Killer in the Cold: You know winter is coming when the latest Alex Pine novel drops Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is my favourite book in the series Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic book⠦the killer is a surprise! Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The perfect gift for any child this Christmas. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of festive favourites How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeous retelling of children s Christmas classic The Nutcracker - a Christmas Story in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters.The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans. The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can!Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the only ones who can stop him. But when a magical curse is put on Fritz, it s a race against time to make it to the Kingdom of Sweets and find the Sugar Plum Fairy â “ the only one who can break the spell!Can the adventurers stop the Mouse King s naughty plan and save Fritz, before it s too late?With irresistible colour illustrations, a festively foiled cover and a chapter to enjoy each day in December, The Nutcracker And the Mouse King s Christmas Shenanigans is a gorgeous hardback, perfect for reading together.

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**Alex Hay s page-turning new historical mystery, The Queen of Fives, is available to pre-order now** Delightfully mischievous THE TIMES A rip-roaring tale of revenge DAILY MAIL Flawless, lawless fun KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE---------- UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON. All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper Mrs King is suddenly dismissed. DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY. As the clock strikes twelve on the night of the ball, Mrs King will return to strip the house of its riches - right under the nose of her former employer. And she knows just who to recruit to pull off the impossible: a bold alliance of women with nothing left to lose and every reason for revenge.***READER REVIEWS*** Trust me, this one s a must-have for your summer holiday This WILL be in my top reads this year. I loved every page Reading should be like this, pure pleasure Clever, smart, fast-paced with a dash of wry humour ----------PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS Imagine Ocean s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book Erin Kelly A glamorous historical heist Prima Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint Hay s ambitious debut combines a memorable ensemble cast with a panoramic portrait of Victorian London Mail on Sunday Meet the most likeable group of criminals since Robin Hood s merry men Nina de Gramont A page-turning delight Red Hell hath no fury like a housekeeper scorned . . . this novel is unputdownable House Beautiful

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It #39;s time to crack the impossibly brilliant murder mystery from Alex Ahndoril, the new pseudonym for the No.1 international bestselling author, Lars Kepler.________________________A man walks into a private investigator #39;s office, holds up a photograph and says: #39;I want you to find out if I killed this man. #39;Private investigator Julia Stark receives an unannounced visit at the office. The man at the door is one of the owners of a successful family business. The day before, he was present at a board meeting and dinner at his estate in the northwestern part of Sweden. The following morning, he finds a photograph in his phone of a bloody man, tied up with a bag over his head.Due to alcohol-related amnesia, the man has no idea where the picture comes from and wants to hire Stark Detective Agency to clear his name before the police get involved. Julia asks her ex-husband Sidney Mendelson to take time off from the City Police and assist her in the investigation. There is still a glimmer of hope left in Julia that this might be her chance to win him back.Welcomed as guests at the opulent estate, Julia and Sidney begin to search for the truth while dining and socializing with each of the family members that could theoretically be involved in the murder.She #39;s solved every mystery.But none like this . . .

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES. Terrific, fascinating, very funny Daily Mail Hilarious Sun Gripping Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction, true crime meets humour in Defending the Guilty, a hilariously funny and eye-opening exposé of the criminal justice system.Every day, criminal barrister Alex McBride stands up in court and attempts to save people from conviction, prison, even a lifetime behind bars. Sometimes it s a hopeless case. Sometimes he has the chance to right a wrong. But mostly his clients are just plain guilty.In Defending the Guilty, McBride takes us behind the scenes of Britain s criminal justice system. He introduces us to its extraordinary characters and arcane eccentricities, and tells astonishing stories of courtroom triumph and defeat. Whether he s defending hapless teenagers at Harlow Youth Court or prosecuting gold bullion robbers at the Old Bailey, these hair-raising tales reveal that justice rarely operates in quite the way we expect. Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider s fearless account of life at the criminal bar Craig Raine, Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very funny Daily Mail Rollicks along with a good eye for detail and a neat turn of phrase Observer Gripping, engaging, compelling. The real life of criminal barristers is expertly caught Literary ReviewAlex McBride is a criminal barrister. He is the author of the Common Law column in Prospect magazine, has contributed to the New Statesman and various BBC programmes, including From Our Own Correspondent and is the editor of the Famous Trials Penguin Specials series.

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An on-the-ground description of Colombia⠙s peace process as lived by the rural populations most affected by it.  The Colombian village of Briceño might, at first glimpse, look like many communities in the rural Global South. Many of the people living there rely on small-scale farming, even as a newly constructed hydroelectric dam threatens traditional livelihoods. Yet after decades where Briceño suffered from a bloody conflict, the village has more recently become central to the nation⠙s hopes for peace. In Governing the Excluded, sociologist Alex Diamond shares a closer look at Briceño and offers unique insight not only into the contemporary Colombian state but to how people across the Global South are struggling to maintain rural livelihoods amid economic dispossession. Governing the Excluded describes a landmark peace process between the Colombian government and the radical FARC guerrillas from the perspective of Colombian farmers, drawing links between economic transformation, drug economies, and armed conflict. Exclusion from global markets for traditional crops like coffee first pushed farmers to grow coca, the raw material for cocaine. This ushered in an era of violent conflict for control of the illicit economy, while farmers continued to be priced out of legal markets. In exchange for peace and state protection, farmers ultimately agreed to sacrifice profitable coca. But with its disappearance, they now find themselves dependent on the state: for machinery to maintain the roads they need to get legal harvests to market, municipal jobs that are the only decent work available, and for public resources to subsidize food crops with razor-thin profit margins. Ongoing economic struggles in the legal sector make the state⠙s newfound authority tenuous, as some villagers replant coca, abandon the village for uncertain urban futures, or join a rearmed guerrilla group. Informed by deep ethnographic research and firsthand stories from Briceño residents, Governing the Excluded shows that when it comes to the forces driving dispossession⠔be they international corporate megaprojects, global food prices, or national initiatives to replace coca cultivation⠔state authority goes only so far as its ability to sustain local livelihoods.

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You ll cry for these brothers: for the men they became, for the boys they were, for the innocence they lost. Alex Schulman will take you deep into an emotional labyrinth Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove Years ago, they fled the lake house. Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father s favour and their mother s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces? The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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A powerful and perceptive novel from two-time Miles Franklin Award winner Alex Miller. Miller has created a body of writing that is now acknowledged as one of the great Australian literary achievements of the past half-century. - Morag Fraser It s 1975, and at the threshold of his writing career Andy McPherson is navigating how to be fully present both for his partner, Jo, and their young daughter. When forced to take a part-time teaching job Andy meets Lang Tzu, a charismatic and intriguing man. Andy is drawn deeper into a dangerous relationship when Lang asks him to prove his friendship by brokering a risky deal for a much-desired piece of art. Andy finally consents despite Jo s opposition. In the process, Andy is in fact negotiating his own deal with himself as an artist and is compelled to face up to the conflict between his conception of art as a creative gift and the realities of the art market. Powerful and perceptive, Miller s profound and intimate depiction of Jo and her partnership with Andy, and his poignant portrait of Lang s troubled genius, form the beating heart of this beautiful novel.

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Football School Season 1 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers.The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You will find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as history, geography, biology and maths. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football. Your coaches at Football School, Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton, are journalists, broadcasters and award-winning science and sports writers. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and engaging writing make them the perfect team to teach you how to score with your head.⠜We love this book series!⠝ Match of the Day Weekly⠜Intelligent, inspiring, funny⠝ Head of Education, Premier LeagueCollect the series!Football School Season 1­⠓4Star PlayersEpic HeroesFootball School Terrific Teams20 Fantastic Football StoriesThe Amazing Quiz BookThe Incredible Joke BookThe Ultimate Puzzle BookThe Greatest Ever Quiz Book ⠓ out in 2022!

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On Bird Rock, gannets circle and thick mist surrounds the lighthouse at its centre, hiding the secrets of a tragic past within â ¦From the second they set foot on the island to join their dad and his new family, Jess and Rosie feel that somethingâ ™s wrong. Nightmares haunt their dreams and there seems to be someone, or something, else with them in the lighthouse â “ their home for the summer.Counting down the days until they can leave, Jess and Rosie decide to investigate. But when Rosie disappears, the countdown takes on a new meaning. Especially when no one but Jess remembers Rosie at allâ ¦ Alex Bellâ ™s chilling novel is part of the Red Eye series, perfect for fans of Juno Dawsonâ ™sâ ¯SAY HER NAME and Kat Ellisâ ™s HARROW LAKE.

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Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kidsâ ™ non-fiction book about the coolest birds in the world.Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr Alex Bond tells the story of the worldâ ™s most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: â “ A bald eagle on a fishing trip â “ Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates â “ A barn owl hunting in the duskBeautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe.Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Frogs

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The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he s trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it s really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you ve always been mean. In Gordon in the City, Gordon is invited to a fancy award ceremony in the big city. He s been asked to present this year s award for The Meanest Goose on Earth, a prize he s won the previous eight years in a row! But now that he s a good(ish) goose he s nervous to be in the presence of such mean geese . . . one in particular-Mother Goose! That s right, this year Gordon s mum is up for the award, and she s got something really mean planned . . . For more mean goose antics read, Gordon Wins it All.

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A Financial Times Book of the Year 2020! Should companies be run for profit or purpose? In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed finance professor and TED speaker Alex Edmans shows it s not an either-or choice. Drawing from real-life examples spanning industries and countries, Edmans demonstrates that purpose-driven businesses are consistently more successful in the long-term. But a purposeful company must navigate difficult trade-offs and take tough decisions. Edmans provides a roadmap for company leaders to put purpose into practice, and overcome the hurdles that hold many back. He explains how investors can discern which companies are truly purposeful and how to engage with them to unleash value for both shareholders and society. And he highlights the role that citizens can play in reshaping business to improve our world. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the pandemic, the latest research, and new insights on how to make purpose a reality.

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A Times Best Business Book of 2018What can the ideas of history s greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time? The best place to start to learn about the very greatest economists of all time Professor Tyler Cowen, author of The Complacent Class and The Great StagnationSince the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but often their ideas are hard to digest, before we even try to apply them to today s issues. Linda Yueh is renowned for her combination of erudition, as an accomplished economist herself, and accessibility, as a leading writer and broadcaster in this field; and in The Great Economists she explains the key thoughts of history s greatest economists, how their lives and times affected their ideas, how our lives have been influenced by their work, and how they could help with the policy challenges that we face today. In the light of current economic problems, and in particular economic growth, Yueh explores the thoughts of economists from Adam Smith and David Ricardo through Joan Robinson and Milton Friedman to Douglass North and Robert Solow. Along the way she asks, for example: what do the ideas of Karl Marx tell us about the likely future for the Chinese economy? How does the work of John Maynard Keynes, who argued for government spending to create full employment, help us think about state investment? And with globalization in trouble, what can we learn about handling Brexit and Trumpism?In one accessible volume, this expert new voice provides an overarching guide to the biggest questions of our time.The Great Economists includes:Adam SmithDavid RicardoKarl MarxAlfred MarshallIrving FisherJohn Maynard KeynesJoseph SchumpeterFriedrich HayekJoan RobinsonMilton FriedmanDouglass NorthRobert Solow Economics students, like others, can learn a lot from this book - Professor Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion Not only a great way to learn in an easily readable manner about some of the greatest economic influences of the past, but also a good way to test your own a priori assumptions about some of the big challenges of our time. - Lord Jim O Neill, former Chairman at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, former UK Treasury Minister, and author of The Growth Map An extremely engaging survey of the lifetimes and ideas of the great thinkers of economic history. - Professor Kenneth Rogoff, author of The Curse of Cash and co-author of This Time is Different This book is a very readable introduction to the lives and thinking of the greats. - Professor Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and author of I Do What I Do and Fault Lines Read it not only to learn about the world s great economists, but also to see how consequential thought innovations can be, and have been. - Mohamed el-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser at Allianz, former CEO of PIMCO

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The Grey family was one of mediaeval England⠙s most important dynasties, serving the kings of England as sheriffs, barons and military leaders from the reign of William the Conqueror. In Henry IV⠙s reign the rivalry between Owain Glyndwr and Lord Grey of Ruthyn was the backdrop to the Welsh bid to throw off English dominance. His successor Edmund Grey played a decisive role at the Battle of Northampton when he changed allegiance from Lancaster to York. Edmund⠙s Lancastrian cousin, Sir John Grey, died at the second battle of St Albans, leaving a widow, Elizabeth née Woodville, and two young sons, Thomas and Richard. Astonishingly, the widowed Elizabeth caught the eye of Edward IV and ascended to the throne as the first Yorkist queen, giving her sons a place at the heart of the royal family. The competition for control of the young Edward V between the Greys and Richard, Duke of Gloucester, led to Richard Grey⠙s summary execution and the disappearance of their royal half-brothers when Gloucester became king. Thomas Grey vowed revenge and joined Henry Tudor in exile.When Thomas⠙s niece, Elizabeth of York, became queen, the family returned to court, but Henry VII was wary enough of Thomas to imprison him for a short time. Thomas married the greatest heiress in England, Cecily Bonville. Their numerous children gained positions in the court of their cousin, Henry VIII, and his daughter, Mary. The 2nd Marquis was a vigorous supporter of Henry VIII⠙s divorce from Katharine of Aragon, but his son Henry⠙s reckless attempt to have his own daughter crowned led to disaster and the execution of Henry, his brother and his daughter, Lady Jane Grey, the ⠘Nine Days Queen⠙. Weaving the lives of these men and women from one family into a single narrative provides a vivid picture of the mediaeval and Tudor court, reflecting how the personal was always political, as individual relationships and rivalries for land, power and money drove national events.

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The hidden story of a little-known but transformative period in the formation of England as a nation. The Viking Great Army that swept through England between AD 865 and 878 altered the course of British history. Since the late 8th century, Viking raids on the British Isles had been a regular feature of life, but the winter of 865 saw a fundamental shift that would change the political, economic and social landscape forever. Instead of making quick smash-and-grab summer raids for silver and slaves, Vikings now remained in England for the winter and became immersed in its communities. Some settled permanently, acquiring land and forming a new hybrid Anglo-Scandinavian culture. The Viking army was here to stay. Its presence was a catalyst for new towns and new industries, while transformations in power politics would ultimately see the rise of King Alfred the Great and make Wessex the pre-eminent kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Drawing on the most up-to-date discoveries and the latest scientific techniques, the authorsâ ™ recent research at the Viking Great Armyâ ™s winter camp at Torksey in Lincolnshire has revolutionized what we know about its size, activities and social makeup, as has the wealth of newly recovered evidence from metal-detectorists. Unfolding like a great detective story, this account traces the movements of the Great Army across the country, piecing together a new picture of Viking Age England in unprecedented detail, from swords, coins, jewelry and the burials of great warriors to the everyday objects that ordinary farmers and craftsmen discarded. It is the definitive story of a vital period in British history.

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Little Red sets off to visit her auntie who is poorly. A Very HungryLion approaches Little Red, wanting to gobble her up. But despiteall the cunning plans by Lion, Little Red outsmarts him andsoon has him saying sorry and eating doughnuts instead. A classic fairy tale with a twist by the bestselling Alex T. Smith.

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In Zeus on the Loose, teacher andastrologer Alex Trenoweth blends real-world classroom experience withastrological insight to help parents and educators tap into the powerful timingof Jupiter.

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Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a beloved Gothic masterpiece of supernatural terror and a #booktok sensation, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition, featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents The Picture of Dorian Gray:Presents Oscar Wilde s unsettling Gothic tale of a man who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth but who also pays for its tragic ramifications; its 1890 publication helped secure Wilde s place in literature s pantheon of great writersExplores such themes as the narcissistic worship of youth and beauty, the corrupting power of influence, the superficiality of society, and the true purpose of art and artistic expressionIs ideal for Oscar Wilde fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories When renowned artist Basil Hallward meets the wealthy Dorian Gray, he is immediately drawn to Dorian s countenance. Hallward becomes fitfully obsessed with capturing Dorian’s remarkable beauty, confessing as much to his friend Lord Henry Wotton. Wotton counters, arguing that Hallward s portrait is an unparalleled masterpiece. After his final sitting, in an impulsive fit of despair over losing his vitality to the ravages of time, Dorian pledges his soul, pleading that his portrait age and fade in exchange for Dorian s eternal youth. What follows is an unsettling descent into decadence, sensualism, murderous secrecy, and tragedy as the portrait supernaturally begins to reflect Dorian s spiritual and moral deterioration while his outward physical appearance remains unchanged. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known short stories.

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The USA is one of the most varied and fascinating countries in the world. Its areas of natural beauty such as the Pacific Coast, the Yosemite National Park, and Monument Valley are the stuff of great cinema (Hollywood finds its best settings practically in its backyard). For everyone who explores the USA beyond its big cities on a classic road trip, on the trail of Native Americans and pioneers, in the mountains or by lakes and beaches, unforgettable moments are guaranteed.In Great Escapes USA, Angelika Taschen presents remarkable places to stay through impressive photography, entertaining texts, and practical details on how to get there, prices, and tips for books and films. Her journey starts on the East Coast, where intellectuals and artists once met in idyllically located country houses such as the Twin Farms in Vermont and Troutbeck in New York State. It continues to the South, where The Moorings Village and Hotel Peter Paul, for example, tell of the history of Florida and Louisiana, and Southern belles such as the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas reveal their glamor.Dunton Hot Springs, once a miners camp in Colorado, now transformed from a ghost town to an upscale rustic resort, lies on the route, just like the urban utopia that is Arcosanti in Arizona, conceived by the architect Paolo Soleri in the 1970s. The trip comes to a wonderful conclusion in California with unique hotels such as Deetjen s Big Sur Inn, where many famous writers have stayed in the Norwegian-influenced wooden cabins, laid-back motels like The Surfrider Malibu, which is all about the California dream, and heavenly destinations for gourmets, for example SingleThread in Sonoma County with its three Michelin stars.The photography in this opulent publication presents hotels in the tradition of great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the work of young contemporary designers and buildings in the typical American mid-century style. A horse ranch, a glamping site, even a hippie bathhouse and vintage mobile homes are also included - places as varied as the USA itself!

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Impeccably researched and searingly nostalgic, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker whisks us back to medieval days DAILY MAIL The queen of food historians LUCY WORSLEY A rich, lively and nostalgia-provoking sensory experience ... this is history in its messiest, most bustling human essence THE TIMES Annie Gray s fascinating history of a British institution in crisis illuminates and entertains GREG JENNER Properly immersive, full of juicy sensory detail - Annie Gray s romp down British high streets through the centuries is a blast TESSA BOASEBustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain s best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.What makes a high street? It s certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking. Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the twentieth century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.Vibrant and enticing, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker is an essential reflection on how we shopped and lived in days gone by - and what the future may bring.

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The fifth instalment in Alex Willmoreâ ™s beloved series sees Moose leave his Forest Friends behind to embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery.

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Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that s right - we re telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth). In the running for the greatest children s picture book about Earth . . . Grey s jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children - THE TIMES Mini Grey s book is a tour de force, introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way. - BOOKS FOR KEEPSTake your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you ll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the show of the evolution of life on Earth.From internationally bestselling creator, Mini Grey, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, this is her first non-fiction book and it s told with wit, humour and heart.

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Annie Gray s fascinating history of a British institution in crisis illuminates and entertains GREG JENNER Properly immersive, full of juicy sensory detail - Annie Gray s romp down British high streets through the centuries is a blast TESSA BOASEBustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain s best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.What makes a high street? It s certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking. Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the twentieth century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.Vibrant and enticing, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker is an essential reflection on how we shopped and lived in days gone by - and what the future may bring.

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The ultimate guide to digital marketing and advertising - from one of the most influential digital marketers in the world, Alex Schultz, CMO of Meta. Alex is one of a small handful of people that I can say without his work, our community would not have connected more than 2 billion people around the world. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO - Meta Few people understand marketing and growth better than Alex. Daniel Ek, CEO - Spotify Growth isn t chance - it s science, and Alex Schultz is its genius. John A. List, author of THE VOLTAGE EFFECT and THE WHY AXIS Alex is the person I go to when I have a really hard growth question. Sam Altman, CEO - OpenAIGrowth is good. But how do you achieve growth for your business in the digital age? Now, more than ever, there are countless ways to achieve growth by marketing your business, large or small, using the many different channels, platforms and mechanisms available on the internet. How do you decide which is the best for your product or service? The answers are right here, thanks to Alex Schultz, the chief marketing officer of META. Alex s unparalleled expertise and experience is crystallized in this essential bible for digital marketing. He guides readers through the key principles for maximising the impact of your marketing budget - whether you are working for a global corporation or running your own start-up. From understanding channels, to testing creative, to measuring incremental gains - Click Here is the book you need to read if you want to grow your business.

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