the thames tideway tunnel phil stride

In 1858 the ⠘Great Stink of London⠙ made much of the city along the Thames uninhabitable. Between 1848 and 1854 nearly 25,000 Londoners died of cholera, a disease borne by foul water. Joseph Bazalgette saved the city, building sewers that would serve 4 million people and stop waste water emptying into the Thames. These sewers are still the backbone of London⠙s sewerage system today, but the city⠙s population is now approaching 10 million; the old sewers can⠙t cope and action needs to be taken to ensure that ⠘The Great Stink⠙ never happens again. This is where the Thames Tideway Tunnel comes in: a £4.2 billion, 25km-long, 7.2m-diameter tunnel that will stop virtually all of the sewer overflows into the Thames and give us a cleaner and healthier river and city. This is the inside story on the tunnel, from the very start to breaking ground and all the steps along the way. Written by Phil Stride, a leading civil engineer, it is a unique chance both to see behind the scenes of an incredible civil engineering project and to meet the people who⠙ve taken it forward over the last ten years.

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A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable Daily Telegraph A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____ A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year. Politico Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor. The Washington Post If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride. Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale. Sam Kashner, Air Mail A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty. James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures. Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor I raced through this book and was gripped by every page. Sophie Heawood

Objev podobné jako All The Worst Humans - Phil Elwood

A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable Daily Telegraph A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____ A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year. Politico Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor. The Washington Post If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride. Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale. Sam Kashner, Air Mail A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty. James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures. Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor I raced through this book and was gripped by every page. Sophie Heawood

Objev podobné jako All The Worst Humans - Phil Elwood

A guide to exploring and enjoying the river Thames and its tributaries through the 50 best riverside walks.The River Thames is a beautifully rich and diverse 215-mile stretch of water that so many of us enjoy walking along â “ for half an hour, half a day, or days on end courtesy of the wonderful Thames Path. Explore further and you discover the Thames tributaries â “ the rivers and streams that flow into the Thames from miles in all directions. This natural network has an enormous catchment area, right across Southern England into the Thames Estuary. From a small source stream in Gloucestershire, across varied and historic countryside, through London and into the wide estuary entering the North Sea, the Thames and its tributaries are a plentiful area for exploration and enjoyment.Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams helps you do just that. The book presents the 33 primary rivers that flow from the Thames and within these chapters describes 50 wonderful walks that best explore the beauty these tributaries have to offer. The walks vary between 4 and 12 miles long and explore a variety of chalk streams, wet woodlands, lakes, reedbeds, flood meadows and canals, where you can pause, observe the wildlife, read about the interesting and historical places featured, or enjoy the waterside with a wild swim, picnic or paddle. Each chapter also features beautiful photography and informative maps.

Objev podobné jako Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams - Richard Mayon-White, Wendy Yorke

I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work. ⠓ Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph ⠓ Cycling Plus An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist ⠓ you won t want to put it down. ⠓ Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough. ⠓ Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRenowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury ⠓ and maximise their achievement levels.Time s arrow traditionally plots an incremental path into declining strength and speed for all of us. But we are different to every other generation of cyclists in human history. An ever-growing number of us are determined to scale the highest peaks of elite physical fitness into middle-age and beyond. Can the emerging medical and scientific research help us achieve the holy triumvirate of speed and health with age?The Midlife Cyclist offers a gold standard road-map for the mature cyclist who aims to train, perform and even race at the highest possible level.

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The Thames Estuary is the gateway into London that had to be defended against seaborne invasion. Through proximity to the Continent, these waters were a likely passageway for those intent upon seaborne raids or invasion, necessitating the need for a powerful naval force to be on hand when threatened. The first fortifications date back to Roman times. To support the British navy in these waters, four of the nationâ ™s royal dockyards â “ Chatham, Deptford, Sheerness and Woolwich â “ were clustered along the Thames Estuary or close by on the Medway from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries for the commissioning, refitting and repair of warships. As well as being of importance for the defence of the country, the Thames Estuary fulfilled another role: that of underpinning naval activities designed to support British tactical and strategic operations in more distant parts of the world. Close to the mouth of the Thames, and near the point of confluence with the Medway, was the Nore, a key naval anchorage where newly commissioned warship assembled, taking on crews and receiving final instructions before joining the active seagoing fleet. In the twentieth century, additional defences against attack by submarine or from the air were established, and gunpowder factories sited along the estuary.This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about the remarkable military history of the Thames Estuary over the last 2,000 years.

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The official guide to the riverside path from its Gloucestershire source all the way to the outskirts of London. With the London Thames now covered by Aurum’ s separate new guide, a companion volume can concentrate on the appeal of the full 150 miles of the country Thames, which winds all the way from its Gloucestershire source near Cirencester to Hampton Court on the edge of the London conurbation. This new edition has a wealth of new information about the many sights and places of interest along the way, from Wittenham Clumps that Paul Nash used to paint to Heston Blumenthal’ s Fat Duck restaurant at Bray, as well as full walking tours of historic Oxford and Windsor Eton. There are sections on Stanley Spencer at Cookham, and Cliveden and the Cliveden Set, as well as on handsome and interesting towns like Henley and Abingdon. There is also a new section on the wildlife and natural history of the Thames, and plenty of extra information on transport links to and from individual sections.

Objev podobné jako Thames Path in the Country - David Sharp

This official behind-the-scenes companion to Season Two of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art by the Lucasfilm Art Department and original interviews with the artists, writers, and filmmakers.  Foreword by Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm VP and executive creative director, and Academy Award winner  In The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two), Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak takes fans behind the scenes of the second season of the Emmy Award–winning Disney+ live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, character, vehicle, weapon, and creature designs, and interviews with key crew and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) provides readers with an exclusive look at the stunning art and design work that helped bring new and returning characters and locations to life.  Season Two of The Mandalorian tracks the continuing adventures of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and the Child as they explore the far reaches of the Star Wars galaxy in an effort to return Grogu to his people and stay one step ahead of Moff GideonÂ’s (Giancarlo Esposito) Imperial remnant and squad of dark troopers. Alongside comrades from the first season, the duo encounters a cadre of new allies and forms tenuous alliances with former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), frontier marshal Cobb Vanth (Timothy Olyphant), fellow Mandalorians Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) and Koska Reeves (Mercedes Varnado aka Sasha Banks), and fan-favorite bounty hunter Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison). In The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two), readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and their arsenal of weapons, ships, and armor, as well as the icy, lush, war-torn, and razed planets that serve as crucial stepping stones in Djarin and GroguÂ’s quest.  Returning for The Mandalorian Season Two, executive creative director Doug Chiang (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and the incomparable group of artists, designers, and dreamers known as the Lucasfilm Art Department “visualists” undertook the challenge of continuing to push the boundaries of Star Wars storytelling while also translating Ahsoka Tano from animation to live action and updating the look of the legendary Boba Fett. The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) is the only book to explore the artistic vision for this groundbreaking sophomore season, taking readers on a deep dive into the development of the next chapter of Din Djarin and GroguÂ’s story. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and the Lucasfilm visualists provide a running commentary on The MandalorianÂ’s innovative art and design, revealing the inspiration behind the look and feel of the series.  **SEASON TWO burst is a removable sticker** Â

Objev podobné jako The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) - Phil Szostak

An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in EverythingClem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something magical that belongs in the river and must be returned to its rightful owner â ¦ or else.Before they know it, the Thames and Tide Club are on the weirdest, wildest, underwater-iest adventure they could possibly have imagined on a mission to save Underwater London!

Objev podobné jako The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City - Katya Balen

The mudlarkers of the Thames and Tide Club are about to face Squidmageddon in a funny and fast-paced adventure for young treasure hunters. When the director of the mudlarking museum goes on holiday for a week, he leaves three members of the Thames and Tide Club â “ Clem, Zara and Ash â “ in charge. Theyâ ™re determined that nothing will go wrong on their watch, but they havenâ ™t planned on an invasion of squid who will stop at nothing to take over the world â ¦ Join the club and dig for treasure in the wildest adventure you could imagine!

Objev podobné jako The Thames and Tide Club: Squid Invasion - Katya Balen

From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the heart-wrenching story of a baby gorilla, Adonis, born into captivity, and the twelve-year-old girl who risks everything to rescue him. In 1911, before the start of World War One, Londonâ ™s docks thrum with underhand deals, none so great as the arrival of a valuable, rare and exotic animal â “ a baby silverback gorilla. The baby gorilla stands to make one man very, very rich. Heaven help anyone who gets in his way. But then one night a twelve-year-old girl is unwittingly drawn into his criminal underworld. Can she find a way to escape and rescue the baby gorilla?The hotly anticipated follow-up to the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla in the Second World War, inspired by a true story: When the Sky Falls. â ˜This richly atmospheric adventure . . . confirms Earle as a master of his craftâ ™ Daily Mail â ˜Nobody writes striking, heartfelt adventure like Phil Earle. I loved it!â ™ Ross Montgomery â ˜Itâ ™s a tremendous nail-biting read, tender and terrifying in equal measureâ ™ Jacqueline Wilson Praise for When the Sky Falls: â ˜A magnificent storyâ ™ Philip Pullman â ˜Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievementâ ™ Michael MorpurgoPerfect for fans of War Horse, I Am Rebel and The Last Bear

Objev podobné jako The Dawn of Adonis - Phil Earle

This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs.  Foreword by Academy Award-winner Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm VP and Executive Creative Director  Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil SzostakÂ’s The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.  Premiering in November 2019 as a key launch title for Disney+, The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade remnants of the Empire. Readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and unexplored frontiers, filled with crime syndicates, bounty hunters, and smugglers. The gritty, lived-in cantinas and spaceports are populated by a talented cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Werner Herzog, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, and Carl Weathers. Â

Objev podobné jako The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One) - Phil Szostak

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Albert LOVES football. But he HATES the Garden of Doom next door. He s always kicking his footballs into it, and he can t go and get them back - Mr Creaky lives next door, and Albert is terrified of him. But when he kicks his friend Errol s ball into the Garden of Doom, Albert knows that he has to be brave. Could there be more to Mr Creaky than meets the eye? Could he be a jewel thief? A wizard? A secret agent?Albert doesn t know... but he s about to find out!The first Early Reader story from a talented and unique voice in children s fiction. Phil Earle is a CARNEGIE MEDAL shortlisted author whose hard-hitting YA novels have been widely acclaimed.

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A cracking crime thriller The SunTHERE S BLOOD ON THE WATER. NO ONE IS SAFE...1999. A young Detective Constable Louise Mangan crosses the Thames one misty morning in pursuit of a killer. She finds a tranquil community on a leafy island close to Hampton Court Palace, but soon realises that all is not as it seems. There is something evil at play in this quiet suburb, and this junior detective s questions seem only to scratch the surface.Twenty years later, a horrific fire brings Detective Chief Superintendent Mangan back to that same island. Soon, she discovers that murder was just a drop in these dark waters.The river runs deep, and the tide is rising at last. Will the truth rise with it?Praise for Alan Johnson s novels: A punchy thriller Irish Independent A fast-paced who-done-what SAGA Magazine Featuring espionage, the Russian Mafia and a gorgeous female on a train with a deadly secret, the tantalising plot has set Alan up for dominance of the bestseller charts for years to come Fiona Phillips Is there no limit to his talents? . . . I absolutely loved Alan s new thriller, it s brilliant Hunter Davies Johnson s writing style is easy, relaxed, self-deprecating . . . impressive Observer Johnson writes wonderfully Telegraph This boy can write . . . The Spectator

Objev podobné jako Death on the Thames - Alan Johnson

A cracking crime thriller The SunTHERE S BLOOD ON THE WATER. NO ONE IS SAFE...1999. A young Detective Constable Louise Mangan crosses the Thames one misty morning in pursuit of a killer. She finds a tranquil community on a leafy island close to Hampton Court Palace, but soon realises that all is not as it seems. There is something evil at play in this quiet suburb, and this junior detective s questions seem only to scratch the surface.Twenty years later, a horrific fire brings Detective Chief Superintendent Mangan back to that same island. Soon, she discovers that murder was just a drop in these dark waters.The river runs deep, and the tide is rising at last. Will the truth rise with it?Praise for Alan Johnson s novels: A punchy thriller Irish Independent A fast-paced who-done-what SAGA Magazine Featuring espionage, the Russian Mafia and a gorgeous female on a train with a deadly secret, the tantalising plot has set Alan up for dominance of the bestseller charts for years to come Fiona Phillips Is there no limit to his talents? . . . I absolutely loved Alan s new thriller, it s brilliant Hunter Davies Johnson s writing style is easy, relaxed, self-deprecating . . . impressive Observer Johnson writes wonderfully Telegraph This boy can write . . . The Spectator

Objev podobné jako Death on the Thames - Alan Johnson

How do you stay on the board when your world is turned upside down?Charlie s found his secret talent: skateboarding. It s his one-way ticket to popularity. All he s got to do is practice, and nothing s going to stop him - not his clumsiness, not his overprotective mum, nothing.Except Charlie isn t the only one in his family hiding a massive secret, and his next discovery will change everything. Have finished The Bubble Wrap Boy. If happy tears/snot smeared across face were legal currency, Phil Earle would be rich. So warm, and so funny - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers and Impossible Creatures A story about staying true to yourself and following your passion. - Kirkus Reviews

Objev podobné jako The Bubble Wrap Boy - Phil Earle

When the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears too, it s down to Clem and the gang to find them. The mystery leads them to a band of ghost pirates, who will stop at nothing to find their long-lost treasure.

Objev podobné jako The Thames and Tide Club: The Ghost Pirates - Katya Balen

In this delightful sequel to Aditi and the One-Eyed Monkey, the postal parrot brings a cryptic letter for Aditi and Friends — an urgent call for help from London! There’s an urgent call for help from London, and Aditi and her friends—the One-eyed monkey, Elephant and Ant—fly off on the back of their new friend, the Dragon. There they discover that the River Thames is being slowly poisoned... and the River Dragon who lives in it is dying. Something has to be done quickly. And what they do lands them on primetime television news!How do you explain things to those who won t listen? Are real dragons different than unreal ones? Suniti Namjoshi weaves fantasy, philosophy and feeling deftly into a story that will keep readers enthralled.

Objev podobné jako Aditi and the Thames Dragon - Suniti Namjoshi

A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a National Trail covering 182 miles between the Woolwich Foot Tunnel and the river s source in Gloucestershire, passing through Windsor, Oxford and rural countryside. Provides full information for this easy riverside route that takes around two weeks to complete. Includes a 1:25K OS map booklet.

Objev podobné jako The Thames Path - Leigh Hatts

Theo Duncan is an ordinary student who happens to be the Prime Minister s son. When Westminster is shaken by a body discovered in the Thames, he investigates. With security heightened, he must evade detection as he searches Parliament for clues. Can he find the murderer before the government tears itself apart and before they strike again?

Objev podobné jako Body in the Thames - Sarah Lustig

A gorgeous book, alive with colour and flavour, a dizzying marriage of Thai flavours and techniques with British ingredients. John Chantarasak demystifies and encourages, making his electrifying dishes accessible to all. Love it. – Marina O #39;Loughlin, The Sunday Times Food Critic An innovative and beautiful book full of mouth watering recipes. The best introduction to cooking Thai food at home from my favourite new chef. – Jessie Ware John is a talented chef, with a natural ability to produce thoughtful, delicious Thai food, and... has made a real contribution to the Thai food scene in the UK and beyond. So it #39;s no surprise to open this book and find it full of insight and winning recipes - have it in your kitchen, you won #39;t be disappointed! – Andy Oliver, Chef Patron, Som SaaKin Thai translates as #39;Eat Thai #39; and is a collection of 80 delicious recipes that shine a light on lesser known Thai cuisine as well as more popular Thai food classics. Chapters are structured by type of dish, from snacks and relishes to curries, stir-fries and salads, so you can easily find your favourites – from Roast Duck and Lychee Red Curry (gaeng daeng bpet) and Langoustine and Rhubarb Hot and Sour Soup (dtom yum goong) to Red Fire Greens with Yellow Soybean Sauce (pak kheo fai daeng) and Assorted Flavour One-bite Royal Snack (miang kham). As well as using ingredients native to Thailand, John explores the origins of the western ingredients, explaining their place in Thai cuisine, and how the competent home cook can use them to achieve Asian flavours.

Objev podobné jako Kin Thai - John Chantarasak

This step-by-step guide teaches a full-body treatment, highlighting the healing benefits of each technique, and also incorporates work on acupressure points, bringing additional therapeutic effects that will transform your Thai massage treatment.

Objev podobné jako The Thai Massage Manual - Maria Mercati

Follow the path of Britain s best-known river from London to the Cotswolds or from the Cotswolds to London. Here is all the information you need to walk the Thames Path. The Trailblazer Thames Path Guide is a practical, all-in-one, two-way guide to walking the Thames Path National Trail. The guide shows the route in both directions, from the Thames Head (the Cotswolds) to Woolwich (London) London to Thames Head, including large-scale trail maps printed in two colours, places to stay, places to eat and public transport information. It is the first guide to the Thames Path that includes the Trail s extension in London to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, where it links with the England Coast Path National Trail.89 large-scale walking maps (1:20,000)Guides to 99 towns and villagesPlanning, places to stay and places to eat are all includedItineraries for all walkersDetailed public transport information *Practical information for all budgetsDownloadable GPS waypoints

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GHOSTS FROM THE PASTâ ¦Despite all the setbacks, preparations for the Abyss Expedition are nearly complete. Thereâ ™s only one more thing to take care of before setting outâ ”destroying the magic portal to end the Great Realmâ ™s meddling once and for all! But what was supposed to be a straightforward assault goes south when the dream demon Sirwen appears to defend the portal. Entrapped inside her mysterious ability, Jaehwan is forced to relive the darkest moments of his pastâ ¦from his life before the Nightmare Tower.

Objev podobné jako The World After the Fall, Vol. 6 - Phil Christie, Undead Gamja

_______________ I m so starry-eyed for this wise, romantic gem of a book. - Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda A big-hearted, witty, and intensely relatable debut about reaching for your dreams without losing what grounds you. - Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep a Secret_______________Two teens find love when their lives are uprooted for their parentsâ ™ involvement in a NASA mission to Mars in this smart, heart-warming YA debut, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera.Cal wants to be a journalist, and heâ ™s already well underway with almost half a million followers on his FlashFame app and an upcoming internship at Buzzfeed. But his plans are derailed when his pilot father is selected for a highly-publicized NASA mission to Mars. Within days, Cal and his parents leave Brooklyn for hot and humid Houston. With the entire nation desperate for any new information about the astronauts, Cal finds himself thrust in the middle of a media circus. Suddenly his life is more like a reality TV show, with his constantly bickering parents struggling with their roles as the perfect American family. And then Cal meets Leon, whose mother is another astronaut on the mission, and he finds himself falling head over heels--and fast. They become an oasis for each other amid the craziness of this whole experience. As their relationship grows, so does the frenzy surrounding the Mars mission, and when secrets are revealed about ulterior motives of the program, Cal must find a way to get to the truth without hurting the people who have become most important to him.

Objev podobné jako The Gravity of Us - Phil Stamper

PROVE YOUR STRENGTH.Despite being pushed to his limits like never before, Jaehwan manages to banish Sovereign Catastrophe. This feat earns him the title of the next Gorgon Castle Lord, as his predecessor expires from the ordeal. But Jaehwan has no time to sit around in an office with a mountain of paperwork! His goal remains the sameâ ”lead an expedition into the Abyss. For this undertaking, he must have only the strongest allies at his sideâ ¦ and what better way to gauge their skills than crossing blades with them himself? So begins the tournament that pits Jaehwan against the best fighters in all of Chaos!

Objev podobné jako The World After the Fall, Vol. 4 - Phil Christie, Undead Gamja

People with dementia are uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges of their condition and the features of effective support, but their voices are all too often drowned out in research and debates about policy. It s time for that to change.Dementia Enquirers is an ambitious and novel programme of work which has tested out what it means for people with dementia to lead research and has developed a new driving seat approach to co-research.This ground-breaking book features 26 research projects led by groups of people with dementia, supported by group facilitators and academics, to make their voices heard. Topics include giving up driving, GP dementia reviews, living alone with dementia, and using AI platforms such as smart speakers. The book also describes how people with dementia shaped the entire programme, and addressed head-on issues such as ethics approval processes and complex research language.A key read for anyone involved in dementia support, this research brings the voices of people with dementia to the fore to explore their experiences of researching the condition.

Objev podobné jako People with Dementia at the Heart of Research - Philly Hare, Rachael Litherland

Linda Dangoor⠙s dining table is as rich as the gripping journeys she has been on. It tells stories of families, of movement, of chicken buried in aromatic rice, of the love of food and life itself. Such a generous cookbook! ⠔ Yotam Ottolenghi Exciting flavours evoke a lost paradise and new beginnings in an engaging story of migration and identity.  ⠔ Claudia Roden What a life. What a time. What a world. One could ask for no better guide through it than Linda Dangoor, and certainly no lovelier writer about its food. ⠔ Giles Coren Whether she writes about the taste of exile or the sweetness of quince candy - Linda Dangoor is a master of storytelling, cooking and love. ⠔ Gil Hovav  A gem of a book to savour, immerse into, and cherish. A delicious journey blending recipes, stories, and iconic places.  ⠔ Silvia Nacamulli This beautifully designed book traces Jewish food writer Linda Dangoor⠙s journey from her home in Baghdad, and through the various countries she stayed or lived in before finally making her new home in London.Part cookbook, part memoir, it interweaves delicious recipes with personal stories and musings on the meaning of home and belonging, reflecting the idea that we are where we have trod and so much more.The first half of the book includes recipes from countries that hug the Mediterranean basin, where the Arab conquests and the Jewish diaspora left their culinary mark. In the second part, the author welcomes the reader into her kitchen, sharing some of the dishes that she cooks for her family and friends on a daily basis.

Objev podobné jako From the Tigris to the Thames - Linda Dangoor

Dive in to the next instalment in this historical cozy crime series that you wont be able to put down!Flora Maguireâ ™s life is perfect â “ a beautiful home in Belgravia teeming with servants, a loving husband, and new baby Arthur to enjoy. But when she is invited to tour St. Philomenaâ ™s Childrenâ ™s Hospital in a deprived area near Londonâ ™s newly-built Tower Bridge, she is shocked. Because there she uncovers a scandal with a dark heart â “ poor children are going missing from the hospital. The police seem either unable or unwilling to investigate, so Flora teams up with the indomitable matron of the hospital, Alice Finch, to try to get to the bottom of it. Soon Flora is immersed in the seedy, dangerous underbelly of criminal London, and time is running out to save the children. Will they get to them in time, or was their fate decided the day they were born... Previously published as The Forgotten Children. Completely brilliant historical cozy crime for fans of Helena Dixon and Verity Bright. Readers love the Flora Maguire series:â ˜I thought it really evoked the era. And the atmosphere of an ocean-going cruise lent itself well to a murder scene. And you can quote me on that!â ™ FAITH MARTIN. â ˜Wow! I was kept guessing right to the end. A great read and I will be looking out for more of this authorâ ™s work!!!â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜Iâ ™m a big fan of this authorâ ™s work, so I was excited to read the first instalment in her new mystery series. It did not disappoint. Along with the sparkling dialogue and likeable characters I have come to expect, I found an intriguing, page-turning whodunnit.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜With intrigue heaped upon intrigue [this] is certainly a great whodunnit that kept my attention from start to finish.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜This is definitely a 5 star! Highly recommended!â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜Pulls you in and wonâ ™t let go!!!â ™ Reader Review

Objev podobné jako Death by the Thames - Anita Davison

David Fathers presents a unique and richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path, newly updated to reflect the city #39;s ever-changing landscape. The iconic path, which stretches from the lost floodplains of Richmond all the way to the Thames Barrier, is a panoramic 40-mile walk through 2000 years of London #39;s history.From the old docks and wharves that primed the Industrial Revolution, through the heart of British Government, Monarchy and Church to the City of London that took its very existence from the river.From the site of the Putney Debates at St Mary #39;s Church to Wren #39;s mighty baroque cathedral of St Paul #39;s.From the great Victorian engineering works of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and his attempts to clean up a polluted London and the river to the Thames Barrier seeking to protect huge parts of London from rising sea levels.From London Bridge, site of the oldest crossing point, to the Millennium Bridge, the Thames #39; newest crossing. This book explains the panorama we see today, what came before and how the changes came about. Each double page shows the distance covered so you can plan your own tour of the river.

Objev podobné jako London Thames Path - David Fathers

Immerse yourself in Thai food, and discover its exceptional flavours through 100 traditional recipes that take you to the heart of its cuisine. Including worldwide icons like Pad thai, Tom yum soup, Som tum (papaya salad), curries and larb salads, alongside local favourites like Pad kee mao (drunken noodles), Mok pla (steamed fish) and a range of other seafood, vegetable and meat dishes. Learn the Thai art of folding with step-by-step instructions for classic snacks like Po pia (fried rolls) and Karipap (curry puffs), and enjoy a variety of regional drinks and desserts including the classic sticky rice with mango. In a fully photographed hardback featuring step-by-step photos, prizing the perfect harmony of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavours, this is the perfect book to learn how to cook your favourite Thai at home.

Objev podobné jako Thai Home Cooking - Orathay Souksisavanh

Keep your hands inside the boat at all times! Discover all the terrifying tales about the number one river in London with history s most horrible headlines: Terrible Thames edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Thames. From gory stories of death, crime, creepy creatures and more to freezing Frost Fairs which included an elephant parade over the ice, it s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Thames: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019 s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Objev podobné jako Terrible Thames - Terry Deary

A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames.Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as â ˜mudlarksâ ™ continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the cityâ ™s past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago â “ from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery â “ have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants - illustrated with and array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering.

Objev podobné jako Thames Mudlarking - Jason Sandy, Nick Stevens

Fully revised and updated. This comprehensive guide to the London section of the Thames Path Trail Guide covers the route from Hampton Court in the east to the Thames Barrier in the west, with an extension into Crayford Ness. From the Mesolithic Period timber piles near Vauxhall Bridge to the innovative Shard skyscraper at London Bridge, the long and remarkable history of London is revealed. Clapham covers all the folklore from the famous frost fairs to the much-lamented beach near Tower Bridge, not forgetting the poignant recent visit of a large whale to the centre of London. The Thames winds all the way through London’s history and culture, from Henry VIII’s Hampton Court to the chequered fate of the Dome/O2. Accompanied by easy-to-read maps and colour photography, the London resident as much as the visiting tourist will find in this guide something new every step of the way.

Objev podobné jako Thames Path in London - Phoebe Clapham

CBBC Book of the Month, June 2017Perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl and Liz Pichon, this is a hilarious and warm-hearted story about family, friends and wrestling by multi-award-shortlisted author Phil Earle, illustrated by award-winning artist, Sara Ogilvie.This is the story of Jake Biggs and his dad, George. George spends all week knocking down buildings ... and all weekend knocking down wrestlers! He s the Demolition Man, and Jake couldn t be prouder. But when Jake hears about a pro-wrestling competition in the USA, and persuades his beloved dad to apply, things don t quite turn out the way he expected ...Phil Earle s first novel for younger readers of 9-11, DEMOLITION DAD is DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD in Spandex, a book bursting with humour and heart. Perfect for Father s Day this June!

Objev podobné jako A Storey Street novel: Demolition Dad - Phil Earle

This volume marks the centenary of British composer Stephen Dodgson, bringing together interviews and specially commissioned articles on his musical output, reflections and anecdotes from friends and family, and a selection of the composer s own warmly erudite writings. An approachable, thoughtful book for the musician and curious layperson alike.

Objev podobné jako Born by the Thames

Covering various aspects of the visual arts, this book includes more than 1,000 images of art. It is suitable for the art enthusiasts.

Objev podobné jako The Thames

This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water.In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh.In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur s only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur s world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains.In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living by the River Tigris, waits to be baptised with water brought from the holy sit of Lalish in Iraq.The ceremony is cruelly interrupted, and soon Narin and her grandmother must journey across war-torn lands in the hope of reaching the sacred valley of their people.In 2018 London, broken-hearted Zaleekhah, a hydrologist, moves to a houseboat on the Thames to escape the wreckage of her marriage. Zaleekhah foresees a life drained of all love and meaning - until an unexpected connection to her homeland changes everything.A dazzling feat of storytelling from one of the greatest writers of our time, Elif Shafak s There are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel that spans centuries, continents and cultures, entwined by rivers, rains, and waterdrops: Water remembers. It is humans who forget.

Objev podobné jako There are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafaková

Weâ ™re mysterious aliens in the crowd. We jump like fleas from future to past and back again, and float like clouds of gas between nebulae; in a flash, we can reach the edge of the universe, or tunnel into a quark, or swim within a star-core... Weâ ™re as unassuming as fireflies, yet our numbers grow like grass in spring. We sci-fi fans are people from the future. â “ Cixin Liu, from the essay Sci-Fi Fans A View from the Stars features a range of short works from the past three decades of New York Times bestselling author Cixin Liu s prolific career, putting his nonfiction essays and short stories side-by-side for the first time. This collection includes essays and interviews that shed light on Liu s experiences as a reader, writer, and lover of science fiction throughout his life, as well as short fiction that gives glimpses into the evolution of his imaginative voice over the years.

Objev podobné jako A View from the Stars - Liou Cch

`Other works may excel this in depth of thought and knowledge of human nature: other books may rival it in originality and size; but, for hopeless and incurable vivacity, nothing yet discovered can surpass it. (Jerome, Preface to Three Men in a Boat). Three Men in a Boat describes a comic expedition by middle-class Victorians up the Thames to Oxford. It provides brilliant snap-shots of London s playground in the late 1880s, where the fashionable steam-launches of river swells encounter the hired skiffs of city clerks. The medley of social vignettes, farcical incidents, descriptions of river fashions, and reflections on the Thames s history, is interspersed with humorous anecdotes told by a natural raconteur. Three Men on the Bummel records a similar escapade, a break from the claustrophobia of suburban life some ten years later; their cycling tour in the Black Forest, at the height of the new bicycling craze, affords Jerome the opportunity for a light-hearted scrutiny of German social customs at a time of increasing general interest in a country that he loved. This account of middle-aged Englishmen abroad is spiced with typical Jeromian humour. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Objev podobné jako Three Men in a Boat and Three Men on the Bummel - Jerome Klapka Jerome

During his life, Geoffrey Chaucer (bornc.1340) was courtier, diplomat, revenue collector, administrator, negotiator,overseer of building projects, landowner and knight of the shire. He was servant, retainer, husband, friend andfather, but is now mainly known as a poet and ⠘the father of Englishliterature⠙, a postion to which he was raised by other writers in thegeneration after his death. It wasBoccaccio⠙s Decameron which inspiredChaucer, in the 1390s, to begin work on TheCanterbury Tales, which was still unfinished at his death in October 1400.It tells the story of a group of 30 pilgrims who meet at the Tabard Inn inSouthwark, on the south bank of the Thames opposite the city of London, andtravel together to visit the then famous shrine of St Thomas Becket inCanterbury cathedral. The tavern host,who accompanies them, suggests that they amuse one another along the way bytelling stories, with the best storyteller awarded a meal in the tavern (paidfor by all the others) on their return. The stories told by the pilgrims range from bawdy comedies throughsaints⠙ lives and moral tracts to courtly romances, always delivered with agenerous helping of Chaucer⠙s own sly wit and ironic humour. Although basinghis characters on the stereotypes of ⠘estates satire⠙, Chaucer succeeds in hisaim of producing an overview of his times and their culture, for posterity, inthe manner of Italian, proto-Renaissance, writers.This transcription and edition is takenfrom British Library MS Harley 7334, produced within ten years of Chaucer⠙sdeath. The on-page notes and glosses aimto enable readers with little or no previous experience of medieva

Objev podobné jako The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer

In contemporary and Edwardian London, two women are grieving the loss of a loved one. Stella, turning thirty, is increasingly isolated after her mother died of cancer; Julia, surrounded by friends, is longing for solitude as she mourns her daughter, a young photographer who died after her return from an expedition in the jungle of Sri Lanka. Mysteriously connected across time and space by a haunting image, each explores, in her own voice, the complexities of the mother-daughter bond and family estrangement. From the banks of the Thames in present-day south-east London to the coast of East Devon and the Sri Lankan rainforest a hundred years earlier, Charlotte Beeston s delicate debut novel moves with aching lucidity between tenderness and raw emotion. Charting the ebb and flow of the grieving process, The White Flower captures the impact of loneliness on the female psyche and the permanence of love, art and friendship.

Objev podobné jako The White Flower - Charlotte Beeston

Exploring each of our 17 unique and varied National Trails, this beautiful and inspiring guidebook highlights over 1,000 adventures to enjoy along the way.Our National Trails encapsulate and embody the character of England and Wales, ensuring that people from all different backgrounds can enjoy our nationâ ™s most precious asset: 24/7 access to the wild outdoors.Following on from Stephen Nealeâ ™s successful guides to the England Coast Path and the South West Coast Path, the publication of this book coincides with the near completion of the Coast to Coast Path National Trail (a 197-mile route from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in the North York Moors). This guide is the first to feature all 17 of the National Trails, from the Cleveland Way to Hadrian s Wall Path and the Thames Path, from the South West Coast Path to the Pennine Way and the Cotswold Way, and promotes a more accessible and modern take on the traditional â ˜turn left at the stile walking guide.Read on for the story of how our National Trails were created in the first place, and the best locations for backpacking, wild swimming, ruins, views and packrafting. And of course 1,000 fantastic places, adventures and highlights to be found on or around our wonderful and unique National Trails.Walked and researched by the author over many months, beautifully designed and crammed with stunning photography, this is an inspiring and practical guidebook.

Objev podobné jako The National Trails - Stephen Neale

Combining an architect’s eye with low-flying, aerial views, Milstein shows London’s charm, beauty, and iconic buildings in wonderful and breathtaking photographs.By shooting with the newest high-resolution cameras while leaning out of helicopters, Milstein offers us a new take on familiar architecture and landscapes. His award-winning work brings a fresh and unexpected view of the city. Granted unusual permission to bypass the strict laws around aerial photography over the capital city, Milstein treats us to views that otherwise would not be seen, and this new book fills a gap of more than fifteen years of aerial photographs of London.Milstein’s distinctive style—straight down—brings London to life in a way that is impossible to imagine from street level: from the Thames snaking through the heart of the city to Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the City of London business district, Canary Wharf, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and the magical symmetry of roads and beloved green commons.London from the Air is sure to be treasured by anyone who loves the city by the Thames.

Objev podobné jako London from the Air - Jeffrey Milstein

It s been a year since a body found floating in the murky waters of the Thames thrust penniless Joe, Edie, Ottilie and Jack into the criminal underbelly of Victorian London.The Mudlarks, now raised from poverty, are pursuing their own ventures. But their new-found security is shattered when Jack crosses paths with a fearless street urchin called Flea.Flea knows the whereabouts of a deadly treasure hidden deep beneath London, and he needs their help to recover it. Yet they are not the only ones on the trail of the treasure, and the dark sewers beneath Hampstead hold forces more sinister than anything the Mudlarks have faced before.As they face criminals, cutthroats and things far worse, familiar faces will force Jack to confront memories he had struggled to forget, and the Mudlarks will fight to survive on their most monstrous adventure yet.

Objev podobné jako The Hampstead Terror - Kate Wiseman

â ˜Totally original, entirely compelling and astonishingly well crafted, The Catch solidifies Yrsa Daley-Ward as one of Britain s best and boldest voices. A dark and lyrical debut that s well worth the wait.â ™ Yomi Adegoke, author of Slay in Your Lane and The List A fantastic, shimmering work. Ysra Daley-Ward s rich exploration of Black womanhood and familial complexities is a must read. Irenosen Okojieâ ˜From one of my favourite living writers, The Catch is a slippery shape-shifting delight. Yrsaâ ™s novel is fluorescently dark and winding; brilliant in its investigation of refractions and meaning.â ™Eloghosa Osunde, author of VAGABONDS!â ˜Yrsaâ ™s work is like holding the truth in your hands. A glorious living thingâ ™ FLORENCE WELCHA darkly whimsical debut about women daring to live and create with impunity.Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The catch: this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.Clara, a celebrity author in desperate need of validation, believes Serene is their mother, while Dempsey, isolated and content to remain so, believes she is a con woman. As they clash over this stranger, the sisters hurtle toward an altercation that threatens their very existence, forcing them to finally confront their pasts--together. In her riveting first foray into fiction, Yrsa Daley-Ward conjures a kaleidoscopic multiverse of daughterhood and mother-want, exploring the sacrifices that Black women must make for self-actualization. The result is a marvel of a debut novel that boldly asks, How can it ever, ever be a crime to choose yourself?

Objev podobné jako The Catch - Yrsa Daley-Ward

A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society⠦ An uproarious delight Historical Novel Society Exceptionally written ⠦ another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1812 The Lake DistrictDespite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth⠙s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing.When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London ⠓ a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd⠙s crook wedged in the victim⠙s mouth ⠓ Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate.What links a poet s stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob s love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?Readers love The Wordsworth Key:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you re a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gentle Readers, this story is a delight ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can t wait for more

Objev podobné jako The Wordsworth Key - Julia Golding

The No.1 bestseller and three-time Crime Writers Award Winner returns with a nail-biting new book. If you loved When You Are Mine or you re hunting for thrillers that make you think and feel, you won t want to miss this.As the daughter of a London crime boss, PC Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart.On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil s father as the mastermind.Phil s two worlds are colliding, trapping her in the middle of a vicious gang war that will threaten her career and everyone she loves.Who can she trust - the badge or her own blood? Another tour de force from Michael Robotham. He is so good at humanising his characters - even the nasty ones LINWOOD BARCLAY Everyone is so beautifully drawn - you tear through the pages hoping they can be trusted LAINIE ANDERSON Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down! ***** READER REVIEW*STORM CHILD was a No.1 print bestseller in Australia 04.07.24

Objev podobné jako The White Crow - Michael Robotham

[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration. - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN [How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time. KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering. - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

Objev podobné jako How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon - Iwan Rhys Morus

It s one thing to say you can find what people need--it s another to actually do it. It s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. An occasionally successful dowser, he promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water. But when wells turned up dry, he disappeared with their cash just a step or two ahead of Jeremiah Weber, who was elected to run him down.Postmistress Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley s abilities when he appears in her town but reconsiders after new wells fill with sweet water. Rather, it s Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water--like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.Hundreds of men have found jobs digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel--but what they thought was a blessing is killing them. And no one seems to care. Here, Sulley finds something new--a desire to help. With it, he becomes an unexpected catalyst, bringing Jeremiah and Gainey together to find what even he has forgotten: hope. Sarah Loudin Thomas never disappoints! The Finder of Forgotten Things brings together a rich cast of characters, each at war with conflicting desires and ultimately destined to decide whether, even in the worst events, redemption waits to be discovered. --LISA WINGATE, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends In a hardscrabble 1930s setting, complex characters wrestle with justice, mercy, inequality, honesty, and the fact that they are all prodigals still searching for the way home. Loudin Thomas delivers a stunning tale of one of the worst industrial disasters in U.S. history, underlined with a moral imperative to love one s neighbor that still hits home today. --Library Journal Loudin Thomas introduces a multifaceted cast desperately trying to survive the Great Depression in 1930s West Virginia, in this strong historical. . . . The small-town plot s set against the real-life Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster. . . . giving Loudin Thomas impetus to underline the impact of acts of caring in a community. --Publishers Weekly

Objev podobné jako The Finder of Forgotten Things - Sarah Loudin Thomas