the underground man mick jackson

One of the most acclaimed novels of recent times, The Underground Man is the fictionalised diary of a deeply eccentric English aristocrat. The duke has just completed a network of tunnels beneath his estate. His health is failing, but his imagination seems to know no bounds. And while he spends more time underground and retreats ever deeper into the darker corners of his house there are some ghosts that demand to be acknowledged and some memories which insist on making themselves known.

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Private Detective Lew Archer doesn’t believe in coincidences…A forest fire has mysteriously broken out in the hills above southern California. Meanwhile, Lew Archer has been asked by a desperate mother to find her six-year-old son. Instead, he discovers the boy’s wealthy father, murdered, and buried in a hole in the ground. The mystery will lead Archer to unearth a tragic, years-old history of abandonment, obsession and illusion, where the past won’t let go of the present – and everything is connected.

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With an Introduction and Notes by David Rampton, Department of English, University of Ottowa. Notes from Underground and Other Stories is a comprehensive collection of Dostoevskyâ ™s short fiction. Many of these stories, like his great novels, reveal his special sympathy for the solitary and dispossessed, explore the same complex psychological issues and subtly combine rich characterization and philosophical meditations on the (often) dark areas of the human psyche, all conveyed in an idiosyncratic blend of deadly seriousness and wild humour. In Notes from Underground, the Underground Man casually dismantles utilitarianism and celebrates in its stead a perverse but vibrant masochism. A Christmas Tree and a Wedding recounts the successful pursuit of a young girl by a lecherous old man. In Bobok, one Ivan Ivanovitch listens in on corpses gossiping in a cemetery and ends up deploring their depravity. In A Gentle Spirit, the narrator describes his dawning recognition that he is responsible for his wifeâ ™s suicide. In short, as a commentator on spiritual stagnation, Dostoevsky has no equal.

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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second awesome adventure in Rick Riordan s bestselling series. *This new edition will tie-in with the star-studded and eagerly awaited new Percy Jackson film from Twentieth Century Fox.*Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.You can t tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.It s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them Eoin Colfer Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats New York Times It s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up Sunday Times Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends GuardianBooks by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan s CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent s Shadow

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Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter, “a true master at the pinnacle of his craft” (Jack Carr), returns with a classic Western—gunfights, horses, saloons, and looming above, the ominous presence of the railroad—about a Civil War veteran investigating the dark reality of a prosperous ranch.In the frying pan of a drought-scorched 1890s Southwest, an old man shows up at the region’s only prosperous spread, the Callahan ranch, seeking work. Jack is flinty, shrewd, tough, and a natural with a gun. As an incentive to be taken on at his age, he shows the foreman an uncanny skill with one of Mr. Winchester’s latest models. He knows a sharpshooter would be valuable to Colonel Callahan and head gun man Tom Voth. But he has his own mission. Aware that a young cowboy on the ranch has died mysteriously, Jack begins to investigate. He soon realizes that the death and the source of the Callahan wealth are dangerously entwined and that many of the dark forces of the American West are at play on the ranch. Soon enough, it’s the season of the six-gun and its fastest shootist.

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There are currently 272 London Underground, 113 Overground and 45 Docklands Light Railway stations. Luke Agbaimoni has been slowly attempting to capture visual moments at each one. In his previous books, Tube Mapper Project photographer Luke Agbaimoni has described the London Underground as a living and breathing museum of the old and the new. As a result, the theme of contrast became the next logical choice for the focus of his camera lens, and this latest book is the result. Here, he explores what makes the underground stand out, with the contrast of sights and sounds as we travel through the city. Timeless hallway, modern architecture, old and new features everywhere. This collection of photography embraces the juxtaposition of the extreme variety of visual experiences that you can encounter navigating the London Underground network, broken up into chapters that delve into Night vs Day, Underground vs Overground, Straight Lines vs Curves, Short Exposure vs Long, and Futuristic vs Classic.

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This absorbing illustrated study reveals the evolving tactics and techniques used by all sides in the underground war during 1914â “18. Covering the Western Front but also the Gallipoli and Italian theatres, this study explores three aspects of World War I below ground: military mining, attack tunnels and dugouts. In 1914â “17, the underground war was a product of static trench warfare, essential to survive it and part of both sidesâ ™ attempts to overcome it. In 1917â “18 it was rendered largely obsolete by the development of the all-arms battle as mobility was restored to the battlefield.In the stagnant, troglodyte existence of trench warfare, military mining was a hidden world of heroism and terror in which hours of suspenseful listening were spent monitoring the steady picking of unseen opponents, edging quietly towards the enemy, and judging when to fire a charge. Break-ins to enemy mine galleries resulted in hand-to-hand fighting in the darkness. The ingenuity, claustrophobia and tactical importance of the underground war are discussed and depicted in this fully illustrated study from an acknowledged expert. The artwork plates include depictions of the specialized uniforms, weapons and equipment used underground, as well as vignettes that vividly convey the many aspects of subterranean warfare during World War I.

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The third book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.It s not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half human. . .Percy Jackson has a lot on his plate.A powerful goddess has gone missing. The Greek gods are on the brink of war with the Titans. And there s the minor threat of a mystery beast that could destroy Mount Olympus forever.This time, Percy s going to need help and he s found two powerful demigods for the job. . .There s just the small problem of the prophecy. The one that has predicted not all of them will survive.But when you re the son of a Greek god, it happens. Right?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods â “ out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods â “ out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series - now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.Look, I didn t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vapourised my maths teacher. That s when things started really going wrong.Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends, and generally trying to stay alive.This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I ve stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods â “ out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . .until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange.Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. .. What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The Demigod Files: the perfect companion to Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.The perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods!In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood s senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see.These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson s most perilous adventures, a Spotter s Guide to Monsters, a Who s Who in Greek mythology, Percy s Summer Camp report and much more.So, if you re armed with this book, you ll have everything you need to know to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures have just begun . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series: Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner - Amanda Craig, The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline - Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats - New York TimesThe Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent s Shadow

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Why have we failed so badly to end menâ ™s violence against women? What can we actually do about it? This insightful, provocative and practical handbook suggests a bold and potentially game-changing solution.Pioneering educator, expert scholar, and activist Jackson Katz has spent the last 30 years educating people around the world on men s violence against women, and advocates that although not all men are part of the problem, every man can -- and should -- be part of the solution.In this galvanizing book, Jackson reveals indispensable everyday tools that will help men from all walks of life become part of the solution to gender-based violence. Find out how to respond when a friend or colleague makes a misogynistic comment; learn how to intervene in incidents that may seem small but can lead to violence; and discover how you can become a role model for boys and men who need positive leadership in their lives.This is the essential reading for every man who wants help build a healthier and safer society.

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The fourth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.SURE, AS A DEMIGOD Iâ ™VE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF NEAR-DEATH DISASTERS. BUT HEY, Iâ ™M STILL HERE TO TELL THE TALE . . . Percy Jacksonâ ™s enemies are back, and looking for a way to destroy Camp Half-Blood.To stop them, Percy and his friends must take on a new quest through the mysterious labyrinth â “ a sprawling underground world with deadly surprises at every turn.But the labyrinth was built to keep heroes out, and secrets safe within.As time runs out and the Titans draws near, can Percy save the day once more?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods â “ out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. All the slaves lead a hellish existence, but Cora has it worse than most; she is an outcast even among her fellow Africans and she is approaching womanhood, where it is clear even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a slave recently arrived from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they take the perilous decision to escape to the North.In Whitehead s razor-sharp imagining of the antebellum South, the Underground Railroad has assumed a physical form: a dilapidated box car pulled along subterranean tracks by a steam locomotive, picking up fugitives wherever it can. Cora and Caesar s first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems like a haven. But its placid surface masks an infernal scheme designed for its unknowing black inhabitants. And even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher sent to find Cora, is close on their heels. Forced to flee again, Cora embarks on a harrowing flight, state by state, seeking true freedom.At each stop on her journey, Cora encounters a different world. As Whitehead brilliantly recreates the unique terrors for black people in the pre-Civil War era, his narrative seamlessly weaves the saga of America, from the brutal importation of Africans to the unfulfilled promises of the present day. The Underground Railroad is at once the story of one woman s ferocious will to escape the horrors of bondage and a shatteringly powerful meditation on history.

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A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico s half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter.Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they donâ ™t have to be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes.Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that theyâ ™re all connected to it . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess â “ out now!

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A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico s half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter.Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they donâ ™t have to be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes.Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that theyâ ™re all connected to it . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess â “ out now!

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An influential French sociologist and criminologist, Gabriel de Tarde. The novel Underground Man, which was released in 1905, was created to illustrate de Tarde s belief that a person is a product of his or her social surroundings. In the novel, the sun s extinction drives humanity below, and as the migrants tunnel ever-deeper, views drastically shift.There are three parts to the book. In the first, de Tarde cynically describes how man struggles to create a utopia; in the second, the sun becomes red, the water turns to ice, and airborne nitrogen and oxygen flakes start to fall. The survivors begin creating massive crypts after becoming convinced that heat and electricity may be extracted from the earth s core. They establish a friendly, artistic society here beneath the ground, complete with incredible labor-saving devices that allow them to concentrate on producing works of art. The conclusion of de Tarde s story is that man may transcend his own fundamental character under the right circumstances.

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Ladies, Gentlemen, and then all the legends that have realised gender is a trap â “ introducing the Sound of the Underground.Out to the electric night, where the base line jumps in the backstreet light and the beat goes round and round. The sound of the underground is the sound of duct tape, lighting cigarettes, jangling tips and a whole lot of chaos. This is not your average night at the theatre. Legends of the London Queer club scene come out from under the gutter to take over the Royal Court Theatre. Expect punk, profanity and a fierce fight about workersâ ™ rights written by Travis Alabanza and co-created and directed by Debbie Hannan. Hold for applause. Bring some change. Tip generously. Travis Alabanzaâ ™s first play for the Royal Court spotlights Londonâ ™s iconic underground club culture and questions what it means to get your moneyâ ™s worth when it comes to art.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London s Royal Court Theatre in January 2023.

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A gorgeous, foiled, clothbound edition of THE LIGHTNING THIEF with brand new interior art – a must-have for all Percy Jackson fans! The son of a sea god has never looked so good! Rick Riordan s classic first novel, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, has been dressed up in a deluxe, clothbound edition with a foiled cover, stained edges, a marker ribbon, ten pages of new interior illustrations, and notes from Rick. The perfect edition to beautify any book collector’s shelf. Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now! And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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A companion guide to THE TRIALS OF APOLLO series, set in the world of PERCY JACKSON.Camp Half-Blood FYI is the funny insider s guide to the demigod training camp in Long Island, narrated by none other than Percy Jackson himself, and other favourite characters will be heard from, too. In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as What is this place? and Do I get to keep the T-shirt? Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read up on Magical Landmarks, and consult the chapter of Training Arenas.But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds. It includes info that can only be learned from those who live there. For instance, campers do not always co-exist in peace and harmony. The camp is not run with superior efficiency. Prophecies do not flow forth with great regularity. Sprinkled throughout are stories from heroes who have called Camp Half-Blood home or just passed through on their way to places unknown. Chiron himself introduces the book with a brief history of training based on his millennia of experience. And, of course, divine words of wisdom from the god Apollo himself are included, because the demigod authors would prefer not to be struck down by him, thank you very much.

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Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories WESLEY CHUAn eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel - from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.A peculiar crime. A brilliant investigator. A mystery of epic proportions. In an opulent mansion at the borders of the Empire, an Imperial officer lies dead - killed when a tree spontaneously erupted from his body. Even here, where contagions abound and the blood of the Leviathans works strange magical changes, it s a death at once terrifying and impossible.Called in to solve the crime is Ana Dolabra, an investigator whose reputation for brilliance is matched only by her eccentricity. At her side is her new assistant, Dinios Kol, an engraver, magically altered to possess a perfect memory.Soon, the mystery leads to a scheme that threatens the safety of the Empire itself. For Ana, all this makes for a deliciously thorny puzzle - at last, something to truly hold her attention. And Din? He ll just have to hold on for the ride. READERS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT This is that rare thing - a book so good that you are bereft when you reach the final page. I loved this and would spend much more time in its world ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly riveting read from beginning to end. Another mind blowing innovative world-build ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn t put this one down and read waaay into the night to discover who did what to whom - and came away with a massive book hangover that had me dreaming of Bennett s world for the rest of the week ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I adored this book! Can t recommend it enough. Murder mystery in a fantasy setting with botanical murder weapons, augmented humans and leviathans threatening to breach city walls! It was such a wonderful, exciting book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book destroyed those expectations. This was fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AUTHORS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT Engrossing and fascinating MUR LAFFERTY A masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday MAX GLADSTONE Original, imaginative, and suspenseful MEG GARDINER Riveting AMAL EL-MOHTAR If you love unique, genre-bending, boundary-pushing fantasy as much as I do, look no further than Robert Jackson Bennett FONDA LEE

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HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.I ve almost made it a year without one of my teachers turning into a monster.Just one more day to go. Surely even I can get through that?Percy Jackson s life has been surprisingly quiet since he stopped all-out war on Mount Olympus. That is until an innocent game of dodgeball turns monstrously ugly. . .Now Camp Half-Blood - the only safe place on earth for demigods like Percy - is under attack, and unless he can find the magical Golden Fleece, everything he s come to love will be destroyed.Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But as the son of the sea god - how hard can this quest be?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians- Wrath of the Triple Goddess - out now!

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An Instant Sunday Times Bestseller* and a gripping standalone thriller with a riveting reveal about a disastrous MI5 mission in Cold War Berlin. A dazzling entry-point to Mick Herron s writing and an unmissable read for Slough House fans Pure class Ian Rankin I doubt I ll read a more enjoyable novel all year Paula Hawkins Pitch-perfect Lee Child Terrific The Times Never has a work of popular fiction delighted me more The Spectator A thriller of immense brilliance Sunday TimesTwo years ago, the Monochrome inquiry was set up to investigate the British secret service. Monochrome s mission was to ferret out misconduct, allowing the civil servants seconded to the inquiry, Griselda Fleet and Malcolm Kyle, unfettered access to confidential information in the service archives. But with progress blocked at every turn, Monochrome is circling the drain . . . Until the OTIS file appears out of nowhere. What classified secrets does OTIS hold that see a long-redundant spy being chased through Devon s green lanes in the dark? What happened in a newly reunified Berlin that someone is desperate to keep under wraps? And who will win the battle for the soul of the secret service - or was that decided a long time ago? Spies and pen-pushers, politicians and PAs, high-flyers, time-servers and burn-outs . . . They all have jobs to do in the daylight. But what they do in the secret hours reveals who they really are.*Mick Herron s The Secret Hours was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2023

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Notes from the Underground (1864) is one of the most profound works of nineteenth-century literature. A probing, speculative book, often regarded as a forerunner of the Existentialist movement, it examines the important political and philosophical questions that were current in Russia and Europe at the time. The Gambler (1866), set in the fictional town of Roulettenberg, explores the compulsive nature of gambling, one of the author s own vices and a subject he describes with extraordinary acumen and drama.Specially commissioned for the World s Classics, this new translation includes a full editorial apparatus. 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.

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From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS. A HEROIC QUEST.Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it s coming from the Underworld and belongs to an old friend - a reformed Titan called Bob. Then an ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him.Of course Nico s boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo (the god of light) insists on joining the quest too. But can will even survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean when it says that Nico will have to leave something of equal value behind?As Nico faces demons both internal and external, his relationship with Will is tested to its very core. Can love find its way, even through the depths of hell?Rick Riordan, Number 1 New York Times bestselling author, March 2024Mark Oshiro, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, 2019

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The Underground Sea is a succinct, urgent collection of writing from John Berger s archive. It brings together for the first time his work on mineworkers and the miners strikes and has been edited as a set of actions for today: a time when people are rediscovering the necessity, power and possibilities of collective action.Including essays, transcripts, interviews and images, it places itself in the heart of a Derbyshire mining village, with reflections on the everyday life of a typical pit community.

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From the eighteenth century until the 1950s the British Empire was the biggest political entity in the world. The territories forming this empire ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world s major continental land masses. The British Empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways, many of them permanent. In this Very Short Introduction, Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing its historiography by answering a series of key questions: What was the British Empire, and what were its main constituent parts? What were the phases of imperial expansion and contraction and the general causes of expansion and contraction? How was the Empire ruled? What were its economic effects? What were the cultural implications of empire, in Britain and its colonies? What was life like for people living under imperial rule? What are the legacies of the British Empire and how should we view its place in world history?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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*The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*The best stories should never be unwrittenâ ¦When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson.But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box â “ encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds.Catapulted back to Shirley Jacksonâ ™s own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

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Behold the Marvel Universe s devastating future - but Luke Cage remains to fight for good, and becomes more powerful than ever! In a dark future born from the choices of today, all of time and space is threatened by an ancient evil s ascension. The Moon Knight Unending has risen - a nightmare born of StarkTech, the Eternal Machine and the God of the Moon - and now all of Earth bows before his overwhelming power! But one man stands against Khonshu s coming tide of chaos: Power Man, the Marvel Universe s final living super hero! He is unstoppable. Indestructible. Incorruptible. Immortal. A Gamma-powered, Iron-Fisted, Sentry from the future - but what happens when this timeless Luke Cage arrives in the modern Marvel Universe? Can you believe he will discover a foe, and a mystery, that will challenge even his incredible abilities? But what brings Aeon the Knife to the Milky Way? And can Power Man stop him without letting the Void loose? Collecting: Timeless (2023) 1, Power Man: Timeless (2025) 1-5

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Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 212 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Join Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse.Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time.Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

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Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan s top-ten bestselling series.Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.It happens when you re the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it s me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .

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Inspired by the true story of Bethnal Green Library, The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan is a warm and inspirational novel of love, friendship and the power of the human spirit. ­

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Storms, fatigue, equipment failure, intense hunger, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges that ocean rower Mick Dawson endured whilst attempting to complete one of the World s Last Great Firsts . In this nail-biting true story of man versus nature, former Royal Marine commando Dawson, a Guinness World Record-holder for ocean-rowing and high-seas adventurer takes on the Atlantic and ultimately the North Pacific. It took Dawson three attempts and a back-breaking voyage of over six months to finally cross the mighty North Pacific for the first time.Dawson and his rowing partner Chris Martin spent 189 days, 10 hours and 55 minutes rowing around the clock, facing the destruction of their small boat and near-certain death every mile of the way, before finally reaching the iconic span of San Francisco s Golden Gate Bridge. Dawson s thrilling account of his epic adventure details how he and Chris propelled their fragile craft, stroke by stroke for thousands of miles across some of the most dangerous expanses of ocean, overcoming failure, personal tragedy and everything that nature could throw at him along the way.

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A Book of the Year in The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Sunday Express, TLS, Irish Times* Pure class Ian Rankin Pitch-perfect Lee Child A powerful standalone spy thriller from a true contemporary master Daily TelegraphTrying to investigate the Secret Service is like trying to get rid of the stink of dead badger. Hard. For two years the government s Monochrome inquiry has produced nothing more than a series of dead ends.The Service has kept what happened in the newly reunified Berlin under wraps for decades, and intends for it to stay that way. But then the OTIS file turns up. What classified secrets does it hold? And what damage will it create?All Max Janácek knows is that someone is chasing him through the pitch-dark country lanes and they want him gone.WE ALL HAVE JOBS TO DO IN THE DAYLIGHT. IT S WHAT YOU DO IN THE SECRET HOURS THAT REVEALS WHO YOU REALLY ARE. Wonderful . . . high action, a spinning moral compass, and hidden motives on every page Michael Connelly*Mick Herron s The Secret Hours was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2023

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The captivating story of the Westâ ™s love affair with Indian spiritualityâ ”from the orientalism of the British Empire to modern counterculture.In 1897, an Indian yogi exhibited himself at Londonâ ™s Westminster Aquarium, demonstrating yoga positions to a bemused audience. Four years earlier, Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda spoke at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, where Annie Besant extolled the â ˜exquisite beautyâ ™ of his spiritual message. The Victorians were fascinated by, yet suspicious of, Indian religious beliefs and practices. But within two generations, legions of young Westerners were following the â ˜hippie trailâ ™ to the subcontinent, the Beatles meditating at the feet of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Journalist Mick Brownâ ™s vivid account charts this eccentric history of Western obsessions with Indian faith, through a curious cast of scholars, seekers, charlatans and saints.From bestselling epic poems on the Buddha to murder plots, magic and the occult, The Nirvana Express is an exhilarating, sometimes troubling journey through the Westâ ™s search for enlightenment.

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Build your childâ ™s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHarriet Tubman was born into slavery in 19th Century America, but managed to escape and gain her freedom. Follow this amazing biography of a woman who was prepared to risk her own life to save others from the slavery she had escaped, and learn about the Underground Railroad that she used to achieve this.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type: A biographyCurriculum links: History; CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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The captivating story of the Westâ ™s love affair with Indian spiritualityâ ”from the orientalism of the British Empire to modern counterculture. In 1897, an Indian yogi exhibited himself at Londonâ ™s Westminster Aquarium, demonstrating yoga positions to a bemused audience. Four years earlier, Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda spoke at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, where Annie Besant extolled the â ˜exquisite beautyâ ™ of his spiritual message. The Victorians were fascinated by, yet suspicious of, Indian religious beliefs and practices. But within two generations, legions of young Westerners were following the â ˜hippie trailâ ™ to the subcontinent, the Beatles meditating at the feet of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Journalist Mick Brownâ ™s vivid account charts this eccentric history of Western obsessions with Indian faith, through a curious cast of scholars, seekers, charlatans and saints. From bestselling epic poems on the Buddha to murder plots, magic and the occult, The Nirvana Express is an exhilarating, sometimes troubling journey through the Westâ ™s search for enlightenment.

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A New York Times Bestseller This suspenseful YA thriller is yet another testament to Jackson⠙s talent.⠝⠔ELLE New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another stunning, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, following a freshman girl whose college life is turned upside down when her roommate⠙s ex-convict brother moves into their dorm and starts controlling their every move. Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her new roommate⠙s brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. But Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet⠔and how could she say no to one of her new best friends?Devonte is older, as charming as he is intelligent, pushing every student he meets to make better choices about their young lives. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice and growing group of followers. When one of Jordyn⠙s roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university⠙s lone white student to uncover the mystery⠔or become trapped at the center of a web of lies more tangled than she can imagine.

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YOU SAW IT. YOU WERE TOO SCARED TO ACT. BUT NOW IT⠙S COMING FOR YOU⠦From the mind behind the international bestseller The Whisper Man comes a new nightmare⠘The Man Made of Smoke was in equal parts terrifying, creepy, thrilling and moving⠙ Marnie Riches⠘A haunting, atmospheric story⠦Truly a white-knuckle read from start to finish⠙ Tracy Sierra⠘Creepy and atmospheric from the first page, The Man Made Of Smoke is as well-written as it is tense⠙ Rachel Wolf--You never forget the day you meet a serial killer.Dan was just a teenager when he had a chance encounter with the elusive killer known only as ⠜the man made of smoke⠝. Nobody could blame him for being too scared to intervene, for being too scared to save the latest victim, for letting the killer vanish again.Nobody except Dan himself.Years later, Dan has a successful career as a criminal psychiatrist, unpicking the very darkest of human behaviour. Because, despite what he saw that day, Dan knows there s no such thing as a monster.But now his father, John, has gone missing. And, when Dan returns to the small island where he grew up, he finds out that not long before his disappearance, John had stumbled across a body.As Dan begins to dig, he finds unsettling links, stretching all the way back to the man made of smoke.Which means this might just be a chance to not only save his dad, but to finally find redemption.But what if he s been wrong about that day for all these years.What if he was right to be scared?--Praise for The Man Made of Smoke Balancing his trademark hint of the supernatural with very real fears, this is a book full of regret and grief, but most of all heart. I loved Dan - I was swept up in his story, riding the wave of his uncertainty and worry Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man I tore through this gritty tale of guilt, grief and the ghosts that haunt us. The twists are exceptionally well executed, the emotional through line compelling, and the mercurial baddie is genuinely unsettling⠦If you loved The Whisper Man, you⠙ll love this, too. Nightmares guaranteed! Josh Winning, author of Heads Will Roll It is a rare talent to be able to write a compulsive thriller with such heart⠦Written with skill and intelligence, and told with empathy and nuance, this is a novel that⠙s not to be missed. I loved every word Rebecca Thorne, author of The Grief House Creepy, compelling and so fiendishly tricky, I couldn⠙t put it down. Another surefire winner from the king of haunting! Natalie Chandler, author of The VoicesPraise for Alex North: As terrifying as a great horror novel, as unpredictable as the best type of crime novel and above all beautifully written...a writer who is an absolute master of his craft Jane Casey This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own New York Times Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy Alex Michaelides

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After nearly thirty years and almost 500 poems, Poems on the Underground has become a familiar and welcome sight on London s Tube, paying tribute to the magnificent tradition of English poetry, and to those who have contributed to its richness and diversity. In this beautiful paperback edition, poems old and new, familiar and unfamiliar explore such diverse topics as love, London, exile, family, dreams, war, music and nature, and feature hundreds of poets including Owen Sheers, Paul Muldoon, Sylvia Plath, William Blake, D. H. Lawrence, Kathleen Raine, Roger McGough, Wilfred Owen, Wendy Cope and John Clare, among many others.

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A paw-some box set of the first six Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This deluxe boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one s self.

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Now a major film starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle, First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America’s most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong – the man whose “one small step” changed history. In First Man, Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this “magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. Hansen vividly recreates Armstrong #39;s career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator flying over North Korea to his formative transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to his piloting Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space. For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong #39;s storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children. In the years since the Moon landing, rumors swirled around Armstrong concerning his dreams of space travel, his religious beliefs, and his private life. This book reveals the man behind the myth. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and as an individual. In First Man, the personal, technological, epic, and iconic blend to form the portrait of a great but reluctant hero who will forever be known as history #39;s most famous space traveler.

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From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS - an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane s secrets to success, health, wealth and self-improvement.From Gucci: I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going through something. It s not going to be easy. But study these words, and put them into action. I want this book to keep you motivated. I want you to keep coming back to it for guidance and inspiration. You can put it on your shelf and keep going to TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness. This book is a challenge. Don t underestimate yourself. Don t think that what you re saying is not important. Don t think you can t achieve the impossible. Everyone needs some game, so here it is. TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness is for the world. Enjoy. In this inspiring follow-up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distils the legend s timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus and hard work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inwards and upwards to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must-read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.

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Kipper the dog has found a soggy blue balloon in the garden. At first, it seems like an ordinary balloon, but it s not. It s full of fun, magic and endless possibilities... 30 years after it was first published, The Blue Balloon is a celebrated picture book classic. It features the very first appearance of Mick Inkpen s much-loved puppy charachter, Kipper, and has delighted millions of children worldwide. This playful tale of imagination, complete with fantastic fold-out pages, is a classic to be treasured, loved and shared time and time again.This gorgeous anniversary edition comes complete with special bonus material and is an absolute must for all Kipper fans!

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Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy ⠓ as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man⠙s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more about LEGO Spider-Man, giving them exciting facts and behind-the-scenes insights they won⠙t find anywhere else.© 2025 The LEGO Group© 2025 MARVEL

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Pilates benefits every body--including yours!Pilates is exercise for your mind, body, and spirit, but what if your body won t cooperate? How can you take advantage of all Pilates has to offer--strengthening your core, enhancing your flexibility, and even improving your posture--if you think you re too old or too big or too physically unable to perform the Hundred, the Shoulder Bridge, or the Double-Leg Stretch?No matter what your age, size, or physical ability is, you can do every exercise in Pilates for Everyone. Each Pilates exercise shows the typical movements for gaining the physical and mental benefits from that exercise. Then each exercise offers at least three variations performed by people just like you to help you find the right modification that fits who you are. This way, no matter which version you perform, you re going to reach similar goals. Pilates for Everyone includes these features: • 50 step-by-step exercises for specific body areas • Step-by-step modifications for every exercise • 10 routines that combine exercises from the book for maximum benefits • Expert advice from Micki Havard on how to get the most out of your practice–––“I’m a lead instructor trainer for Merrithew and Stott Pilates. I have spent more than two decades sharing the passion of Pilates and movements with my students and aspiring new instructors. Micki Havard has included in this book exercises and modifications suitable for everyone’s needs. Micki knows how to deliver key principles so you can practice Pilates safely at home. I find Micki’s book easy to follow and inspiring. Her guidance will make everyone strong!” Thicha SrivisalPilates expertwww.breathepilates.com.sg@thichapilates ––– “It’s about time this book was written by Micki. Her insights in fitness, Pilates, and well-being are to be revered. Micki’s perseverance on this journey to inspire and empower others is to be embraced. With her work, she encourages others to achieve their fullest potential through her belief in them, the Pilates method, and her wealth of knowledge. Literally ANY body can benePHIT from MickiPHIT. Coming from years of experience, she has channeled all of her knowledge and experience into writing this book for everyBODY. Taking away the layers of perceived obstacles by people’s mindset, anyBODY can do it—and she shows you how in this fabulous book.” Debbie RobbinsFounder of Air Control Pilateswww.aircontrolpilates.com@aircontrolpilates–––“This book is an incredible resource for learning movement in a way that is accessible for EVERY body no matter what stage of life you are in. Micki gives clear and detailed directions, with so many options for modifications. Her exercises are easy for you to follow and will help you achieve your goals. I love the way the photos and descriptions speak to a diverse population. Micki Havard’s expert teaching will give you the confidence and strength to exercise consistently and enjoy the work every time you do it!” Jill HarrisOwner of Informed BodyCreator of FitSpringswww.fitsprings.com@jillharrispilates –––“Pilates for Everyone written by Micki Havard is exactly what the title implies. Micki doesn’t just use words but shows readers that the statement in the title is indeed true. This vibrant book that warmly welcomes the reader into the world of Pilates clearly explains how each exercise is executed. The models, who we also learn about their background, are not Pilates statues but actual everyday people who show that Pilates can be done by everyone. The breakdown of the book—the workouts, variations, modifications, and adjustments—are excellent and show the reader that at whatever fitness level they’re at, they too can move with strength and joy!” Michelle DuVallCreator of Barre Variationswww.barrevariations.com@barrevariations

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THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE A delightful book, well-researched, complex and hugely entertaining ANN CLEEVES A twisting plot and an intriguing cast of characters, together with vivid glimpses of the vibrant, complex world of post-Independence Bombay - and a narrative that thunders along with the pace and drama of an elephant on the rampage ANDREW TAYLORBombay, 1950When the body of a white man is found frozen in the Himalayan foothills near Dehra Dun, he is christened the Ice Man by the national media. Who is he? How long has he been there? Why was he killed?As Inspector Persis Wadia and Metropolitan Police criminalist Archie Blackfinch investigate the case in Bombay, they uncover a trail left behind by the enigmatic Ice Man - a trail leading directly into the dark heart of conspiracy.Meanwhile, two new murders grip the city. Is there a serial killer on the loose, targeting Europeans? Rich in atmosphere, the thrilling third chapter in the CWA Historical Dagger-winning Malabar House series pits Persis against a mystery from beyond the grave, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent post-colonial India, a nation struggling to redefine itself in the shadow of the Raj. A stunning, richly imagined and downright thrilling mystery. Vaseem Khan has that rare ability to transport you wholly to a bygone time, and he does so with such skill and charm. I loved it CHRIS WHITAKER A compelling historical thriller ... Codes, crime and conspiracies collide in post-colonial India D.V. BISHOP One of my top reads this year. A peerless portrait of early independent India through the eyes of new crime fiction star, India s first police detective, Persis Wadia BARBARA NADEL The brilliant Persis Wadia is one of the most electrifying figures in crime fiction today. Vaseem Khan keeps getting better and better WILLIAM SHAW Outstanding IMRAN MAHMOOD This is historical crime fiction at its best - a compelling mix of social insight and complex plotting with a thoroughly engaging heroine. A highly promising new series MAIL ON SUNDAY This is historical crime fiction at its sharpest SUNDAY TIMES The Lost Man of Bombay is the latest outstanding entry in the Malabar House series. Persis Wadia is shaping up to be a giant of the scene - a detective as dogged and determined as any out there, with a point to prove and a chip on her shoulder as deep as it is justified. Her latest case is as beautifully written and evocative as you ve come to expect from Vaseem Khan, a gripping and engrossing mystery that draws deeply on its setting and time period but nonetheless reads as fresh and original. This is a writer at the top of his game and a series that just keeps getting better ROD REYNOLDS

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London Underground By Design is the beautifully illustrated new book from Mark Ovenden, the acclaimed author of Great Railway Maps of the World, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Tube in 2013.Since its establishment 150 years ago as the world s first urban subway, the London Underground has continuously set a benchmark for design that has influenced transit systems from New York to Tokyo, Moscow to Paris and beyond. London Underground by Design is the first meticulous study of every aspect of that feat, a comprehensive history of one of the world s most celebrated design achievements, and of the visionaries who brought it to life.Beginning in the pioneering Victorian age, Mark Ovenden charts the evolution of architecture, branding, typeface, map design, interior and textile styles, posters, signage and graphic design and how these came together to shape not just the Underground s identity, but the character of London itself. This is the story of celebrated designers - from Frank Pick, the guru who conceptualised the modern Tube s look under the design fit for purpose mantra, to Harry Beck, Tube diagram creator, and from Marion Dorn, one of the twentieth century s leading textile designers, to Edward Johnston, creator of the distinctive font that bears his name, as well as Leslie Green, designer of central London s distinctive ruby-red tiled stations, and the Design Research Unit s head, Misha Black, who in the 1960s rebranded British Railways and created the Victoria line s distinctive style, and Sir Norman Foster, architect of Canary Wharf station. Fascinating ... authoritative ... bristles with photographs I ve never seen before ... the book does ample justice to a network that - overcrowded and overpriced - is a glorious palimpsest of design Andrew Martin, Observer I wouldn t ordinarily enthuse about one book at such length, but this is an important work...not because it s an entertaining read (it is), but because it identifies the birth of a brand...and records the birth of a new idea - the transport interchange Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Magazine Mark Ovenden has devotedly documented the designs associated with [the Underground] ... addictive for anyone interested in the look of everyday life Telegraph This beautifully illustrated history is a worth tribute [to 150 years of design] Shortlist A wonderful, handsome book ... it makes me want to nerd out, get a travel card and whiz out to the strange ends of Metroland or the UFO shape of Southgate station Robert Bownes/Andrew Tuck, Monocle Weekly (Radio programme)Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. His previous books are Metro Maps of the World, Paris Metro Style and Great Railway Maps of the World. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and lives in London.

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IF YOU SEE HIS REFLECTIONIT #39;S ALREADY TOO LATE . . .Five years ago, Jenny Lind was abducted on her way home from school.Now her lifeless body is found hanging in a playground. But there is no evidence and only one witness - a man who cannot remember what he saw.With Detective Joona Linna and the police scrambling to find a lead, another girl goes missing. And as they close in on the killer, they discover that the Mirror Man #39;s crimes are more shocking than they ever could have imagined . . .From the 17 million copy global bestseller Lars Kepler comes the darkest, most chilling crime thriller of the year - perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Ragnar Jonasson, and Alex North #39;s The Whisper Man.Praise for The Mirror Man: #39;Chilling, nerve-shredding, clever, and impossibly dark #39; - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End #39;As dark and chilling as a Swedish winter #39; - GREGG HURWITZ #39;Picture Hannibal Lecter sitting down to channel Stieg Larsson #39; - BRAD THOR

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