the vanishing trick jenni spangler

#39;A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic #39;A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song #39;Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse #39;A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper #39;s Island #39;Jenni Spangler is the next big voice in children’s magical history novels’ Lucy Powrie, author of The Paper Hearts Society #39;Deliciously dark and atmospheric … I couldn’t get enough #39; Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole An Elephant #39;A spectacular heart-stopping adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world #39; Tamsin Winter, author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe #39;An eventful gothic adventure full of secrets and surprises #39; Sunday Times Book of The Weekâ ‹Step into a world of secrets, folklore and illusions, where nothing is as it seems and magic is at play… Madame Augustina Pinchbeck, travels the country conjuring the spirits of dearly departed loved ones... for a price. Whilst her ability to contact ghosts is a game of smoke and mirrors, there is real magic behind her tricks too - if you know where to look. Through a magical trade, she persuades children to part with precious objects, promising to use her powers to help them. But Pinchbeck is a deceiver, instead turning their items into enchanted Cabinets that bind the children to her and into which she can vanish and summon them at will. When Pinchbeck captures orphan Leander, events are set into motion that see him and his new friends Charlotte and Felix, in a race against time to break Pinchbeck’s spell, before one of them vanishes forever…#TheVanishingTrickA historical adventure with a magical twist from an outstanding debut talent. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Trick - Jenni Spangler

Pull back the curtain and enter a world where mystery and magic take centre stage in a gloriously gothic adventure from Jenni Spangler, illustrated by Chris Mould. Twelve-year-old Tig works at Manchester #39;s Theatre Royale, cleaning, selling tickets and doing anything else that is asked of her by her tyrannical boss, Mr Snell. Tig will do whatever it takes to get closer to her dream – to become a Stage Manager and spend her days inventing new ways to imagine and build the intricate machinery and props that bring the exciting productions to life! But when a strange new act – a talking machine – arrives at the Theatre Royale, it moves and behaves in a way that Tig just can’t work out. It’s as though it’s alive somehow . . . And when the machine appears to be hiding a dangerous secret, Tig must race against time to solve the mystery, before everything and everyone she cares about is lost forever. A Victorian adventure full of ghost, gadgets and shifty villains, from the critically-acclaimed Jenni Spangler, who #39;s debut The Vanishing Trick, was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. Praise for THE VANISHING TRICK: A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic #39;A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song #39;Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse #39;A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper #39;s Island

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In The Engagement Effect, Emmy Award–winning educator Steve Spangler shows how the right mix of curiosity, trust, and unforgettable experiences can spark a chain reaction of engagement that transforms how we lead, teach, and connect.What’s the secret to unforgettable learning, loyal teams, and people who lean in and want more? It starts with shared experiences that spark connection and trust. In The Engagement Effect, Emmy-winning educator and television host Steve Spangler pulls back the curtain on decades of work creating moments that matter. Whether you’re leading a classroom or a company, this book offers a blueprint for designing experiences that invite participation, build real trust, and inspire meaningful action. The Engagement Effect is what happens when people feel emotionally and intellectually connected to the moment you’ve created—and they carry that feeling forward. You’ll learn how to: Design memorable experiences that create real connection Capture attention in the first fifteen seconds Build trust in a room full of strangers Lead with curiosity, humor, and authenticity Transform everyday interactions into moments that matter Backed by science and powered by story, The Engagement Effect will change the way you lead, teach, and communicate—so people don’t just listen . . . they engage.

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Forget The Salt Path - this writer s introspective journey provides genuine food for thought... Chastened but buoyant, she s stimulating to be with, her book the best kind of walking companion Guardian Touching, thoughtful and frank - Jenn Ashworth is a wonderful writer David Nicholls, author of You Are Here I ve long loved Ashworth s uncanny fiction, and this memoir is filled with her characteristic understanding of the connections between the physical world and our interior lives. Wonderful for taking on a walk yourself. Financial Times Like going on a long walk with an old friend: I loved it Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeBurnt out and longing for an escape, Jenn Ashworth emerged from lockdown with a compulsive need to walk - and to walk away. Armed with little more than the knowledge imparted by a two-day orienteering course and a set of maps, she embarked on the most epic of English walks: Wainwright s Coast to Coast.Guided not just by Wainwright s writing but also by daily letters from her friend Clive - facing an epic journey of his own - Jenn s pilgrimage soon becomes more than just walking: a chance to reconnect and excavate, to re-engage with the act of caring for others and for oneself.But the walk s tricky terrain is not the only thing standing in Jenn s way. As days go by, her balance begins to fail her and the act of putting one foot in front the other becomes a new exercise in caution. When a vicious heatwave forces her to pause her expedition and gives her an opportunity to investigate the new limitations of her body, Jenn is confronted with a life-altering diagnosis - and a new path of self-discovery. With honesty, humour and determination, Ashworth s journey takes the reader from coast to coast in search of freedom Jessica Andrews, author of Milk Teeth Stunning - and stunningly intelligent . . . I was very moved and with her every step of the way Julie Myerson, author of Nonfiction Full of intelligence and wisdom, searing self-awareness and humour... Jenn Ashworth is an incredibly talented writer Lily Dunn, author of Sins of My Father Beautifully realised and powerful Catherine Taylor, author of The Stirrings

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**Longlisted for the Moore Prize for Human Rights Writing** A tragic portrait of a disappearing world, created with passion and literary grace SALMAN RUSHDIE‘Janine di Giovanni is a humane and persistent witness’ HISHAM MATAR Profoundly moving MARK TULLY_______________________The Vanishing reveals the plight and possible extinction of Christian communities across Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine after 2,000 years in their historical homeland. Some of the countries that first nurtured and characterized Christianity - along the North African Coast, on the Euphrates and across the Middle East and Arabia - are the ones in which it is likely to first go extinct. Christians are already vanishing. We are past the tipping point, now tilted toward the end of Christianity in its historical homeland. Christians have fled the lands where their prophets wandered, where Jesus Christ preached, where the great Doctors and hierarchs of the early church established the doctrinal norms that would last millennia. From Syria to Egypt, the cities of northern Iraq to the Gaza Strip, ancient communities, the birthplaces of prophets and saints, are losing any living connection to the religion that once was such a characteristic feature of their social and cultural lives. In The Vanishing, Janine di Giovanni has combined astonishing journalistic work to discover the last traces of small, hardy communities where ancient rituals are quietly preserved amid 360 degree threats. Full of faith and hope, di Giovanni s riveting personal stories make a unique act of pre-archeology: the last chance to visit the living religion before all that will be left are the stones of the past.

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From the bestselling novelist, travel writer, and ⠜master of the short story⠝ (NPR) comes a brilliant new collection. The stories in The Vanishing Point are both exotic and domestic, their settings ranging from Hawaii to Africa and New England. Each focuses on life⠙s vanishing points⠔a moment when seemingly all lines running through one⠙s life converge, and one can see no farther, yet must deal with the implications. With the insight, subtlety, and empathy that has long characterized his work, Theroux has written deeply moving stories about memory, longing, and the passing of time, reclaiming his status, once again, as a master of the form. ⠘The most gifted, most prodigal writer of his generation⠙ Jonathan Raban⠘The most exciting contemporary practitioner of a literary tradition honed to elegantly crafted terseness by Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene. A terrific teller of tales and conjurer of exotic locales⠙ Sunday Times

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Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she s still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Vanishing Act, Kitty is called on to investigate a disappearance. Magical double-act The Great Marella and Crystal the Poodle are in town performing their magic show at the Diamond Light theatre, but mid-way through a vanishing act Crystal fails to reappear. Can Kitty use her powers to track down Crystal and save the show?

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“Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read.” —Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books A Friend for Henry and Henry, Like Always, this delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences stars a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum. It’s Field Trip Day! Henry #39;s class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs, Henry #39;s favorite. But it also means a lot of things that are new: a noisy school bus ride, a building full of echoes and hallways, and plenty of chances to get lost! Will he find something that makes all of this new worth the trip? Come along with Henry in this funny, bighearted tale about trying new things, exploring new places, and finding the courage to make yourself heard.JUST RIGHT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is perfect for newly independent readers who are just moving on to longer books. FIRST FIELD TRIP: This story will encourage and reassure any child beginning school or preparing to embark on their first field trip as Henry navigates the excitement (and potential anxiety) that comes with doing new things for the first time. GREAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL READ: Perfect for any reader starting a new school year, the Henry series explores common school experiences in a gentle, funny, and encouraging way. DIVERSE STORIES: Centering neurodivergent kids is vital to expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. The Henry series provides a mirror and a window for kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read. AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song received a Schneider Family Book Honor Award for their picture book A Friend for Henry. See how the story continues in this classic-feeling early reader series based on the same character!Perfect for: Newly independent readers Parents of kids on the spectrum Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for a children’s book that offers a window into the experience of autism Kids with varying levels of social anxiety Gift givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about trying new things Author: Kansas City, Missouri Illustrator: New York City, NY

Objev podobné jako Henry and the Something New - Jenn Bailey

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionHome Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving girl and her friends overhear a plot to rob her dad’s insectarium, they embark on a mission to stop the burglary of the museum’s rarest insects. Inspired by true events, this STEM-based adventure is perfect for fans of hijinks and mysteries.Without a mom and with her dad busy running the museum, Liberty Jacobs was practically raised by the tarantulas, leopard geckos, and rare butterflies of the Walnut Street Insectarium. She loves being the resident “Bug Girl,” but unless Liberty and her dad can snag a big investor, they’ll lose the museum, their home, and the funding Liberty needs to launch her dream business: a butterfly release program called Life Liberty.The investor meeting is a week away, but there’s a big problem: Liberty has reason to suspect there’s going to be a buglary of the museum’s rarest animals. But the police don’t believe her, and with Dad out of town for an insect convention, it’s up to Liberty and her friends (and her vast knowledge of bug defense mechanisms) to thwart the thieves and save the museum.The Bug Bandits is:perfect for readers ages 8 and up who love mystery and suspenseAn empowering story of adventure, friendship, and courageIdeal for fans of Blue Balliett, James Ponti, and Deron Hicks

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The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it s not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it s everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Ten years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters story lines intersect? Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person s decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.

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Six captivating true-crime stories, spanning Mark Bowden s long and illustrious career, cover a variety of crimes complicated by extraordinary circumstances. In The Case of the Vanishing Blonde, the veteran reporter revisits some of his most riveting stories and examines the effects of modern technology on the journalistic process.From a story of a campus rape in 1983, to three cold cases solved by the inimitable private detective Ken Brennan, an LAPD investigation that unearths a murderer within its own ranks and the darkest corners of internet chatrooms, this collection contains all the best the genre has to offer. Gripping true crime from an old pro (Wall Street Journal).

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JENNI FAGAN HAS BEEN NAMED AS ONE OF GRANTA MAGAZINE S BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2013SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAMES TAIT BLACK PRIZE FOR FICTION AND THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2013 One of the most cunning and spirited novels I ve read for years Ali Smith An utterly magnificent achievement Irvine WelshFifteen-year old Anais Hendricks is smart, funny and fierce, but she is also a child who has been let down, or worse, by just about every adult she has ever met. Sitting in the back of a police car, she finds herself headed for the Panopticon, a home for chronic young offenders where the social workers are as suspicious as its residents. But Anais can t remember the events that have led her there, or why she has blood on her school uniform...

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** THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ** A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR ** A WASHINGTON POST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A sizzling debut - NEW YORK TIMES Raw, emotional and haunting - DAILY MAILOne girl escaped. But the forest took another... A young girl wanders into the small town of Koraha, her hands stained with blood. She won t speak, but her path is tracked through New Zealand s unforgiving wilderness to a cabin - and the scene of a double murder. The townsfolk know this cabin; it has a violent history. Twenty years ago, another girl was forced to flee, leaving her siblings and father behind. But now that her family s secrets have led to more victims, Effie has no choice but to return to the bush and face the truth of what happened there... and why she ran. Flooded with atmosphere and full of twists, The Vanishing Place is perfect for readers of Lucy Clarke, Liz Moore and Chris Whitaker. A genuinely thrilling ride - LISA GARDNER A page-turner that I finished in one sitting - PATRICIA WOLF Zoë Rankin is a brilliant new talent - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS An evocative, intelligent, five-star read - JANICE HALLETT Deeply atmospheric and full of intrigue - PHILIPPA EAST

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Place - Zoe Rankin

Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so fast? And why is it essential not only to the people and animals within it, but to the whole world? Can anything be done to save it? This story, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from limited development? This picture book offers an exciting perspective on a controversial and topical subject.

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Bronte Tempestra is back for another fun-filled adventure at Sir Sebastian s School for Squires!When Bronte hears that the Sun Bolt has been stolen from her friend Ellie s kingdom, she feels certain that the Weather Witch is to blame. Will the realm s knights step forward and stop her once and for all? Or is it going to be down to Bronte to set things right again?But when a sneaky midnight quest to the Vanishing Kingdom goes seriously wrong, Bronte finds herself far from Sir Sebastian s School for Squires and with little clue about how she s even going to get home. Fortunately, Bronte has made herself some friends in high places, and together they just might be able to find their way back and save the day!The final thrilling adventure in this fun-filled fantasy series for readers aged 7 and up, packed with illustrations.Perfect for fans of RAINBOW GREY and WITCH WARS.

Objev podobné jako Bronte Tempestra and the Vanishing Kingdom - Bex Hoganová

A funny yet empowering story about a child, who unaware of his own talents, creates a diverse community around him, delighting in his show. This is an adorable story, complemented by energetic, fun illustrations. The art excels at showing the growing happy crowd of diverse spectators enjoying Louis’s capers, and it’s hard not to smile and shout “Hooray!” along with them . -- Youth Services Book Review A sweet picture book read about embracing the unexpected, THE MISSING TRICK will delight young readers with its simplicity and magic . -- YA and Kids Central A fun and # inclusive picture book with lots to explore . -- CILIP School Libraries Group A magical story about talent and self-belief, that acts as a reminder that sometimes distractions can mean we miss the magic happening right in front of us . ?-- Paper Ren A simple yet powerful book…Aimee Wright s beautifully illustrated audience are diverse too - meaning every child reading this book can relate to the people they see shown on the pages . -- The Value s Bookshelf An entirely clever and brilliantly illustrated story. I can’t recommend this one highly enough!  -- My Shelves Are Full Meet Louis… Every little thing he does is MAGIC!Louis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can’t find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust. He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady.... With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly... But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding???Finally, Louis looks in his bag…. climbs in it…. and disappears. Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time. He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head.An adorable story to enjoy time and again, complemented by energetic, fun illustrations by newcomer Aimee Wright.

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, české titulky, žánr: dobrodružná, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! The Vanishing of Ethan Carter přichází jako tajemná hra z pohledu první osoby. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Vaším cílem bude především průzkum a objevování. Hra je bez jakýchkoliv bojů. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Láká vás okultizmus? Zahrajete si za okultního detektiva Paula Prospera. Jeho úkolem bude vyřešit brutální vraždu a zmizení dalšího člověka. nbsp;...

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New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller!In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life.The Truly Devious case-an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936-has consumed Stevie for years. It s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime.Stevie s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity-Edward King s son.But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn t just a piece of history-it s a live wire into the present.* Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library s Best of the Best Books of 2019 * Hypable s Best Books of 2019 *

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â ˜Jenni Daiches has astonishingly re-created a lost world... I wept and laughed and wished I had written it.â ™MIRIAM MARGOLYESÂ An urgent exploration of the fragility and beauty of our shared humanity, here and elsewhere. HANNAH HOLTSCHNEIDER, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGHÂ About the bookRosa Roshkin is five years old when her family are murdered in a pogrom and she is forced to leave behind everything she knows with only a suitcase of clothes and her fatherâ ™s violin. An epic generational novel about womanhood and Judaeo-Scottish experience across two World Wars, the creation of Israel and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Jenni Daichesâ ™s Somewhere Else explores todayâ ™s most difficult and urgent questions, not least of which: how to find identity in displacement.

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Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play ... but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before it’s too late. The third book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles – including search games, mazes and maths conundrums – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh s MaskPublishing in 2023: 9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

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Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this is historical romantasy adventure will sweep you awayThis edition has been revised and expanded, with new spicy adult scenes****Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Now she s hunted by enemies determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind.Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they re thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes.But Aileana realizes she s not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she ll have to outwit them all.Readers love The Falconer: I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breath-taking and the heroine really badass!! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Readers love The Falconer series: I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is so different in terms of what s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I found the storyline unique . . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn t happen . . . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Every story needs a happy ending. And you can t have yours until you find the bookstore. 1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. A young woman rushes out, panicked by the sound of hounds in the distance. The bookstore vanishes...Present day. In a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can t believe she s about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But Dora s mother tells her they are both in danger...Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family s mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations.Readers will lose themselves in the mesmerising magic of this absorbing and utterly unputdownable page-turner. Perfect for fans of Weyward, The Lost Apothecary and Practical Magic.What readers are saying about Helen Phifer: Wow!!!... I did NOT in a million years see THAT coming!!!... I smashed this in one sitting and could not sleep until I finished it which ended up being 3am!!!... Absolutely unputdownable page-turning book... Absolutely LOVED IT... I was just gobsmacked by the twist... Will stay with me for a long time. Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I devoured it over two evenings (I was working both days or I d have read it quicker) - and I stayed up until WAY past my bedtime on the first night because I didn t want to put it down! Urban Sapphire, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read this book in one sitting... I was hooked from the first page... a real rollercoaster of a read... will get your heart pumping. I absolutely loved it. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my God what a heart-stopping read... I had goosebumps. I had chills... It grabs you from page one... hold tight until the last page and beyond. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a book!... I found myself holding my breath and having to read the last few chapters on into the early hours of the morning because I just needed to find out what happened. Mrs Bloggs Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Bookstore - Helen Phifer

A deliciously darkly funny thriller of the very best kind - Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten----------Life as a missing person is absolute murder...When artist Eloise Ford hears that human remains found in an abandoned mine are believed to be those of long-missing teenager Elizabeth King, the shock sends her reeling.It can t be true. Eloise knows this for a fact because... she is Elizabeth King.Now, her carefully curated life in Cornwall is falling apart. Her husband is acting strangely, her children aren t speaking to her and she can t sell a painting for love nor money. But much more worrying are the signs that someone knows exactly who she is... and why she had to vanish thirty years ago.Eloise needs answers. Is her son s ex-girlfriend just plain annoying... or does she know something? Will the detection skills of the online Truth Seekers group prove more than amateurish? What s the real story behind those village newcomers?And just how far would she go to keep her family, her friends, and her fraudulent life, safe?----------Readers love Jo Jakeman! I couldn t put this down - such a clever, witty mystery, with great twists and a brilliant cast of characters who aren t always what they seem... I loved it! - Nicci Cloke, author of Her Many Faces I raced through this intriguing, twisty and darkly funny thriller! - Roz Watkins, author of The Red House What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it 😊 - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read! - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jo Jakeman s new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo? - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn t put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next! - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this; a fun and twisty mystery! - Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one. - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night - Womans Own A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias Absolutely loved this witty, wicked and cleverly plotted story, with its sharply-drawn characters and skewering of privilege and class.... a classic murder mystery - and one that will keep you guessing to the very end - Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies----------Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lisa Jewell and Kristen Perrin, this clever, darkly comic thriller will keep you glued to the pages!

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Act - Jo Jakeman

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween!The Crayons want to go trick-or-treating, but they re not sure what to say!In this humorous Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbours doorbells. (Hint: It s NOT Boo! )

Objev podobné jako The Crayons Trick or Treat - Drew Daywalt

The high-stakes action of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the high society manners of Bridgerton, with the sexy romance of Rebecca Yarros.Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Survivors cower in the shadows, dreading the next attack. Relentless, the fae hunt Aileana, determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind. Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they re thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. Traitors could doom them all.The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes. But Aileana realizes she s not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she ll have to outwit them all.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Throne - May Elizabeth

Discover the spellbinding mystery from the Richard Judy bestselling author of THE GLASS HOUSE An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery KATE MORTON One of the most enthralling novelists of the moment LISA JEWELL______When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, all is clearly not well.They find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their only daughter, five years before. No one seems any closer to finding out the truth.Why did Audrey vanish? Who is keeping her fate secret?As the sisters are lured into the mystery of their missing cousin, the stifling summer takes a shocking, deadly turn.One which will leave blood on their hands, and put another girl in danger decades later . . .______ Evocative and filled with intrigue Clare Mackintosh One of the most enthralling novelists of the moment Lisa Jewell Exquisite and evocative - the pace and suspense are handled expertly Sarah Vaughan

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde - Eve Chase

Everyone in the family had a secret. Which one has proved deadly?When Mallory Dawson gets a call from a former colleague, Elsa, describing a strange scene, she initially thinks nothing of it. The teenage cleaner had gone into clean a holiday cottage in the forest to find a kettle boiling on the Aga, sandwiches half made and the family who were renting it gone.DI Harri Evans, however, has a story about the place from the time he was in uniform. He was called out to a girl with scratches down her face claiming someone unseen had attacked her.When the father of the missing family is found dead in their hire car there is an urgent hunt for the rest of the family. But their identities are false and there s no hint of their history. How are the past and present connected?A tense and atmospheric Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Fiona Cummins.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Act - Ward Sarah

The intense and breathtakingly accomplished novel from the bestselling author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT*440,000 copies sold* Seductive in style, prickly, disturbing and delicious Olivia Laing_____Edinburgh in the 1930s. The Lennox family is having trouble with its youngest daughter. Esme is outspoken, unconventional, and repeatedly embarrasses them in polite society. Something will have to be done.Years later, a young woman named Iris Lockhart receives a letter informing her that she has a great-aunt in a psychiatric unit who is about to be released.Iris has never heard of Esme Lennox and the one person who should know more, her grandmother Kitty, seems unable to answer Iris s questions. What could Esme have done to warrant a lifetime in an institution? And how is it possible for a person to be so completely erased from a family s history?_____ Actually unputdownable Ali Smith Compulsively readable Daily Telegraph O Farrell s subtlety and delicate touch have never been so finely demonstrated Independent on Sunday_____⭐ What readers are saying; ⭐ A gripping page turner and easily the best book i ve read this year ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Truly stunning... the way she writes is just exquisite ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I wanted it to go on and on ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox - Maggie O’Farrellová

Shot through with compassion . . . this dreamlike, winding tale is a joy. A. L. KENNEDY Moving and unconventionally wise Guardian This was how I heard the most important story of my life, the thing that decided me, the story that determined who I was in the end.At a hotel bar in a quiet English town, two strangers meet by chance and share their stories. Hers is of an inconspicuous life, shaken by heartbreak and scattered with unfulfilled dreams. His is a dizzying tale of an unending quest for someone he lost in his youth.From the blustery cliffs of Dover to the confines of a dark prison cell; from the courtroom witness box to the West End stage, we join him as he slips through time.Extraordinary though his story is, what she has to reveal is even more surprising, and will take them to a place neither of them – or you – expected.From the bestselling author of FIVE RIVERS MET ON A WOODED PLAIN comes this captivating novel about love, abandonment, and the power of stories to help us find meaning in a confusing world – a world that can sometimes threaten to overwhelm us, but one that is rich with possibility, and always full of wonder.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Hours - Barney Norris

The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Bryant and May. Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)What do a murdered Brighton flower seller, the death of Cleopatra and a nude tableau show have in common? Read the most dangerous case yet for Stephens and Mephisto to find out. Christmas 1953. Max Mephisto and his daughter Ruby are headlining Brighton Hippodrome, an achievement only slightly marred by the less-than-savoury support act: a tableau show of naked living statues . This might appear to have nothing in common with DI Edgar Stephens current case of the death of a quiet flowerseller, but if there s one thing the old comrades have learned it s that, in Brighton, the line between art and life - and death - is all too easily blurred...

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Box - Elly Griffiths

Roll up! Roll up! The Shortbread Family Circus is in town! Introducing the first tale in The Big Top Mysteries, an exciting new series from Alexander McCall Smith and illustrator Sam Usher.Billy, Fern and Joe Shortbread are the stars of their family circus, but they also have another talent â ¦ they re experts at solving mysteries! When their circus moves into a new town they soon make friends with a young boy named Tom. But Tom can t enjoy the circus because his granny has disappeared and he s worried he ll never see her again. With the help of their astonishing circus skills can the Shortbread circus stars crack the clues and find Tom s granny?

Objev podobné jako The Case of the Vanishing Granny - Alexander McCall Smith

As the last petal falls, the final page is turned… Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows.Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing. Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako help their guests confront their lingering sadness through the power of stories, enabling them to move forward with renewed hope.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop - Takuya Asakura

Sparkles with wit and clever plotting Publishers Weekly Sexy . . . clever, fun Kirkus Reviews Forty years ago in the small town of Fogg Lake, The Incident occurred: an explosion released unknown gases, causing peculiar effects on its residents, including strange visions and ominous voices. Not wanting the government to get involved, they chalked it up to the hallucinogenic effects of mushrooms. Little did they know these effects would linger through the generations . . .Residents Catalina Lark and Olivia Dayton have been best friends for years and own an investigation firm together, using what they call the other sight to help with their business. When Olivia goes missing, Cat frantically begins the search for her. When scientist Slater Arganbright shows up, she accepts his help even though there s something about him she just can t trust.The duo discovers someone is hunting the witnesses of a murder that happened fourteen years ago - the very one Cat and Olivia witnessed as teens. Cat and Slater s search for Olivia takes them down a rabbit hole that is far more dangerous than they ever expected, and with a killer in their midst, neither of them can foresee who will come out alive.If you like Nora Roberts and Sandra Brown, you ll LOVE Jayne Ann Krentz Krentz expertly entwines high-stakes suspense, a paranormal-spiked plot, and a generous dollop of sexy romance with delightfully dry wit as she launches a thrilling and chilling new series Booklist (starred review) A smart, creative series start from a romance master who always entertains Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing - Jayne Ann Krentzová

*Don t miss the brand new gripping thriller from Jackie Kabler, The Revenge Plot, available now*⠘An ingenious plot, a captivating cast of character, and twists and turns that kept me guessing to the last page, loved it!⠙ Amanda ReynoldsWhat happens when your worst nightmare comes true?One spring morning, a bus full of children and their teachers from a Cotswolds primary school head off on a much-anticipated day trip.But as night falls and the well-heeled parents ⠓ one or two of them famous, as well as wealthy ⠓ wait at the school to collect their weary offspring, it soon becomes clear that something has gone very wrong.The children and their teachers simply do not come back.What⠙s happened doesn⠙t seem possible.How can an entire class of children simply vanish?Have you read a Jackie Kabler thriller yet? See why readers devour her writing⠦⠘One of the best thrillers of the year⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An absolute corker ⠦ totally engrossing and superbly written⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was totally captivated⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An absolutely incredible thriller ⠦ must-read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A roller coaster of a read, so many twists and turns⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Great suspense ⠦ a brilliant read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Will keep you on the edge of your seat⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Phenomenal ⠦ truly remarkable and amazingly unpredictable⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The concept is pure genius⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Perfectly paced⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This is prime for a TV adaptation⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A great page turner with plenty of twists⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing of Class 3B - Jackie Kabler

Cat creeps up and catches Rat while he is sleeping. Rat offers to show Cat a trick, so Cat lets him go. Rat takes a cricket bat out of a hat, then he disappears into the hat. When Cat looks in the hat, he finds a can of nuts! But Rat is hiding in the empty can, and he runs away from Cat! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Red A Phonics phase: 3

Objev podobné jako Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Red A Rat and Cat in the Hat Trick - Willis Jeanne

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is determined to discover the truth behind her uncle s mysterious disappearance when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years of hoping Aveline s uncle would return, they have finally decided to sell his house - but Aveline and Harold have other plans. Sneaking into her uncle s study, Aveline discovers he had been researching possible supernatural activity around an ancient burial mound - and linked this with the unexplained disappearances of other local villagers. Dark, magical forces are at work, and they ll do anything to remain hidden, as Aveline and Harold soon learn... Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison and Jennifer Killick.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing of Aveline Jones - Phil Hickes

Discover what happens in the new season of the hit DisneyPlus and Hulu series in this official Goosebumps YA novel! Includesan exclusive ending only available in this book!

Objev podobné jako The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: The Vanishing Novel) - Kate Howard

Meet the Donaldson girls - primary schoolers and detectives. Mae, clever and very, very proper. Isla, a wild, artistic soul most at homewandering the fells of England s beautiful Lake District. They are united by anuncanny ability to share their thoughts.

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Young of Rydal Cave - Warren Cabral

Ali is sure that he will have the best show-and-tell in the class - his magic tricks! But Ali gets flustered when one after another, his tricks all fail. How can he overcome his embarrassment? Sometimes, a magician just needs a little help!Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

Objev podobné jako Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix - Saadia Faruqi

A seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope Alexandra Walsh AD 61Brittania is in the hands of the Romans but when the conquering army betray the dead King Prasutagus by defiling his daughters, his Queen, Boudicca, is determined to regain her land. Iceni slave Brea remembers little of the time before the Romans, and has grown used to their louche and indulgent customs. She diligently goes about her duties looking after the artless Aurelia, wife-to-be of the handsome war hero Marcellus, but her longing for freedom and her desire to find her lost father, are never far from her mind. Present DayWhen Hanna returns to Norfolk from years working abroad, the strange dreams of her adolescence return: indistinct figures in tunics, mighty soldiers in armour, gladiators, temples, an Iceni warrior woman leading her people. Gradually Hannaâ ™s dreams begin to slip into the present as visions in the famous mists rolling across the fens, and as shocks of recognition when a new face moves to her childhood home. As Hanna realises that she has a connection with a tragedy that occurred many years before, so Brea has to understand that her fate is bound up with her Roman master. And as the drumbeat of rebellion gets ever closer Brea must make the fatal choice between love and loyalty while Hanna has to find a way to make peace with the past. USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas. Praise for Elena Collins: Very highly recommended.â ™ Louise Douglas The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, itâ ™s a must-read. Collinsâ ™s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it. Alexandra Walsh Loved this book, didn t want it to end well worth 5 stars. I will definitely read more books by this author.I love the duel story line and this author writes a lot like my other favorite author Barbara Erskine ?????????? Reader Review I really enjoyed The Witches Tree also written by Elena Collins ... and The Lady of the Loch was just simply amazing! The characters will stay with me for a long time..and that s a sign of a great book! ?????????? Reader Review This was fabulous, I couldnâ ™t put it down, read in two days and was so sorry that Iâ ™d finished it! Loved her first book but this was something else, I was totally gripped, beautiful story and I actually felt like I was back in 1307, best book Iâ ™ve read in a long time, hope I donâ ™t have to wait too long for the next one ?????????? Reader Review This was such an evocative and atmospheric story, it was truly engrossing to the point that on a very sleepless night I ended up reading until 4am to finish the book, because I was thinking about it so much! I loved being whisked away to Scotland in 1307, and enjoyed the way the story came full circle in the present day ?????????? Reader Review

Objev podobné jako Daughter of the Mists - Elena Collins

⠘Just when you think you ve figured the plot out ⠓ a huge twist hits⠦ reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠓From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she⠙s stunned.The place isn⠙t just shut ⠓ it⠙s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find she⠙s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.It⠙s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.⠓Praise for Jackie Kabler: Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists⠦an unputdownable thriller B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn t put it down. Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. It⠙s fast, fun and fierce ⠓ a perfect summer read!⠝ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptions⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertaining⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turn⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Disturbingly unforgettable. It⠙s twisted, it⠙s dark and it⠙s intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this one⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This author is quickly becoming one of my favourites⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading⠦⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyable⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages⠙ C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Make⠘This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn t put it down!⠙ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days⠘One of the best thrillers of the year⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Totally engrossing and superbly written⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was totally captivated⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader s attention ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a rollercoaster! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Revenge Plot - Jackie Kabler

Discover more than 500 of the most innovative, influential, and enduring products from the last five centuries in this fully revised and expanded edition of Phaidon s much-loved companion to the best of design Take an extraordinary journey through objects from the last 500 years that have improved our environments and functionality, and shaped society and culture. With an image for each object featured and descriptive text including information about the product itself, its designer, manufacturer, and history,The Design Book includes iconic pieces by such masters as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames, alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern, and the martini glass. This new edition also features 30 new products from the last 15 years, expertly selected and curated to reflect modern-day design breakthroughs. Praise for the original edition: Phaidon seems to have pulled off the rare trick of creating something accessible and wide-ranging, but genuinely interesting and informative too. - Design Week

Objev podobné jako The Design Book - Phaidon Editors

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief asks for their help. The city is being terrorised by a masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don #39;t solve his riddles. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal on an epic coast-to-coast chase across USA. Along the way, they take in Niagrowl Falls and scale the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore until the adventure concludes at the walls of Aldogtraz prison in San Francisco.But there’s a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them?The fifth book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles – including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.Also available in the series:9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh #39;s Mask9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

Objev podobné jako Sherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan - Tim Collins

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. When a wealthy dog spots a ghostly figure haunting her kennel in the Catpathian Mountains, she come to Bones and Catson for help. Bones is convinced there are no such things as ghosts ... but even he’s at a loss to explain the creepy sounds and strange goings-on that he and Catson encounter after a night in the crumbling kennel. Things get even more spooky when Bones is suddenly called back to London, leaving Catson to crack the case on her own. Can Catson unmask the ghost and escape the haunted kennel in one piece? The fourth book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles – including spot-the-differences, number chains and tangled line games – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 14 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers.Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh s Mask 9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician

Objev podobné jako Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle - Tim Collins

Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. Moreno-Garcia is a deft enchantress - this is a ghost story in high Gothic style - M.L. Rio, author of If We Were Villains Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches : that was how Nana Alba always began the stories she told her great-granddaughter Minerva - stories that have stayed with Minerva all her life. Perhaps that s why Minerva has become a graduate student focused on the history of horror literature and is researching the life of Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure author of macabre tales.In the course of assembling her thesis, Minerva uncovers information that reveals that Tremblay s most famous novel, The Vanishing, was inspired by a true story: decades earlier, during the Great Depression, Tremblay attended the same university where Minerva is now studying and became obsessed with her beautiful and otherworldly roommate, who then disappeared under mysterious circumstances.As Minerva descends ever deeper into Tremblay s manuscript, she begins to sense that the malign force that stalked Tremblay and the missing girl might still walk the halls of the campus. These disturbing events also echo the stories Nana Alba told about her girlhood in 1900s Mexico, where she had a terrifying encounter with a witch.Minerva suspects that the same shadow that darkened the lives of her great-grandmother and Beatrice Tremblay is now threatening her own in 1990s Massachusetts. An academic career can be a punishing pursuit, but it might turn outright deadly when witchcraft is involved. Readers love The Bewitching . . . An absolute masterpiece ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hauntingly addictive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feels like being put under a spell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evocative and chilling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gothic fiction at its finest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had me enthralled from the first page until the last ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blew my expectations out of the water . . . This may be the best gothic horror book of 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A fling with a mysterious stranger leads to a rollicking adventure in the wilds of South Dakota in this madcap and romantic follow-up to Amanda Sellet⠙s Hate to Fake it to You.The last thing reluctant resort employee Jean Harrington expected to find on a middle-of-the-night towel run was a bashful scientist in desperate need of company . . . and clothes. Charmed by his awkwardness and endearing tangents about reptiles, she returns the next day to give the handsome mystery guest she knows only as ⠜Charlie⠝ lessons in poker.He⠙s reserved and she⠙s chaotic, but together, the two of them just click. It⠙s like a honeymoon without the hassle of a wedding, until Jean discovers there⠙s a lot more to Charlie⠙s story than shyness and snakes⠔and she isn⠙t the only person with a pressing interest in his whereabouts, not to mention his secretly scandalous dating history.When Charlie has the audacity to abandon her without a word, Jean has a score to settle. She⠙ll do whatever it takes to get him back⠔no, get back at him⠔even if it means chasing him across an ocean to brave the wild west of his remote hometown, and the famous family business he neglected to mention. With flames from their pasts raising the stakes, Jean is gambling she can get the upper hand before Charlie calls her bluff.The real trick will be remembering what they⠙re playing for, when the biggest risk is putting all their cards on the table.

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James Lovelock s bestselling The Revenge of Gaia: Why the Earth is Fighting Back - and How we can Still Save Humanity is a dire warning against the unchecked growth of civilization. Despite all our efforts to retreat sustainably, we may be unable to prevent a global decline into a chaotic world ruled by brutal warlords on a devastated Earth... For thousands of years, humans have exploited the planet without counting the cost. Now Gaia, the living Earth, is fighting back. As the polar icecaps shrink and the global temperature rises, we approach the point of no return. Sustainable development, Lovelock argues, is no longer possible, and the only open to us may be a sustainable retreat . This is the one book you must read to find out what is happening, how bad it will get - and how we can survive. The most important book for decades Andrew Marr The most important book ever to be published on the environmental crisis ... Lovelock will go down in history as the scientist who changed our view of the Earth John Gray, Independent Truly terrifying ... Lovelock s arguments carry more conviction than anyone else s now writing Peter Forbes, Daily Mail James Lovelock is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and the originator of the Gaia Hypothesis (now Gaia Theory). He has written several books on the subject, including Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth, The Ages of Gaia and The Vanishing Face of Gaia as well as an autobiography, Homage to Gaia. In September 2005 Prospect magazine named him as one of the world s top 100 global public intellectuals.

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*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can #39;t believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family #39;s faded grandeur, and above all by Violet #39;s beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house #39;s grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren #39;t quite what she thought they were. And if she #39;s to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . . #39;An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping. An ideal read for winter days #39; Good Housekeeping #39;A stern boarding school, a dilapidated country mansion and an old-fashioned asylum are the gloomily atmospheric settings for a gothic-tinged story that explores the troubled minds and volatile emotions of the Claybourne sisters and their erstwhile friend, the impressionable Gillian Larking in 1930s England . . . Taut, tense and melancholy, it #39;s a brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family #39;s ambitions overwhelm their better impulses #39; Daily Mail #39;Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with #39; Heat Magazine, Book of the Week #39;Pulls the reader into its dark depths like quicksand. I couldn #39;t put it down #39; Hester Musson, author of THE BEHOLDERS #39;Utterly spellbinding. Atmospheric and full of secrets waiting to be untangled #39; Louise Hare #39;Dark, chilling and tightly plotted, this is the perfect read for a winter #39;s night #39; Sarah Clegg, author of THE DEAD OF WINTER #39;A moving tale of class, duplicity and the irreversible consequences of betraying a friendship. I devoured this wonderful book #39; Jo Leevers, author of THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU #39;With shades of Sarah Waters and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, this is a riveting story about sisters, secrets and the lengths people will go to fit in with others. I raced through it because I struggled to put it down! #39; Caroline Bishop, author of THE LOST CHAPTER #39; #39;Stunning . . . a dark and immersive plot that becomes more gripping and sinister with every turn of the page #39; Louise Douglas, author of THE HOUSE BY THE SEA #39;An evocative, gothic treat, cleverly crafted. Emily #39;s writing is exceptionally transporting. I read page after page of escalating tension with my heart in my mouth. A dark and delicious tale #39; Amanda Geard, author of THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE

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There is an entrenched relationship between the consulting industry and the way business and government are managed today which must change.Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington show that our economies reliance on companies such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain Company, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY stunts innovation, obfuscates corporate and political accountability and impedes our collective mission of halting climate breakdown.The Big Con describes the confidence trick the consulting industry performs in contracts with hollowed-out and risk-averse governments and shareholder value-maximizing firms. It grew from the 1980s and 1990s in the wake of reforms by both the neoliberal right and Third Way progressives, and it thrives on the ills of modern capitalism, from financialization and privatization to the climate crisis. It is possible because of the unique power that big consultancies wield through extensive contracts and networks - as advisors, legitimators and outsourcers - and the illusion that they are objective sources of expertise and capacity. To make matters worse, our best and brightest graduates are often redirected away from public service into consulting. In all these ways, the Big Con weakens our businesses, infantilizes our governments and warps our economies.Mazzucato and Collington expertly debunk the myth that consultancies always add value to the economy. With a wealth of original research, they argue brilliantly for investment and collective intelligence within all organizations and communities, and for a new system in which public and private sectors work innovatively for the common good. We must recalibrate the role of consultants and rebuild economies and governments that are fit for purpose.

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Lose yourself in this dazzling travelogue of the idyllic Greek Islands by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. Incandescent. André Aciman A magician. The Times Invades the reader s every sense ... Remarkable. Victoria Hislop Nobody knows the Greek islands like Durrell. New York Times White-washed houses drenched in pink bougainvillea; dazzling seascapes and rugged coastlines; colourful harbours in quaint fishing villages; shady olive and cypress groves; terraces bathed in the Aegean sun ... The Greek islands conjure up a treasure-chest of images - but nobody brings them to life as vividly as the legendary travel writer Lawrence Durrell. It was during his youth in Corfu - which his brother Gerald fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals, later filmed as The Durrells In Corfu - that his love affair with the Mediterranean began. Now, in this glorious tour of the Greek islands, he weaves evocative descriptions of these idyllic landscapes with insights into their ancient history, and shares luminous personal memories of his time in the local communities. No traveller to Greece or admirer of Durrell s magic should miss it. Masterly ... Casts a spell. Jan Morris Charming ... Delightful. Sunday Times Our last great garlicky master of the vanishing Mediterranean. Richard Holmes Like long letters from a civilized and very funny friend - the prose as luminous as the Mediterranean air he loves. Time

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