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Essex, February, 1991. The weather is biting cold. Everyone would rather be somewhere warmer, which is why it''s a big surprise when a wanted drug smuggler, Bruce Hopkins, risks a return to his old haunts in Colchester after a decade long exile on the Costa del Sol. Lured back by a letter from the wife Hopkins left behind, no one is more surprised than him when he finds himself abducted and stripped bare only to be sent to a watery grave in the boot of a stolen Ford Sierra. The police wonder if it could be retaliation from a Spanish gang, sending a warning to their English counterparts?DS Daniel Kenton is teamed up with the unorthodox DS Brazier to investigate a crime wave which takes in not only the murder of an expat dope smuggler, but a sophisticated arson attack on a Norman church and the unexpected suicide of an ageing florist. Could there possibly be a thread that connects them?Written with the humour and period detail that have become his trademark, and set in the badlands of his beloved Essex, The Winter Visitor is James Henry at his inimitable best.

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Audiokniha: A young woman starts her first job as a governess in charge of two young orphans, Miles and Flora, at a country house called Bly. The children are beautiful and well-behaved, but are they too good to be true? When the governess starts to experience strange visions, she suspects that the children are hiding a terrible secret. Are there ghosts at Bly, or is the governess going mad? Henry James’s classic ghost story

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eBook: Regarded as one of his finest works, Henry James' ‘The Bostonians’ (1886) is a brilliant satire about the women’s rights movement in America. Verena Tarrant is an inspirational feminist speaker, but her two disparate cousins are at loggerheads as they seek to control her future. Boston feminist Olive Chancellor hopes to turn Verena into a famous activist, while Basil Ransom, a southern lawyer, hopes to win Verena’s heart. Fans of ´The Bostonians´ might want to watch the movie adaptation from 1984, starring Christopher Reeve and Vanessa Redgrave. Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born British author, and one of the founders of the school of realism in fiction. His inventive use of interior monologues and unreliable narrators brought complexity and depth to his work, making him hugely popular. A prolific writer, he published numerous novels, articles, travel books, biographies and plays. Among his best-known works are ‘Daisy Miller’ (1879), ‘The Portrait of a Lady’ (1881), and ‘The Bostonians’ (1886). Many of his stories have been adapted for TV and film, but it is his celebrated Gothic novella ‘The Turn of the Screw’ (1898), regarded as one of the greatest ghost stories ever written, that has been adapted more than any other. Most recently, the eponymous 2009 BBC TV series starring Michelle Dockery, and the Netflix series, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ (2020). James was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912, and 1916.

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Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Widely accepted as Henry James' great masterpiece, The Portrait of a Lady is a poignant and intense exploration of freedom and identity. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an introduction by Costa Award-winning author Colm Toibin.Intelligent, beautiful and vivacious, Isabel Archer fascinates and intimidates the elite society of Albany, New York. Fiercely protective of her independence, she travels to England with her aunt to escape a persistent suitor but, upon inheriting a considerable fortune, falls into the sway of the devious Mrs Merle who whisks her off to Italy. There she is seduced by the narcissistic Gilbert Osmond, an art collector who will stop at nothing to possess her, and whose connection to Mrs Merle is shrouded in mystery.

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eBook: Can an Independent Woman Escape Her Destiny? After the death of her father, Isabel Archer, a young American lady with many hopes and dreams decides to visit her aunt in England. Isabel wants to be independent and rejects the marriage proposals of two wealthy men. Her cousin wants to help her so he convinces his father on his deathbed to leave much of the estate to Isabel. Can the Lady finally fulfill her dreams?

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Having travelled from her native New York to London to meet her relatives, Isabel Archer, a young, independently minded young woman, rejects the marriage proposals of two suitors in her determination to stay in control of her destiny. When she suddenly comes into a large legacy, Isabel believes that this windfall will finally ensure the freedom that she yearns for and embarks on an exhilarating journey through France and Italy, only to find her endeavours thwarted by the sinister plotting of some of her acquaintances. Considered by many to be Henry James’s finest novel, The Portrait of a Lady is a subtle examination of Victorian society and power relations, providing a groundbreaking psychological study of its protagonist. This volume is based on the authoritative New York Edition, and includes the author’s seminal preface. Henry James Henry James (1843–1916) was a Britain-based American author, whose realist novels exploring the consciousness of his characters paved the way for the Modernist fiction of the 1920s.

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Kniha - autor Lucy Atkins, 544 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The stunning new domestic noir thriller from the author of the bestselling The Missing One and The Other Child. Perfect for fans of I Let You Go and The Ice Twins.She knows what you have done . . .London-based TV historian Olivia Sweetman has everything - a successful career, three beautiful children, and a talented writer husband. In a small Sussex museum one day she meets Vivian, the socially awkward sixty year old housekeeper of nearby Ileford Manor. When Vivian shows Olivia the sensational Victorian diary she has found, Olivia is desperate to write a book about it. But in order to secure access, Olivia must put her misgivings aside and hire Vivian as her research assistant. Eighteen months later, with the book finished and tipped as a bestseller, Olivia is relieved to be shot of the difficult, if highly efficient, Vivian. She takes a much-needed summer holiday with family and...

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Two female army high-flyers. Both acquainted with Jack Reacher. Both forced to resign from the service.Now they''re both dead.Found in their own homes, naked, in a bath full of paint. Apparent victims of an army man. A loner, a smart guy with a score to settle.A ruthless vigilante.A man just like Jack Reacher._________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, The Visitor is the 4th in the series.And be sure not to miss Reacher''s newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep! **PRE-ORDER NOW**Lee Child, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

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Denton, 1981. Britain is in recession, the IRA is becoming increasingly active and the country's on alert for an outbreak of rabies. Detective Sergeant Jack Frost is working under his mentor and inspiration DI Bert Williams, and coping badly with his increasingly strained marriage. But DI Williams is nowhere to be seen.

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Kdo začne číst Henryho Jamese, je okamžitě oslněn a omámen. Jamesův styl totiž má magické účinky. Věty působící dojmem virtuózně sestaveného labyrintu evokují prchavou křehkost okamžiku vyzdviženého do vědomí z matoucí složitosti každodenní skutečnosti. Pociťujeme tápavou neurčitost, údiv z právě poznaného, nejistotu přijatých a zase odvržených domněnek, návaly jasného pochopení a pak klidnou, radostnou jistotu z odvíjejícího se příběhu. Tento svazek nabízí z Jamesova díla čtyři skvosty, jež česky vycházejí poprvé. Novela V kleci patří k autorovým nejlepším nerománovým prózám - a nejen díky tomu je stále častým předmětem literárních diskusí. Mladá žena za přepážkou poštovní pobočky, kde se křižují telegramy příslušníků vyšší společnosti, sleduje podle obsahu zpráv dramatické obraty osudu mileneckého páru kapitána Everarda a lady Bradeenové. Jejich vztah se ale postupně odhalí ve zcela jiném světle… Oltář mrtvých - příběh lásky, života a smrti, v němž věrnost památce mrtvých a prázdnota, kterou po sobě zanechali, soupeří se vzájemnými city dvojice, jíž ke společnému štěstí nechybí nic než odpuštění… Odhalení dalších dvou příběhů ponecháváme čtenářům…

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When the young American Frederick Winterbourne meets his compatriot Daisy Miller in the garden of a grand hotel in Switzerland, he is struck by her beauty, but slightly unsettled by her open ways and her flirtatiousness. Undeterred by this and by his aunt’s disapproval, he invites her to join him in a jaunt to a nearby castle, little suspecting that this will set in train a sequence of events that promises to be a source of heartache and disappointment for him, and threatens to compromise his own social acceptability.One of Henry James’s most enduringly popular works, Daisy Miller, here published in its 1909 version, incorporating the author’s final revisions, is a masterly, psychologically nuanced dissection of social mores and a merciless critique of convention and staid respectability.Includes 40 pages of critical apparatus on the author’s life and worksIf you enjoyed Daisy Miller, you might also like The Turn of the Screw and The Portrait of a Lady in Alma Evergreens series of popular classics.ABOUT THE SERIES: The 101 Pages series has been created with the aim of redefining and enriching the classics canon by promoting unjustly neglected works of enduring significance. These texts have been treated with a fresh editorial approach, and are presented in an elegantly designed format.

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''Inventive, thrilling and with a fine sense of place, it glistens with menace'' DAILY MAIL''Grips you from start to finish'' KATE RHODESThe island was abandoned for fifty years. So how did the body get there? Five-hundred kilometres from land in the middle of Atlantic Ocean lies Navigaceo. A tiny island that was hastily abandoned fifty years ago and has been uninhabited ever since. Until now. Tess Macfarlane is a documentary filmmaker tasked with capturing the wild beauty of Navigaceo. Accompanied by a small team of researchers, her job is to film everything she sees. But Tess sees too much: a body. It''s clearly recent. It shouldn''t be there. And the victim is wearing the same expedition uniform as her colleagues. Someone has been here already and everyone on the team is a suspect. More than one of them could be a murderer. With five days until they are returned to the mainland, Tess must be careful, or hers might be the next body found on the shore . . .REAL READER REVIEWS OF THE LAST VISITOR''A great book for those Looking for an intriguing, well plotted mystery'' ''My heart was racing, and I couldn''t put the book down. Lucky this was such a fast paced and quick read!''''The huge twist later on kept me right on the edge literally of those rocky escarpments''''Completely devourable. I haven''t read anything by Martin before, but I will be sure to now''''The writing is atmospheric and the description of the isolation of the location is superb''''Griffin demonstrates a talent for captivating readers and holding their attention with compelling characters and a well-crafted plot''

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eBook: Henry James (1843 - 1916) byl americko-britský spisovatel a mnozí ho považují za jednoho z největších romanopisců píšících v anglickém jazyce... Román ´Evropané´ byl zfilmován. Ve filmu The Europeans z roku 1979 z produkce Merchant Ivory Productions si hlavní roli Eugenie zahrála Lee Remicková, film získal šest nominací na ceny... Eugenie, baronka rozvedená s německým princem, a její bohémský bratr Felix přijíždějí do Ameriky. Vychováni a kultivováni v Evropě se ovšem vracejí zcela bez prostředků, aby vyhledali své bohaté příbuzné. Eugenie si získá pozornost Roberta Actona, nejvhodnějšího nápadníka v okolí, a zároveň svede svého mladšího nevlastního bratrance Clifforda. Její cizokrajná šlechetnost a drzost všechny mate. Na druhou stranu Felixovy romantické způsoby namlouvání nacházejí u amerických žen pochopení. Jeho plány však komplikují jistá nedorozumění. Ve zmatku kulturních střetů a milostných trojúhelníků závisí osud Evropanů na jejich schopnosti přizpůsobit se. Tam, kam je jejich intriky zavedou, je to poslední místo, které očekávají.

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Kniha - autor Lee Child, 502 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Lee Child, 502 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A serial killer is on the loose, targeting female army officers. Jack Reacher fits the profile of the killer, and the investigators are expecting him to provide the answers to their questions. "Lee Child writes edgy American thrillers to rival the likes of Thomas Harris and John Grisham". This British-born author will undertake a nationwide tour to support the rail and radio publicity campaign.

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A touching celebration of nature by debut author Anne Twist, illustrated by world-renowned children''s book artist Emily Sutton.Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty must come up with a plan to save it. Whatever will she do?Anne Twist''s joyous story is brought to life by Emily Sutton''s stunning illustrations.

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Tyto textilní sáčky jsou určeny do vysavačů Numatic Henry / James. Mají univerzální použití a jsou v kvalitním provedení. Vhodné také pro: NUMATIC Henry: HV 200, HVC 200, HVR 200, NVR 200, NUMATIC James AV 250, JVR 225, JVC 225, NV 225, -250, NVR 225, -260, SE 250, NUMATIC Hetty, NUMATIC Harry.Rozměry: 39,5 x 36 cm.Rozměr příruby: 12 x 8,5 cm.Otvor v přírubě: 5,2 cm.

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Hudební CD - Album The Visitor slavný kytarista natočil se skupinou Promise Of The Real, kterou vede Lukas Nelson, syn country legendy Willieho Nelsona. Kanadský hudebník už s kapelou spolupracoval na desce The Monsanto Years nebo koncertní desce Earth. Album The Visitor slavný kytarista natočil se skupinou Promise Of The Real, kterou vede Lukas Nelson, syn country legendy Willieho Nelsona. Kanadský hudebník už s kapelou spolupracoval na desce The Monsanto Years nebo koncertní desce Earth. Neil Young je zásadní postava nejen americké rockové historie. Invenční kytarista, skladatel, zpěvák a dnes už také podnikatel v hudebním průmyslu inspiroval celou řadu následovníků. Působil v kapelách Shadows a Buffalo Springfiled, v uskupení Crosby, Still, Nash & Young, ale především se proslavil jako sólový muzikant. Je označován za jednoho z největších rock'n'rollových interpretů a nejrespektovanějších kytaristů. Rok vydání : 2017 Seznam stop CD Already Great / Fly...

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LP vinyl - Album The Visitor slavný kytarista natočil se skupinou Promise Of The Real, kterou vede Lukas Nelson, syn country legendy Willieho Nelsona. Kanadský hudebník už s kapelou spolupracoval na desce The Monsanto Years nebo koncertní desce Earth. Album The Visitor slavný kytarista natočil se skupinou Promise Of The Real, kterou vede Lukas Nelson, syn country legendy Willieho Nelsona. Kanadský hudebník už s kapelou spolupracoval na desce The Monsanto Years nebo koncertní desce Earth. Neil Young je zásadní postava nejen americké rockové historie. Invenční kytarista, skladatel, zpěvák a dnes už také podnikatel v hudebním průmyslu inspiroval celou řadu následovníků. Působil v kapelách Shadows a Buffalo Springfiled, v uskupení Crosby, Still, Nash & Young, ale především se proslavil jako sólový muzikant. Je označován za jednoho z největších rock'n'rollových interpretů a nejrespektovanějších kytaristů. Rok vydání : 2017 Rok reedice : 2018 Seznam stop LP 1...

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Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Kniha je balena s poslechovým CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ mistrovské dílo slavného amerického realisty Henryho Jamese. Daisy Miller je příběh nevinné dívky, která hledá lásku a uznání ve společnosti, kde se do slušného chování počítá všechno... Popis: A masterpiece by the great American realist Henry James. Daisy Miller is the story of an innocent girl's love and recognition in a society where respectable behaviour counts for everything. Macmillan Readers Pre-Intermediate úroveň A2-B1 podle Společného evropského referenčního rámceMacmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny. Většina titulů je balena společně s audio CD a mnohé jsou rozšířeny o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Knihy mají 80 až 69 stran a jsou na hřbetu značeny žlutou barvou .Zdarma si ke všem knihám můžete stáhnout pracovní list se cvičeními a klíčem. Najdete ho na našich anglických stránkách www.macmillanenglish.com. Na nich nejdříve vyberte pokročilost a pak klikněte na požadovaný titul, hledané odkazy naleznete vlevo od názvu titulu.

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Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate.'His stories are perfectly executed mini-classics' Washington Post

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''Dreamy and irresistible!'' JILL MANSELL''A summery tale. I loved it!'' SARAH MORGAN''What an amazing book!'' MILLY JOHNSONNikki has kept her secret safe for twenty years.Now the tide''s about to turn...Nikki finally owns the little coastguard cottage of her dreams - and it''s a few steps away from the hidden beach that means so much to her.But when a handwritten note lands on her doorstep, she realises it''s only a matter of time before the heartbreaking truth of her past is uncovered.Twenty years ago, her whole world was turned upside-down when a terrible storm rolled into the small seaside town of Speedwell.Ever since that night, Nikki has been keeping a secret. One she knows has the potential to destroy the lives of those she loves most.Because as sure as the tide turns, there are no secrets in a small town...Your favourite authors love The Secret Beach:''What an amazing book! Veronica always delivers a cracking read, but this is exceptional'' MILLY JOHNSON''Summer, sisters, and secrets, mixed with an impossible love story. I absolutely adored it!'' CATHY BRAMLEY''Captivating and romantic. I completely fell in love with Speedwell'' HEIDI SWAIN''Family secrets, a beautiful Cornish setting and a beach like no other... I was swept away!'' LUCY DIAMOND''A wonderful treat of a read!'' SUE MOORCROFT''A story filled with so much heart. Simply gorgeous!'' LIZ FENWICK''Warm, wise, and completely wonderful. I now want to move to Speedwell immediately'' ALEX BROWN

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The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from? Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable? Who has been on the front line in the language wars? THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about its future.

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eBook: Another poignant short story collection from the famed writer, formed as an ode to O. Henry's favourite place, New York City. Seeking to find the genuine voice of this megapolis, O. Henry portrays a variety of characters in their own peculiarity and uniqueness . In the first short of the same name, we are brought to the cacophonous chanting of a New York class room where students eagerly recite their lessons, before we are brought on a sweeping journey throughout the city. We meet policemen, poets and newsboys who each eagerly accounts for the true voice of their famed city. It is an excellent read, that constitutes essential reading for any fan of O. Henry, or those of you with a big love for the Big Apple who want to see just exactly how this wondrous city came to captivate the world.

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The brilliant mind behind the Secret Tory presents 14 years of Tory rule – as told by William Shakespeare''O, for a muse of fire that would ascendThe brightest heaven of pretention!A kingdom for a stage, Tories to act,Oligarchs to behold the swelling scene!’So begins The Tories: A Tragedy. In this brilliant new work of political satire, Henry Morris presents fourteen years of Conservative (mis)rule in the only form in which such misfortunes could be portrayed: as a Shakespearean play.In five acts that take in five prime ministers, The Tories: A Tragedy is a captivatingly realised Jacobean tragedy, replete with Machiavellian manoeuvrings, hilarious mechanicals and poignant verse. Publishing in the shadow of the most significant election since the Tories came to power in 2010, this exhilarating, original book is an alternative history of a disastrous reign – a drama that will appeal to those who love Shakespeare, comedy, Shakespeare’s comedies, and those who simply love to laugh at the Tory party.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Henry Fraser is one of the most remarkable people I''ve ever met'' J.K. Rowling''What a story of transformation, inner power and inspiration'' Jonny Wilkinson The memoir of the year by Henry Fraser, motivational speaker and mouth artist with a foreword by J.K. Rowling.Being challenged in life is inevitable, but being defeated is optional...Henry Fraser was 17 years old when a tragic accident severely crushed his spinal cord. Paralysed from the shoulders down, he has conquered unimaginable difficulty to embrace life and a new way of living. Through challenging adversity, he has found the opportunity to grow and inspire others.This book combines his wisdom and insight into finding the gifts in life''s challenges, and will resonate with anyone facing an obstacle, no matter how big or small. It includes Henry''s thoughts on how to look at the right things and avoid the wrong, finding progress in whatever you do, and acknowledging and accepting the darkness when it comes. Right at the heart of Henry''s inspiring philosophy is his belief that every day is a good day.

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O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

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A stunning coming-of-age novel about one young man's eye-opening sexual awakening at the hands of an intriguing older woman. Henry Cane knows exactly what he's going to do with the rest of his life. That's the problem. Born into the rarefied world of Manhattan wealth and privilege, after graduating from Princeton, Henry is about to start his perfectly planned out life. He's always known he will move back to Manhattan and be groomed to take over his father's publishing business. He's destined to date a string of appropriate girls until he dates the most appropriate girl and asks her to marry him. It's all so awfully tedious. But Henry's been given eight weeks to do something else, to be an entirely different person. When his parents leave him alone in their Sag Harbor estate for the summer, Henry embarks on a double life as Joe, a blue collar fisherman on the other side of the bay. Once ensconced in his fake identity, he finds himself entangled in an affair with an alluring, older European woman--who happens to be married. As he becomes more and more infatuated with her, their affair threatens to unravel his tightly wound story, and could jeopardize his entire future. This is the story of a boy becoming a man, shaped by the hands of women who truly control the narrative.

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A classic collection of the New Yorker's most urgent and groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of the climate emergencyIn 1989, just one year after climatologist James Hansen first came before a Senate committee and testified that the earth was now warmer than it had ever been in recorded history, thanks to humankind's heedless consumption of fossil fuels, New Yorker writer Bill McKibben published a deeply reported and considered piece on climate change and what it could mean for the planet.At the time, the piece was to some speculative to the point of alarmist; read now, McKibben's work is heroically prescient. Since then, the New Yorker has devoted enormous attention to climate change, describing the causes of the crisis, the political and ecological conditions we now find ourselves in, and the scenarios and solutions we face.The Fragile Earth tells the story of climate change - its past, present, and future - taking readers from Greenland to the Great Plains, and into both laboratories and rain forests. It features some of the best writing on global warming from the last three decades, including Bill McKibben's seminal essay 'The End of Nature,' the first piece to popularize both the science and politics of climate change for a general audience, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning work of Elizabeth Kolbert, as well as Kathryn Schulz, Dexter Filkins, Jonathan Franzen, Ian Frazier, Eric Klinenberg, and others. The result, in its range, depth, and passion, promises to bring light, and sometimes heat, to the great emergency of our age.

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eBook: A short story collection from much loved American author William Sidney Porter, better known as 'O. Henry', 'The Gentle Grafter' is a wonderful array of some of his classic short stories. Tales in the collection include, 'The Octopus Marooned', 'A Midsummer Masquerade' and 'Innocents of Broadway'. As always, O. Henry's focus on the outcasts of society, his warm characterisation, and humorous twists and turns make this a fascinating selection of the popular authors' works - a joy for both established fans as well as those discovering his stories for the very first time.

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eBook: First published in 1910, 'The Two Women' is a collection of two short stories from revered American author William Sidney Porter, better known by his pseudonym 'O. Henry'. The two stories include 'Fog in Santone' and 'A Medley of Moods'. Set in San Antonio, 'Fog in Santone' explores how the city has become a haven for tuberculosis patients and follows the experiences of a prostitute as one of the central characters. The second story draws on some of O. Henry's own life experiences and follows the tale of a man in New Orleans accused of embezzlement. With his usual warm style, and focus on the outcasts and underdogs of society, this is an intriguing pair of classic O. Henry tales.

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eBook: This collection of nineteen short stories from O.Henry beautifully captures the spirit of the American West, crystallising the era of gunslingers and cowboys in a extremely poignant manner. There are captivating moments of happiness, joy, love and sorrow throughout this tumultuous tour of brilliant characters. Nothing in the West is easy, and it becomes apparent that love is above all else the most important thing we can possess. This importance of love is the overarching theme present in this collection and its prevalence in even the most dire of places. These tales possess O. Henry's signature unexpected twists, and, in all, turn this collection into a compelling, and humorous read. Some of the stories included are "Hearts and Crosses", "The Caballero's Way", and "Christmas by Injunction". For those with the Wild West spirit, from lovers of the 'Magnificent Seven' to 'Red Dead Redemption' this book is for you.

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Nostalgia has never felt so current. As we turn to past decades for inspiration and clues to help us navigate the cultural labyrinth of social media, this book allows readers to discover the 1980s afresh, from design and art styles to iconic photos, fashion trends, music videos and digital breakthroughs. Like a perfectly curated mixtape, this era defining book transports you back in time to the social, political and technological tipping point of recent history.The 1980s were a time of bold exploration, dazzling creativity, inspiring unity and stark division. Technology, media, gender roles, race, sexuality, geopolitics, climate, our place in the universe. You name it: the 1980s saw almost all aspects of humanity challenged, upturned, and reimagined.Skip forward from the first space shuttle to the first episode of The Simpsons, from Jean-Michel Basquiat to Gordon Gekko, or from shoulder pads to smiley faces. This immersive visual narrative presents a fascinating ecosystem of influence between high and low culture that makes sense of the decade's recurring motifs, trends, and themes, from lush tropicana to neo-noir dystopia. Start with the explosion of breakdancing and boom boxes on the subway, the beeps and bloops of new electronic game consoles, and Jane Fonda's pastel leotards and legwarmers.Move on to the savage materialism of the wolves of Wall Street, the synchronized moves of the zombies in the Thriller video, and tailored Armani suits. Witness the rise of a new and assertive gay culture and explore the darker corners of the club scene. Remember the silent rise of the AIDS epidemic, the impact of Live Aid concerts, and the fight against apartheid.You'll see how the reverberation of cultural debates around the globe reaches decibels that can break down barriers and prompt change, from Madrid's La Movida to the Soviet perestroika and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Kniha - 384 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. One girl can make a difference... Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a girl with extraordinary gifts, must flee for her life, pursued by those who blame their misfortune on her magic. Then a vengeful demon returns, stronger than ever. Determined to engulf the world in chaos, he finds allies among men and spirits. Mankind and magical creatures alike find their fates resting on Vasya's shoulders. But she may not be able to save them all.

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Summer, 1660. Cromwell is dead and Charles Stuart has been restored to the throne. Men who supported the Protectorate are being hunted down as traitors. ''S. G. MacLean can make any historical period sing with life'' Antonia HodgsonBy the summer of 1660 the last remnants of the Republic have been swept away and the Stuarts have been restored under their king, Charles II. A list of regicides believed to be involved in the death of Charles I is drawn up. Gruesome executions begin to take place and the hunt intensifies for those who have gone into hiding at home or abroad.Although not a regicide, staunch Republican Damian Seeker is on a list of traitors to the king. Royalist spy, Lady Anne Winter, is employed to find evidence of guilt or innocence among the names on this Winter List. Seeker has fled England but his beloved daughter Manon remains, married to Seeker''s friend, the lawyer Lawrence Ingolby, and living in York.As the conduit to her father and to others on the Winter List and surrounded by spies and watchers, Manon lives in constant danger and fear of discovery. One of those spies is closer than even she could have imagined.Perfect for fans of Robert Harris and Andrew Taylor.******************************Praise for The Winter List ''A wonderful storyteller'' The Times ''Vividly imaginative, this builds the world of 1660 from the ground up, with all its romance and tragedy'' Sun ''A propulsive plot . . . well-researched and fascinating'' Guardian''Gripping fiction with historical fact'' Sunday Times''What a fabulous book . . . there is murder, there is intrigue, there is revenge'' 5* Reader Review''Kept me hooked right up to the end'' 5* Reader Review''A glorious tale of revenge and retribution . . . Highly recommended'' 5* Reader Review

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Discover the emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling historical fiction and family saga author. Can you ever escape your past?Tammy and her mother, Grace, are desperate to escape Tammy’s violent bully of a father. When an unforeseen tragedy strikes, mother and daughter must flee Scotland in the dead of night, forced to leave behind everything they know and love – including one another. Under new identities, Tammy and Grace must start afresh. Tammy joins the services, where she meets a dashing officer who begins to break her guard down. But can the course of love ever run smooth with Tammy unable to reveal her true self?The Winter Runaway is the first instalment in the brand-new Runaway's trilogy from the beloved bestselling author. WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Hard to put down''Her characters are like old friends''Heartwarming romance'Katie Flynn, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

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*The first installment in the brand new Runaway''s series from the Sunday Times bestselling author - available to pre-order now!*Tammy and her mother, Grace, are desperate to escape Tammy’s violent bully of a father. But when an unforeseen tragedy strikes, mother and daughter must flee Scotland in the dead of night.To survive the severest of penalties, they leave behind everything they know and love – including one another.Under new identities, Tammy and Grace must start afresh. Tammy joins the services and there she meets a dashing officer who begins to break her guard down.But can the course of true love ever run smooth with Tammy unable to reveal her true self?

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One of The Guardian''s 100 best holiday books for 2019 ''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''s Book of the Month''This book is bonkers but proper funny- it''s Drake meets James Bond'' Match of the Day Magazine''Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.'' The Guardian "A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself." BookTrust ________ "You''ve probably heard of me, right? Little Badman. No? Oh. Well. . . Doesn''t matter. You will do one day. I''m gonna be big." I''m Humza Khan, the greatest eleven-year-old rapper Eggington has ever known; soon everyone will know my name. Only problem is school has got really weird, man. All my teachers are disappearing and our aunties are taking over. It wasn''t too bad at the start, they keep feeding us delicious snacks. Like, all the time. But now these aunties are trying to mess with my music, so me and my best friends Umer and Wendy are going to hunt for the truth. Cos something big and bad is going on and we won''t let anything mess with my music... or you know, the world. A hilarious and fast-paced adventure from comedian Humza Arshad and screen writer Henry White, perfect for fans of David Solomons and David Baddiel.

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We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon rallied her troops in full armour while heavily pregnant? Or that Anne of Cleves met Henry VIII BEFORE they married - only she didn''t realise, because he was in disguise! Or that it was Catherine Parr who persuaded the king to return his daughters Mary and Elizabeth - two of British history''s most famous monarchs - to the line of succession?Get ready to lose your head as the six wonderful women behind the man take centre stage to overthrow her-story. From rumours of scandals and LOTS of lying, to political plays and fabulous frocks, The Six is a story filled with ambition, treason and strong women.

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A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.One girl can make a difference...Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a girl with extraordinary gifts, must flee for her life, pursued by those who blame their misfortune on her magic.Then a vengeful demon returns, stronger than ever. Determined to engulf the world in chaos, he finds allies among men and spirits. Mankind and magical creatures alike find their fates resting on Vasya's shoulders.But she may not be able to save them all.'heart-stoppingly good...beautifully written, this adventure shimmers and shines with magic of all kinds. Unmissable.' Sunday Express'If you're a lover of fairytales you are in for an absolute treat. It's truly magical' The Pool'Katherine Arden's Winternight Trilogy isn't just good-it's hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favourites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. 'Laini Taylor

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The Sunday Times top 10 bestseller''Alison Weir makes Henry VIII''s story feel like it has never been told before... This novel will open your eyes and, at times, break your heart. By the end of it, I felt like I had met Henry for the first time'' Tracy BormanSix wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it''s time to hear his.Prince Harry is born the second son, his brother destined to rule. But Arthur''s untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England.As Henry''s power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. The fate of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir, but his prayers for a son go unanswered.And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire...HENRY VIII. HIS STORY.Alison Weir''s most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever.---PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR''S TUDOR FICTION''This is where the story of the Tudors begins and is historical fiction at its absolute best'' Tracy Borman''History has the best stories and they should all be told like this'' Conn Iggulden''A serious achievement'' The Times''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian

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eBook: Most people go to an optician if their vision is bad. However, when Richard Henry Dana's sight was affected by measles while he was at Harvard College, he decided a sea voyage round Cape Horn was the best solution. He joined the crew of a merchant ship at Boston, kept a daily diary of his adventures, then produced this American classic. 'Two Years Before the Mast' is a vivid account of the true life of a common sailor at sea. Throughout his journey, Dana encounters indigenous people, describes being lowered down a cliff to retrieve cow hides, learns Spanish, acts as interpreter, and witnesses floggings. The return journey is hellish, and Dana's description of battling storms around the Cape moved 'Moby Dick' author, Herman Melville, to say it "must have been written with an icicle". A rollicking memoir that is better than fiction, ´Two Years Before the Mast´ is perfect for fans of the 'Bounty Trilogy' by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. Richard Henry Dana Jr. (1815-1882) was a Massachusetts-based American lawyer and politician who found fame for the classic memoir 'Two Years Before the Mast'. In both his legal career and his writing, he gained a reputation for standing up for the rights of the oppressed, including slaves on the run and freedmen. He became a prominent abolitionist, helping to found the anti-slavery Free Soil Party.

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eBook: 'Civil Disobedience' (1849) is an essay by American poet, essayist, and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, who is best known for his book 'Walden' (1854).In this classic essay, Thoreau famously argues that citizens should not allow their government to overrule their consciences, arguing that their compliance enables governments to make them the agents of injustice. A lifelong abolitionist, Thoreau was motivated to write this essay by his contempt for slavery and the plight of John Brown. His work went on to influence the political thoughts and actions of both Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.This pioneering, thought-provoking classic, remains as relevant today as when it was first written. -

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The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry ''Chips'' Channon___________________________________________''An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society and politics in the 40s and 50s.'' Robert Harris''An instant classic . . . quite simply the greatest social and political diaries of the 20th century.'' Daily Telegraph''Rich, exuberant, copious and shatteringly honest.'' Spectator''A scurrilous read. Fascinating. Gripping!'' Alan Titchmarsh''Chips writes with such vividness that one feels one is living each day in his exalted company.'' The Oldie_______________________________________This final volume of the unexpurgated diaries of Sir Henry ''Chips'' Channon begins as the Second World War is turning in the Allies'' favour. It ends with Chips descending into poor health but still able to turn a pointed phrase about the political events that swirl around him and the great and the good with whom he mingles.Throughout these final fourteen years Chips assiduously describes events in and around Westminster, gossiping about individual MPs'' ambitions and indiscretions, but also rising powerfully to the occasion to capture the mood of the House on VE Day or the ceremony of George VI''s funeral. His energies, though, are increasingly absorbed by a private life that at times reaches Byzantine levels of complexity. We encounter the London of the theatre and the cinema, peopled by such figures as John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Douglas Fairbanks Jr, as well as a seemingly endless grand parties at which Chips might well rub shoulders with Cecil Beaton, the Mountbattens, or any number of dethroned European monarchs.He has been described as ''The greatest British diarist of the 20th century''. This final volume fully justifies that accolade.

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...''Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one miss-step could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII''s six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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A new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of Diana Henry's extraordinary cookbook repertoire'Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.' - Nigel SlaterComing soon from the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Diana Henry, her classic cookbook Roast Figs Sugar Snow, revisited, revised and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climes - from the ski slopes of Italy, to the coffee houses of Vienna and Budapest, the rural reaches of New England and beyond - these recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Dublin Coddle-Snow Biscuits-Skier's Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream

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eBook: Part Two Of Two Parts The 1700s were unique and colorful, even to those living during that century -- more violent, energetic and creative than earlier centuries. It was an era that fit Tom Jones, one of nature\'s heroes, to a tee. He had great appeal, mixing kindness, warmth and generosity with high spirits and impulsiveness, the results of which led him into social predicaments and moral dilemmas. Tom\'s adventures, first in one part of England, then in another, give us a vivid picture of that country in the mid-18th century, and also entertains us along the way. \"Puts us in close companionship with of the most generous and vigorous spirits in English literature, as well as one of the wisest and wittiest.\" (Elizabeth Drew, author of The Novel)

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Relive the magic of Cicely Mary Barker''s Flower Fairies of the Winter with this beautiful new edition - the perfect gift. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker''s first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.

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