the witchcraft reader

The Witchcraft Reader offers a wide range of historical perspectives on the subject of witchcraft in a single, accessible volume, exploring the enduring hold that it has on human imagination. The witch trials of the late Middle Ages and the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries have inspired a huge and expanding scholarly literature, as well as an outpouring of popular representations. This fully revised and enlarged third edition brings together many of the best and most important works in the field. It explores the origins of witchcraft prosecutions in learned and popular culture, fears of an imaginary witch cult, the role of religious division and ideas about the Devil, the gendering of suspects, the making of confessions and the decline of witch beliefs. An expanded final section explores the various revivals and images of witchcraft that continue to flourish in contemporary Western culture.Equipped with an extensive introduction that foregrounds significant debates and themes in the study of witchcraft, providing the extracts with a critical context, The Witchcraft Reader is essential reading for anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.

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Embrace the power of witchcraft with this spiritual collection of spells and rituals for new and seasoned practitioners.The Witchcraft Boxed Set combines two of Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s bestselling titles into one stunning collection: You will enjoy: The Green Witch: Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this guide to green witchcraft. The House Witch: Everything you need to know to create your very own sacred space—perfect for practicing home-based witchcraft including spells, rituals, herbalism, and more.

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A Level 1 reader with picture clue riddles and search-and-find fun!I spy a brand-new reader all about a treasure hunt!All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from the bestselling I SPY TREASURE HUNT to create the fifth I Spy reader in the Scholastic Reader series. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.The first three I Spy Readers have combined sales of more than 200,000 copies!!

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Designed for use alongside the Bible,this beautifully designed hardcover book is a navigational tool for the modern reader.In The Bible A Reader s Guide, both Old and New Testaments are broken down into easy to manage sections, each one containing a narrative summary, key quotations, and a helpful commentary to further understanding.Sections are color coded by theme for easy cross referencing. This provides the reader with an instant frame of knowledge through which they can explore over arching themes, the hundreds of chapters and the sacred patterns with confidence.An excellent resource for sermon writing and private contemplation, this book strips down ancient texts for accessibility. So whether you want to trace ideas of worship or quietly reflect on passages concerning forgiveness, this comprehensive guide is the perfect companion to all versions of the Bible.

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Wales had a rich gallery of magical specialists (prophets, cunning-men, physicians etc), including many who were suspected of harmful witchcraft. Richard Suggett examines all types of magical specialists, including those regarded as beneficial as well as harmful. Popular belief in witchcraft in Wales did not decline with the abolition of the Witchcraft Act in 1736. Indeed belief in witchcraft beliefs became darker in form and was transformed into a novel form of cursing the use of cursing wells, many of which are still in existence in Wales.

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This is the first reader to gather primary sources from influential theorists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries in one place, presenting the wide-ranging and nuanced theoretical debates occurring in the field of religious studies. Each chapter focuses on a major theorist and contains:· an introduction contextualizing their key ideas· one or two selections representative of the theorist⠙s innovative methodological approach(es)· discussion questions to extend and deepen reader engagementDivided in three sections, the first part includes foundational comparative debates:· Mary Douglas⠙s articulation of purity and impurity· Phyllis Trible⠙s methods of reading sacred texts· Wendy Doniger⠙s comparative mythology · Catherine Bell⠙s reimagining of religious and secular ritualThe second part focuses on methodological particularity: · Alice Walker s use of narrative · Charles Long⠙s critique of Eurocentricism· Caroline Walker Bynum⠙s emphasis on gender and materialityThe third section focuses on expanding boundaries:· Gloria Anzaldúa⠙s work on borders and languages· Judith Butler⠙s critique of gender and sex norms· Saba Mahmood⠙s expansion on the critique of colonialism⠙s secularizing demandsReflecting the cultural turn and extending the existing canon, this is the anthology instructors have been waiting for.For further detail on the theorists discussed, please consult Cultural Approaches to Studying Religion: An Introduction to Theories and Methods, edited by Sarah J. Bloesch and Meredith Minister.

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Alan Bennett s classic story about Queen Elizabeth IIWhat would happen if the Queen became a reader of taste and discernment rather than of Dick Francis? The answer is a perfect story.The Uncommon Reader is none other than HM the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely (JR Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people like the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. She comes to question the prescribed order of the world and loses patience with much that she has to do. In short, her reading is subversive. The consequence is, of course, surprising, mildly shocking and very funny.

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This comprehensive reader offers in-depth analyses of critical developments in environmental values, bringing together in one volume the most influential scholarship in the field. Each carefully selected contribution assesses some of the most pressing questions of our time, focusing on the relationship between human values, world views and preferences, and the natural world. As the first reader of its kind in a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary field, this text provides students with a valuable framework for understanding the intellectual progress and future development of the study of environmental values. The book clearly emphasizes that environmental values must be understood not only as economic, benefit-cost or willingness to pay considerations, but also as normative principles that are fundamental to behaviour and management practices.

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A witty and inclusive bathroom book for the modern reader packed with fascinating world facts and phenomena, presented in an elegant, giftable package.Full of fascinating trivia, unusual facts, and conversation starters, The Modern Bath­room Reader strikes the perfect balance of light-hearted humor and mind-blowing smarts with just enough faux sophistication to be the perfect addition to any powder room. This inclusively curated compendium is a treat to weary, doomscrolling eyes. Savor the abundance of strange histories, pop-culture oddities, esoteric quotes, and refreshingly classy illustrations sprinkled throughout. Marvel at the surprising origins of everyday things from the comfort of your commode.Â

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#39;Utterly captivating. An engrossing, propulsive novel #39; Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites #39;A gorgeously written, at times fantastical and deeply immersive novel #39; Molly Aitken, author of Bright I Burn] #39;The book of the summer #39; Ireland AMTwo women. An extraordinary power. An explosive bond.In a time of revolution, their fates will lie in the turn of a card . . .It is the early days of the French Revolution and, on the streets of Paris, terror reigns.Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand is a young woman with an extraordinary power - through her tarot cards, she can commune with the dead, revolutionaries and the aristocracy alike seeking her out to divine their fortunes. Lenormand is loyal to Marie Antoinette and the dauphin of France, but she has seen the queen #39;s fate in the cards and must take care that it doesn #39;t become her own.Then, one fateful day, she comes across Cait, a scullery maid from Ireland who has travelled to Paris for love. Cait has powers too - she can read people #39;s pasts as Lenormand reads their futures. The two young women share an electrifying connection, drawn to each other #39;s abilities. But Cait is hiding something. What will she do - and who will she betray - to bring revolution to the shores of her beloved Ireland too?Inspired by the astonishing true story of Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand, The Tarot Reader of Versailles is a sweeping, powerful novel where allegiances, betrayals and even fate itself can be forged or broken by the turn of a card . . . *Selected as a Bookseller pick of the month* #39;Readers who like their historical fiction laced with fantastical elements will enjoy this spirited tale #39; The Times #39;[A] propulsive epic in the company of two extraordinary women #39; Daily Mail #39;A complex, epic and engrossing tale #39; Caroline Lea, author of Love, Sex Frankenstein #39;I was totally swept up in this epic story of fate and betrayal, love and intrigue. Every twist left me reeling #39; Danielle Giles, author of Mere #39;Thrilling, compelling and beautifully-woven #39; Aoife Fitzpatrick, author of The Red Bird Sings #39;Feminist, fantastical and flawlessly imagined #39; Natasha Solomons #39;Lush, lyrical and utterly captivating #39; Kim Curran, author of The Morrigan

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John James Audubon (1785-1851) was for half a century America s dominant wildlife artist. His seminal Birds of America, a collection of 435 life-size prints, is still a standard work, and the name Audubon remains synonymous with birds and bird conservation the world over. Born in Haiti, the illegitimate son of a French sea-captain, he was raised in France and sailed to America at the age of 18 where he went into business and began his study of birds. In 1819 he was briefly jailed for bankruptcy; with no other prospects, he set off on his epic quest to depict America s avifauna, with nothing but his gun, artist s materials, and a young assistant. Floating down the Mississippi, he lived a rugged hand-to-mouth existence while his devoted wife, Lucy, earned money as a tutor to wealthy plantation families. In 1826 he sailed with his partly finished collection to England. Lionized as the American woodsman , he hit just the right Romantic note for the era, and was an overnight success, finding printers for his book first in Edinburgh, then London. It was a classic American tale of triumph over adversity.Here are vivid bird biographies , his correspondence with Lucy, journal accounts of his dramatic river journeys and hunting trips with the Osage Indians, and a generous sampling of brief stories that have long been out of print, The Burning of the Forests and Kentucky Barbecue on the Fourth of July among them. The Audubon Reader is an unforgettable encounter with early America: with its wildlife and birds, with its people and its primordial wilderness.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.⠘A good essay must have this permanent quality about it; it must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in not out⠙In the first volume of her critical essays, Virginia Woolf discusses the greatest authors of the literary canon ⠓ Jane Austen, George Eliot and Geoffrey Chaucer among others ⠓ with the everyday, ⠘common reader⠙ in mind. With wit and insight, Woolf also revisits classic novels and examines scholarly subjects, from the Greek language to the Modern Essay, to the Brontë⠙s Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.First published in 1925, The Common Reader is a stunning work from one of the most perceptive minds of the twentieth century, a collection which continues to nurture the joys of literature and reading to this day.

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The most innovative and influential French thinker of the contemporary era GuardianThis is the ideal introduction to one of the most significant and radical philosophers of the past century. It includes detailed excerpts from all of Foucault s major works, including Discipline and Punish and The History of Sexuality, as well as many of his most revealing interviews, covering subjects from madness to desire, art to the nature of truth. No other writer has made us think more about the structures of power and control in our society, both past and present. Scarcely any philosopher working on the history of philosophy or historian working on the history of institutions, social science or sexuality can avoid confronting the challenge of Foucault s books Michael IgnatieffEdited by Paul Rabinow

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Twenty-five-year-old Jade Crawford spends her days selling crystals, conducting seances, and reading tarot cards in her shop in Winston-Salem, NC. But her connection to the other side is all a facade. After losing their mother to a terrible accident and their father serving jail time, Jade and her younger sister Stevie do what they can to survive. When a local politician goes missing, Jade sees a lucrative opportunity to drum up new clients and inject some much needed cash into their pockets. Jade submits a psychic vision to the police tipline only to discover that her shot in the dark is chillingly accurate when the police find the politician s body. Caught in a media whirlwind, Jade revels in her newfound popularity and success, but she quickly finds herself not only the target of a police investigation, but of the killer who is still on the loose. With stunning suspense that is perfect for fans of Samantha M. Bailey, Finley turns the screws tighter into a taunt and thrilling read.

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For avid readers and the uninitiated alike, this is a chance to reengage with classic literature and to stay inspired and entertained.The concept of the magazine is simple: the first half is a long-form interview with a notable book fanatic and the second half explores one classic work of literature from an array of surprising and invigorating angles.

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THE ENDLESS TRAGEDIES OF THIS WORLD ALL BEGIN WITH THIS CHARACTER.Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse is Dokjaâ ™s favorite novel, or it was...until it became reality. Thanks to his knowledge of the story, he managed to survive the first chaotic moments of the new world. But the relentless scenario waits for no one, and Dokja finds himself in yet another life-or-death struggle. Isolated from his group and surrounded by horrific creatures, his story seems all but doomed to a premature ending...Thatâ ™s when an unmistakable presence makes an entrance. Itâ ™s time for Dokja, the only reader of TWSA, to meet its main characterâ ”the Regressor Junghyeok Yu!

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The workbook/reader provides classic and contemporary exercises and readings as well as information on how to complete the semester-long guided projects. Each Chapter includes a reading, writing/discussion exercises, and guided projects. Exercises range from beginning to intermediate in skill level, with a few advanced exercises included.

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A kingless worldâ ”that is the outcome Dokja chose as the price for refusing to rule as a godlike monarch. But even the omniscient reader could not have foreseen the depths of depravity human society can sink to when there is no force imposing order. And within the dark, lawless streets of what was once Seoul, Dokja encounters a person he knew from another lifetime, a trauma-inducing figure from beyond the fourth wall who shakes him to the core like no giant monster or shadowy demon ever could...

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Don t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.⠙ ELLY GRIFFITHSTo find a murderer, you need a motive . . .THE CASEDS George Cross is called to investigate when the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in a woodland near Bristol.THE QUESTIONNothing is known about Brother Dominic⠙s past. How can Cross unpick a crime when he doesn⠙t know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?THE PASTThey learn that Brother Dominic had no enemies ⠓ or, at least, none that are obvious. But his past reveals that he was once a wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith.For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all . . .Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTER In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I⠙ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan⠙s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers. Liz Nugent The ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I⠙d follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant! Marion Todd A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on! Russ Thomas⠘Tim Sullivan⠙s detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox⠦he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot⠙s ⠜little grey cells⠝.⠙ Sunday Times⠘Another tour de force . . . If you re looking for a great crime series you can t do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight.⠙ Bishop Stortford IndependentWhy readers love George Cross . . . Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn⠙t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross. Simon McCleave DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves. Richard E Grant The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery The Times A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget Daily Mail Can t wait for the next in the series! Reader review

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Kay is a genius. I ve read him all my life and am always inspired by his work BRANDON SANDERSONA sweeping new novel of love and war that brilliantly evokes the drama and turbulence of medieval France from the internationally bestselling author of Tigana, All the Seas of the World, and A Brightness Long Ago. Thierry Villar is a well-known - even notorious - tavern poet, intimately familiar with the rogues and shadows of that world, but not at all with courts and power. He is an unlikely person, despite his quickness, to be swept into the deadly contests of ambitious royals, assassins, and invading armies.But he is indeed drawn into all these things on a savagely cold night in his beloved city of Orane. And so Thierry must use all the intelligence and charm he can muster as power struggles merge with a decades-long war to bring his country to the brink of destruction.As he does, he meets his poetic equal in an aristocratic woman and is drawn to more than one unsettling person with a connection to the world beyond this one. He also crosses paths with an extraordinary young woman driven by voices within to try to heal the ailing king - and help his forces in war. A wide and varied set of people from all walks of life take their places in the rich tapestry of this story.Both sweeping and intimate, Written on the Dark is an elegant tour de force about power and ambition playing out amid the equally intense human need for art and beauty, and memories to be left behind.⭐PRAISE FOR GUY GAVRIEL KAY S NOVELS⭐ Tragic, stirring, romantic, meticulous, comic, rueful, worldly-wise, and written in the intimate, deceptively nonchalant voice of a storyteller offering up his great gift MICHAEL CHABON Kay is a genius. I ve read him all my life and am always inspired by his work BRANDON SANDERSON A wonderful talent. He tells stories in an invented world that is so rich in historical echoes that I found myself smiling with pleasure as I heard the echoes, while engrossed in the story. Warmly recommended EDWARD RUTHERFORD History and fantasy rarely come together as gracefully or readably as they do in the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD By making the familiar ever so slightly strange, Guy Gavriel Kay breathes new life into historical fantasy. Beautifully faceted, jewel-like scenes carry us beyond the doublets and daggers to create an emotionally charged, high-stakes world of love and hate, threat and reward DAILY MAIL An immersive reading experience; readers will taste the dust in their mouths, see the high seas from the deck of a merchant ship, feel the bustle of the city market. What results is necessary sustenance for the starving reader. A masterpiece from a master of the craft BOOKLIST Gorgeous, generous, humane and deeply aware of the intricacies of human desire and attachment, All the Seas of the World is another masterpiece from Kay JAMES BRADLEY I came away from it with spirits lifted and a smile on my face, whilst feeling a wistful sense of regret that the reading experience was over. You can t ask more from a book than that PARSEC

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The herbalist has had many names throughout the ages - Cunning Woman, Wise Woman, even Witch - all hiding the truth of what they are... early pioneers of science, and fountains of traditional, nature-based knowledge.All around us are plants and herbs that can be used to improve our wellbeing and encourage a more nature-focused approach to health. Steeped in history, the herbalist s art paved the way for modern science - but didn t necessarily need to have been replaced by it. In The Time Traveller s Herbal, the traditional remedies and recipes that were passed down through the ages are offered to the modern reader as a means to reconnect with the natural world, while reaping the benefits. Steeped in the stories through which these remedies have been passed down to us, our connection to the past is fully explored in a romantic and meandering journey through the plants and flowers that have healed and helped us through the ages. Travelling back through the mists of time, the ancient mysteries of the plants and flowers that have saved lives in a world without modern medicine are uncovered. Told over the centuries, starting in ancient Rome, the reader journeys through time sampling the botanical marvels that did everything from soothing the pain of fever to revealing the world of the faeries, and learns the stories that surround us in the natural world. A guide to the myths of a lost art, The Time Traveller s Herbal is the book every budding apothecary should reach for.Including instructions for over 25 recipes and makes using commonly found, foraged or easily procured ingredients, author Amanda Edmiston weaves a story through the recipes about the craft of the herbalist, tapping into the traditional knowledge passed down through generations and reworking it for the modern reader.

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Don t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.To solve any murder, you must first know your victim . . .THE DETECTIVEDS George Cross has unique and unmatchable talents. He uses a combination of logic, determination and, often, pedantry to get answers where others have failed for families who have long given up hope.So when a ravaged body is found in a local demolition site, it s up to Cross to piece together the truth from whatever fragments he can find.THE VICTIMCross has little to go on, but from the faint tan lines on the ravaged body, and strange scars on his forearms, an identity gradually emerges: a male amateur cyclist; a reliance on performance-enhancing drugs. But what happened that led to this man s death? How did he end up here? And, most importantly, who is he?THE FAMILYIn the face of ever-mounting challenges, including budget cuts and unreliable witnesses, Cross must first work out who the man is to have any chance of solving the murder. But in searching for this man s identity, Cross will come up against a lot that he is unfamiliar with â “ jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart . . .Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Cyclist is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTERWhy readers love George Cross . . . A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.â ™ Elly Griffiths In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any Iâ ™ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivanâ ™s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers. Liz Nugent The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery The Times A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget Daily Mail The plot is meticulously worked out... Can t wait for the next in the series! Reader review I find myself really caring about George and his way of thinking Reader review It s good to believe that somewhere there is a Cross pursuing truth against the odds, and winning Reader review

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In this sutra-by-sutra translation and study of the Yoga Sutras, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton offers an accessible guide to the complex philosophical ideas on which the ancient practice of Yoga is based, illuminating the meaning of Patañjali’s seminal Yoga treatise and the manner in which it seeks to integrate Yoga into life as a whole.The Yoga Sutras, composed by Patañjali nearly two millenia ago, is foundational to the Yoga systems, and widely regarded as a seminal text for students and practitioners of Yoga alike. While Patañjali’s work is centrally concerned with the exposition of a practice aimed at self-realisation, it is as much interested in the philosophical ideas that underpin the forms of practice it advocates. In Exploring the Yoga Sutras, Nicholas Sutton offers a new translation of the text accompanied by a systematic examination of its ideas, with reference to some of the principal traditional commentaries. Unpacking the layers of meaning embedded in the text, Sutton demonstrates how the Yoga Sutras weaves the philosophy and practice of Yoga together in a subtle blend that provides a framework for understanding the position of the embodied living being within this world and the means by which the world may be transcended. Discussing each sutra, both individually and in the context of different passages, Exploring the Yoga Sutras strives to make the complex ideas of this Yoga classic accessible to the modern reader who may not have a prior grounding in the study of Indian philosophy. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently develops and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study. With the integration of suggested further reading, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, and images throughout, Exploring the Yoga Sutras offers an accessible introduction to a foundational Yoga classic.

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The Common Law is Oliver Wendell Holmes most sustained work of jurisprudence. In it the careful reader will discern traces of his later thought as found in both his legal opinions and other writings.At the outset of The Common Law Holmes posits that he is concerned with establishing that the common law can meet the changing needs of society while preserving continuity with the past. A common law judge must be creative, both in determining the society s current needs, and in discerning how best to address these needs in a way that is continuous with past judicial decisions. In this way, the law evolves by moving out of its past, adapting to the needs of the present, and establishing a direction for the future. To Holmes way of thinking, this approach is superior to imposing order in accordance with a philosophical position or theory because the law would thereby lose the flexibility it requires in responding to the needs and demands of disputing parties as well as society as a whole.According to Holmes, the social environment--the economic, moral, and political milieu--alters over time. Therefore, in order to remain responsive to this social environment, the law must change as well. But the law is also part of this environment and impacts it. There is, then, a continual reciprocity between the law and the social arrangements in which it is contextualized. And, as with the evolution of species, there is no starting over. Rather, in most cases, a judge takes existing legal concepts and principles, as these have been memorialized in legal precedent, and adapts them, often unconsciously, to fit the requirements of a particular case and present social conditions. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court and as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was nicknamed the Great Dissenter because of his many dissenting opinions. Holmes is also the author of Kent s Commentaries on the Law (1873) and The Path of the Law (1897).Tim Griffin has advanced degrees in philosophy and law, and has taught philosophy and legal theory courses at a number of universities. He is currently a seminarian pursuing ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church.

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*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID S SECRET ⠓ available to pre-order now*_________________________________________________________________Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller ⠦*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER*WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER*WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION*A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK⠘An escapist pleasure⠙ SUNDAY TIMES⠘An instantly gripping whodunnit⠙STYLIST⠘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ⠙ LISA JEWELL_________________________________________________________________It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly⠙s at the heart of it ⠓ because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth ⠓ it⠙s the maid . . ._______________________________________________________Everyone⠙s getting swept away by The Maid:⠘Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time⠙ STEPHEN KING⠘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book⠙ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I m recommending it to everyone I know EMMA STONEX⠘I loved everything about this book⠙ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I didn⠙t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her⠙ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page⠙ CHRIS WHITAKER⠘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie⠙ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping⠙ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022

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From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, and inspired by true events, an unforgettable, moving and timeless story of love and war which will stay with you for ever. Readers who adored The Nightingale, The Notebook or The Rainbow will love to unlock The Memory Box...Jenny Tanner opens the box she has cherished for decades. Contained within are her most precious mementoes, amongst them a pebble, a carving and a newspaper cutting she can hardly bear to read. But Jenny knows the time is finally here. After the war, in a mountainside village in Italy, she left behind a piece of her heart. However painful, she must return to Cinque Alberi. And lay the past to rest.After a troubled upbringing, Candice Barnes dreams of a future with the love of her life - but is he the man she believes him to be? When Candice is given the opportunity to travel to Italy with Jenny, she is unaware the trip will open her eyes to the truth she s been too afraid to face. Could a place of goodbyes help her make a brave new beginning?Will you be the next reader to lose your heart to The Memory Box?

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*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller**A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month*Get hooked on this year⠙s most addictive thrillerIs revenge the most lethal dose of all?⠘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I⠙ve read this year ⠦ A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader⠙s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original ⠦ Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * * *Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn t turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone.The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe.Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won t see him coming.* * * * Praise for A. A. Dhand:⠘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive ⠦ blurs the lines between hero and villain⠙ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door⠘Terrific ⠦ dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish⠙ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street⠘Gritty, dark, and visceral ⠦ If I read a better book in the next year, it s probably because I ve read this one twice⠙ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man⠙s Grave

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Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series for 2025. Meet the Fairfax family⠦⠘Worthy of Georgette Heyer⠦the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp⠙ Julie Caplin⠘I wager you this, Miss Fairfax ⠓ you⠙ll choose to marry for every reason other than love by the end of the season!⠙Miss Sophie Fairfax has every intention of marrying for love, refusing to go along with her brother⠙s plans for a marriage of convenience or title. Throwing caution to the wind at her very first ball, Sophie finds herself in the path of the most notorious rake in the ton.Agreeing a wager with him may be wicked, but finding herself alone with the dangerously attractive Lord Rotherby might be one scandal too far⠦A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia Heath.Each story in The Fairfax Sisters series can be read as a standalone novel.Praise for The Scandal of the Season: How I love a story of sisters, and Michelle Kenney has conjured up four sparky modern-minded Fairfax girls. The dialogue is quick-fire, plot complex and satisfying, the men heroic and rich. Good-hearted and good fun Jane Dunn, Sunday Times bestselling author Utterly delightful ⠓ I adore this series and hope for more adventures from the Fairfax sisters soon!⠙ Bex Hogan, author⠘Just finished this stunning sequel to The Mismatch of the Season ⠓ absolutely adored the second Fairfax sister and her scandalous romp through London, Paris and rural France! Katharine Corr, author Easiest five stars ever ⠦ A must-read for anyone who loves Julia Quinn, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Each character is so well written, each plot twist leaves you gasping and the end is perfection ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sparkling, smartly written Regency romance that had me utterly enchanted from the very first page. It s witty, swoony, and empowering ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A phenomenal regency romp that is full of heart. I am such a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope and this was perfection! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this book ⠦ ridiculously entertaining and I could not stop reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, romantic enemies to lovers regency read. I really enjoyed it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightfully lighthearted regency romp ⠦ a perfect springtime read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with witty banter, emotional turmoil, and surprising twists ⠦ a perfect choice for historical fiction fans ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun enemies to lovers book which will brighten your day! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A stunning follow-up to The Mismatch of the Season ⠦ this book had real depth! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely adored this book! Full of charm, interesting and relatable characters, and of course a swoony love story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle Kenney is definitely turning into my go to author for a sweet little regency romp ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, clean and entertaining read with a satisfying ending and I can honestly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mismatch of the Season was one of my favorite reads, and I think I may love The Scandal of the Season even more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every single second of it ⠦ the characters are fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes you just need a good regency romance romp and this delivered! Would recommend to fans of Bridgerton or Evie Dunmore books! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every single character ⠦ You nailed the ending! Reader review

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In The Descent of Man Darwin addresses many of the issues raised by his notorious Origin of Species: finding in the traits and instincts of animals the origins of the mental abilities of humans, of language, of our social structures and our moral capacities, he attempts to show that there is no clear dividing line between animals and humans. Most importantly, he accounts for what Victorians called the â ˜racesâ ™ of mankind by means of what he calls sexual selection. This book presents a full explanation of Darwinâ ™s ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. This was a controversial work. Yet Darwin tried hard to avoid being branded as a radical revolutionary. He is steeped in Victorian sensibilities regarding gender and cultural differences: he sees human civilization as a move from barbarous savagery to modern gentlefolk, and women as more emotional and less intellectual than men, thus providing a biological basis for the social assumptions and prejudices of the day. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism.This complete version of the first edition gives the modern reader an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with Darwinâ ™s proposals, launched in the midst of continuing controversy over On the Origin of Species.Janet Browne is the author of the prize-winning biography, Charles Darwin: Voyaging and Charles Darwin: The Power of Place.

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An acclaimed translation of Dante Alighieri s The Divine Comedy Volume 1: Inferno that retains all the style, power and meaning of the original, this Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Italian with an introduction by Mark Musa.This vigorous translation of Inferno preserves Dante s simple, natural style, and captures the swift movement of the original Italian verse. Mark Musa s blank verse rendition of the poet s journey through the circles of hell recreates for the modern reader the rich meanings that Dante s poem had for his contemporaries. Musa s introduction and commentaries on each of the cantos brilliantly illuminate the text.Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), scion of a Florentine family, mastered in the art of lyric poetry at an early age. His first major work is La Vita Nuova (1292) an exercise in sonnet form constructed as a tribute to Beatrice Portinari, the great love of his life. It is believed that The Divine Comedy - comprised of three canticles, Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - was written between 1308 and 1320.If you enjoyed the Inferno you might like Giovanni Boccaccio s Decameron, also available in Penguin Classics. Musa operates on the principle that a translator s first duty is to render the original text as exactly as possible without compromising the literary quality of the work ... [This is] the best English-language version of the Inferno currently available Library Journal

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Took me to the sun-kissed beaches and wildness of Cornwall. A beautiful story of love lost, interwoven with family dramas and lasting friendships. I have lived the book with each page turned and was sorry to say goodbye to all of the characters at the end Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rosamunde Pilcher s phenomenal and heart-warming bestseller exploring the nuances of family dramaArtist s daughter Penelope Keeling can look back on a full and varied life: a Bohemian childhood in London and Cornwall, an unhappy wartime marriage, and the one man she truly loved. She has brought up three children - and learned to accept them as they are.Yet she is far too energetic and independent to settle sweetly into pensioned-off old-age. And when she discovers that her most treasured possession, her father s painting, The Shell Seekers, is now worth a small fortune, it is Penelope who must make the decisions that will determine whether her family can continue to survive as a family, or be split apart.READERS ADORE THE SHELL SEEKERS: A beautifully crafted story of the intricacies of family lives stretched over time. The characters and settings are so well described it s as if the details were plucked from my imagination Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favourite novels. It is a book I turn to again and again, whenever I am dejected or in need of comfort, and in doing so, restore some of my equilibrium Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book . . . Rosamunde Pilcher never fails Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have read this book so many times and each time I read it I m transported into the story as if it was the first time I had read it Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book grabs your attention on page one and keeps it until the last page. Not only is this an enjoyable read, it s also a compelling read. I really struggled to put this book down Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER: A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heart strings Prima A huge warm saga . . . A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book Review A long, beguiling saga, typically English . . . Splendid Mail on Sunday

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Doyleâ ™s talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weatherâ ™ The Daily MailIn the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper s Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island s survival.Fionn Boyle has been Storm Keeper of Arranmore for less than six months when thousands of terrifying Soulstalkers arrive on the island. The empty-eyed followers of the dreaded sorceress Morrigan have come to raise their leader and Fionn is powerless to stop them. The Storm Keeperâ ™s magic has deserted him and with his grandfatherâ ™s memory waning, Fionn must rely on his friends Shelby and Sam to help him summon Dagdaâ ™s army of merrows.But nobody else believes the ferocious sea creatures even exist. And how can he prove heâ ™s right without any magic? As Fionn begins his search for the lost army, the other islanders prepare for invasion. The battle to save Arranmore has begun.Praise for The Storm Keeper s Island: WINNER OF THE BAMB READER S AWARD FOR MIDDLE GRADE SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS Magical in every way EOIN COLFER So magical and wild that itâ ™s like being swept away by the sea KATHERINE RUNDELL

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This is probably the best book ever written on the Habsburgs in any language, certainly the best I have ever read ... Students, scholars and the general reader will never find a better guide to Habsburg history Alan Sked, Times Literary SupplementIn The Habsburgs, Martyn Rady tells the epic story of a dynasty and the world it built - and then lost - over nearly a millennium.From modest origins, the Habsburgs grew in power to gain control of the Holy Roman Empire in the fifteenth century. Then, in just a few decades, their possessions rapidly expanded to take in a large part of Europe stretching from Hungary to Spain, and from the Far East to the New World. The family continued to dominate Central Europe until the catastrophe of the First World War.With its seemingly disorganized mass of large and small territories, its tangle of laws and privileges and its medley of languages, the Habsburg Empire has always appeared haphazard and incomplete. But here Martyn Rady shows the reasons for the family s incredible endurance, driven by the belief that they were destined to rule the world as defenders of the Roman Catholic Church, guarantors of peace and patrons of learning. The Habsburg emperors were themselves absurdly varied in their characters - from warlords to contemplatives, from clever to stupid, from idle to frenzied - but all driven by the same sense of family mission. Scattered around the world, countless buildings, institutions and works of art continue to bear witness to their overwhelming impact.The Habsburgs is the definitive history of a remarkable dynasty that, for better or worse, shaped Europe and the world.

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Splendid news for enquiring minds, and guaranteed salvation for humanity! Messrs. Steve and Alan Moore, current proprietors of the celebrated Moon Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels (sorcery by appointment since circa 150 AD) are presently engaged in producing a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences that offers endless necromantic fun for all the family. Exquisitely illuminated by a host of adepts including Kevin O Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch and Ben Wickey, this marvellous and unprecedented tome promises to provide all that the reader could conceivably need in order to commence a fulfilling new career as a diabolist. Its contents include profusely illustrated instructional essays upon this ancient sect s theories of magic, notably the key dissertation Adventures in Thinking, which gives reliable advice as to how entry into the world of magic may be readily achieved. Further to this, a number of Rainy Day activity pages present lively and entertaining things-to-do once the magical state has been attained, including such popular pastimes as divination, etheric travel and the conjuring of a colourful multitude of sprits, deities, dead people and infernal entities from the pit, all of whom are sure to become your new best friends. Also contained within this extravagant compendium of thaumaturgic lore is a history of magic from the last ice age to the present day, told in a series of easy-to-absorb pictorial biographies of fifty great enchanters and complemented by a variety of picture stories depicting events ranging from the Palaeolithic origins of art, magic, language and consciousness to the rib-tickling comedy exploits of Moon Serpent founder Alexander the False Prophet ( He s fun, he s fake, he s got a talking snake! ). In addition to these manifold delights, the adventurous reader will also discover a series of helpful travel guides to mind-wrenching alien dimensions that are within comfortable walking distance, as well as profiles of the many quaint local inhabitants that one might bump into at these exotic resorts. A full range of entertainments will be provided, encompassing such diverse novelties and pursuits as a lavishly decorated decadent pulp tale of occult adventure recounted in the serial form. Completing this almost-unimaginable treasure trove is a lengthy thesis revealing the ultimate meaning of both the Moon and the Serpent in a manner that makes transparent the much-obscured secret of magic, happiness, sex, creativity and the known Universe, while at the same time explaining why these lunar and ophidian symbols feature so prominently in the order s peculiar name. (Manufacturer s disclaimer: this edition does not, however, reveal why the titular cabal of magicians consider themselves to be either grand or Egyptian. Let the buyer beware.) A colossal and audacious publishing triumph of three hundred and fifty-two pages, beautifully produced in the finest tradition of educational literature for young people, The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will transform your lives, your reality, and any spare lead that you happen to have lying around into the purest and most radiant gold.

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Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls ⠓ a gorgeous cozy read and a Waterstones Best Romantasy Book of the year************************************************* Magical and grounding at the same time, otherworldly and natural. I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end. Cecelia Ahern, Sunday Times Number One bestseller**************************************************There is an old tale that weaves through the mountain town of Woodsmoke.It whispers of a stranger who appears as the snow falls, only to disappear in spring.Leaving behind a broken heart⠦Carrie Morgan expects trouble when she returns to Woodsmoke after ten years.What she does not predict is the beautiful stranger who walks into her life with the first frost and with whom Carrie begins to fall in love.Bound to her family⠙s book of spells and a deep magic that flows from the mountains, Carrie⠙s family warn that her new love is a curse who will disappear when the frost thaws.If Carrie is to embrace the power a Morgan woman carries, she must trade something in return.But is lifting a curse worth any price?**********************************************PRAISE FOR THIS MAGICAL, COSY BOOK Modern magic meets perfect prose. It is an absolute masterpiece Frost magazine⠘It was beautiful, it was evocative, it was fascinating.⠙ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Spellbinding and starry, the Woodsmoke Women cast a spell on me.⠙ M.A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood Loved this! The folklore captures the imagination. Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completely captures the imagination Muddy Stilettos The characters are so raw and relatable and the mystery so intriguing that I hated slipping out of this magical world and back to reality. Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love⠘Spooky and melancholy to start with, and then full of tension as you find out more about why Carrie originally left Woodsmoke⠦ I d definitely recommend.⠙ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An atmospheric and cosy read, sparkling with enchantment.⠙ Natasha J. Hastings, author of How to Charm a Viscount So many witch books are set in the USA and it was wonderful to read one set right here in the UK. The magic is woven throughout this book in such a subtle way and the writing is just beautiful.⠙ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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READ THE EXPLOSIVE NEW NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PUSHâ ˜An ending youâ ™ll have to read twice to believeâ ™ New York Timesâ ˜A shimmering, visceral ride through the dark side of family, of community, of womanhood and mothering. She really is in a league of her ownâ ™ Lisa Jewell----The incident happens in the middle of the night.Whitney Loverlyâ ™s place: the grandest house on Harlow Street.Friends, neighbours and the authorities gather to piece together the events of the last twenty-four hours.Thereâ ™s talk of secrets, lies. Betrayals.Once the envy of all, is Whitney Loverly â “ CEO, wife, mother â “ about to fall?Behind closed doors the whispering has started.But where will it end? ----Readers are loving The Whispers â ˜I m taking several deep breaths after reading something that created intense emotional turmoil, leaving me gasping and in awe, rendering me speechless!â ™ ***** Reader Reviewâ ˜Gripping, shocking, intense, and hard to put down!â ™ ***** Reader Reviewâ ˜This book is deep, dark, unsettling, and a true character study of how women and couples really act behind closed doors - and how some get caught out in the openâ ™ ***** Reader Reviewâ ˜This book had me completely enthralled from the very first pageâ ™ ***** Reader Reviewâ ˜This book is a remarkable masterpiece about motherhood, the challenges of being a capable womanâ ™ ***** Reader ReviewPraise for The Whispersâ ˜Unforgettableâ ™ Claire Douglasâ ˜A beautifully observed exploration of what it means to be a womanâ ™ Sarah Pearseâ ˜A cracking psychological thriller. Keeps you guessing to the final pagesâ ™ Heatâ ˜A punchy page-turner about motherhood, sacrifice and the huge expectations we force on to womenâ ™ Good Housekeepingâ ˜I loved this bookâ ™ Miranda Cowley Hellerâ ˜A masterwork: a page-turner, a searing emotional rollercoaster and a beautifully written hymn to the pain, the love, the fury of motherhood . . . sensationalâ ™ Rosie Walsh

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I honestly believe this is one of the best books that I ve read this year! NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐You re not who you say you are. But neither is she.Olive Anderson has accepted that tonight she ll be dining alone, without her husband. So when a beautiful stranger appears at Olive s dinner table, telling the waiter she s her wife, Olive is immediately unsettled.But the stranger wants to talk, and isn t this what Olive wants on this lonely winter night? To vent to a perfect stranger? She s too ashamed to tell her real friends the truth - six months into the marriage they all warned her against, her life is a living nightmare.Perhaps Olive should have asked the fake wife who she s really married to. Perhaps she should have known this chance encounter had something to do with her secretive husband. Because there is a string of missing women connected to Mr Anderson, and by the morning, Olive will be the latest...The Fake Wife is an unputdownable thriller that will shock and surprise you like the best television boxsets. If you enjoyed Netflix shows like Behind Her Eyes, The Stranger and Obsession you will love The Fake Wife.Read what everyone is saying about The Fake Wife: OMG this latest book by Sharon Bolton is so good, definitely worth reading Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You ll never guess where this book is going SAMANTHA DOWNING I swear the twists and turns you will not see coming! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally gripping, with characters who draw you in JP DELANEY One thing Sharon Bolton knows how to do is write a compulsive page-turner, and The Fake Wife is just that Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thriller that had me desperate for answers. I loved it! HARRIET TYCE Sharon Bolton has written another cracker! The twists! The tension! The characters! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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**THE HOUSEHOLD, the brand new novel from Stacey Halls, is available to order now**A gorgeous brand new cover edition of the Sunday Times Bestseller, Richard Judy Book Club Pick and original break-out witchlit novel. Features an exclusive extract from THE HOUSEHOLDTo save her child, she will trust a stranger. To protect a secret, she must risk her life . . .Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. But as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband Richard is anxious for an heir. When Fleetwood finds a letter she isn #39;t supposed to read from the doctor who delivered her third stillbirth, she is dealt the crushing blow that she will not survive another pregnancy.Then she crosses paths by chance with Alice Gray, a young midwife. Alice promises to help her give birth to a healthy baby, and to prove the physician wrong.As Alice is drawn into the witchcraft accusations that are sweeping the North-West, Fleetwood risks everything by trying to help her. But is there more to Alice than meets the eye?Soon the two women #39;s lives will become inextricably bound together as the legendary trial at Lancaster approaches, and Fleetwood #39;s stomach continues to grow. Time is running out, and both their lives are at stake.Only they know the truth. Only they can save each other... #39;Assured and alluring, this beautiful tale of women and witchcraft and the fight against power was a delight from start to finish #39; JESSIE BURTON #39;Stacey Halls is a writer of great originality, great imagination and great sense of place. Atmospheric, intelligent, accessible, every novel is worth reading, then reading again and again #39; KATE MOSSE #39;The new Hilary Mantel #39; COSMOPOLITAN #39;Captivating #39; SUNDAY EXPRESS #39;Arresting #39; THE TIMES #39;A brilliant debut, pacy and inventive, from a terrifically talented new voice #39; DAILY TELEGRAPH #39;Truly spellbinding #39; GOOD HOUSEKEEPING #39;A must-read novel #39; HEATHER MORRIS bestselling author of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ #39;Enthralling, spellbinding, full of twists and turns, written with heart and style - and the final chapters will have you racing to the end #39; KATE WILLIAMS #39;Phenomenal. Beautiful, haunting, strange and evocative #39; LIZ HYDER #39;Historical fiction at its feminist best #39; RED Magazine*Sunday Times bestseller February and September 2018*

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RETRIBUTION COMES FOR US ALL So fast-paced and unique. Reader review ***** I m so glad he s brought Katie Maguire. Reader review ***** Katie Maguire is back with a bang! Reader review **** Devastatingly brilliant. Reader review **** I love this series and I could not put it down. Reader review ***** What a ride. Reader review ***** Katie Maguire is back and well worth the wait! Reader review *****A DEADLY CAMPAIGNAn explosion in a house in inner-city Cork sends shock waves through the community. Two people are killed in the blast and, at first, their deaths are believed to be the tragic result of a gas leak - but the victimsâ ™ pasts suggest otherwise.A HISTORY OF TERRORThe target is clear: the Dripsey Dozen, a group created by descendants of five local IRA soldiers who were executed for their crimes in 1921.A POLICE CONSPIRACYDespite the surviving members of the Dozen being relocated to safe houses, the bombing continues. Which means a leak at Anglesea Street Garda station is supplying confidential information to this new terrorist.This is suspended officer DS KATIE MAGUIREâ ™s chance to get back on the force â “ and stop a traitor from burning Cork to the ground...Pay Back the Devil is a darkly gripping instalment in Graham Masterton s million-copy-bestselling thriller series, perfect for fans of Peter James, CJ Tudor and Chris Carter. Also in the DS KATIE MAGUIRE series#1 White Bones#2 Broken Angels#3 Red Light#4 Taken for Dead#5 Blood Sisters#6 Buried#7 Living Death #8 Dead Girls Dancing#9 Dead Men Whistling #10 Begging to Die#11 The Last Drop of Blood # 12 Pay Back the DevilWhy readers love Katie Maguire... A tough and gritty thriller. Irish Independentâ ˜A natural storyteller. New York Journal of Books Any fan of mysteries should grab this book. Irish Examiner Books in this series and they never fail to entertain. Reader review ***** A fierce read with a plot that feels topical. Reader review ***** Devastatingly brilliant...Brilliant, exhilarating writing. Reader review **** Riveted from start to finish. Reader review **** A first class detection novel. Reader review **** Amazing, the man is a genius. Reader review ****

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People are increasingly looking to alternatives to Western medicine and here is a practical self-help guide to a balanced and positive lifestyle. Tao, the most ancient and fundamental element in the world s oldest civilisation, is as relevant to today s world as to classical China. For the contemporary reader, this accessible book is the first to explore, in the light of the findings of modern Western science, the balanced and holistic system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists and meditators for over 5,000 years. Exploring the ancient teachings of characters such as The Yellow Emperor and The Plain Girl, Daniel Reid lights the path to sexual fulfilment. The instructions of the Way of Yin and Yang serve as signposts along the winding road to a woman s orgasm, and - says the author - every man should learn to read them. In The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity, Daniel Reid has combined his personal experience with original research and in an accessible, informed and often anecdotal style he presents the issues and answers of practical concern to a Western audience. The book covers every aspect of health with concise information on diet and nutrition, fasting, breathing and exercise, medicine, meditation and sexual yoga.

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IN A LAND OF KNIGHTS AND KINGS, TWO WOMEN WILL REWRITE THE RULES OF LOVE AND MAGICA spellbinding sapphic reimagining of the myths of Camelot from award-winning historian and YouTube sensation Jean Menzies. A fierce, luminous and captivating reimagining of Arthurian legend that pairs feminist resistance with a scorching sapphic romance. The Lady of The Lake had me completely under its spellâ ™ BEA FITZGERALD--When Lady Viviane leaves the lakes of the far North for the splendour of Camelot, she knows the destiny her father has planned for her. To capture the heart and hand of the young prince, Arthur. To bring her family richness and glory.But it is Arthurâ ™s sister Morgan who captures Vivianeâ ™s eye. Fierce and headstrong, Morgan sees another path â “ one she and Viviane can carve for themselves in this world built for knights and kings.Now everything has shifted and changed. Under the guidance of the court sorcerer Merlin, she discovers magical powers within herself. And before long, she finds her friendship with Morgan deepening to the first flush of love.But in Camelot, eyes are everywhere and no one is as they seem. The quest for power breeds darkness and danger, and when Arthur pulls the legendary sword from the stone and rises to King, his closest allies will ask terrible things of Viviane and Morgan â “ striving to tear them apart for their own ends.And if they cannot find their way back to each other, Camelot itself could fall . . .--Readers have been enchanted by The Lady of the Lake This was a BEAUTIFUL sapphic retellingâ ™ ***** Reader Review Beautifully written and really made you think. Loved it!â ™ ***** Reader Review This was absolutely beautiful. The story, the world building and the chemistry between these characters was superb. Beautiful ***** Reader Review Wow wow wow wow...This is my first 5 star read of 2025 and I wonâ ™t be surprised if its in 2025 top reads at the end of the year! ***** Reader Review

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

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No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield The Mirror In the weeks that followed, Jane did her best not to think about anything very much. Usually, it worked. But every so often she would freeze, and tremble at the terrifying realisation that she wanted to leave her husband. While many regard her marriage with admiration and a touch of envy, Jane Lytton quietly reaches the shocking conclusion that her relationship with Michael, a successful banker with little time for her â “ or the nitty-gritty of family life â “ is failing. Even daring to contemplate leaving Michael is daunting. With no obvious outward signs of any marital problems, family and friends greet news of the predicament with a mixture of anger and uncomprehending sympathy. Forced to accept that she is alone, Jane takes drastic steps that veer her life off course. When at last her vision clears to reveal the best chance of happiness, it looks as if she may have left it too late. Being with the wrong man does not make finding the â ˜rightâ ™ one any easier. Amanda Brookfieldâ ™s loving but unflinching dissection of marriage and relationships is timeless and irresistible. The Wrong Man demonstrates brilliantly why she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about womenâ ™s lives with humour and honesty. Praise for Amanda Brookfield: An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story Michelle Gorman Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it Patricia Scanlan If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess Oxford Timesâ ˜Iâ ™ve loved all Amanda Brookfieldâ ™s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogueâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn t put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the futureâ ™?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up -had me picking it up whenever I had the chanceâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I enjoyed Amanda Brookfieldâ ™s writing style. She really taps into her characters and writes them warts and all, with some raw and honest emotionsâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜All of Amanda s books are well written. She certainly knows how to grab the reader s attention and draw them into what proves to be an enjoyable readâ ™ ?????????? Reader Review*Please note this title was originally published as *Walls of Glass**

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A fun, romantic tale full of wit and charm Heat A fun, romantic sensation Closer A fun, witty read! BellaThe wedding of the year is about to hit some serious turbulence...Gemma is the maid of honour, but she s not here to throw confetti. After years of coming second to the bride, she s finally ready to stand up for herself.Leon is convinced his sister is making the biggest mistake of her life - their entire family hates the groom. He has to make her see sense before she says I do .Francesca once spent a perfect night with the groom - right before he met the bride. If she doesn t tell him how she feels now, she never will.When a storm grounds their flight the night before the wedding, their plans collide. A few too many airport cocktails later, and their perfect schemes start to unravel -because love, like travel, never goes quite to plan...The brand-new romantic sensation from Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry s wit and charm and Christina Lauren s laugh-out-loud humour.Readers can t get enough of The Layover: I took this with me on holiday and it was the perfect escapist rom-com to throw in my carry-on. Love love loved it!! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beth Reekles is an absolute wizard at making romance happen around other events, themes, narratives and The Layover is no exception! This book is FABULOUS! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book was a joy to read, and I can t recommend it enough! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The book made me laugh, reflect, and left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Definitely an inspiring and heartwarming read! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A fabulous read, loveable characters, and a great moral of the story - will be recommending it to all my friends! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ What makes this book great is how Reekles balances humour and emotional honesty. It s fast paced and fun but also dives into those messy moments where feelings aren t so clear-cut. A really enjoyable read! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I absolutely loved this book! I didn t expect it to be so emotional, but it had me tearing up more than once...I cried so much, and I m honestly gutted I finished it so quickly. It s a great mix of fun, heartfelt, and emotional - definitely worth the read! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ OMG! I love this book! I almost wish I could read it again for the first time! Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Okay, I loved this book! Seriously, I could not put it down. It was fun, chaotic, and full of drama in the best way possible Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Jenny starts her training as a nanny, but does she have what it takes and will her family survive without her?It is 1962 and 17-year-old Jenny is finally able to train for her dream job as a nanny. The residential training is tough Matron takes no prisoners but Jenny bonds with her two roommates, Bernice and Rita, and loves helping the children. If only her family life could be so happy her brother, Maurice, is a wrong un and seems to have some hold over her father, and Jenny has never got over the sudden disappearance of her mother. Finally, Jenny gets her first nanny job, heading for the bright lights of London at the dawn of the Swinging Sixties. Suddenly she is thrust into the lifestyle of the rich at a household in the affluent West End, working for a family whose busy lifestyle means that their child is neglected. Can Jenny heal their family - and her own?Readers adore this story and can t wait for more in the series: A great story with great characters, can t wait to read more. Reader Review Brilliantly written, loved this book, highly recommended. Reader Review I loved this book, most of the historical fiction I read is set much earlier so it was a delight to learn more about life in the 60 s. Reader Review A brilliant start to a new series! I absolutely loved it. Looking forward to the next one already! Reader Review A delightful look at England in the 1960s and the world of private Nannies I can t wait for the next one! Reader Review I was engaged from the start. Reader Review I really loved this story. Reader Review I loved reading this story and hopefully will get more about the nannies in future books. Reader Review A joy to read. Reader Review This had all the things we want from a book like this: the heart, the emotions, the plot and pacing. it was all woven together in exactly the right ways. Reader Review

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The Tide Is Rising, So Are We! is an inspiring picture book in verse that invites readers into the sweeping story of the climate justice movement and offers a framework for hope and action. Written by climate activist Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, this book speaks to readers spiritual and emotional needs. How do we grieve, organize, and express our love for the world all at once? How do we find our own place in the climate movement at this late hour?With climate anxiety at an all-time high, this book does not put the solution to the environmental crisis on the child-reader s shoulders. Instead, it tells the story of an already-vibrant movement the child can join in their own way. Readers will discover a sense of interconnection--with the natural world and the millions of people around the globe fighting for a livable planet. Friedman s uplifting text and Kiki Kita s lush illustrations will propel readers to move into action from a place of joy.This book is an indispensable companion for new and seasoned activists of all ages, and for anyone concerned about the climate crisis. It is based on the song The Tide Is Rising, a popular climate anthem Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman co-wrote with her husband, Yotam Schachter. Simple sheet music is included in the back matter so readers can learn to sing the original song too. The Tide Is Rising has been sung at countless protests, marches, religious conferences and congregations, and community gatherings. From Standing Rock to holding cells in police stations and across at least three continents, Tide spreads a message of radical empowerment, devotion, and active hope.?

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Poignant, warm, gut wrenching and hopeful, this book is just beautiful. - 5* reader review***â ˜Excuse me,â ™ the man interrupted her as if there was absolutely nothing she could say to comfort him. â ˜I have to get on with my digging.â ™ Then he stabbed violently at her sketchbook with his finger. â ˜Get it all down,â ™ he snarled. â ˜Every single disgusting, pathetic detail. And shove it in their faces.â ™London, 1940Following a chance meeting with her former teacher, young painter Sybil Paige wins a coveted assignment from the War Artists Advisory Committee, and so begins her journey across the length and breadth of the country, sketching everything from airfields and assembly lines to farms and factories.Sometimes itâ ™s milkmaids and poultry keepers, brave and hopeful; sometimes itâ ™s the harrowed faces of those digging through the rubble to find their loved ones and livelihoods. But armed with her sketchbook, Sybil captures it all, determined to tell the stories of the thousands of women fighting their own battles on the home front. Above all, she wants the voices of her subjects to shine through.But amidst the scenes of despair and courage, the one picture Sybil cannot paint and yet cannot purge from her brain, no matter how hard she tries, is the image of a woman folded into a chair, the crumpled telegram about her missing husband clasped in her hand. Because a self-portrait, Sybil well knows, requires the artist to find her own voice.With each new commission, Sybil grows in confidence. But, like the many people she meets and sketches, she fears the future: will it bring hope or heartbreak?***Readers love THE WAR ARTIST I read this over 2 days, unable to tear myself away. I laughed and cried along this journey. It was a history lesson like no other - Reader review Enthralling and captivating. I truly couldn t put it down - Reader review Excellent! Jan has written a memorable story about a war time artist thatâ ™s so descriptive you are completely immersed in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it - Reader review Well written and well researched and kept me hooked till the end - Reader review

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In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front â “ The Final Advance in Picardy is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. It will allow visitors to stand upon the spot, or very close to, where each VC was won. Photographs of the battle sites richly illustrate the accounts. There is also a comprehensive biography for each recipient, covering every aspect of their lives warts and all parents and siblings, education, civilian employment, military career, wife and children, death and burial/commemoration. A host of other information, much of it published for the first time, reveals some fascinating characters, with numerous links to many famous people and events.

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Did I read this in a day? Yes, yes I did!... It was fantastic. Literally could not put it down... Fast-paced, brilliant characters... Completely loved it... M.J. Arlidge is a genius. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Nowhere to hide. No one to turn to. Nothing to lose.Helen Grace is sure she made the right decision quitting her job as a detective. Until the day she looks out of her window to see a desperate young woman being pursued by two vicious thugs.Still a force to be reckoned with, Helen races into the night, swiftly downing the young woman s attackers. For a moment, it feels like Helen doesn t need her badge to do good, but as she leads her charge to safety, she s struck from behind, regaining consciousness just in time to see the terrified woman being driven off in a white van. Helen s determined to find the woman and save her, but begging her former colleagues for help gets her nowhere. It s clear that this time Helen is on her own.Racing against the clock, Helen soon discovers a whole group of vulnerable women who desperately need her help. But fighting crime as a maverick is a dangerous game. One that could cost Helen her life, and the life of those she holds most dear...Read what everyone is saying about Into the Fire: Tense, twisty, and gripping: M J Aldrige delivers another winner that moved me, kept hooked and hoping for the best. Well done Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow... Amazed how the author keeps every story fresh and original... A non-stop action-filled thriller that will keep you entertained throughout. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I d give this brilliant thriller more than five stars if I could. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A story of three strong women all fighting their own battles and what happens when everything collides... Can be read as a standalone. Just be ready to binge the rest. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a brilliant read in the Helen Grace series, perhaps the best yet... Has everything the reader could want from a crime thriller and an author at the top of his game. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The plot is gritty, the writing on point and the pace rapid... Worlds collide in a breathtaking climax that has you on the edge of your seat... All the stars for this one Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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What was Shakespeare s attitude to Semitism? The Introduction to this edition of The Merchant of Venice opens by addressing this vital issue raised by the play, and goes on to study the sources, background, and date, includuing a discussion of Sigmund Freud s essay on The Three Caskets . Professor Halio interprets the play s contradictions, inconsistencies, and complementarities, especially as these relate to the overarching theme of bonds and bondage. A survey of the play s stage history ranges from discussions of its early staging to important twentieth-century productions and performances outside England, particularly in Israel.The text, based on a fresh examination of the early editions, is presented in modernized spelling and punctuation. Unfailingly lucid and helpful, this is an ideal edition for students, actors, and the general reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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